Universidad Nacional de Asunción - Facultad Politécnica

What Universidad Nacional de Asunción - Facultad Politécnica does

Universidad Nacional de Asunción - Facultad Politécnica (FP-UNA) is a public university faculty founded in 1979, operating as a constituent unit of Paraguay's national university system under government ownership and funding. Headquartered at Campus UNA in San Lorenzo with regional filiales in Villarrica and Coronel Oviedo, FP-UNA delivers 13 undergraduate degree programs spanning engineering (Informática, Electrónica, Eléctrica, Aeronáutica, Sistemas de Producción, Ciencias de los Materiales, Energía), applied sciences (Ciencias Atmosféricas, Ciencias de la Información), and management (Marketing, Gestión de la Hospitalidad), supplemented by postgraduate masters and doctorates, continuing education diplomas, and language courses. The institution serves undergraduate and graduate students, faculty researchers, and the broader community through extension programs, generating operational funding via government allocations and student aranceles.

The faculty's technology infrastructure includes the Educa e-learning platform (delivering pregrado, grado, and postgrado courses), the GDoc document management system, an OPAC/SGB library catalog, and a Centro de Soporte TIC. Research infrastructure comprises specialized laboratories in Electronics, Electricity/Industrial Automation, Materials Science (with X-ray diffraction equipment), Physics, and an Astronomical Observatory, alongside the Centro de Investigación Tecnológica and the Centro de Innovación TIC Paraguay-Korea established through international cooperation. Operational governance adheres to MECIP internal control standards (Resolution 843/2008), Ley 5282/2014 transparency requirements (Office of Access to Information established 2018), and Ley 6759/2021 governing research project management units (UGPI authorized via Resolution 0544/2025).

FP-UNA generates no commercial revenue and operates under a government-funded public university model. Its strategic posture centers on academic accreditation, research output, and technology transfer rather than market capture. Active partnerships include CONACYT for research funding, MITIC for technology diploma programs, NIDTEC for materials science collaboration, Google Earth Engine for geospatial research, and Compañía Comercial del Paraguay S.A. for joint professional development. Distribution combines on-campus instruction, regional filiales, and the Educa distance learning platform, with go-to-market centered on admissions cycles, social media presence across major platforms, Radio Aranduka, Poli Noticias, and a Polipodcast series.

Name

Universidad Nacional de Asunción - Facultad Politécnica

Legal name

Facultad Politécnica de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción

Website

https://pol.una.py

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FP-UNA is a public university faculty within Paraguay's national university system, delivering 13 undergraduate engineering and applied science degree programs plus postgraduate and continuing education to students across three campuses in San Lorenzo, Villarrica, and Coronel Oviedo, funded through government allocations rather than commercial revenue.

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San Lorenzo, Central Department

HQ country

Paraguay

HQ region

Latin America

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Facultad Politécnica delivers publicly funded higher education in engineering, computer science, and applied sciences through 13 undergraduate degree programs plus master's, doctoral, specialization, and diploma programs. It supports its academic mission with continuing education offerings (including language courses), specialized research laboratories, technology transfer services, and an e-learning platform, all operated as part of Paraguay's state university system.

Product overview

Facultad Politécnica de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and technology services. The core offering consists of 13 undergraduate degree programs (Carreras de Grado) spanning engineering disciplines (Informática, Electrónica, Eléctrica, Aeronáutica, Sistemas de Producción, Marketing, Ciencias de los Materiales, Energía) and sciences (Ciencias Informáticas, Ciencias Atmosféricas, Gestión de la Hospitalidad, Ciencias de la Información). The portfolio extends to postgraduate education through Master's, Specializations, and Doctoral programs, as well as continuing education via diploma programs and extracurricular language courses. Technology infrastructure includes the Educa e-learning platform, GDoc document management system, OPAC/SGB library catalog, and specialized research centers such as the Centro de Innovación TIC Paraguay-Korea and OTRI technology transfer office. The institution also operates Radio Aranduka and maintains various laboratories including the recently strengthened Automation and Control Industrial laboratory.

