Universidad FASTA

What Universidad FASTA does

Universidad FASTA is a private Argentine university founded in 1992 in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, operating under the FASTA Educational Network affiliated with the Catholic Church. It delivers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across 8 faculties and 1 school (Ciencias Médicas, Ciencias Económicas, Ciencias de la Educación, Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales, Periodismo y Comunicación, Ingeniería, Humanidades, and Escuela de Hospitalidad), with 35+ programs offered online and 20+ in-person. The university operates a dual-modality system: in-person programs are anchored at the Mar del Plata campus (multiple buildings including San Vicente de Paul, San Alberto Magno, and Rectorado) with a secondary campus in Tandil, while online programs are supported by Academic Support Units (Unidades de Apoyo Académico) in 59 cities across Argentina plus a unit in Valencia, Spain.

The institution's core technology infrastructure is the SIUFWeb platform, a proprietary virtual learning environment that handles enrollment, course delivery, academic administration, and grading for both students and faculty. Specialized research and training assets include the InFo-Lab (forensic informatics laboratory), the InFo-Cyber scientific journal on cybersecurity and digital forensics, the Observatorio Universitario (public opinion and social research), the CECAUF online course platform, the business Incubadora de Empresas, and the TOMI WhatsApp AI chatbot for student support. The university has received maximum 6-year CONEAU accreditations for Ingenieria en Informatica and Ingenieria Ambiental, and has completed its third institutional self-evaluation process.

UFASTA's revenue model is overwhelmingly tuition-driven, with income from undergraduate and graduate degree programs (annual subscription-style billing), postgraduate specializations, diplomas and short courses (one-time fees, e.g., Data Privacy course at ARS 500,000 total), and continuing education through CECAUF. Pricing varies by program level and modality, with discounts for early enrollment (40%) and UFASTA community members (25%). The customer base spans traditional university students, working professionals seeking upskilling, international students (primarily Latin America and Spain), and the general public through extension activities. The Rector, Juan Carlos Mena, also serves as President of CRUP (Consejo de Rectores de Universidades Privadas), positioning UFASTA as an influential institution within Argentine private higher education.

Name

Universidad FASTA

Legal name

Universidad FASTA

Website

https://ufasta.edu.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Universidad FASTA is a private Argentine university founded in 1992, offering 60+ undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across 8 faculties in online and in-person modalities, serving students nationwide through a 59-city academic support network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Study Abroad Credit Transfer, Transcript & Academic Advising Services (EDAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Online distance learning
• Professional development diplomas
• Graduate and postgraduate studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition and enrollment fees charged across undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate programs, diplomas, and short courses. Pricing varies by program type and modality, with special discounts offered for early enrollment and UFASTA community members.
2. Diplomatura and Short Course Fees: Revenue from continuing education programs including Data Privacy (course fee $400,000 + $100,000 enrollment), Environmental Education diploma, and Church Institution Management diploma, with 25% discounts for UFASTA community members.
3. Extension and Training Services (CECAUF): Revenue from the Centro de Capacitación (CECAUF) offering professional development courses, teacher training on AI, and continuing education programs in virtual modality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universidad FASTA is a private Argentine university offering more than 60 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degree programs across 8 faculties and 1 school, delivered via dual modalities: fully online programs supported by 59 Academic Support Units across Argentina and in-person programs based primarily in Mar del Plata with a secondary campus in Tandil. The portfolio also includes continuing education diplomas, short courses, micro-credentials, and specialized research services through laboratories including InFo-Lab (forensic informatics) and the InFo-Cyber journal.

Product overview

Universidad FASTA is a private Argentine university offering more than 60 academic programs across 8 faculties and 1 school. The institution operates a dual-modality system combining online programs (35+ careers) and in-person programs (20+ careers) in Mar del Plata and Tandil. Its educational portfolio spans undergraduate degrees, diplomas (diplomaturas), postgraduate specializations, and a new micro-credentials model. Key product lines include the core academic offerings (Carreras Online/Presenciales), professional development programs (Diplomaturas), specialized courses (Data Privacy, Environmental Education), research initiatives (InFo-Lab, InFo-Cyber journal), and technology services (TOMI chatbot, SIUFWeb portal).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Universidad FASTA Academic Offer (Oferta Académica)

