In an event that brought together more than 150 attendees including parents, high school seniors, school principals and vocational counselors, the Faculty of Engineering officially launched its new 2027 study model.

In response to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, automation, and the energy transition, this new model is designed to allow each student to create a more personalized learning path, without sacrificing the rigor that engineering demands.

The new scheme is structured with a three-month course and is inspired by the model of North American universities, with a more flexible and interdisciplinary approach, according to Emilio López Gabeiras, dean of the Faculty of Engineering.

During the first two years, students share a common core curriculum where they acquire the foundations of engineering and develop the reasoning skills that will serve them throughout their degree. From the third year onward, each student chooses a major : their primary undergraduate degree, from among Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and AI & Data. They can also complement this major with up to three minors . Furthermore, students have the option of pursuing a Master's degree in Europe without extending the duration of their undergraduate studies.

The launch featured Ricardo Markous, CEO of Tecpetrol, who shared his perspective on the hard and soft skills an engineer needs today and in the future. He also discussed the growth of Vaca Muerta and detailed the types of profiles the energy industry is currently seeking.

The event concluded with a cocktail party where attendees had the opportunity to network and learn more details about the races.