Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham

What Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham does

Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham (UNAHUR) is a public national university in Argentina, legally established on December 10, 2015, and located in Villa Tesei, Hurlingham, Buenos Aires Province. The university operates across four academic institutes — Biotecnología, Tecnología e Ingeniería, Salud Comunitaria, and Educación — delivering 43 undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs to approximately 45,000 students as of 2025, with over 5,900 cumulative graduates produced. UNAHUR is tuition-free under Argentine higher-education law and is funded primarily through allocations from the national budget via the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, supplemented by program-specific federal grants such as the Construir Ciencia laboratory-financing agreement with MINCYT.

The university's research and teaching infrastructure includes a biofabrica, a Planta Piloto de Alimentos, a 3D metal printing laboratory using Laser Metal Deposition technology with applications for the nuclear industry, a high-resolution microscopy unit, a LIDEC computer science research laboratory, and a quantum computer — making UNAHUR the first Argentine university with quantum computing capability. Extension programs include free English courses, sports and cultural workshops with 14,000+ participants, vocational training centers, and community health initiatives delivered through Universidad en los Barrios outreach. International mobility is supported through PILA, PAME, ESCALA, and ARFITEC exchange agreements covering partner universities in Latin America, France, and China.

UNAHUR distributes services through a campus-direct enrollment model supported by the SIU Guaraní online student information system and a Moodle-based Campus Virtual, with outreach driven by vocational orientation events and the Noche de las Universidades open-house program. The institution is governed by a Consejo Superior and led by Rector Jaime Perczyk; funding flows annually through the national appropriations process under the Ley de Financiamiento Universitario, with a recent Argentine Supreme Court injunction guaranteeing continued salary and scholarship disbursements to public universities. Revenue is therefore non-commercial in character and follows a public funding / freemium tuition model rather than a customer-billing model.

Name

Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham

Legal name

Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham

Website

https://unahur.edu.ar

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham is a free public national university in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, serving approximately 45,000 students across 43 degree programs in biotechnology, engineering, community health, and education through government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Biotechnology research
• Engineering education
• Community health training

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

Revenue model

1. Public Government Funding: As a national public university, UNAHUR operates primarily on government funding allocated through the national budget. The university receives funding for operations, research, and infrastructure development from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science and Technology.
2. Tuition (Free - Public Good): Education is free and tuition-free as per Argentine law guaranteeing free public university education. No tuition revenue is generated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham (UNAHUR) is a tuition-free public national university that delivers undergraduate degrees, master's, doctoral, and specialization programs across four academic institutes: Biotecnología, Tecnología e Ingeniería, Salud Comunitaria, and Educación. It also provides research services, community extension workshops, free English and Chinese language courses, pre-university technical training, and international academic mobility programs to roughly 45,000 students per year.

Product overview

Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham (UNAHUR) is a public Argentine university offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and institutional services. The university operates through four academic institutes (Instituto de Biotecnología, Instituto de Tecnología e Ingeniería, Instituto de Salud Comunitaria, and Instituto de Educación) and provides educational services across undergraduate degrees, technical programs, specializations, master's, and doctoral programs. Core student services include the SIU Guaraní student information system and the Moodle-based Campus Virtual for online learning. UNAHUR also operates extensive research facilities including the Biofábrica, manufacturing and food technology pilot plants, and microscopy laboratories. Extension programs encompass free English language courses, sports and cultural workshops, technology training centers, and international exchange programs (PILA, PAME, ESCALA, ARFITEC). The university maintains a student assistant program, health services, and provides career services through its employment office. All programs are tuition-free as part of Argentina's public higher education system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Escuela de Inglés: Bilingual English language learning program offering free English courses to the community.
• Escuela Preuniversitaria de Formación Profesional
• Escuelas Internacionales de Verano
• Radio Unahur

