National University of Tres de Febrero

What National University of Tres de Febrero does

The National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTREF) is a public national university (universidad pública nacional) in Argentina, founded in 2002, with primary campuses in Sáenz Peña, Caseros, and additional sites across Buenos Aires CABA. It serves recent secondary school graduates through tuition-free undergraduate degree programs (licenciaturas, ingenierías, professorados) as well as working professionals through 75 graduate programs spanning doctorates, master's degrees, specializations, diplomaturas, and postgraduate courses across arts, management, social sciences, education, health, international studies, and related fields. The university enrolled more than 5,000 new undergraduate aspirants in its 2026 entry course and operates a distance learning platform, UNTREF Virtual, which hosts the first CONEAU-accredited distance-mode doctoral program in Argentina.

UNTREF's core technology stack combines standard Argentine higher-education administrative systems — SIU Guaraní (academic management), SIU Mapuche (HR), SIU Pilagá (budget/finance), and SIU Sanavirón Quilmes (billing) — with a self-operated distance-learning platform and 360-degree virtual museum tour technology produced by UNTREF Media. The university also operates seven wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: the MUNTREF museum network (five venues spanning Visual Arts, Contemporary Art, Immigration, Art & Science, and Art & Nature), UNTREF Virtual, UNTREF Media, the UN3 streaming platform, Eduntref (publishing house), UNTREF Deportes (sports program), and a student mobile application.

UNTREF's revenue model relies primarily on annual appropriations from the Argentine national government budget (which covers operations, faculty, and infrastructure and enables tuition-free undergraduate education), supplemented by tuition fees from graduate and continuing education programs priced per program (e.g., ARS 169,500 for external Argentine students and USD 220–280 for foreign students on certain graduate seminars). Distribution occurs through on-campus instruction, the UNTREF Virtual distance platform, MUNTREF museums (free admission, serving as cultural outreach), and a multi-channel digital marketing footprint including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Spotify. International reach is supported via Study Abroad programs and a recently signed academic cooperation agreement with Universidad de Ankara (Turkey).

Name

National University of Tres de Febrero

Legal name

Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero

Website

https://untref.edu.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UNTREF is a public national university in Argentina offering tuition-free undergraduate degrees and 75 graduate programs, operated alongside a five-venue museum network, distance-learning platform, and media/streaming subsidiaries serving Argentine and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Open Textbooks (Open-licensed core texts) (EDAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Distance learning programs
• Graduate degree programs
• University research institutes
• University museum network

Headquarters

HQ city

Sáenz Peña

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public University Funding (National Budget): As a public national university (universidad nacional pública) of Argentina, UNTREF receives funding from the national government budget, which covers operational costs, faculty salaries, and infrastructure. Tuition is free for undergraduate students.
2. Graduate and Continuing Education Tuition: Graduate programs (maestrías, doctorados, especializaciones, diplomaturas, cursos) charge tuition fees. For example, the doctoral seminar 'Escribir, investigar, imaginar' charges $169,500 Argentine pesos for external Argentine students and 220–280 USD for foreign students depending on residency status.
3. MUNTREF Museum Public Access: MUNTREF museums offer free admission to the public. The museums serve as outreach (extensión) and cultural engagement platforms rather than revenue-generating operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UNTREF is a public national university that delivers undergraduate degree programs (licenciaturas, ingenierías, professorados), graduate programs (75+ posgrados including doctorates, master's, specializations, diplomas, and courses), and a distance learning platform (UNTREF Virtual) across arts, sciences, social sciences, management, health, and education. It also operates the MUNTREF museum network (five venues), UNTREF Media (audiovisual production), UN3 (streaming), and Eduntref publishing, with free undergraduate tuition and paid graduate programs.