Quantifiable outcome

• CONEAU granted maximum 6-year accreditation for Ingeniería en Informática and Ingeniería Ambiental
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Club Atlético AldosiviminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026The Faculty of Medical Sciences signed a cooperation agreement with Club Atlético Aldosivi to strengthen training in Kinesiology through professional practice opportunities for students at the club's facilities.
• ChequeadominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Specialists from UFASTA's Faculty of Engineering (Ing. Ana Haydée Di Iorio and Ing. Bruno Constanzo) participated in a Chequeado investigation on sophisticated AI-generated deepfake investment scams circulating on Facebook, providing technical forensic analysis.
• Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de La RiojaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026UFASTA and the Professional Council of Economic Sciences of La Rioja signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement to strengthen academic, professional, and institutional development through joint actions.
• Ministerio Público de la Defensa (Jujuy Province)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026UFASTA signed two cooperation agreements with the Public Defender's Office of Jujuy province to develop a Protocol for the use of Forensic Computing in justice administration. The agreements were signed with both the Public Defender's Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office, involving the Faculty of Engineering's forensic informatics capabilities.
• Ministerio Público Fiscal (Jujuy Province)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026UFASTA signed a cooperation agreement with the Public Prosecutor's Office of Jujuy province as part of the initiative to develop a Forensic Computing Action Protocol for provincial justice administration, leveraging the Faculty of Engineering's specialized expertise.
• Tecnológico de MonterreycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026UFASTA, through the Academic Vice-Rectorship, organized two strategic work sessions on microcredentials with Tecnológico de Monterrey, one of the most recognized educational institutions in Latin America. The collaboration aims to modernize academic models and consolidate new training formats at UFASTA.
• Centro de Ingenieros de Mar del PlataminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ing. Rodrigo Giordano Lerena was appointed as a member of the Ethics Jury of the Centro de Ingenieros de Mar del Plata, establishing an academic-professional link between UFASTA's engineering faculty and the local engineering professional body.
• Cámara de Proveedores de Empresas Mineras de Salta (CAPEMISA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025UFASTA signed a cooperation agreement with CAPEMISA, the association representing mining companies in Salta province, to promote academic and professional development aligned with the mining sector's workforce needs.
• Fundación BotíncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025UFASTA maintains an active partnership with the Fundación Botín (Spain) for the 'Responsible Education' (Educación Responsable) program, which focuses on the emotional, social, and creative development of students. The program began with 11 pilot schools in the FASTA Educational Network and has expanded to include representatives from Chile, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Peru. Mg. Melanie Markman, Dean of the Faculty of Education, represents UFASTA at international meetings in Madrid and Soria, Spain.
• Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025UFASTA's Faculty of Education maintains a cooperation relationship with the Vice Rectors of Early Childhood and Primary Education at Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV). The meeting aimed to initiate joint academic actions, collaborative research projects, and faculty/student mobility between the homologous education programs offered at both universities.
• Red Internet SanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025The FASTA Educational Network and the Faculty of Engineering of UFASTA signed a strategic alliance with Internet Sana to promote responsible, conscious, and safe internet use and to prevent cyber-violence. The network has nodes across multiple Argentine provinces and held its first national meeting at UFASTA with 40 participants from across the country.
• Centro Regional de HemoterapiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025UFASTA partnered with the Centro Regional de Hemoterapia to organize blood donation drives on campus, supporting community health services and providing students with civic engagement opportunities.
• Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos Dr. Oscar E. Alende (HIGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UFASTA's Faculty of Medical Sciences, through the Nutrition program, maintains a cooperation agreement with HIGA for student professional practices. The university donated equipment including scales, anthropometric tapes, a dynamometer, furniture, and a computer to the hospital's Food Service department.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMDP): Public national university headquartered in Mar del Plata, the same city as UFASTA's main campus. Direct competitor for in-person students in UFASTA's home market, with a comparable faculty structure and program breadth.

Direct peers

• Universidad Austral: Leading Argentine private university with a Catholic foundation and broad academic portfolio including medicine, engineering, and business. Operates in Buenos Aires with multiple modalities, making it a primary benchmark for UFASTA on tuition, accreditation, and program scale.
• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT): Elite Argentine private university focused on social sciences, business, and law with strong research output. Comparable to UFASTA on private-university regulatory standing and postgraduate/continuing education mix.
• Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21: One of Argentina's largest private universities with a strong online and distance-learning focus, multiple regional centers, and an executive education portfolio. Closest comparable to UFASTA on Academic Support Unit-style distributed online delivery model.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA): Argentina's largest Catholic private university with CONEAU-accredited programs, a medical school, and multiple campuses. Comparable to UFASTA on Catholic mission, regulatory standing, and academic breadth.
• Universidad Católica de Córdoba (UCC): Jesuit private university in Córdoba with broad faculties and a strong engineering and social sciences offering. Similar to UFASTA on faith-based positioning, accreditation status, and multi-disciplinary curriculum.
• Universidad de Belgrano: Argentine private university in Buenos Aires offering undergraduate and graduate programs with strong online and continuing education offerings. Comparable to UFASTA on multi-modality strategy and tuition-funded business model.
• Universidad del Salvador (USAL): Argentine Jesuit private university in Buenos Aires offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs across multiple faculties. Comparable to UFASTA on Catholic identity, multi-modality delivery, and CONEAU-accredited programs.
• Universidad de Palermo (UP): Argentine private university with a strong online and international student base, design/media programs, and digital learning platforms. Comparable to UFASTA on tech-enabled delivery and international positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Mexico's largest private university with a national multi-campus network, strong online programs, and active microcredentials strategy. UFASTA's partner in microcredentials co-development; benchmark for scale and digital learning ambition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UniversidadFASTA
• Xx.com/UFASTA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-fasta

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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