Instituto Universitario de la Policía Federal

About

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Instituto Universitario de la Policía Federal is an specialized higher education institution focused primarily on security sciences, criminology, and law enforcement administration. The university is best known for its professionalized degree programs in forensic science, public safety, and police management, tailored closely to the operational and legal frameworks of law enforcement. Academic life is deeply integrated with practical training and research labs, offering students hands-on exposure to criminal investigation and security administration. While the student body is predominantly local and Spanish-speaking, international students interested in Latin American security models or criminal justice can access specialized academic advising through the institution's administrative offices. A distinctive characteristic of the academy is its direct affiliation with the Argentine Federal Police, providing learners with unique access to specialized tactical facilities, shooting simulators, and forensic laboratories that are rarely found at traditional civilian universities.

Background

The University Institute of the Argentine Federal Police (Spanish: Instituto Universitario de la Policía Federal Argentina) is a teaching and research institution created with the purpose of providing higher-level training and improvement to the Argentine Federal Police (AFP). It is located in Buenos Aires. The Institute provides training to the police force as well as to the rest of Argentina's civilian population. It also has various agreements with other police forces and organizations such as Interpol.

Location

Quick facts

Nearby universities