Universidad Favaloro

What Universidad Favaloro does

Universidad Favaloro is a private, non-profit Argentine university founded in 1992 (as the IUCB) and renamed in 1997, operating under Fundación Universitaria Dr. René G. Favaloro and headquartered in Buenos Aires across three campuses in the Montserrat and surrounding neighborhoods. The institution serves primarily Argentine undergraduate, graduate, and international students, delivering degree programs in three faculties: Medical Sciences (Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Nursing, Bioimaging, Surgical Instrumentation), Human Sciences and Behavior (Psychology, Psychopedagogy), and Engineering and Exact/Natural Sciences (Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics Engineering, Biological Sciences), supplemented by a postgraduate division, a Sports Sciences Institute, a Technical and Professional Training School, and a Campus Virtual distance-learning platform.

The university's core technology and research assets are concentrated in two CONICET-affiliated institutes created within the university in 2015: IMeTTyB (Translational Medicine, Transplantation and Bioengineering) and INCyT (Cognitive and Translational Neuroscience). These institutes operate capabilities in 4D flow MRI cardiovascular imaging, experimental surgery (laparoscopic, endoscopic, microscopic), cardiovascular regeneration via gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and tissue engineering, plus molecular biology techniques including flow cytometry and DNA sequencing. The institution holds dual ANMAT and NIH accreditation for its bioterio and has produced 171+ peer-reviewed publications. Underlying technical differentiators are translational: clinical exposure flows through Hospital Universitario Fundación Favaloro, and research is conducted in collaboration with Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, InCor (São Paulo), Miami Miller School of Medicine, INECO, and others.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition and academic fees structured as monthly recurring subscriptions, with differentiated pricing in Argentine pesos for nationals and US dollars for international students, plus corporate payment options and separate enrollment, examination, and certification fees. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a centralized Centro de Informes y Admisiones, faculty-level academic secretariats, informational talks, open houses, and a multi-channel digital presence (social media, YouTube, newsletter, WhatsApp). Auxiliary revenue comes from third-party contract research services (experimental surgery, preclinical trials, medical device testing) and from continuing-education programs serving healthcare professionals and the sports medicine community.

Name

Universidad Favaloro

Legal name

Fundación Universitaria Dr. René G. Favaloro

Website

https://favaloro.edu.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Universidad Favaloro is a private, non-profit Argentine university in Buenos Aires offering undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine, health sciences, engineering, and psychology, supported by two CONICET-affiliated research institutes in translational medicine and neuroscience.

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Product category

Higher Education (Private University)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA), Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Health sciences degree programs
• Biomedical engineering education
• Postgraduate medical training
• Distance learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students. Argentine nationals pay in pesos while foreign students pay in US dollars. Payment is structured through monthly installments with designated payment windows (1-10th of each month with second deadline on the 20th), along with separate fees for enrollment, examinations, and degree certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universidad Favaloro is a private non-profit university that delivers undergraduate degrees, postgraduate programs (specializations, master's, doctorates, diplomas) and distance learning across Medical Sciences, Human Sciences and Behavior, and Engineering faculties. It also operates translational biomedical research through two CONICET-affiliated institutes (IMeTTyB and INCyT) and provides third-party experimental surgery, preclinical and bioterio services to external organizations.

