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Research institutes headquartered in Argentina

Tamtam tracks 61 research institutes headquartered in Argentina. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by University of Buenos Aires, Universidad Nacional de La Plata and Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Their median headcount is 1,003. Half of them were founded in 1968 or later. The most common headquarters are Buenos Aires (16), La Plata (3) and Mar del Plata (2).

🇦🇷 Argentina50 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

This selection of Argentine research institutes is dominated by large public universities, many of which were founded in the mid-20th century. The University of Buenos Aires, established in 1821, offers extensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Other key institutions include the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, focusing on teaching and research, and the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, a significant cultural and scientific center since 1613. INTA, founded in 1956, specializes in agricultural innovation, while CEMIC, a nonprofit founded in 1958, focuses on medical education and research.

A clear pattern is the concentration of these major research institutions in Buenos Aires and other provincial capitals. Many were established or significantly expanded after the mid-20th century, like UADE (1961) and Universidad Nacional de Rosario (1968), reflecting a period of growth in higher education and scientific development across Argentina.

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University of Buenos Airesuba.ar

Public university offering extensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs, renowned for academic excellence and significant research contributions in Argentina.

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 26,362 1821
2
Universidad Nacional de La Plataunlp.edu.ar

A prestigious university in Argentina with 17 faculties, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with a strong focus on teaching, research, and extension

Higher Education 🇦🇷 La Plata 8,863 1905
3
Universidad Nacional de Córdobaunc.edu.ar

Established in 1613, this institution provides higher education, serving as a significant center for cultural, scientific, and social influence in Argentina and Latin America.

Higher Education 🇦🇷 7,006 1613
4
INTAargentina.gob.ar

A public organization focused on agricultural innovation and development, providing knowledge and technologies to different sectors of society for regional and international market opportunities

Farming 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 4,630 1956
5
Universidad Nacional de Rosariounr.edu.ar

A reputable educational institution offering diverse academic programs, including degrees, certifications, and online courses to over 80,000 students

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Rosario 4,576 1968
6
Universidad Nacional de Cuyouncuyo.edu.ar

Largest center of higher education in Mendoza, Argentina with academic schools, research institutes, technological education, and high schools under its umbrella

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Mendoza 4,184 1939
7
UADEuade.edu.ar

A Latin American educational institution offering courses in public relations, economics, social sciences, and hard sciences, along with postgraduate and research programs

Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 3,917 1961
8
Universidad Abierta Interamericanauai.edu.ar

Part of the Vaneduc Group, specialized in education since 1942

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 3,587 n/a
9
Universidad Nacional de Mar del Platamdp.edu.ar

A leading university offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in various academic fields, along with secondary education and childcare services

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Mar del Plata 3,056 n/a
10
Universidad Nacional de San Martínunsam.edu.ar

A metropolitan public university in Argentina with various departments, including Science & Technology and Humanities, located in San Martín

Higher Education 🇦🇷 San Martín 2,906 1992
11
Universidad Nacional del Nordesteunne.edu.ar

Specializing in excellence, social responsibility, and innovation management

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Corrientes 2,743 1956
12
Universidad Nacional del Suruns.edu.ar

The Universidad Nacional del Sur is a prestigious Argentine university offering free undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a focus on regional realities

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Bahía Blanca 2,664 1946
13
CEMICcemic.edu.ar

A nonprofit medical and clinical research institution focused on academic medical education, research, and community healthcare services for over 55 years

Hospitals and Health Care 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 2,510 1958
14
INTIinti.gob.ar

Providing technological support to the State, the company contributes to positioning the country as a key player in industry consolidation

Government Administration 🇦🇷 San Martin 2,450 1957
15
Universidad Nacional del Comahueuncoma.edu.ar

A public Argentine university with locations in Neuquén and Río Negro provinces, offering higher education in various cities including Neuquén, Bariloche, and Viedma

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Neuquén Capital 2,290 1972
16
Universidad Torcuato Di Tellautdt.edu

A non-profit university in Argentina focusing on training future leaders in business, academia, politics, and society to improve institutional functioning

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 1,973 1991
17
Universidad Nacional de Quilmesunq.edu.ar

The organization's mission is to generate, teach, and spread high-level knowledge while promoting equality, diversity, education, research, and cultural promotion

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Bernal 1,967 1989
18
Facultad de Derecho, Universidad de Buenos Airesderecho.uba.ar

A prestigious higher education institution in Buenos Aires offering undergraduate degrees in law, public translating, and public calligraphy, as well as diverse postgraduate programs in law

Law Practice 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 1,919 n/a
19
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicasgov.ar

Leading agency in Argentina promoting science and technology across various fields including agriculture, engineering, biology, health, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities

Research Services 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 1,533 n/a
20
Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamoraunlz.edu.ar

It is a public university focused on integrating knowledge with community needs, emphasizing social responsibility and professional training for societal development.

