Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola

What Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola does

Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) is a private Peruvian higher-education institution headquartered in La Molina, Lima, operating as part of Corporación San Ignacio de Loyola, a diversified Peruvian educational conglomerate. The institution was established as part of the corporation founded in 1987 and delivers tuition-based education across a three-tier portfolio: 39 undergraduate programs spanning 9 faculties, 12 executive undergraduate (CPEL) tracks for working professionals, and graduate programs (doctoral, master's, executive education) at the Escuela de Postgrado. Its customer base includes traditional pregrado entrants, working adults, government-sponsored Beca 18 scholarship recipients, and international degree seekers attracted by a dual Peruvian-North American bachelor's program (Grado Americano) executed in partnership with San Ignacio University in five years.

The technology backbone consists of Canvas LMS for asynchronous course delivery, Zoom for synchronous virtual classes, Turnitin for academic-integrity checking, the INFOSIL student portal for academic administration, and SAP Ariba for procurement. A flagship product capability is the USIL 360° Digital Ecosystem, a virtual education platform deploying active methodologies, supported by the Modo USIL wellness culture and an integrated library system with 60,000+ physical and digital resources distributed across five Lima-area campuses — La Molina (HQ), Lima Norte, Magdalena, Pachacámac, and the Gran Almirante Miguel Grau graduate campus. The university holds DEAC (US) accreditation, the first of its kind in Peru, and operates a 320+ international university alliance network that powers student exchange and dual-degree pathways.

Revenue is tuition-driven and recurring, structured as semester-billed subscriptions with monthly-installment options priced by payment category (A–E) and processed through partner banks (Banco de Crédito del Perú, Scotiabank, BBVA Continental). Complementary transaction-fee streams (S/20–S/200 per certificate, transcript, withdrawal, or make-up exam request) and continuing-education subscriptions diversify the top line. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-campus enrollment, WhatsApp-based academic advising with program-specific codes, government channeling through Beca 18, and post-graduation employer matching through the Aliados USIL alumni platform. The institution is ranked #2 in research output among Peruvian universities by Scimago for two consecutive years, Top 4 in Peru per Times Higher Education 2025, and maintains FISU Platinum healthy-campus certification, with implied annual revenue scale in the $100M–$250M band based on enrollment and tuition analogs.

Name

Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola

Legal name

Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola S.R.L.

Website

https://usil.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola is a private Peruvian university operating 5 Lima campuses, offering 39 undergraduate, 12 executive undergraduate, and graduate programs across 9 faculties, serving traditional students, Beca 18 scholars, working adults, and international dual-degree candidates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), Pre-Master’s / Graduate Pathway Programs (EDAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate education
• Executive education
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

La Molina

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition (Pregrado): Semester-based tuition payments with monthly installment options. Prices vary by payment category (A, B, C, D, E). First academic period March-July, second August-December.
2. CPEL Pregrado Ejecutivo: 12 career programs designed for working adults with flexible scheduling
3. Graduate Programs (Escuela de Posgrado): Doctorates, master's degrees, and executive education programs
4. Academic Services and Trámites: Fees for certificates, transcripts, withdrawal processing, grade appeals, and document copies ranging from S/20 to S/200
5. Continuing Education (Educación Continua): Lifelong learning programs and professional development courses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) is a private Peruvian university that delivers higher education through three main program tracks: Pregrado (39 undergraduate careers across 9 faculties), Pregrado Ejecutivo CPEL (12 executive undergraduate programs for working adults), and Posgrado (graduate school offering master's degrees, doctorates, and executive education). The institution also operates specialized faculties such as Engineering & AI and Health Sciences, plus a dual Peruvian-North American bachelor's degree program through the Grado Americano partnership, all supported by a five-campus physical infrastructure in Lima and the USIL 360° digital learning ecosystem.

