University of Navarra

Name

University of Navarra

Legal name

Universidad de Navarra

Website

https://unav.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pamplona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and academic fees: Revenue from undergraduate degrees, master's programs, doctoral programs, and professional programs. Variable pricing based on program type and student residency status.
2. Research grants and funding: European, national, and regional research project funding. Theolytics partnership mentioned with €8 million Horizon Europe funding with partner clinical centers in Spain, Canada, and UK.
3. Training and development programs: International executive training programs such as the Strategic Business Leadership Programme delivered for government and corporate delegations.
4. Donations and sponsorships: Project financing through donations from companies, institutions, foundations and individuals. Centro Bioma project reached €19.5 million in donations with €6.4 million committed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Navarra is a private pontifical university delivering undergraduate degrees, master's programs, doctoral research, and professional programs across multiple faculties and schools. It complements degree education with applied medical research (CIMA), biomedical engineering research (CBIO), biodiversity research (BIOMA), a university hospital (Clínica Universidad de Navarra), affiliated business schools (IESE, ISEM), cultural facilities (Art and Science Museums), and executive training programs for international corporate and government clients.

Product overview

University of Navarra operates as a comprehensive private university with a multi-campus structure (Pamplona, San Sebastián, Madrid, Barcelona, Munich, New York, Sao Paulo). The institution offers a unified academic portfolio spanning undergraduate degrees, master's programs, doctorates, and professional programs across multiple faculties and schools. Key operational units include Clínica Universidad de Navarra (university hospital with clinical research), CIMA (applied medical research), Centro de Ingeniería Biomédica CBIO (biomedical engineering with AI/computational biology), and Instituto BIOMA (biodiversity and environment research). The university also operates business schools (IESE, ISEM), cultural facilities (Art Museum, Science Museum), and Innovation Factory (entrepreneurship center). The recently opened Centro BIOMA building integrates teaching, research, science museum, and entrepreneurship functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clínica Universidad de Navarra: University hospital providing medical services
• IESE Business School
• Centro de Ingeniería Biomédica (CBIO)
• Instituto de Biodiversidad y Medioambiente BIOMA
• Centro BIOMA
• Cima Universidad de Navarra
• Innovation Factory
• Tecnun. Escuela de Ingeniería

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Grados) Bachelor's degree programs offered across multiple faculties, available to Spanish and international students applying through the university's admission offices. Variable tuition by program and residency status.
• Master's Programs (Másteres) Postgraduate master's degree programs available to domestic and international students, delivered across multiple schools and faculties including IESE Business School. Pricing varies with scholarships, financial aid, and early registration discounts.
• Doctoral Programs Research doctorates across multiple disciplines, including industrial doctorates, providing advanced research training and access to funded research projects.
• Professional Programs Targeted professional development programs designed for working professionals seeking to upskill or reskill, delivered through university schools and faculties.
• IESE Business School Programs MBA programs, Executive Education, and custom programs for business leaders offered through the affiliated IESE Business School, available to individual students and corporate clients via international campuses.
• ISEM Fashion Business School Programs Specialized fashion business education programs focused on fashion management and the business of fashion.
• Tecnun Engineering School Programs Engineering degree programs offered through the university's Tecnun engineering school, providing technical education integrated with biomedical and industrial research.
• Clínica Universidad de Navarra Medical Services Comprehensive hospital and clinical services offered through the Clínica Universidad de Navarra, providing medical care to patients and supporting clinical research and training.
• Strategic Business Leadership Programme Custom executive education program for international corporate and government clients that delivers strategic business leadership training, including institutional field visits and engagement with regional industry partners.
• Innovation Factory Entrepreneurship Programs Entrepreneurship support programs at the Centro BIOMA site providing incubation, talent attraction, and entrepreneurship training for university researchers and students.
• Museo de Ciencias Universidad de Navarra Science museum housing nearly one million specimens and educational offerings that promote scientific education and outreach to the general public and visiting students.

Quantifiable outcome

• First university in Spain according to CYD ranking
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• TheolyticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Clinical trial partnership for THEO-260 Phase 2 study in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Theolytics received €8 million Horizon Europe 2025 grant with one-third supporting partner clinical and translational centers in Spain, Canada, and UK.
• Navarra Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish institution met during Strategic Business Leadership Programme. Part of academic collaboration foundation laid by the programme.
• SODENAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment arm of the Navarra regional government. Met during Strategic Business Leadership Programme as part of field visits and institutional meetings.
• BeePlanetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy storage technology company that demonstrated circular economy solutions using repurposed electric vehicle batteries during the programme.
• IESE Business SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated business school operating international campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, New York, Munich, and São Paulo. Integrated into University of Navarra ecosystem.
• Clínica Universidad de NavarramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity hospital integrated with university research and education, providing clinical research opportunities and healthcare services.
• Cima Universidad de NavarramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApplied Medical Research Center conducting oncology, immunology, and other biomedical research in collaboration with the university.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global leader in MBA and executive education with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. Operates at a larger scale and higher price point than IESE, serving as the aspirational competitor for premium executive education globally.
• HEC Paris: Leading European business school with strong MBA and executive education programs and a broader research footprint. Competes with IESE for European executive education clients and international MBA students.
• SDA Bocconi: Italy's top business school offering MBA, executive, and specialized master's programs. Comparable to IESE as a leading Southern European business school competing for Mediterranean and international corporate clients.
• London Business School: Top-tier European business school offering MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education programs. Directly competes with IESE for global MBA candidates and corporate executive education contracts.

Direct peers

• Autonomous University of Madrid: Top-ranked Spanish public research university in Madrid with strong biomedical and scientific research programs. Competes directly with University of Navarra for students, research funding, and faculty in science and medicine.
• ESADE Business School: Top-ranked Spanish business school in Barcelona offering MBA, executive education, and undergraduate programs. Directly competes with IESE for executive education clients and corporate partnerships across European and Latin American markets.
• IE University: Private Spanish university headquartered in Madrid/Segovia offering undergraduate, master's, and executive programs with strong international student mix. Most direct competitor in the Spanish private higher education market with overlapping international positioning and employer reputation rankings.
• Pompeu Fabra University: Highly-ranked public university in Barcelona with strong showing in economics, biomedical sciences, and communication. Competes with University of Navarra for top Spanish students and faculty, particularly in the social sciences and life sciences.
• Universitat de Barcelona: Historic Spanish public research university with broad academic portfolio including sciences, law, medicine, and humanities. Competes with University of Navarra for top Spanish students and serves as a benchmark for Spanish-language academic programs.
• Universidad Pontificia Comillas: Madrid-based private Catholic pontifical university with similar institutional profile to University of Navarra, including faith affiliation, strong employer reputation in Spain, and comparable program portfolio across law, economics, and engineering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-de-navarra
• Facebookfacebook.com/alumninavarrenses

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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