Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires
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Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires | |
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| Motto | Ad Lucem Serenitate Tendo |
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Motto in English | To the light peacefully I go |
| Type | private |
| Established | November 20, 1959 |
| Rector | Ing. Andrés Basilio Agres |
Academic staff | About 514 |
| Undergraduates | Above 1,650 |
| Location | , |
| Website | itba.edu.ar |
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The Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (Spanish: Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, ITBA) is a 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.
History
[edit]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.
Ranking
[edit]According to the QS World University Rankings, ITBA is ranked #951-1000 best university globally.[1]
Rigorous admissions
[edit]ITBA is renowned for its highly challenging entrance exams, which are designed to identify the most qualified and motivated students.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Emilio Basavilbaso – Executive Director of the National Social Security Administration (ANSES), 2015–2019.[2]
- Leandro Cuccioli – industrial engineer; Administrator of the Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP), 2018–2019.[3][4]
- Mario Dell'Acqua – president of Aerolíneas Argentinas (2016–2018).[5][6]
- Miguel Galuccio – CEO of YPF (2012–2016); founder and chief executive of Vista Energy.[7]
- Javier Iguacel – Minister of Energy (June–December 2018).[8][9]
- Silvia Lospennato – National Deputy (member of Republican Proposal).[10]
- Nicolás Posse – Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers under President Javier Milei (10 December 2023 – 27 May 2024).[11][12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "QS World University Rankings 2025".
- ^ "Decreto 58/2015 — Administración Nacional de la Seguridad Social (ANSES). Designación". Argentina.gob.ar (Boletín Oficial) (in Spanish). 15 December 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Decreto 256/2018 — AFIP. Administrador Federal. Designación". Argentina.gob.ar (Boletín Oficial) (in Spanish). 28 March 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Quién será el próximo titular de la AFIP, Leandro Cuccioli". Infobae (in Spanish). 2 March 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Designan a Mario Dell'Acqua como nuevo presidente de Aerolíneas Argentinas". La Nación (in Spanish). 21 December 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Aerolíneas Argentinas S.A. — Convocatoria a Asamblea (incluye nómina del Directorio)". Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (in Spanish). 18 May 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "About us — Executive Team: Miguel Galuccio". Vista Energy. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Decreto 578/2018 — Designación del Ministro de Energía". Argentina.gob.ar (Boletín Oficial) (in Spanish). 21 June 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Del petróleo al Estado: quién es Javier Iguacel". Chequeado (in Spanish). 8 November 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Silvia Lospennato — Perfil oficial". Cámara de Diputados de la Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Decreto 1/2023 — Designación del Jefe de Gabinete de Ministros". Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (in Spanish). 11 December 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Decreto 472/2024 — Aceptación de renuncia de Nicolás Posse". Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (in Spanish). 28 May 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
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