FAUBA

What FAUBA does

FAUBA (Facultad de Agronomía - Universidad de Buenos Aires) is a public university faculty within Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), specializing in agricultural, environmental, food, and bioscience education and research. Founded around 1909 and headquartered at Av. San Martín 4453 in Buenos Aires's Ciudad Universitaria campus, FAUBA serves prospective undergraduate students, graduate researchers, technical-program students, and rural community stakeholders across Argentina and the Mercosur region. Its academic portfolio comprises 6 undergraduate degree programs (Agronomy, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Economics and Administration, Agrofood Management, Landscape Planning and Design, plus an Environmental Sciences Teaching degree), 5 technical university programs (Gardening, Florihorticultural Production, Organic Plant Production, Rural Tourism), and an extensive postgraduate catalog through the Escuela para Graduados 'Ing. Agr. Alberto Soriano' (2 doctorates, 9 master's degrees, 17 specializations, 7 update programs, 3 professional postgraduate programs).

The institution's underlying technology base consists of seven specialized research laboratories (including a Genomics and Molecular Markers Laboratory, a Bioinformatics Laboratory, an Animal Production Laboratory, and a Microalgae Culture Collection), a network of centers and laboratories governed under RESCD-2024-60, and a portfolio of web-based digital tools including agricultural risk simulators (PRORIEMA, PRORIPEST, RIPEST) and Cronos crop simulation models. Supporting platforms include a Virtual Campus (Campus Virtual FAUBA), an institutional digital repository (FAUBA Digital), the Centro de Información Agroclimática, and digital resources such as the Herbario 'Gaspar Xuarez' and the Guía de Aves FAUBA. The faculty is staffed by approximately 500 teacher-researchers and 150 scholarship holders organized across 7 academic departments and 3 research institutes of excellence (IFEVA, INBA, IESARA), with more than 200 active research projects underway.

FAUBA's revenue model is primarily government-funded (Financiación 11 - Contribuciones de Gobierno), supplemented by self-generated own revenues (Financiación 12 - Recursos Propios) of approximately 718.7 million ARS in 2024, derived from continuing education course fees, diploma programs, services, publications, and the IncUBAgro business incubator. Undergraduate education is tuition-free as a public institution, with centralized admission managed through UBA's Ciclo Básico Común (CBC) system. The institution maintains more than 110 active conventions with companies and organizations, partnerships with over 20 foreign universities, and distributes content through Editorial FAUBA (EFA) and its journals 'Agronomía & Ambiente' and 'Apuntes Agroeconómicos'. Marketing channels are concentrated on the institutional website, the 'Agronomía Informa' news portal, and major social platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), primarily targeting top-of-funnel awareness among prospective students.

Name

FAUBA

Legal name

Facultad de Agronomía - Universidad de Buenos Aires

Website

https://agro.uba.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FAUBA is a public university faculty within Universidad de Buenos Aires offering undergraduate, technical, and postgraduate programs in agricultural, environmental, and food sciences. It operates research institutes, specialized laboratories, a business incubator, and digital simulation tools, funded primarily by government contributions.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education - Agricultural Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Entrepreneurship & Incubation Focus (EDAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural education
• Higher education research
• University degree programs
• Agronomy training
• Agricultural sciences research

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government funding: Primary funding from national government contributions (Financiación 11 - Contribuciones de Gobierno) for university operations, research, and staff
2. Own revenues: Self-generated revenues (Financiación 12 - Recursos Propios) from course fees, services, publications, and other activities. Budget 2024: approximately 718.7 million pesos from own revenues

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FAUBA is a public university faculty of the Universidad de Buenos Aires that delivers higher education in agricultural, environmental, and food sciences. It offers 6 undergraduate degree programs, 5 technical university programs, and extensive postgraduate studies (doctorates, master's, specializations), along with research, technical extension, publishing, and a science and technology park.

