Faculty of Engineering - UNJu

What Faculty of Engineering - UNJu does

The Faculty of Engineering of the Universidad Nacional de Jujuy (FI UNJu) is a public academic unit within Argentina's national university system, headquartered at Ítalo Palanca Nº 10, San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina. Founded in 1972 and operating with 244 employees, the faculty delivers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs across engineering (Chemical, Mining, Industrial, Computer), technology (Food Technology, Geological Sciences), and applied sciences (Systems, Programming Analyst, Videogame Design, Drilling Technology). Its flagship postgraduate offerings are the interinstitutional Doctorate in Industrial Engineering (DI3), delivered jointly with five other Argentine national universities under a single CONEAU accreditation, and the Specialization in Geosciences and Lithium Technology, co-developed with the Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP).

The faculty runs on a hybrid technology stack anchored by the national SIU Guaraní student information system for enrollment and grade management, the Moodle-based UNJu Virtual LMS for course delivery, institutional GSuite for collaboration, Zoom for synchronous sessions, and a Coursera for Campus partnership for supplementary online courses. Specialized research infrastructure includes chemistry, food technology, geology, and computing laboratories, plus pilot plants co-located with the CONICET-UNJu research center CIITED. Domain tooling for hydrogeological modeling in lithium research includes MODFLOW, FEFLOW, and LiTROS.

Revenue mechanics reflect the public-university model: undergraduate education is free for Argentine citizens and funded by national government allocation; graduate programs (DI3, master's, specializations) charge tuition (e.g., USD ~1,800 plus USD 500 field practice for the lithium specialization; ARS 540,000/year maintenance for DI3 Argentine residents); continuing-education diplomaturas and short courses charge per-course fees of ARS 40,000-200,000; and research activities draw on competitive grants from CONICET/SECTER plus institutional subsidies of ARS 150,000 per approved project. Customer segments span secondary-school graduates, working professionals, secondary-school teachers, doctoral candidates, and mining-industry employees, with go-to-market executed primarily through on-campus delivery, the SIU Guaraní portal, social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp), and interinstitutional academic networks (ARFITEC, CRISCOS, DI3 partner universities).

Name

Faculty of Engineering - UNJu

Legal name

Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad Nacional de Jujuy

Website

https://fi.unju.edu.ar

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Engineering of UNJu is a public Argentine university faculty offering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs, including a six-university interinstitutional doctorate and a lithium geociences specialization co-developed with UNLP, serving regional students and mining-sector professionals.

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Product category

Higher Education (Engineering and Applied Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAEAG

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAEAL

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Public university programs
• Lithium specialization training
• Postgraduate engineering degrees
• Industrial engineering doctorate

Headquarters

HQ city

San Salvador de Jujuy

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Public Education: Free undergraduate education for Argentine citizens and foreign nationals as per Argentine public university policy, funded through national government allocation. Students pay only nominal administrative fees for enrollment and student services.
2. Graduate and Postgraduate Programs: Graduate programs including specializations, master's degrees, and doctoral programs charge tuition fees. Programs such as the Specialization in Lithium Geociences and Technology cost approximately USD 1,800 plus USD 500 for field practice. Doctoral programs charge annual enrollment fees and thesis defense fees.
3. Continuing Education and Short Courses: Diplomaturas, professional development courses, and continuing education programs charge per-course fees ranging from ARS 40,000 to 200,000 depending on program intensity and duration. Course fees support program delivery costs.
4. Research Project Funding: Research activities are funded through competitive grants from national science agencies (CONICET, SECTER), institutional subsidies of ARS 150,000 per approved project, and industry partnerships for applied research in regional development areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Engineering UNJu is a public higher education institution offering accredited undergraduate engineering and technology degrees (Chemical, Mining, Industrial, Computer Engineering, Food Technology, Geological Sciences), postgraduate programs including specializations, master's, and doctoral degrees. Flagship offerings include the interinstitutional Doctorate in Industrial Engineering (DI3) and the Specialization in Geosciences and Lithium Technology. The institution also delivers short courses, diplomas, continuing education programs, and manages funded research projects across chemistry, mining, and food technology areas.