Products and services

• Instituto de Biotecnología Academic institute providing degree programs and research opportunities in biotechnology, bionanotechnology, molecular virology, and molecular biology for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Instituto de Tecnología e Ingeniería Academic institute offering engineering and technology degrees (industrial maintenance, electrical energy, informatics, metallurgy, design) for undergraduate and graduate students, supported by advanced manufacturing laboratories.
• Instituto de Salud Comunitaria Academic institute offering community health degrees (nursing, kinesiology, obstetrics) and postgraduate programs in public health for students pursuing careers in primary care and community health.
• Instituto de Educación Academic institute providing teacher-training degrees (profesorados) across disciplines and educational research programs for students entering the teaching profession.
• Maestría en Salud Comunitaria Two-year in-person master's program in Community Health for health professionals, taught at Origone and La Patria campuses on the Hurlingham campus.
• Maestría en Política Educativa Master's program in Educational Policy for educators, administrators and policy professionals seeking advanced training in educational governance.
• Doctorado en Educación Doctoral program in Education for advanced scholarly research and academic career development in education and pedagogy.
• Doctorado en Ciencias de la Enfermería Doctoral program in Nursing Sciences for nurse researchers and clinical leaders seeking advanced research training in nursing practice.
• Doctorado en Estudios del Conurbano Inter-institutional doctoral program on suburban Buenos Aires studies, run jointly by seven CONUSUR consortium universities (UNAHUR, UNDAV, UNAJ, UNPAZ, UNM, UNQ, UNO).
• Especialización en Inteligencia Artificial aplicada a la Biotecnología Free in-person specialization applying AI techniques to biotechnology problems, directed by Dr. Matías Garavaglia; intended for professionals and graduates in biotechnology, informatics, or related fields.
• Especialización en Bio-Nanotecnología Free in-person specialization in bionanotechnology applications directed by Dr. Jorge Montanari, launching for first semester 2026.
• Especialización en Estadística Aplicada en Salud y Educación Free in-person specialization in applied statistics with focus on health and education sectors, directed by Mg. Daniela Parada; launching for first semester 2026.
• Especialización en Salud Comunitaria 1.5-year community health specialization with 512 total hours of instruction, carrying CONEAU accreditation, for health professionals working in primary care settings.
• Especialización en Alfabetización Inicial Specialization in initial literacy (384 hours) focused on teaching reading and writing in early education, for teachers and educators in early childhood contexts.
• Especialización en Pedagogías de la Imagen Specialization in pedagogies of the image (376 hours), CONEAU accredited for six years (RM 188/23), for teachers and cultural practitioners in image-based pedagogy.
• Especialización en Educación Física para personas con discapacidad Specialization in physical education for people with disabilities (370 hours), CONEAU accredited for six years (RM 525/23), targeted at physical education teachers and kinesiologists.
• Escuela de Inglés Free bilingual English language learning program offering English courses to the broader community as part of UNAHUR's extension services.
• Escuela Preuniversitaria de Formación Profesional Pre-university vocational training school providing technical programs to secondary-level students as a bridge to higher education.
• Escuelas Internacionales de Verano Free intensive international summer schools on AI, biotechnology, and other specialized topics, including the joint UNAHUR-UNSAM International Summer School in Artificial Intelligence.
• Curso de Preparación Universitaria (CPU) Mandatory eight-week preparatory course for incoming students covering University Life, Mathematical Thinking, and Reading and Writing skills before formal enrollment.
• CTTP – Centro Tecnológico para el Trabajo y la Producción Technology center for work and production offering vocational training and technical support to community members and small producers.
• Talleres Deportivos y Culturales Free sports and cultural workshops open to the broader community covering arts, sports, and creative activities.
• Programa de Intercambio Académico PILA Latin American Academic Exchange Program enabling students to study at partner universities in Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
• Programa de Intercambio Académico PAME Programa Académico de Movilidad Educativa (PAME) for student exchanges with partner universities across Latin America, including Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Uruguay, and Colombia.
• Programa ARFITEC (France Exchange) Bilateral Franco-Argentine ARFITEC academic cooperation and exchange program serving engineering students (e.g., metallurgical engineering) at French partner universities.
• ECUST Exchange Program (China) Academic exchange program with East China University of Science and Technology including the Advanced Innovative Talents Frontier Technology Workshop for biotechnology researchers.
• Biofábrica UNAHUR Experimental biotechnology fabrication facility used for research, plant propagation, agricultural biotech, and applied biotechnology training.
• Laboratorio de Manufactura Aditiva (3D Metal Printing) Advanced manufacturing laboratory equipped with Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) technology for 3D metal printing, supporting industrial and nuclear-sector research at UNAHUR.
• Planta Piloto de Alimentos Pilot food processing plant used for food technology research, training, and new food product development within UNAHUR's food technology portfolio.
• Centro de Biosimulación Health-sciences simulation center providing realistic training environments for first aid, CPR, and clinical practice for UNAHUR health sciences students.
• Laboratorio de Investigación y Desarrollo Experimental en Computación (LIDEC) Computer science research laboratory supporting computational research, development, and training within UNAHUR.
• Instalación Experimental de Microscopía de Alta Resolución High-resolution microscopy installation supporting biotechnology and materials science research at UNAHUR.
• Bolsa de Empleo UNAHUR Job placement and internship service connecting UNAHUR students and graduates with prospective employers and internship opportunities.
• Programa de Estudiantes Asistentes Student assistant program giving regular students with over 10 approved courses a year-long teaching-team placement, supporting faculty while developing pedagogical experience.
