Centro Universitário Internacional

What Centro Universitário Internacional does

Centro Universitário Internacional (UNINTER) is a private Brazilian higher education institution headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná, legally constituted as UNINTER EDUCACIONAL S/A. Authorized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) in 2012 through the fusion of Facinter and Fatec, the institution now serves approximately 500,000 active students across distance (EAD), semi-presencial, and in-person modalities, offering more than 600 courses spanning undergraduate, graduate, technical, professional, extension, master's, and doctoral programs. Its technology backbone is the proprietary Univirtus virtual learning environment (AVA), integrated with iOS/Android mobile apps, the Portal Uninter student portal, an academic management system distributed to partner poles, and the Unintertech digital diploma platform.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly tuition (subscription model) with prices ranging from promotional R$6 first-month offers to standard fees, supplemented by government subsidy streams (PROUNI scholarships, FIES student loans, Bolsa ENEM up to 100%) and pole partner licensing. Distribution is hybrid: students enroll self-serve via the website while a nationwide network of 750+ partner poles (franchise-like, no franchise fee) handles local recruitment, proctoring, and academic support. Additional revenue surfaces include corporate partnership agreements (Convênio Empresas) and exam-preparation programs (OAB, civil service, Pré-Enem). The group operates four wholly-owned subsidiaries (Unintertech, Uninter Américas, Global Hub Uninter, IBGPEX) and holds MEC institutional accreditation at the maximum grade (5) and an IGC score of 4.

Name

Centro Universitário Internacional

Legal name

UNINTER EDUCACIONAL S/A

Website

https://uninter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Centro Universitário Internacional (UNINTER) is a private Brazilian MEC-accredited higher education institution serving ~500,000 active students via 750+ partner poles across Brazil, delivering 600+ undergraduate, graduate, technical, and doctoral programs through its proprietary Univirtus distance-learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Distance Higher Education

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

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Distance higher education
• Online undergraduate programs
• Graduate distance learning
• Vocational training courses
• Exam preparation courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Monthly Fees (Mensalidades): Revenue is primarily generated from monthly tuition fees charged to enrolled students across undergraduate, graduate, technical, and extension programs. Pricing varies by program and includes discounted first-month promotions (as low as R$6.00). Financial aid programs (PROUNI, FIES) subsidize fees for eligible students, with the institution billing the government programs.
2. Government-Funded Student Subsidies (PROUNI, FIES): Uninter participates in Brazil's PROUNI (Programa Universidade para Todos) which provides full and partial scholarships, and FIES (Fundo de Financiamento Estudantil) which provides student loans. Revenue flows partially from government subsidies per enrolled student.
3. Pole Partner Fees and Royalties: Partner poles pay to be part of the Uninter network and receive system access, training, and brand licensing. While no franchise fee is charged, poles invest in their own infrastructure and pay for access to Uninter's systems and brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centro Universitário Internacional (UNINTER) is a private Brazilian higher education institution that delivers undergraduate (bacharelado, licenciatura, tecnólogo), graduate (MBA and specialization), technical, vocational, extension, and master's/doctoral programs primarily through distance learning (EAD) and semi-presential formats. Courses are accessed via the proprietary Univirtus virtual learning platform and supported by a nationwide network of 750+ partner poles that provide local student services, in-person exam proctoring, and practical lab activities.

Product overview

Centro Universitário Internacional Uninter operates as a comprehensive digital education platform offering a multi-format educational ecosystem. The core product is the Univirtus virtual learning environment, which serves as the central platform delivering video lessons, digital materials, and interactive learning activities. The institution's portfolio includes undergraduate programs (Graduação) with bachelor's, teaching, and technologist degrees; graduate programs (Pós-Graduação) with MBAs and specializations; technical and professional courses; extension courses; and strictu sensu postgraduate programs (master's and doctorate). Students access services through the Univirtus LMS, the Portal Uninter student portal, a mobile app, and the integrated library system. Additional offerings include exam preparation programs for the OAB bar exam, civil service competitions, and the ENEM national exam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Univirtus: Virtual learning platform (Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem) used by students for online courses and materials
• Unintertech
• Global Hub Uninter
• Instituto IBGPEX
• Uninter Américas
• Central de Notícias Uninter (CNU)
• Fundação Wilson Picler

