Maipú 262, C1084 ABF, Buenos Aires.
The mission of the University of National Defense is part of the collective achievements that Argentine society has achieved in recent years in terms of Defense and that should become a starting point and guide for teaching , research and extension activities that run the new institution. Two of the most important achievements have been, on the one hand, the progress made in terms of civilian management of the Armed Forces and, on the other, the consolidation of a vision that revalues Defense as a substantive dimension of the strategy of national development. The UNDEF adopts as a vision of the future to become a pole of national and international reference in the academic field for the treatment of Defense issues: Permanently educating and training the Officers and NCOs of the Armed Forces for the effective development of their main mission and their subsidiary functions, in the model of military citizens and public officials. Forming leadership and management cadres of Defense, military and civilian, under common principles and values guided by the National Defense Policy in a framework of academic freedom and plurality of opinions. Creating , from a multidisciplinary perspective, scientific, humanistic and technical knowledge that anticipates and accompanies the constant challenges of a changing world, Making creative and efficient contributions to integrate the production of scientific and technological knowledge with vital industries for National Defense in coordination with strategic industrial sectors. Promoting ties of academic, scientific and cultural integration and cooperation with military and/or defense training institutions as well as with other universities. This initiative establishes relations of cooperation, articulation and complementarity with the institutions of the national and international university system.
School Director: Dr. Jorge Battaglino Investigador
Population: 130000
Population of Teaching Staff: 15000