Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown

What Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown does

Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown (UNaB) is a public national university located in the Almirante Brown district of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, operating under the oversight of the Ministerio de Educación de la Nación. Founded in 2020, it delivers tuition-free undergraduate education alongside paid extension diplomas and postgraduate programs, with a stated mission of widening higher-education access for first-generation university students (over 70% of graduates per the rector's December 2025 disclosure).

Its academic portfolio spans six licenciaturas (Nursing, Administration, Data Science, Political Science, Logistics and Transport, Mathematics Teaching), nine tecnicaturas (Programming, Therapeutic Accompaniment, Automation and Control, Data Science, Digital Communication, Product Design and Development, Logistics and Transport, Organization Management, Dental Prosthetics), postgraduate specializations (Computational Social Sciences, Data Analysis for Public Policy, Data Analysis for Business, Technology Linkage and Management, Public Communication in Social Networks), and an extension catalog that includes Digital Marketing, UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Video Game Development (with Women in Games Argentina), IoT, and Rights Promotion and Violence Prevention. Community-facing programs include the Robotics Club, PUAM for adults 55+, and the mobile "La Universidad en tu Localidad" extension model.

UNaB operates on standard Argentine public-university administrative infrastructure (HUARPE, SUDOCU, SIU-Guaraní, SIU-Mapuche, SIU-Diaguita, SIU-Pilagá, SIU-Kolla, SIU-Wichi) integrated into a fully paperless electronic expediente workflow with digital signatures. Revenue derives primarily from Argentine government appropriations, supplemented by accessible tuition on extension diplomas with installment payment options and material discounts for university staff, municipal employees of Almirante Brown, SIPAB workers, Unión Industrial affiliates and Sindicato de Empleados de Comercio members. The university is led by Rector Pablo Domenichini and Vicerrector Facundo Nejamkis, with day-to-day academic administration distributed across program coordinators and the Centro de Estudiantes (President Nicolás Darbón, Co-president Julieta del Rey).

Name

Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown

Legal name

Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown

Website

https://unab.edu.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UNaB is a public national university in Almirante Brown, Buenos Aires Province, offering tuition-free undergraduate degrees, technical programs, postgraduate specializations and extension diplomas, primarily serving first-generation students, working professionals, and community members across the district.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Technical vocational training
• Community extension programs
• Postgraduate specializations

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 Fees: The university charges tuition/fees for degree programs and extension courses, with accessible pricing policies and discounts for specific groups including university community members, municipal employees, SIPAB workers, and union members.
2. Government Funding: As a public national university, UNaB receives funding from the Argentine government for operations, infrastructure, and public education initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown (UNaB) is a public national university in the Almirante Brown district of Buenos Aires Province that delivers undergraduate degrees (Licenciaturas), technical programs (Tecnicaturas), postgraduate specializations, and extension diplomas across fields including Nursing, Administration, Data Science, Political Science, Logistics and Transport, Mathematics Teaching, Programming, Automation, Dental Prosthetics, Digital Marketing, UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Video Game Development, and IoT. It also runs community extension programs such as PUAM for adults 55+, the Robotics Club, and La Universidad en tu Localidad neighborhood courses.