Products and services

• Graduação (Undergraduate Programs) Bachelor's degrees (Bacharelado), teaching degrees (Licenciatura), and technologist degrees (Tecnólogo) offered in distance learning, hybrid, and in-person formats covering areas including Administration, Systems Analysis and Development, Psychoanalysis, Physical Education, and Pedagogy.
• Pós-Graduação (Graduate Programs) MBA and specialization (lato sensu) courses delivered in distance and hybrid formats, including Special Education and Inclusive Education, Clinical and Institutional Psychopedagogy, Literacy, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
• Cursos Técnicos e Profissionalizantes (Technical and Professional Courses) Technical and professional qualification courses delivered in distance and hybrid formats, including Electrician, Elderly Caregiver, Administrative Assistant, Marketing, and Accounting programs.
• Cursos de Extensão (Extension Courses) 100% online extension courses covering topics such as Adobe Photoshop basics, Beer Manufacturing, Cybercrime and Criminal Liability, Event Organization Fundamentals, and Digital Marketing in Practice.
• Mestrado e Doutorado (Master's and Doctorate Programs) Postgraduate research programs (stricto sensu) at master's and doctoral levels offered across multiple knowledge areas within the institution.
• Preparatório OAB (Bar Exam Preparation) Exam preparation course targeted at candidates for the Brazilian Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil) admission exam.
• Preparatório para Concursos (Civil Service Exam Preparation) Preparation courses aimed at candidates for Brazilian civil service competitive examinations (concursos públicos).
• Pré-Enem (National High School Exam Preparation) Free 100% online preparation course for Brazil's National High School Exam (ENEM), providing access to more than 470 video lessons.
• EJA (Educação de Jovens e Adultos) Basic education programs aimed at youth and adults seeking to complete their elementary and secondary schooling.
• Especialização Técnica (Technical Specialization) Technical specialization courses delivered in distance format, intended for professionals seeking advancement in technical fields.
• Convênio Empresas (Corporate Education Partnership) Corporate partnership program allowing companies to offer UNINTER's higher education, technical, and extension programs as an employee benefit, with volume enrollment and dedicated support.
• Univirtus Virtual Learning Platform Proprietary virtual learning environment (Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem - AVA) that delivers recorded and live video lessons, digital course materials, interactive activities, and teacher/mediator interaction for enrolled students, accessible via web and mobile app.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million lives transformed (total students and alumni since founding)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• PROUNI (Programa Universidade para Todos)coreOthersGovernment scholarship program providing full and partial tuition scholarships for low-income Brazilian students. PROUNI is a core revenue channel, directing government-subsidized students to Uninter. The institution bills the government directly for covered tuition.
• FIES (Fundo de Financiamento Estudantil)coreOthersGovernment student loan program providing subsidized financing for tuition fees. FIES is a critical enabler for many students who cannot pay upfront, expanding access to Uninter's programs.
• ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio)coreOthersBrazil's national high school exam. Uninter uses ENEM scores as an entrance exam substitute, and high-scoring students can receive up to 100% scholarships. This partnership drives a significant share of undergraduate enrollment.
• ENCCEJA (Exame Nacional para Certificação de Competências de Jovens e Adultos)secondaryOthersNational exam for certifying competencies of youth and adults without a high school diploma. Uninter offers ENCCEJA preparation courses and provides 75% discounts for ENCCEJA participants, targeting this underserved educational segment.
• Fundacred (Crédito Educacional Fundacred)minorOthersAlternative student loan and credit program offered as an additional financing option alongside FIES for students who need tuition assistance.
• IBGPEX (Instituto Brasileiro de Graduação, Pós-Graduação e Extensão)minorOthersBrazilian Institute of Graduation, Post-graduation and Extension. Uninter's IBGPEX newsletter section covers institutional news. IBGPEX organizes the 'Prêmio RSU' (Social Responsibility Award) recognizing projects with social impact, suggesting an affiliated or group entity.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationUninter is an authorized IELTS testing center, administering the International English Language Testing System exam on-site. This partnership positions the institution as a gateway for students seeking international academic or professional opportunities.
• Uninter AméricasminorOthersInternational arm of the Uninter group (uninteramericas.com), extending the institution's reach to Latin American and international markets.
• Global Hub Uninter (International Office)minorOthersInternational office (globalhub.uninter.com) managing global partnerships, student exchanges, and international academic collaborations. Hosts the Uninter Global Hub YouTube channel.
• ADESG (Associação dos Diplomatas da Escola Superior de Guerra)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Diplomats of the Superior War School partnered with Uninter to host the I Forum of Geopolitics with Defense and International Relations specialists, demonstrating academic collaboration in international affairs.
• RPC (Rede Paranaense de Comunicação)minorOthersParanaense Communication Network (affiliated with Rede Globo). Uninter's 'Programa Despertar' visited RPC studios and facilities, suggesting a media partnership or collaborative educational content initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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