Product overview

The Faculty of Engineering of UNJu (Universidad Nacional de Jujuy) is a public higher education institution offering a structured portfolio of academic programs and administrative services. The portfolio consists of undergraduate and sub-degree programs (Grado y Pregrado) covering engineering, computing, and applied sciences; postgraduate degree programs (Posgrado) including Specializations, Master's, and Doctorates; individual diploma programs (Diplomaturas) and short-format postgraduate courses (Cursos y Charlas); and research and extension services managed through dedicated secretariats. Key flagship programs include the interinstitutional Doctorado en Ingeniería Industrial (DI3) jointly delivered with five other Argentine national universities, the Especialización en Geociencias y Tecnología del Litio developed jointly with UNLP, and the Specialization in Teaching of Exact and Natural Sciences. These academic offerings are supported by administrative and technology services including SIU Guaraní (academic management), UNJu Virtual (LMS), institutional GSuite email and collaboration tools, a library, and a digital procedures portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Doctorado DI3: Inter-institutional Doctoral Program in Industrial Engineering, an accredited postgraduate program offered collaboratively by six Argentine national universities (UNCuyo, UNLaR, UNJu, UNM, UNSa, UNT)
• Especialización en Geociencias y Tecnología del Litio

Products and services

• Carreras de Grado y Pregrado (Undergraduate and Sub-degree Programs) Undergraduate and sub-degree academic programs in engineering, computing, and applied sciences for secondary school graduates, covering Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems degrees, Food Technology, Geological Sciences, University Programming Analyst, Video Game Design, and Drilling Technology. Free for Argentine citizens.
• Carreras de Posgrado (Postgraduate Programs) Postgraduate programs including Specializations (Lithium Geosciences and Technology, Teaching of Exact and Natural Sciences), Master's (Bionegocios, Technology and Innovation Management), and Doctorates (Industrial Engineering DI3, University Management and Innovation, Regional Food Science and Technology) for university graduates and professionals seeking advanced credentials.
• Doctorado en Ingeniería Industrial (DI3) Interinstitutional doctoral program in Industrial Engineering jointly offered by six Argentine national universities (UNCuyo, UNLaR, UNJu, UNM, UNSA, UNT), accredited by CONEAU. Features a personalized study plan, no pre-established coursework, and a final thesis. Enrollment fee ARS 140,000 (one-time); Annual maintenance ARS 540,000; Thesis defense ARS 60,000 for Argentine residents.
• Especialización en Geociencias y Tecnología del Litio (Lithium Specialization) Postgraduate specialization program in Geosciences and Lithium Technology, jointly developed by UNJu and UNLP, targeting geology and mining professionals. 12 modules over 8 months, hybrid modality with field practice in Puna jujeña. Total cost approximately USD 1,800 plus USD 500 for field practice. UNJu Faculty members receive 50% scholarship.
• Diplomatura Universitaria en Geociencias y Tecnología del Litio University diploma in Geosciences and Lithium Technology, a 5-module program covering applied hydrogeology, environmental aspects, hydrochemistry, and legal regulations related to lithium mining, with field practice included. Targeted at mining industry professionals.
• Cursos y Charlas de Posgrado (Postgraduate Courses and Talks) Individual postgraduate courses offered within or alongside degree programs, covering topics such as Digital Manufacturing, Blockchain, Physics Didactics with ICTs, Research Methodology, and Thermology, typically 20-40 hours in duration. Standard course fee ARS 40,000 per course.
• Especialización en Enseñanza de las Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (Teaching Specialization) Specialization program for pedagogical training of secondary school teachers in science and mathematics. Recognized by Ministerial Resolution N° 454/21. Course fees: ARS 40,000 standard; ARS 50,000 for Planning by Competencies course. All courses include certification upon completion.
• Maestría en Bionegocios y Desarrollo Productivo Master's program in Bio-business and Productive Development, CONEAU accredited under Acta N° 619 (10/2024). For graduates and professionals seeking advanced training in sustainable bio-business development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38 graduates awarded degrees in first 2026 ceremony
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-developer of Specialization in Geociencias y Tecnología del Litio. UNLP contributes faculty expertise and academic accreditation through joint certification. Program developed collaboratively since 2019 with UNJu as primary delivery institution.
• Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCuyo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Lead institution for the DI3 Doctoral Program in Industrial Engineering. UNCuyo Faculty of Engineering serves as the primary administrative hub, hosting the Program Director Raymundo Quilez Forradellas. Coordinates academic standards and thesis supervision across the six-university network.
• Universidad Nacional de la Rioja (UNLaR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner institution for DI3 Doctoral Program. Contributes faculty expertise and research supervision for doctoral candidates in the northern region. Students may complete program components at UNLaR facilities.
• Universidad Nacional de Misiones (UNM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner institution for DI3 Doctoral Program. Provides research infrastructure and faculty for doctoral education in northeastern Argentina. Joint thesis supervision available.
• Universidad Nacional de Salta (UNSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner institution for DI3 Doctoral Program. Contributes to regional academic network serving northwestern Argentina. Faculty participate in joint research projects and doctoral supervision.
• Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner institution for DI3 Doctoral Program. Faculty of Exact Sciences and Technology contributes research expertise and doctoral supervision for industrial engineering candidates.
• Universidad Nacional de Jujuy (UNJu)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Host institution for FI UNJu DI3 operations. Located at Ítalo Palanca campus with facilities for doctoral coursework and research. Contact: +54 388 422 15 85, [email protected]
• CONICET - CIITED (Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigaciones en Tecnologías y Desarrollo Social para el NOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership providing doctoral supervision and research infrastructure. Hosts research groups including GIDANO focusing on food technology, working with local industry partners like Fabrica de Pastas Aranda.
• ARFITEC (Argentina Francia Ingenieros Tecnología)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral exchange program with French engineering schools. Enables student and faculty mobility to institutions including Polytech Nancy – Université de Lorraine. FI UNJu graduates have won awards in ARFITEC video competitions.
• CRISCOS (Consorcio de Redes Iberoamericanas de Supercómputo)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic mobility network enabling faculty and researcher exchanges across Latin American institutions. Open to UNJu faculty and researchers for international experience and collaboration.
• Grupo GIDANO - Fabrica de Pastas ArandaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry collaboration on food technology research. Project PFI-2023 developed quinoa and maize flour products for empanada wrappers. Includes technical assistance agreements and joint product development.
• SIU (Sistema de Información Universitaria)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational university information system providing student management, enrollment, and academic administration infrastructure. SIU Guaraní platform enables student self-service for registration and record access.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Facultad de Ingeniería – Universidad de Buenos Aires (FIUBA): The largest and most prestigious Argentine engineering faculty. Sets the national benchmark for engineering education and competes most aggressively for top students — its faculty also teach in FI UNJu's lithium program.
• Facultad de Ingeniería – Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC): Larger, more established Argentine engineering faculty with deeper research output and alumni network. Faculty expertise feeds into FI UNJu's lithium program; competes for top-tier students from across Argentina.