Product overview

FAUBA (Facultad de Agronomía de la Universidad de Buenos Aires) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive academic portfolio consisting of 6 undergraduate degree programs (Agronomy, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Economics and Administration, Agrofood Management, Landscape Planning and Design, and Environmental Sciences Teaching), 5 technical university programs (Gardening, Florihorticultural Production, Organic Plant Production, and Rural Tourism), and extensive postgraduate offerings through the Graduate School 'Ing. Agr. Alberto Soriano' (2 doctorates, 9 master's degrees, 17 specializations). The institution also provides continuing education through courses and diploma programs, maintains digital platforms including a virtual campus and institutional repository, operates research institutes (IESARA, IFEVA, INBA) and laboratories, supports entrepreneurship through IncUBAgro incubator and a Science and Technology Park, publishes academic materials through Editorial FAUBA, and offers specialized digital tools such as agricultural risk simulators (PRORIEMA, PRORIPEST, RIPEST) and Cronos crop models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agronomía (Degree Program) Undergraduate degree program that trains professionals to design production systems and manage agro-food products and other commodities while preserving quality and the environment.
• Licenciatura en Biotecnología Undergraduate degree program training professionals to develop innovative solutions applied to health, environment, and plant and animal production, with orientations in human health, animal, plant, and sustainable development biotechnology.
• Licenciatura en Ciencias Ambientales Undergraduate degree program training professionals to plan and manage plans to protect and recover the quality of wilderness, rural, and urban environments.
• Licenciatura en Economía y Administración Agrarias Undergraduate degree program training professionals to intervene in agricultural economic processes.
• Licenciatura en Gestión de Agroalimentos Undergraduate degree program training professionals to care for food quality and add value from production to consumer.
• Licenciatura en Planificación y Diseño del Paisaje Undergraduate degree program training professionals to plan, design, build, and manage free space.
• Profesorado en Ciencias Ambientales Teaching degree program training professionals to teach environmental sciences in schools, teacher training institutions, and other educational settings.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Jardinería Technical program training professionals to design, construct, and maintain green spaces.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Producción Florihortícola Technical program training professionals to produce horticultural and ornamental plants with an integral and sustainable vision.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Producción Vegetal Orgánica Technical program training professionals for organic crop production for food, beverages, cosmetics, and textiles.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Turismo Rural Technical program training professionals to value rural cultures, identities, histories, and customs while promoting regional development.
• Escuela para Graduados Ing. Agr. Alberto Soriano Postgraduate school offering 2 doctoral programs, 9 master's degrees, 17 specializations, 7 update programs, and 3 professional postgraduate programs in agricultural sciences.
• Master Internacional en Tecnología de los Alimentos International master's program in food technology offered jointly with partner institutions.
• Campus Virtual FAUBA Virtual learning platform used by the faculty for online education and course management.
• Cursos y Diplomaturas Continuing education offerings including training courses and diploma programs for professional development.
• IncUBAgro Business Incubator Business incubator promoting entrepreneurial culture and supporting agricultural innovation startups from the FAUBA community.
• Parque Científico y Tecnológico FAUBA Science and technology park fostering innovation and technology transfer in agricultural sciences.
• Investigación y Desarrollo (Research Institutes) Research services including three institutes: IESARA (Social, Agri-food, Rural and Environmental Studies), IFEVA (Physiological and Ecological Research linked to Agriculture), and INBA (Research Institute in Agricultural and Environmental Biosciences).
• Centros y Laboratorios FAUBA Network of specialized research centers and laboratories including agricultural analysis, remote sensing, bioinformatics, animal biotechnology, and environmental monitoring facilities.
• Editorial FAUBA (EFA) Publishing house producing printed and digital books, including the journal Agronomía & Ambiente and Agroeconomic Notes.
• Residencia Universitaria FAUBA University residence named after Decano Rodolfo Ángel Golluscio offering housing for students meeting economic vulnerability criteria.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundación FAUBAcoreOthersFAUBA Foundation is an affiliated organization that supports the faculty's mission through fundraising, alumni engagement, and additional funding for academic activities and scholarships.
• More than 110 companies, institutions, and organizationscoreOthersOver 110 active conventions and agreements with enterprises, public institutions, and organizations for internships, pre-professional practices, and collaborative projects.
• More than 20 foreign universitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnerships with over 20 foreign universities for student and faculty exchange programs, supporting the internationalization of education.
• IFEVA (Instituto de Investigaciones Fisiológicas y Ecológicas Vinculadas a la Agricultura)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute of excellence focused on physiological and ecological research related to agriculture. One of FAUBA's two main research institutes.
• INBA (Instituto de Investigación en Biociencias Agrícolas y Ambientales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch Institute in Agricultural and Environmental Biosciences. One of FAUBA's two excellence research institutes.
• IESARA (Instituto de Estudios Sociales Agroalimentarios, Rurales y Ambientales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute for Social, Agri-food, Rural and Environmental Studies - an interdisciplinary research, training, and linking space that integrates science, technology, and social commitment.
• IncUBAgrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness incubator supporting entrepreneurial culture in the agricultural sector, fostering innovation and startups from the FAUBA community.
• América AgroInnovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional model of articulation for agricultural development, presented at FAUBA as a model for regional agricultural development cooperation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wageningen University & Research: Globally leading agricultural and life-sciences university with strong applied research in food, environment, and biosciences. Comparable to FAUBA as a public, research-intensive faculty focused on agronomy, plant/animal sciences, and environmental studies.
• University of California, Davis: Top-ranked U.S. agriculture and environmental sciences school with extensive lab network and industry partnerships. Directly comparable to FAUBA in teaching agronomy, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and food/agro-food management at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Texas A&M University (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences): Land-grant university with a comprehensive agriculture college covering plant, animal, and environmental sciences plus agribusiness. Matches FAUBA's broad agricultural sciences portfolio and applied research orientation.
• Purdue University (College of Agriculture): Major U.S. agricultural research university with emphasis on plant, animal, food, and biological engineering. Comparable to FAUBA in offering applied agriculture degrees, technical programs, and graduate-level research in agricultural and environmental biosciences.
• Cornell University (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences): U.S. land-grant agriculture college offering comprehensive agronomy, environmental, and life-sciences programs with strong extension mission. Aligned with FAUBA on technical degree breadth, research institutes, and industry/grower extension services.

Regional players

• ESALQ - Universidade de São Paulo: Brazil's premier agriculture and life-sciences faculty in São Paulo. Directly comparable to FAUBA in scope of agronomy, agricultural economics, agrofood, and environmental programs, and a key regional peer within Mercosur higher education.
• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ETSI Agronómicos): Spanish polytechnic offering technical agricultural engineering degrees and applied agricultural research. Comparable to FAUBA as a public technical university with an entrepreneurship and tech-transfer orientation in agricultural sciences.

Others

• INTA (Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria): Argentina's national agricultural research institute, a frequent partner and contractor to FAUBA. Comparable as a domestic agricultural R&D ecosystem player, though it is a research agency rather than a teaching institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fauba_oficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/FAUBAcomunicacion
• Facebookfacebook.com/facultaddeagronomia.uba
• Instagraminstagram.com/fauba_oficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-de-buenos-aires

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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