Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires

The Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (Spanish: Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, ITBA) is a top private university in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its focus is primarily on Engineering, Information Technology and Business studies. ITBA maintains cooperation agreements with over 50 universities in 20 countries.

1. History

ITBA was created on November 20, 1959, by a group of Navy officers and professionals, with the purpose of advancing the teaching of engineering in Argentina. Its first rector was Viceadmiral Carlos Garzoni, followed by Leandro Maloberti, who served briefly as the Navy's Chief of Naval Operations in 1962. The main building is located in the neighborhood of Puerto Madero, on the grounds of the old Argentine Navy Hospital. The new campus is located in the Parque Patricios neighbourhood.

1. Ranking

According to the QS World University Rankings, ITBA is ranked #951-1000 best university globally.

1. Rigorous admissions

ITBA is renowned for its highly challenging entrance exams, which are designed to identify the most qualified and motivated students.

1. Notable alumni

Emilio Basavilbaso – Executive Director of the National Social Security Administration (ANSES), 2015–2019. Leandro Cuccioli – industrial engineer; Administrator of the Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP), 2018–2019. Mario Dell'Acqua – president of Aerolíneas Argentinas (2016–2018). Miguel Galuccio – CEO of YPF (2012–2016); founder and chief executive of Vista Energy. Javier Iguacel – Minister of Energy (June–December 2018). Silvia Lospennato – National Deputy (member of Republican Proposal). Nicolás Posse – Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers under President Javier Milei (10 December 2023 – 27 May 2024).

1. See also

Aeroitba Petrel 912i Sabato Institute of Technology

1. References


1. External links

Official website

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