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Products and services

• Carreras de Grado (Undergraduate Degree Programs) 13 accredited undergraduate degree programs in engineering, computer science, applied sciences, and management disciplines, designed for high school graduates pursuing professional qualifications in technical fields.
• Maestrías y Especializaciones (Master's and Specialization Programs) Postgraduate master's and specialization degrees in Computer Science, Information Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Document Management, targeted at professionals seeking advanced qualifications.
• Doctorados (Doctoral Programs) Doctoral degree programs for advanced research-oriented study, available through the Postgrado division for candidates pursuing the highest academic credentials.
• Diplomados (Diploma Programs) Continuing education diploma programs offered through the Extension division, including technology-focused programs in partnership with MITIC for professionals seeking specialized credentials.
• Cursos Extracurriculares e Idiomas (Idiomática Language Courses) Language and extracurricular training programs, including English instruction via the Idiomática program, open to students and external community members.
• Centro de Innovación TIC Paraguay-Korea Technology innovation center established through Paraguay-Korea international cooperation, advancing ICT research, development, and applied innovation projects.
• Centro de Innovación TIC (CIT) ICT Innovation Center delivering technology services, training, and applied research capabilities to the academic community.
• Oficina de Transferencia Tecnológica (OTRI) Technology Transfer Office that manages and promotes the transfer of research findings and technological developments from the university to industry and society.
• Startup Lab Entrepreneurship laboratory supporting innovative startup projects from students, graduates, and the academic community.
• Radio Aranduka Institutional radio station broadcasting educational and cultural programming, available online for the academic community and general public.

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compañía Comercial del Paraguay S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026FP-UNA and Compañía Comercial del Paraguay S.A. signed a Marco de Cooperación Reciproca (Framework Agreement for Mutual Cooperation) to promote joint initiatives. The partnership aims to strengthen institutional ties through collaborative projects supporting academic and professional development opportunities.
• Universidad Católica del EsteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026FP-UNA participated in the Hackathon Ñe'ẽTech hosted at Universidad Católica del Este campus in Hernandarias, where FP-UNA's Robotics Club won first place in the general category. The event involved student teams from various institutions across Paraguay.
• CONACYT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFP-UNA participates in CONACYT-funded research projects managed through the UGPI (Unidad de Gestión de Proyectos de Investigación). Active projects include PINV01-64, PINV01-173, INIC01-373, and ENER01-03 covering materials science, energy, and scientific research initiatives.
• NIDTEC (Núcleo de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFP-UNA collaborates with NIDTEC for research activities, with the GBIOMAT workshop hosted at NIDTEC's facilities on the UNA Campus. The partnership supports materials science and advanced research initiatives.
• MITIC (Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFP-UNA offers MITIC-sponsored diploma programs providing technology-focused continuing education opportunities. The partnership provides access to specialized technology training programs for students and professionals.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Católica de Asunción: Leading private Paraguayan university with engineering and technology programs; directly comparable because it competes with FP-UNA for STEM students within Paraguay and recently co-hosted the Ñe'ẽTech hackathon where FP-UNA's Robotics Club won first place.
• Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA): Brazilian federal institute specializing in aeronautical, electronics, and engineering education with strong research output; closely comparable to FP-UNA's Aeronautics, Electrical, and Electronics engineering programs in a public polytechnic model.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Nacional de Asunción (parent institution): FP-UNA's parent and Paraguay's flagship public university; comparable as the broader higher-education institution housing FP-UNA and13 other faculties, sharing accreditation, governance, and CONACYT research funding channels.
• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid: Major Spanish polytechnic university with engineering and applied sciences programs; comparable to FP-UNA in polytechnic identity, multidisciplinary engineering portfolio, and university-industry technology transfer mechanisms (analogous to OTRI).
• Universidad de Buenos Aires - Facultad de Ingeniería: Large public Latin American engineering faculty offering comparable undergraduate and graduate engineering programs (electrical, electronics, computer science); analogous in scale, public funding model, and breadth of engineering disciplines.

Emerging players

• Universidad Tecnológica del Perú (UTEC): Peruvian university focused on engineering and technology degrees with an innovation-driven model; comparable to FP-UNA as a Latin American polytechnic-style institution emphasizing STEM, industry partnerships, and applied research.

Regional players

• Korea University of Science and Technology (UST) / Paraguay-Korea ICT Innovation Center: Korean science and technology university partnering with FP-UNA via the Paraguay-Korea ICT Innovation Center; relevant because the partnership frames FP-UNA's international ICT research and graduate-training orientation.

Others

• CONACYT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología): Paraguay's national science and technology funding council; comparable not as a competitor but as the ecosystem counterpart that funds FP-UNA's research projects through PINV01/ENER01 programs and shapes the national R&D agenda.

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/fpuna
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBBq8AnBd78CB7S_rWWhfcQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/pol.una.py
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-nacional-de-asunci%C3%B3n-facultad-polit%C3%A9cnica
• Instagraminstagram.com/fpuna

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