History
The National Technological University was established as the National Workers' University by Law 13229, signed by President Juan Perón on August 19, 1948. It was created to cover the lack of technical specialists in the country at that time. The degree granted was that of Factory Engineer, and in many specialties.
The university evolved rapidly. The necessity of professionals with deeper acknowledge was accomplished by big academic and organizational changes. By 1954 the University had 9 branches already. Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Santa Fe, Bahía Blanca, La Plata, Tucumán and Avellaneda.
On October 14, 1959, the university was renamed as the National Technological University by law 14855. This marks the official beginning of the university as we know it now.
Since then, more than 30,000 degrees in engineering have been granted. Today, the university maintains a strong network of international cooperation, and over 75 overseas institutions have signed cooperation agreements with the UTN.
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