Product overview

National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTREF) is a public university offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem centered on academic degree programs (undergraduate and graduate), supplemented by cultural and sports initiatives. The portfolio includes UNTREF Virtual (distance learning platform), the MUNTREF Museum Network (five venues including Contemporary Art, Immigration Museum, Visual Arts, Art & Science, and Art & Nature), UNTREF Media (audiovisual production), UN3 (streaming channel), Eduntref (publishing), and UNTREF App (mobile application). Graduate programs (Posgrados) represent the primary advanced offering with 75 programs including doctorates, master's degrees, specializations, and diplomas across disciplines such as Arts and Culture, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Studies, Logistics, Scientific Methodology, Education, and Health. The institution operates under a 'Arte para Todos' (Art for All) philosophy, with cultural products designed to democratize access to education and art.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carreras de Grado (Undergraduate Degree Programs) Traditional on-campus undergraduate degree programs (licenciaturas, ingenierías, professorados) across multiple disciplines including arts, sciences, management, social sciences, health, and humanities. Tuition-free for all students, with a mandatory Curso de Ingreso (entry course) before beginning the degree.
• Posgrados (Graduate Programs) Graduate-level offerings including doctorates, master's degrees, specializations, diploma courses, and postgraduate seminars. The 2026 offering includes 75 programs across areas including Arts and Culture, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Studies, Logistics, Education Policy, and Health. Available in in-person and distance modes.
• UNTREF Virtual (Distance Learning Platform) Online academic platform offering undergraduate and graduate programs remotely, including the first CONEAU-accredited distance doctoral program in Argentina. Provides flexible online learning for students who cannot attend campus-based classes.
• MUNTREF Museum Network University museum network comprising five venues: Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, Museo de la Inmigración, Museo de Artes Visuales, Centro de Arte y Ciencia, and Centro de Arte y Naturaleza. Offers exhibitions, virtual tours, educational programs, and public workshops with free admission, focused on democratizing access to art.
• UNTREF Media Audiovisual production unit of the university responsible for creating documentary content, virtual museum tours using 360-degree camera technology, and multimedia educational materials.
• UN3 Streaming Channel Streaming channel featuring Argentine series and films, providing cultural content distribution for the university community and general public.
• Eduntref (Editorial UNTREF) University publishing house producing academic books, journals (Revistas UNTREF), and research publications (Cuadernos del MUNTREF).
• Diplomaturas y Cursos (Diplomas and Courses) Short-term professional development programs, workshops, seminars, and language training courses offered through the Extension division for continuing education.
• UNTREF Mobile Application Mobile application for students providing access to academic information, enrollment services, and university communications.
• UNTREF Deportes Sports program including UNTREF Corre (running program) and scholarships for high-performance athletes pursuing dual academic and athletic careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ new students enrolled in 2026 entry course
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Universidad de Ankara (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNTREF and Universidad de Ankara have entered into an academic alliance to promote joint research projects, student and faculty mobility, and international exchange. The agreement consolidates a cooperation agenda aimed at strengthening scientific, educational, and cultural ties between Argentina and Turkey.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Nacional de San Martín (UNSAM): Argentine public national university founded in 1992 in Greater Buenos Aires with a comparable mission of combining research, graduate education, and social commitment. Closest demographic and institutional analogue to UNTREF.
• Universidad Nacional de Quilmes (UNQ): Argentine public national university founded in 1989 in Greater Buenos Aires with a strong distance learning program and a similar mix of undergraduate, graduate, and extension offerings. Highly comparable on scale, age, and modality.
• Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento (UNGS): Argentine public national university founded in 1992 in Greater Buenos Aires with a comparable focus on graduate programs, extension, and interdisciplinary research. Similar institutional age and profile to UNTREF.
• FLACSO Argentina: Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences, headquartered in Buenos Aires, focused on graduate-level social sciences education and research. Comparable to UNTREF in its graduate, research, and social-mission orientation.
• Universidad Nacional de las Artes (UNA): Argentine public university focused on arts education, with cultural programming and museum connections. Comparable to UNTREF in its arts-focused programming and integration of cultural production with academic offering.
• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT): Private Argentine research university in Buenos Aires focused on graduate and undergraduate programs in social sciences, business, law, and arts. Comparable to UNTREF in its emphasis on graduate education and interdisciplinary research.
• Universidad de Palermo (UP): Private Argentine university with strong online and graduate programs in business, design, and social sciences. Comparable to UNTREF in modality mix (in-person + online) and Buenos Aires market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA): Argentina's largest and most prestigious public university, founded in 1821. Direct competitor for top students and faculty across all disciplines, with vastly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP): One of Argentina's largest public universities, with comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and research offerings. A broad incumbent competing with UNTREF in many of the same disciplines.
• Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC): Historic Argentine public university (founded 1613) with full undergraduate, graduate, and research portfolios. A broad incumbent and benchmark for public higher education quality in Argentina.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/untref
• YouTubeyoutube.com/canaluntref
• Facebookfacebook.com/untref
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/978101
• Instagraminstagram.com/untref

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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