• Programa de Salud Integral para Estudiantes Comprehensive health and wellbeing program supporting UNAHUR students' physical and mental health throughout their academic career.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000 enrolled students served as of 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• East China University of Science and TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Advanced Innovative Talents Frontier Technology Workshop partnership for biotechnology research stays. Exchange of students and researchers in biotechnology field.
• Asociación Madres de Plaza de Mayo Línea FundadoraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Convention signed for collaboration on memory, truth, and justice initiatives. Includes joint activities related to human rights, research, and education.
• Universidad Nacional de San Martín (UNSAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2024Joint International Summer School in Artificial Intelligence, combining expertise from both universities. Organized with two axes: ethical dilemmas/social impact and AI/data science challenges.
• Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (MINCYT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2022Federal Construir Ciencia program partnership for construction of 17-18 new research laboratories for biotechnology, nanotechnology, bioinputs production, and virology. Investment of over 3 million USD with 14-month construction timeline.
• ARFITEC Program Partners (France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral exchange and academic cooperation program between Argentina and France for engineering students. Students from Ingeniería Metalúrgica participate in academic stays at French universities.
• PILA Program Partners (Latin America)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrograma de Intercambio Académico Latinoamericano with partner universities in Colombia (Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Universidad del Tolima, Universidad de la Costa) and Mexico (Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, Universidad de Guadalajara).
• PAME Program Partners (Latin America)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrograma Académico de Movilidad Educativa with universities including Universidad de la República (Uruguay), Universidad Federal de Mato Grosso (Brazil), Universidad Católica de Santa María (Peru), Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (Mexico), Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia.
• Yad VashemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for memory, truth, and justice initiatives related to Holocaust education and human rights.
• YPF (Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Desafío Eco YPF competition where the university's pre-university school students designed and built electric vehicles.
• Universidad Nacional de La Matanza (UNLAM) - Polo Tecnológico-CeditminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership for the 'Trabajo + Tecnología' (T.TEC) programming bootcamp program, combining UNAHUR and UNLAM resources for IT workforce development.
• Ministerio de Educación de la NacióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational education ministry supporting university development and policy initiatives. Rector Jaime Perczyk previously served as Secretary of Education of the Nation.
• CONUSUR Consortium UniversitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-institutional doctoral program (Doctorado en Estudios del Conurbano) involving seven universities: Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche, Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda, Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham, Universidad Nacional de José Clemente Paz, Universidad Nacional de Moreno, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Universidad Nacional del Oeste.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Nacional de San Martín (UNSAM): Argentine national university in Greater Buenos Aires with strong applied research orientation; partners with UNAHUR on the joint AI International Summer School and shares similar positioning around STEM, biotechnology, and postgraduate programs.
• Universidad Nacional de La Matanza (UNLAM): Public national university in the western Buenos Aires conurbano; co-runs the T.TEC programming bootcamp with UNAHUR and serves a similar working-class student demographic with comparable technology-oriented program portfolios.
• Universidad Nacional de Quilmes (UNQ): Established Argentine national university with a strong research and postgraduate tradition in Greater Buenos Aires; similar tuition-free public model and focus on applied science, making it a close institutional analogue.
• Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento (UNGS): Public national university in the northwestern Buenos Aires conurbano founded in the same era as UNAHUR; shares comparable demographics, free-tuition model, and emphasis on teaching plus applied research.
• Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche (UNAJ): CONUSUR consortium partner and fellow newer Argentine national university in Greater Buenos Aires; comparable mission of expanding public higher education access to working-class populations in the conurbano.
• Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda (UNDAV): CONUSUR consortium member located in southern Greater Buenos Aires; comparable newer-generation national university model with similar student demographic and STEM/health program orientation.
• Universidad Nacional de José C. Paz (UNPAZ): CONUSUR consortium partner serving Greater Buenos Aires with free public higher education; comparable institutional size, demographic focus, and program mix to UNAHUR.
• Universidad Nacional de Moreno (UNM): CONUSUR consortium member and newer national university in western Buenos Aires Province; similar scale, mission, and tuition-free public model targeting first-generation conurbano students.
• Universidad Nacional del Oeste (UNO): CONUSUR consortium partner in western Greater Buenos Aires; closely comparable newer national university with similar free-tuition model and applied STEM/health program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA): Argentina's largest and most prestigious public university; operates a much broader portfolio across all academic disciplines and competes with UNAHUR for top faculty and graduate students in the same labor market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unahurlingham
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UNAHURLINGHAM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unahur
• Instagraminstagram.com/unahurlingham

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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