Education Administration Programs 🇦🇷 1,365 1972
21
Universidad Nacional de General Sarmientoungs.edu.ar

A university founded in 1993, focused on providing high-quality education, promoting research, and offering free undergraduate programs with national validity and financial aid

Education Administration Programs 🇦🇷 Los Polvorines 1,151 1993
22
Universidad Nacional de Río Negrounrn.edu.ar

A university in Rio Negro, Argentina, founded in 2007 to provide higher education opportunities, support economic development, and promote social justice

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Viedma 1,140 2007
23
Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham (UNAHUR)unahur.edu.ar

A public university in Buenos Aires focused on providing free education in health, education, production, and science, promoting excellence and research

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Villa Santos Tesei 1,104 2014
24
Instituto Universitario de la Policía Federal Argentina (IUPFA)iupfa.edu.ar

A higher education institution offering a variety of academic programs and courses to students looking to further their knowledge and skills

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 1,031 1974
25
Universidad de Floresuflouniversidad.edu.ar

An educational institution in Argentina offering a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and continuous education programs focused on sustainability and human development

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 1,003 1995

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Universidad Maimónidesmaimonides.edu

Established in 1990, this educational institution focuses on developing critical and creative thinking skills in its students to address society's challenges effectively

Education Administration Programs 🇦🇷 Caballito 926 1990
27
UBA College of Veterinary Medicinefvet.uba.ar

A prestigious veterinary school in Argentina offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, known for its excellence in education, research, and outreach

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 902 1904
28
Universidad del CEMAucema.edu.ar

A non-profit organization founded in 1978 offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as executive education programs with a large faculty and student body

Education Administration Programs 🇦🇷 Ciudad de Buenos Aires 818 1978
29
Facultad de Agronomía - Universidad de Buenos Airesagro.uba.ar

The company aims to lead and apply agronomic knowledge sustainably, forming skilled professionals, conducting research, providing academic programs, and fostering partnerships for mutual enrichment

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 772 1904
30
Universidad Nacional de Villa Maríaunvm.edu.ar

The institution promotes students' holistic education, humanistic values, and entrepreneurial culture, aiming to develop ethical professionals and engaged citizens

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Villa María 762 1995
31
UNMdPmdp.edu.ar

A public university in Argentina, founded in 1975, offering a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs through nine academic faculties

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Mar del Plata 756 n/a
32
Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)uba.ar

A prestigious public university in Argentina, founded in 1821, offering a wide range of academic programs in Buenos Aires

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 734 n/a
33
Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco (UNPSJB)edu.ar

An Argentine public university with multiple campuses in Chubut, offering education to thousands of students since its founding in 1980

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Comodoro Rivadavia 665 n/a
34
Facultad de Ciencias Económicas UNLPecono.unlp.edu.ar

A transformative institution for academic and professional development, offering degrees, postgraduate programs, and research projects focused on knowledge transfer for a fairer society

Higher Education 🇦🇷 La Plata 651 1953
35
UTN - Facultad Regional Córdobafrc.utn.edu.ar

The regional branch of the National Technological University in Córdoba, offering a variety of engineering programs, postgraduate degrees, and technical courses

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Maestro M. Lopez esq. Cruz Roja Argentina Ciudad Universitaria - Córdoba Capita. Argentina 590 1948
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Facultad de Ciencias Sociales - UBAsociales.uba.ar

A leading faculty within the University of Buenos Aires offering programs in political science, communication, sociology, and social work

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Constitución 571 1988
37
Universidad Nacional de Avellanedaedu.ar

The National University of Avellaneda aims to provide high-quality education, generate knowledge, preserve culture, and lead processes of change for a better community life

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Avellaneda 564 n/a
38
Universidad Nacional de Moreno (UNM)unm.edu.ar

An Argentine based higher education institution offering diverse academic programs and opportunities for students in various fields of study

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Moreno 529 2010
39
Facultad de Ciencias Económicas UBAeconomicas.uba.ar

A leading institution in economic and financial education in Latin America, offering academic programs, experienced faculty, modern facilities, and opportunities for collaboration and professional development

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 516 1913
40
Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias UNRfcagr.unr.edu.ar

The company provides agricultural science education through various facilities in Zavalla, promoting hands-on learning and field experiences for students

Education Administration Programs 🇦🇷 Zavalla 472 1967
41
UNLPamunlpam.edu.ar

A public university founded in 1958 offering over 40 undergraduate programs across six faculties in Santa Rosa and General Pico

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Santa Rosa 466 1958
42
FLACSO Argentinaflacso.org.ar

A pioneer in social sciences education, offering doctoral and master's programs, specialized courses and seminars to promote societal improvement in Latin America

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 462 n/a
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Universidad Atlántidaatlantida.edu.ar

A university founded in 1995 to provide high-quality education, emphasizing community development, pluralism, and academic excellence, with three campuses and over 1500 graduates

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Mar de Ajó 429 n/a
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Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)unlp.edu.ar

A prestigious public university in Argentina, known for academic excellence and research transparency, ranking highly in national and international assessments

Higher Education 🇦🇷 La Plata 408 n/a
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UTN - Facultad Regional Mendozafrm.utn.edu.ar

A technical university in Argentina, with a focus on engineering education, offering a wide range of degree programs, research activities, and facilities for students

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Mendoza 374 1959
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Universidad Provincial de Ezeizaupe.edu.ar

A public university focused on inclusion, quality education, and cooperation with the workforce, promoting scientific and technological knowledge for regional development and student insertion into the workforce

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Ezeiza 369 2011
47
Universidad Nacional de Lanúsedu.ar

Forming excellent professionals, intellectuals, and technicians, building with the community, and improving quality of life as a collective and solidarity project.

Higher Education 🇦🇷 Remedios de Escalada 359 n/a
48
UNRaf - Universidad Nacional de Rafaelaunraf.edu.ar

A public and free Argentine university founded in 2014, located in Rafaela, Santa Fe Part of the Argentine University System

Education 🇦🇷 Rafaela 342 2014
49
CONAEgob.ar

National organization in charge of Argentina's space activities and projects. Develops and implements space missions for Earth observation, telecommunications, and scientific research.

Space Research and Technology 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 336 1991
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Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas de la Provincia de Buenos Airescic.gba.gob.ar

The organization focuses on developing scientific and technological research to generate knowledge, innovation, and concrete solutions for society

Research Services 🇦🇷 Tolosa 321 1956

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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