Product overview

Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown (UNaB) is a public national university offering a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising undergraduate degrees (Licenciaturas) in fields including Nursing, Administration, Data Science, Political Science, Logistics and Transport, and Mathematics Teaching; technical programs (Tecnicaturas) in areas such as Programming, Therapeutic Accompaniment, Automation and Control, Data Science, Digital Communication, Product Design, Logistics, Organization Management, and Dental Prosthetics; postgraduate specializations; and extensive extension diplomas covering digital marketing, UX/UI design, graphic design, video game development, IoT, and rights promotion. The university operates administrative systems including the SUDOCU document management platform and electronic expediente system for paperless operations. Extension programs include the Robotics Club, PUAM for senior citizens, and community outreach initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licenciatura en Enfermería (Nursing Degree) Four-year undergraduate nursing degree focused on healthcare training with practical clinical components, designed for secondary school graduates pursuing healthcare careers.
• Licenciatura en Administración (Business Administration Degree) Undergraduate degree in business administration covering management, finance, and organizational theory.
• Licenciatura en Ciencia de Datos (Data Science Degree) Undergraduate degree in data science focusing on statistical analysis, machine learning, and data-driven decision making.
• Licenciatura en Ciencia Política (Political Science Degree) Undergraduate degree in political science covering political theory, public policy, and governance.
• Licenciatura en Logística y Transporte (Logistics and Transport Degree) Undergraduate degree in logistics and transportation management addressing supply chain operations and distribution.
• Tecnicatura en Programación (Programming Technical Program) Technical program providing skills in advanced programming tools, requirements analysis, and software development implementation for public and private sector projects.
• Tecnicatura en Prótesis Dental (Dental Prosthetics Technical Program) Technical program training professionals in analog and digital techniques for dental prosthesis construction and rehabilitation.
• Tecnicatura en Automatización y Control (Automation and Control Technical Program) Technical program in automation and industrial control systems covering programmable logic controllers and process automation.
• Tecnicatura en Ciencias de Datos (Data Science Technical Program) Technical program in data science focusing on data analysis, visualization, and interpretation techniques.
• Tecnicatura en Comunicación Digital (Digital Communication Technical Program) Technical program in digital communication covering social media, content creation, and digital marketing strategies.
• Tecnicatura en Logística y Transporte (Logistics and Transport Technical Program) Technical program in logistics and transportation covering supply chain management, warehousing, inventory, transport and distribution operations.
• Tecnicatura en Gestión de las Organizaciones (Organization Management Technical Program) Technical program in organizational management training professionals to comprehend administrative and management methodologies for effective intervention in organizations.
• Tecnicatura en Acompañamiento Terapéutico (Therapeutic Accompaniment Technical Program) Technical program training professionals to provide therapeutic support and accompaniment to individuals in treatment.
• Tecnicatura en Diseño y Desarrollo de Producto (Product Design and Development Technical Program) Technical program in product design and development covering graphic design, object design, digital media, services and experiences across public and private sectors.
• Especialización en Ciencias Sociales Computacionales (Computational Social Sciences Specialization) Postgraduate specialization combining computational methods with social sciences research.
• Diplomatura en Marketing Digital (Digital Marketing Diploma) Extension diploma covering digital strategy design, social media management, online advertising, SEO, SEM, and web analytics for entrepreneurs and professionals.
• Diplomatura en Diseño UX/UI (UX/UI Design Diploma) Extension diploma focused on creating functional, intuitive, user-centered digital products and services.
• Diplomatura en Diseño Gráfico (Graphic Design Diploma) Extension diploma in visual communication with technical and creative tools for design, typography, color, and visual identity projects.
• Diplomatura en Videojuegos (Video Game Development Diploma) Extension diploma in video game development with Unity 2D engine, covering game design, narrative, concept art, animation, and sound design, delivered in partnership with Women in Games Argentina.
• Diplomatura en Promoción de Derechos y Prevención de Violencias (Rights Promotion and Violence Prevention Diploma) Diploma developed with Almirante Brown municipality focusing on prevention and protection of violence against children and adolescents, part of the Brown Protege strategy.
• Diplomatura en Trastornos del Neurodesarrollo en la Infancia (Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Childhood Diploma) New extension diploma approved in May 2026 by the Consejo Superior covering neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood.
• Diplomatura en Producción de Moda e Imagen Personal (Fashion Production and Personal Image Diploma) New extension diploma approved in May 2026 by the Consejo Superior covering fashion production and personal image.
• PUAM (Programa Universitario de Adultos Mayores) University extension program for adults over 55 offering courses and workshops in digital skills, languages, art, creativity, and wellness, with over 200 certificate recipients.
• Club de Robótica (Robotics Club) University extension program providing hands-on experience with robotics, 3D printing, video game development, and virtual reality technologies for students and community members.
• La Universidad en tu Localidad Program bringing free training courses to neighborhoods throughout the Almirante Brown district, including fashion production, photography, digital autonomy, vocational guidance, and communication workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ of graduates are first-generation university students in their families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Municipio de Almirante BrowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep municipal partnership for extension programs, community education, workforce development, and local policy support. Collaborates on La Universidad en tu Localidad, Ley Lucio training, Brown Protege children's rights program, and census/industrial development initiatives.
• Women in Games ArgentinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Women in Games Argentina for the Videojuegos diplomatura extension program, bringing industry expertise and gender perspective to game development training.
• Fundación MovistarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for digital citizenship and parenting education, with Fundación Movistar providing expertise and resources for digital wellbeing and online safety training for families.
• Fuero de Responsabilidad Penal Juvenil de Lomas de ZamoraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the Involucrados program bringing robotics and technology workshops to adolescents in conflict with the law, supporting restorative justice and reintegration.
• Instituto de las Culturas de Almirante BrownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative for ludoteca design and management seminar, promoting play and cultural animation as tools for community development.
• Biblioteca Esteban AdroguéminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner location for community extension programs and PUAM adult education courses, providing accessible venues for educational activities.
• Universidad de Buenos Aires (Facultad de Odontología)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical practice facilities for the Prótesis Dental program, with students conducting practical training at UBA's Faculty of Dentistry laboratories.
• Secretaría de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología de Almirante BrowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaboration for Semana del Futuro secondary school outreach and various educational initiatives including literacy projects and school support programs.
• Unión Industrial de Almirante BrownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial union partner receiving discounted access to extension diplomaturas for workforce development and skills training.
• Sindicato de Empleados de Comercio de Almirante BrownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade union receiving discounted access to extension programs for member professional development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Universidad Nacional del Sur: Public national university based in Bahía Blanca (Buenos Aires Province) with engineering, data science, and health programs. Comparable public-university model and degree mix, but serving a different regional market.
• Universidad Nacional de las Artes: Public national arts university offering programs in design, communication, and audiovisual production—an area where UNaB is expanding (Graphic Design, UX/UI, Videojuegos). Comparable in extension and creative-skills orientation, though specialized.