Product overview

Universidad Favaloro is a private non-profit university offering comprehensive higher education in health sciences, human sciences, and engineering. The institution operates three faculties providing undergraduate degrees, postgraduate programs, distance learning, and specialized research through two CONICET-affiliated institutes. Core offerings include Medical Sciences programs (Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Nursing, Bioimaging, Surgical Instrumentation), Psychology and Psychopedagogy, Biomedical and Medical Physics Engineering, plus specialized institutes for Sports Sciences and Technical Training. The university provides a virtual campus for distance education and operates an Area of Third-Party Services for experimental research and preclinical trials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carreras de Grado (Undergraduate Degree Programs) Undergraduate degree programs across three faculties: Medical Sciences (Medicine, Kinesiology and Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Nursing, Bioimaging Production, Surgical Instrumentation), Human Sciences and Behavior (Psychology, Psychopedagogy), and Engineering and Exact/Natural Sciences (Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics Engineering, Biological Sciences); designed for prospective Argentine and international students.
• Actividades de Posgrado (Postgraduate Programs) Advanced academic offerings including Doctorates, Master's degrees, Specializations, Diplomas, Internships, and Professional Development courses across medical and scientific disciplines; structured through dedicated Posgrado secretariats for each faculty.
• Educación a Distancia (Distance Learning Programs) Online courses, diplomas, and continuing education programs delivered through the Campus Virtual platform with audiovisual classes, educational materials, and interactive forums in various health and science specialties.
• Instituto de Ciencias del Deporte (Sports Sciences Institute) Specialized institute offering courses and diplomas in sports sciences, including sports neuroscience, pediatric sports medicine, biomechanics, and nutrition, aimed at sports and athletic professionals.
• Escuela de Formación Técnica y Profesional (Technical and Professional Training School) Vocational training programs in medical sales representation, pharmaceutical marketing, neurophysiological techniques, and healthcare administration aimed at healthcare industry sales and marketing professionals.
• Investigación Biomédica (Biomedical Research) Translational research programs delivered through two CONICET-affiliated institutes (IMeTTyB and INCyT) focused on cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience, tissue regeneration, and clinical studies.
• Campus Virtual (Virtual Campus) Online learning platform providing distance education with audiovisual classes, educational materials, application exercises, and consultation forums for various academic programs.
• Área de Servicios a Terceros (Third-Party Research and Experimental Services) Experimental surgery services, medical equipment testing, preclinical trials, and specialized research services sold to external organizations including pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates have achieved positions at top international institutions including Stanford University, NYU, and World Bank
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Instituto del Corazón (InCor), Universidad de San Pablo (Brazil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration in cardiovascular regeneration and cardiac mechanics. The Cardiovascular Regeneration Laboratory cooperates with InCor on gene therapy and stem cell research for cardiac repair.
• Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on cardiovascular research, including research involving UF graduates conducting postdoctoral work and the exchange of scientific knowledge in cardiology and cardiac regeneration.
• Miami University Miller School of Medicine (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational scientific cooperation in cardiovascular research and regenerative medicine.
• Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata, Rome (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration in biomedical research and dermatological applications.
• Instituto de Neurociencias Cognitivas (INECO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on cognitive neuroscience research, including studies on frontotemporal dementia, brain lesions, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, depression, and other neurological and psychiatric conditions. INECO also collaborates with international partners including Cambridge University, University of Iowa, and University of Southern California.
• Laboratorio de Psicología Experimental y Neurociencias (International Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university collaborates with international centers of excellence including Heidelberg University (Germany), University of Chicago (USA), University of Wisconsin (USA), and MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit of Cambridge (UK) for cognitive neuroscience research.
• Latin American Big Data Network (Red LADaC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINCyT is an active member of Red LADaC, the first regional effort to develop applications of new mathematical models in Big Data problems across Latin America.
• CONICET (Argentina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONICET (National Scientific and Technical Research Council) created two research units within the university in 2015: IMeTTyB (Instituto de Medicina Traslacional, Trasplante y Bioingeniería) and INCyT (Instituto de Neurociencia Cognitiva y Traslacional).
• Hospital Universitario Fundación FavalorocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university's affiliated hospital provides clinical infrastructure for research including cardiac imaging (echocardiography, angiography, CT, MRI), experimental procedures, and patient-oriented studies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Austral: Private Argentine research university with a strong health-sciences portfolio (Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Hospital Universitario Austral) competing for the same Buenos Aires student pool and research talent as Universidad Favaloro.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA): Major private Argentine university offering medicine, psychology, and engineering programs with national recognition; directly comparable in degree portfolio, tuition-based model, and Buenos Aires footprint.
• Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires: University hospital operating its own Instituto Universitario Escuela de Medicina and residency programs; competes for medical school applicants and postgraduate health-sciences enrollment in the same Buenos Aires market.
• Universidad de Belgrano: Private Buenos Aires university with health and engineering degree programs; competes for Argentine tuition-paying students in overlapping disciplines.
• Universidad del Salvador (USAL): Private Jesuit university offering medicine, psychology, and engineering with multi-decade operating history; comparable in Catholic-affiliated positioning and Buenos Aires geographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA): Argentina's flagship public university; vastly larger scale but overlapping medical, psychology, and engineering faculties set the price-quality benchmark that UF differentiates against through clinical integration and private service levels.
• Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP): Large public research university with comparable medicine and exact-sciences programs; sets the public-sector pricing reference and competes for research students across Argentina.

Regional players

• FLACSO Argentina: Latin American social sciences and public health graduate school; competes for postgraduate enrollment in psychology, public health, and human sciences within the same Buenos Aires talent pool.

Emerging players

• University of São Paulo (USP) / InCor: InCor-USP is an existing strategic research partner in cardiovascular regeneration and cardiac mechanics; a leading Latin American cardiovascular research peer that competes for international cardiology research talent.

Others

• Stanford Cardiovascular Institute: Strategic research collaborator and destination employer for UF alumni; sets the global benchmark in cardiovascular research and competes with UF for top-tier cardiology research talent and grant funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unifavaloro
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UniFavaloro
• Facebookfacebook.com/unifavaloro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/674398
• Instagraminstagram.com/universidadfavaloro
• TikToktiktok.com/@universidadfavaloro

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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