Product overview

Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) is a private Peruvian university operating as a comprehensive educational institution with a multi-product portfolio. The core offerings include Pregrado (undergraduate programs with 39 careers across 9 faculties), Pregrado Ejecutivo/CPEL (12 executive programs for working professionals), and Posgrado (doctoral, master's, and executive education programs). USIL also operates specialized faculties including a new Faculty of Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, a Faculty of Health Sciences, and offers unique programs like the American Degree (dual Peruvian-North American bachelor's). Supporting the academic products are technology platforms including Canvas LMS (Campus Virtual) for online learning, the 360° Digital Ecosystem, and an integrated library system with 60,000+ resources. Student life is enhanced through Modo USIL (wellness culture), tutoring programs, and employability services. The institution has 320+ international alliances supporting global mobility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Corporación USIL: Educational corporation encompassing the university and related institutions
• USIL Pregrado
• USIL Posgrado
• Pregrado Ejecutivo CPEL
• USIL Life
• Modo USIL
• Modo USIL
• USIL Canvas
• INFOSIL

Products and services

• Pregrado (Undergraduate Programs)
• Pregrado Ejecutivo (CPEL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of Lima consumers plan to purchase a Father's Day gift (research study by USIL's GRIM)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 320+ International University PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational alliance network spanning multiple countries enabling student exchanges, work & travel programs, Disney programs, and global academic collaboration. Students can study at partner universities worldwide with credit recognition.
• San Ignacio University (American Degree Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling students to obtain both Peruvian bachelor's degree and North American bachelor's degree within 5 years through the Grado Americano program.
• ALTAMIRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary alliance partner for knowledge management and resource sharing
• CLADEA (Agrupación de Directores de Centros de Información)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Information Center Directors - library and information science professional network
• Beca 18 Program (Government Scholarship)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment scholarship program channeling preselected students to USIL, providing tuition coverage for eligible beneficiaries
• Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner bank for tuition payment processing through online banking, ATM, and in-person branches
• ScotiabankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner bank for tuition payment processing through online banking and in-person branches
• BBVA ContinentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner bank for tuition payment processing through online banking and in-person branches
• McGraw-HillminorOthersPublisher of e-books available through 7-24 virtual library platform
• PearsonminorOthersPublisher of educational content available through virtual library
• Fondo Editorial USILminorOthersUSIL's own publishing house producing academic and educational materials
• Harvard Business PublishingminorOthersProvider of business case studies and educational materials for faculty use (access restricted to faculty)
• Instituto de Emprendedores USILminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of USIL Corporation ecosystem for entrepreneurship education and support
• Colegio San Ignacio de RecaldeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Corporation San Ignacio de Loyola educational ecosystem (pre-university education)

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ESAN Universidad: Peruvian private university specializing in business, management, and executive education with strong international alliances. Direct overlap with USIL's MBA, graduate, and continuing-education revenue streams in Lima.
• Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC): Large private Peruvian university operated within the Laureate International Universities network, offering comprehensive undergraduate, executive, and online programs in Lima. Directly competes with USIL for the same private-paying, career-oriented undergraduate and graduate student segments in Peru.
• Universidad de Lima: Top-tier private Peruvian university with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs concentrated in Lima. Competes head-to-head with USIL for premium Peruvian students across business, engineering, and law programs.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP): Peru's leading private research university, consistently ranked #1 in national and Latin American rankings. Direct competitor for the highest-achieving Peruvian students and faculty talent that USIL also targets.
• Universidad del Pacífico: Elite Peruvian private university focused on business, economics, and law with strong international positioning. Competes directly with USIL's Escuela de Posgrado and CPEL executive programs in the graduate segment.
• Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia: Top-ranked private Peruvian research university with strengths in health sciences, business, and engineering. Direct competitor for health-sciences undergraduate students and research-focused graduate enrollees.
• Universidad Ricardo Palma: Private Peruvian university with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in Lima. Competes with USIL for mid-tier private-paying students across multiple faculties including engineering and health sciences.

Regional players

• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Mexico's leading private multi-campus university with strong international positioning and digital-learning platforms. Comparable Latin American private-university scale model, though geographically distinct from USIL's Peru-only footprint.
• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia): Top-tier Colombian private research university with high THE/LATAM rankings and significant international exchange programs. Comparable in research-output profile and internationalization strategy to USIL's international positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Laureate International Universities: Global network of for-profit private universities (parent of UPC and other Latin American peers). Operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than USIL, representing the broader incumbent private-education operator space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_USIL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/usilpe
• Facebookfacebook.com/usil.peru
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-san-ignacio-de-loyola
• Instagraminstagram.com/usil
• TikToktiktok.com/@usil.edu

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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