Direct peers

• Universidad Nacional de Quilmes: Public national university in the Buenos Aires suburbs with a strong focus on technical degrees, extension programs, and community engagement. Highly comparable to UNaB in mission, modality, and student demographic, though older and more established.
• Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda: Public national university in southern Buenos Aires conurbano serving a working-class district, with extension programs, technical degrees, and territorial focus. Closely matched to UNaB in target population and community model.
• Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento: Public national university in northern Buenos Aires Province with a strong territorial and community engagement mandate, offering undergraduate and technical programs plus extension. Closely comparable to UNaB's suburban public-university model.
• Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham: Recently created public national university in western Buenos Aires Province, focused on technical and professional programs for local first-generation students. Same founding-era profile and delivery model as UNaB.
• Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche: Public national university in Florencio Varela (Buenos Aires Province) founded in the 2010s to expand higher education access in underserved suburbs. Nearly identical mission profile to UNaB (first-generation students, community embeddedness).

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Nacional de La Plata: One of Argentina's largest and most prestigious public universities, offering the same professional degrees (Nursing, Administration, Data Science) as UNaB. Competes for students across Buenos Aires Province but operates at vastly greater scale and prestige.
• Universidad Nacional de San Martín: Established public national university in Buenos Aires Province with graduate programs, research output, and extension activities. Comparable in public-university model but significantly larger, more research-oriented, and more established than UNaB.
• Universidad de Buenos Aires: Argentina's flagship public university, tuition-free, offering the same professional degrees as UNaB (including Nursing at its Faculty of Dentistry, where UNaB already partners for clinical practice). Key competitor for top students in the Buenos Aires metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCONsJ1N25pLZfaxdfPUtaGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/universidadguillermobrownok
• Instagraminstagram.com/unaboficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-nacional-guillermo-brown

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Number of profiles

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