About the university

The most prestigious engineering institution in Argentina, known for extremely competitive admission. ITBA excels in systems engineering, software development, petroleum engineering, and industrial engineering. Strong ties with technology companies. Small class sizes ensure high-quality education.

Key information

• Location: Buenos Aires, AR
• Ranking #4
• Institution type: private

Popular faculties

• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Naval Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Business and Technology
• Information Systems
• Data Science

Programs (11)

• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Data Science
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science

Student body

• Total students: 3,000
• Undergraduate: 2,200
• Graduate: 800
• International students: 8%

Campus life

ITBA has an urban campus in Buenos Aires with a strong focus on engineering, technology and innovation, offering modern laboratories, computer facilities and collaborative workspaces. Student life emphasizes project‑based learning, competitions and hackathons, conferences with industry leaders and networking events. The university maintains a close relationship with the business and tech ecosystem of Buenos Aires, which brings regular company visits, internships and joint projects. Outside classes, students participate in clubs, social events and volunteering, while enjoying the cultural and nightlife options of the city. The atmosphere is demanding but supportive, with academic advising and tutoring services available.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $60 - $950 / per month

Housing options

• Shared student apartments
• private studios and one-bedroom apartments
• university‑affiliated or partner residences
• homestays with local families
• student hostels and coliving spaces
• long-term room rentals in family homes

Student clubs and organizations

• Engineering and technology societies
• robotics and programming clubs
• entrepreneurship and innovation groups
• finance and consulting clubs
• cultural and language associations
• volunteer and social impact organizations
• debate and leadership clubs
• sports and outdoor activity groups

Sports

• Football
• futsal
• basketball
• volleyball
• tennis
• running and athletics groups
• rugby
• hockey
• swimming
• fitness and training clubs

Career & internships

Employment rate: 95%

Partner companies

• YPF
• Techint
• Tenaris
• Globant
• Mercado Libre
• Accenture
• PwC
• Deloitte
• IBM
• Siemens
• ExxonMobil
• Arcor
• Telecom Argentina
• Banco Galicia
• BBVA Argentina

Internships: Given its technological and business orientation, ITBA offers numerous internship opportunities through agreements with leading companies in Argentina and multinational corporations. Many undergraduate programs include mandatory or elective professional practice in industries such as energy, oil and gas, automotive, software, fintech and consulting. Career services help students connect with employers, prepare CVs and practice interviews. There are also research internships in university laboratories and innovation centers, sometimes in collaboration with corporate R&D units. Internships are typically undertaken in the later years of the degree and often lead to entry‑level job offers upon graduation.

Admission requirements

Required documents

• Online application form
• valid passport
• secondary school diploma or equivalent (translated and legalized)
• official academic transcripts
• proof of English or Spanish language proficiency depending on program (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS or DELE)
• entrance exam or standardized test results where required
• curriculum vitae
• motivation letter
• letters of recommendation (for some degrees)
• proof of financial means
• health insurance
• passport-sized photos
• student visa and migration documents for Argentina

Tuition costs

• $5,000 - $12,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 30.00%
• Scholarships available: ITBA has a strong institutional scholarship program aimed at ensuring that talented students can enroll regardless of economic background. Around one third of undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. The main schemes include full or partial tuition scholarships, need‑based support and merit scholarships for high academic performance. Some programs are funded through donations and external partners, and may cover up to 100% of tuition for the entire degree. There are also opportunities tied to specific engineering areas, research projects or corporate partners. Selection criteria usually combine academic merit, entrance exam results and detailed socioeconomic evaluation, and scholarships are renewed annually based on performance.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1959
• Teaching languages: Spanish, English, spanish, english
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.itba.edu.ar