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Computer Engineering Schools and Programs in Argentina

9 schools in Argentina teach Computer Engineering.

Computer Engineering Studies in Argentina

Computer engineering combines electronics and software: it covers the design of digital hardware, computer and communication systems, and the software that runs on them. In Argentina the field appears under several degree names, such as Ingeniería en Computación, Ingeniería Informática and Ingeniería en Sistemas Informáticos, with slightly different emphasis on hardware or software.

SpainExchange lists 9 schools in Argentina with computer engineering programmes. Four are in the city of Buenos Aires; the others are in Bahía Blanca, Sáenz Peña (Greater Buenos Aires), Córdoba, La Plata and San Luis. The list includes public national universities and private universities.

How the degree is organised

Engineering degrees in Argentina usually take five years and lead to the professional title of engineer (Ingeniero/a). Many programmes award an intermediate title after about three years, so students can enter the job market before finishing.

Informatics and engineering degrees are among the programmes declared of public interest under article 43 of the Higher Education Law No. 24.521. These degrees must be accredited periodically by CONEAU, the national university evaluation and accreditation agency, against standards set by the Ministry of Education. Degrees accredited through the regional ARCU-SUR system are mutually recognised by the Mercosur member and associated states.

Examples from the schools on SpainExchange:

  • Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA): Ingeniería Informática, five years, full-time and on campus. A basic cycle of 28 subjects is followed by a professional cycle of 17 subjects, including artificial intelligence, cryptography and security, a final project and a work placement. ITBA describes itself as the only private university in Argentina specialised in engineering, technology and business.
  • Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI): Ingeniería en Sistemas Informáticos, five years, with the intermediate title of Analista en Sistemas Informáticos after three years. Classes are offered in a hybrid format.
  • Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero (UNTREF): Ingeniería en Computación, five years, with two intermediate titles (university technician in computing and in software development). It prepares graduates to plan and run software projects tied to hardware and data communication systems.
  • Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP): Ingeniería en Computación, taught jointly by the Faculty of Informatics and the Faculty of Engineering, with a 2024 curriculum. Graduates focus on electronics and digital system design, with applications in signal processing, industrial control, robotics, networks and cybersecurity.
  • Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC): Ingeniería en Computación at the Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales, covering digital hardware, communication systems and embedded software, with a 2025 curriculum.

Other schools on SpainExchange with programmes in this field include the Universidad de Belgrano and the Universidad Católica Argentina in Buenos Aires, the Universidad Nacional del Sur in Bahía Blanca and the Universidad Nacional de San Luis.

Admission and language

Public national universities such as the UNLP are free and have no cap on places; private universities charge tuition, which varies by institution. Teaching is in Spanish, and applicants whose native language is not Spanish must prove adequate Spanish; the UNLP accepts the CELU certificate.

A secondary-school certificate from abroad must be validated by the Argentine Ministry of Education. For countries with an education agreement with Argentina, including most of Latin America, Spain, France and Italy, the procedure is free. To take a full degree, foreign students need a student visa or a temporary student residence from the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, applied for online through the RaDEX system. Documents in other languages must be translated into Spanish by a certified public translator.

Careers

Computer engineers work in software development, systems and network design, embedded and industrial systems, and data and cybersecurity. ITBA lists roles such as software engineer, machine learning engineer, cybersecurity engineer, data engineer, cloud engineer and product manager. UNTREF points to industry demand for controllers, robots and smart devices, and to the growth of communication systems.

Frequently asked questions

How long does computer engineering take in Argentina?

Usually five years. Many universities, such as UAI and UNTREF, award an intermediate title after about three years.

Is a computer engineering degree in Argentina accredited?

Informatics and engineering degrees are of public interest under article 43 of the Higher Education Law and must be accredited periodically by CONEAU.

Can I study computer engineering in Argentina for free?

Public national universities, such as the UNLP, charge no tuition and have no cap on places. Private universities such as ITBA, UAI, UB and UCA charge fees.

Do I need Spanish to study in Argentina?

Yes. Degrees are taught in Spanish, and non-native speakers must prove their level, for example with the CELU certificate.