Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires
Argentine private university located in the city of Buenos Aires
The Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (Spanish: Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, ITBA) is a private university in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1959 by a group of Argentine Navy officers, it focuses primarily on engineering, information technology, and business studies.
01History
ITBA was created on 20 November 1959, by a group of Navy officers and professionals, with the purpose of advancing the teaching of engineering in Argentina. It received recognition as a private university by national Decree 12742, dated 22 October 1960. Its first rector was Vice Admiral 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 neighborhood, in the city's technology district.
02Academics
ITBA's academic offerings center on engineering, including industrial, mechanical, computer, and chemical engineering, together with management and related disciplines.
03Ranking
According to the QS World University Rankings, ITBA is ranked #1201-1400 best university globally.
04Notable 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).
Sources and credits
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- Fachada ITBA.JPG by Schummy, Public domain
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