Direct peers

• Facultad de Ingeniería – Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP): Co-developer of FI UNJu's lithium specialization and fellow SUN engineering faculty offering equivalent undergraduate engineering degrees (chemical, industrial, computing). Direct comparable in scale, accreditation status and curriculum structure within the same Argentine national university system.
• Facultad de Ingeniería – Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCuyo): Lead institution of the DI3 doctoral network and a sister SUN engineering faculty. Directly comparable scope (engineering + regional postgraduate programs), and is also a partner institution for FI UNJu's doctorate in industrial engineering.
• Universidad Nacional de La Rioja (UNLaR) – Facultad de Ingeniería: DI3 partner institution with comparable scope (engineering + regional development focus) and similar scale. Provides direct perspective on joint-delivery doctoral economics within the same national framework.

Regional players

• Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Tecnología – Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT): NORTHERN Argentine peer offering engineering-equivalent programs; also part of DI3. Directly competes for regional talent and joint research collaboration in the NOA/NORTHWEST corridor.
• Facultad de Ingeniería – Universidad Nacional de Salta (UNSa): Closest geographic peer within the NOA region, also part of the DI3 network. Offers overlapping engineering programs and competes for the same regional student pool from northwestern Argentina.
• Universidad Nacional de Misiones (UNM) – Facultad de Ingeniería: Northeastern Argentine SUN engineering faculty and DI3 partner. Direct comparable for engineering programs targeting regional industry needs (mining, food technology, industrial) outside the metropolitan centers.

Emerging players

• Zhejiang University – College of Materials Science and Engineering: International engineering faculty with global leadership in lithium battery and materials research. Comparable in chemistry/mining specialization depth and represents the global competitive standard FI UNJu benchmarks the lithium program against.
• Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña: Spanish technical university represented on DI3's external advisory committee via Dr. Raúl Suárez Feijóo. Comparable in engineering focus and international exchange posture; potential partner for faculty mobility and joint research.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/fiunju
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• Instagraminstagram.com/fiunju

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