Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

What Universidad Francisco de Vitoria does

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) is a private Catholic university located on a 23+ hectare campus in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain, operated by the Fundación Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (founded 1989). It delivers higher education across approximately 40 undergraduate degree programs (Grados), official master's degrees (Másteres Universitarios, typically 60–90 ECTS), doctoral programs, higher vocational training (FP Superior), and executive education, organized across faculties in Health Sciences, Communication, Business, Engineering, Humanities, and Law. The institution pursues a values-based "integral formation" model that combines academic instruction with ethical and pastoral development, and maintains partnerships with Microsoft, Telefónica, Fundación Vithas, and Warner Music Spain that feed applied research and industry-anchored program pathways.

UFV's underlying technology and applied research footprint centers on a hybrid classical-quantum computing model that pairs LSTM neural networks with quantum circuits to design and evaluate drug candidate molecules, with current application to the BRAF V600E cancer mutation through a joint project with Telefónica and Vithas showcased at MWC26 Barcelona. The university has translated this research orientation into curriculum through a new AI Systems Engineering undergraduate degree, alongside existing biomedical engineering, biotechnology, and data analytics programs. Health-sciences programs are supported by 750 hours of supervised external clinical internships across more than fifty partner organizations, including named psychology practice networks.

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition-driven, with postgraduate fees ranging from €4,990 to €11,950 per academic year, structured as a seat reservation plus tuition payment split; alumni receive a 20% postgraduate discount and scholarships are available. Distribution is primarily on-campus at the Madrid headquarters with select hybrid and online program formats and a dedicated international student admission track. GTM relies on the institutional website (ufv.es), active social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok), in-person open days, online information sessions, educational fairs, and a structured four-step admission process (application, documentation, interview for select programs, reservation/payment). Revenue diversification into executive education, vocational training, and corporate R&D partnerships provides modest non-tuition optionality, though tuition remains the dominant revenue stream.

Name

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Legal name

Fundación Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Website

https://ufv.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria is a private Catholic university in Madrid, Spain, offering approximately 40 undergraduate degrees, master's, doctoral, vocational, and executive programs. It serves students seeking values-based higher education and conducts applied AI and quantum computing research through enterprise partnerships with Telefónica, Vithas, and Microsoft.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Graduate education
• Vocational training
• Executive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pozuelo De Alarcón

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition: Revenue from tuition fees for degree programs (Grados, Másters Universitarios, and doctoral programs). Fees vary by program, with postgraduate programs ranging from €4,990 to €11,950 per academic year.
2. Executive Education and Professional Training: Revenue from Formación Ejecutiva (Executive Education) programs and specialized professional courses.
3. Higher Vocational Training (FP Superior): Revenue from vocational training programs in specialized fields.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) is a private Catholic university offering undergraduate degrees (approximately 40 programs), official master's degrees, doctoral programs, higher vocational training (FP Superior), and executive education. The university delivers on-campus, hybrid, and online instruction from a 23+ hectare campus in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, across faculties including Health Sciences, Communication, Business, Engineering, and Humanities.

Product overview

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) is a private university in Madrid, Spain, offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The institution provides undergraduate degree programs (approximately 40 options including single and double degrees), official master's programs (Mássteres Universitarios), doctoral programs, vocational training, and executive education. Key programs include a Master's in Humanities (90 ECTS, 6,300 EUR), Master's in Secondary Education Teaching (60 ECTS, 4,990 EUR), Master's in General Health Psychology (90 ECTS, 11,950 EUR), and a Music Industry postgraduate program developed with Warner Music (30 ECTS, 6,500 EUR). UFV also offers an AI Systems Engineering degree. The university operates from a 23+ hectare campus in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, with educational offerings structured around faculties including Health Sciences, Communication, Business, Engineering, and Humanities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UFV: Higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Grados) Undergraduate degree programs across disciplines including business, health sciences, engineering, humanities, communication, law, and sports, offered in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
• Master's Programs (Másteres Universitarios) Official master's degree programs providing advanced specialized education in areas such as health, education, humanities, psychology, law, engineering, and biomedicine, typically 60-90 ECTS credits.
• Doctoral Programs (Doctorados) Doctoral programs focused on research excellence across various academic disciplines, preparing candidates for advanced research careers and academic positions.
• Higher Vocational Training (Formación Profesional Superior) Higher vocational training programs providing practical, hands-on education for specific professional careers in specialized fields.
• Executive Education (Educación Ejecutiva) Professional development programs designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their skills and advance their careers through specialized training.
• Máster Universitario en Humanidades

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly reduced cancer drug research times by exploring chemical combinations that would take years using traditional computing methods

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vithas (Fundación Vithas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Healthcare R&D partnership with Fundación Vithas for quantum computing applications in cancer drug research. The collaboration aims to significantly reduce cancer drug research times by exploring chemical combinations that would take years using traditional computing methods. The initiative was showcased at MWC26 Barcelona.
• TelefónicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Telefónica, Fundación Vithas, and UFV launched a joint quantum computing project for cancer drug research on February 20, 2026. The project uses hybrid classical and quantum computing (LSTM neural networks with quantum circuits) to design molecules targeting the BRAF V600E cancer mutation. The project was coordinated from Telefónica's innovation center in Bilbao and was showcased at MWC26 Barcelona. This positions Spain at the forefront of applied quantum technologies in healthcare.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFV and Microsoft consolidated their alliance focusing on innovation and technology applied to education. The partnership emphasizes digital transformation in higher education and advanced educational technology implementations.
• Warner Music SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Warner Music Spain for the Postgrado en Industria y Negocio de la Música (Music Industry Business postgraduate program). Warner Music provides industry expertise, guaranteed internships, and practical training components for students pursuing careers in the music industry.
• The Music StationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReferenced in connection with the music industry postgraduate program, providing industry connections and practical music business experience for students.
• Clinical Psychology Practice PartnerscoreOthers750 hours of supervised clinical internships at partner organizations including ANPSA, Clínica RECAL, Grupo NB Psicología, Ita salud mental, Aitta Psicología, Anda Conmigo Psicología, Bangardia Psicología, Reborn Psicología, and Orpea Group for psychology students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ufvmadrid
• Facebookfacebook.com/ufvmadrid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-francisco-de-vitoria.
• Instagraminstagram.com/ufvmadrid
• TikToktiktok.com/@ufvmadrid
• Xx.com/ufvmadrid

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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