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.
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