Logos University

What Logos University does

Logos University International (UniLogos) is a privately held, 100% online higher education institution founded in 2006 in Brazil as Instituto Logos de Pesquisas and later incorporated in the United States (Florida, 2015) and France (Paris, 2024). It delivers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, postdoctoral, specialization, and honorary degree programs to a global, primarily Portuguese-speaking professional audience through two Moodle-based virtual learning environments (AVA and PEA) and a synchronous web-conferencing layer (WebRoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meeting, StreamYard). The institution's academic proposition is built on a proprietary active-learning methodology called "Curadoria de Conhecimento" (Knowledge Curation), centered on Study, Reflection, and Production, and reinforced through the in-house Cognitionis scientific journal and a calendar of international seminars and congresses.

The business model is tuition-driven, with individually paying students enrolled directly via the website, charged a candidacy fee up front, and billed monthly per contract terms. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is supplemented by honorary doctorate fees, professional certificates, and research publication services. Distribution is digital-only: content marketing, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), WhatsApp outreach, and an active press footprint in Brazilian and international media. The institution is highly credentialed by international standards — French Ministry of National Education license, ASIC Premier accreditation, IACBE membership, INQAAHE associate status, IEAC, IARC/NIARS, EDU International, and a VALIDENTIAL credential evaluation confirming equivalence to U.S. regional accreditation — but is not regionally accredited in the U.S. and recognition depends on jurisdiction-specific credential evaluators.

The institutional footprint spans three authorized jurisdictions (Florida, Louisiana, and France) with about 51–100 employees, an academic council drawn from multiple countries, and dual-degree partnerships with universities in Latin America, Korea, and Spain. Recognition outcomes include doctorate diplomas recognized by Brazilian federal universities (UFAL, with CAPES rating 5) and more than 900 participants in the 2024 CIEMTECH congress co-organized with UNIFAP. The organization is founder-led by Gabriel Lopes, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or minority investors.

Name

Logos University

Legal name

Logos University International (UniLogos®)

Website

https://unilogos.edu.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Logos University International (UniLogos) is a 100% online private university that offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral degree programs to working professionals worldwide, primarily Portuguese-speaking, delivered through Moodle-based virtual learning environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online 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

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Distance learning programs
• Doctoral degree programs
• Professional certificates
• International university accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: The university generates revenue through tuition fees for degree programs (bachelor's, master's, doctoral, postdoctoral), specialization courses, professional certificates, and honorary titles. The enrollment process includes a candidacy fee, with subsequent invoicing of course installments on a monthly basis as per contract terms.
2. Research Publication Services: Revenue generated from academic publications in the Cognitionis scientific journal and other affiliated scientific publications, contributing to the university's research output ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Logos University International (UniLogos) is a 100% online private higher education institution offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral degree programs across humanities, health sciences, business, education, law, philosophy, and theology, delivered through Moodle-based virtual learning environments (AVA and PEA). It grants internationally recognized academic credentials authorized by the French Ministry of National Education and accredited by multiple international bodies, with revenue generated from tuition fees, candidacy fees, and monthly installment invoicing per contract terms.

Product overview

Logos University is a 100% online international private higher education institution offering virtual learning environments as its core technology products. The primary product is the AVA (Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem), a Moodle-based virtual learning environment that delivers all academic programs asynchronously. Supporting platforms include PEA (an independent distance learning platform) and WebRoom (for synchronous video sessions). Additional services include a HelpDesk system for student support, and the Cognitionis Scientific Journal for research publication. All degree programs (Bacharelado, Mestrado, Doutorado, Pós-Doutorado, Especialização, Certificados Profissionais, Títulos Honoríficos) are delivered through these digital platforms, with teaching methodology based on Active Education through a Study, Reflection, and Production framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Degree Programs (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Postdoctoral) Fully online degree programs at bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels across multiple disciplines (Business Administration, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Naturopathy, Neuroscience, Nutrition, etc.), delivered asynchronously through the AVA Moodle-based platform and targeting working professionals worldwide.
• Specialization Courses (Especialização) Postgraduate specialization programs designed for professionals seeking focused expertise in specific fields, including Psicanálise (Psychoanalysis) and other discipline-specific certifications, delivered online through the AVA platform.
• Professional Certificates (Certificados Profissionais) Non-degree professional certificate programs for practitioners seeking verifiable credentials in specific subject areas, delivered fully online.
• Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) Honorary academic title (D.HC) awarded to distinguished individuals in recognition of professional, civic, sporting, or social contributions, presented through formal academic ceremonies often co-organized with partner organizations such as FACMED and OMDDH.
• Cognitionis Scientific Journal (Revista Científica Cognitionis) Peer-reviewed scientific journal and affiliated publications of Logos University, publishing student, faculty, and external research across multiple disciplines, contributing to the university's research output ecosystem and supporting the Study-Reflection-Production methodology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diploma officially recognized by Brazilian Federal University (UFAL) with maximum CAPES rating program approval
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNASDI (Universidad Nacional Americana del Sur)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Alliance and recognition with dual-degree validation and new program development for international academic credentials.
• IPES (Instituto Profesional de Educación Superior)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership for dual-degree programs and mutual academic recognition.
• KRIRK (Korea Research Institute for Knowledge)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic partnership for knowledge research and dual-degree program development.
• UCAM (Universidad Católica de San Antonio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Spanish university partnership for dual-degree validation and international academic collaboration.
• Universidade Federal do Amapá (UNIFAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-organization of I International Congress of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management (CIEMTECH), with joint professional master's program in intellectual property and technology transfer.
• Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborative research partnership resulting in joint publications on neuroscience and CBD research published in scientific journals.
• FACMED (Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e Jurídicas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Over a decade-long partnership with Brazilian medical and law faculty, co-awarding honorary doctorates and collaborative programs.
• The Utah State Society of American Medical TechnologistsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Academic collaboration with US professional organization for medical technologists, with faculty participation and journal article presentations at annual meetings.
• OMDDH (Organização Mundial dos Defensores dos Direitos Humanos)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022World Organization of Human Rights Defenders recognized by UN Global Compact (Registry No. 93551), joint honorary doctorate ceremonies and academic events.
• IIC University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Formal twinning (affiliation) with ASIA University Group enabling franchise programs.
• City University (MY)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Part of the ASIA University Group affiliation for program franchising.
• Olympus Intellectual Center (Greece)minorOthers · 1 January 2017Recognized as part of the largest Educational Group in the World.
• International Journal of Professional Business Review (JPB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCOPUS-indexed journal partnership for student and faculty research publication.
• East West Bridge (EWB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific society founded by Academic Council member Dr. Jovan Kovacic, with 10 chapters worldwide for research development and international collaboration.
• European International University (EIU), ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner institution with 5-star QS rating, recognized by French Ministry of Education, awarding doctorates to shared academic community members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves21 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• European International University (EIU): Paris-based private online university offering international degrees with French Ministry recognition. Directly comparable to Logos as both operate 100% online from Paris targeting working professionals globally; Logos explicitly cites EIU as a partner institution.
• UNASDI (Universidad Nacional Americana del Sur): Latin American private university with international online programs and dual-degree partnerships. Listed as a core dual-degree partner of Logos with overlapping student demographics in Brazil and Latin America.
• IIC University of Technology: Cambodia-based international online university that was formally affiliated with Logos via ASIA University Group. Comparable as a private international online university targeting similar global professional learners.
• Atlantic International University: Honolulu-based distance learning university offering self-paced bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees to international working professionals. Comparable in delivery model, target demographic, and non-traditional degree pathway structure.
• Akamai University: US-based online university offering graduate degrees to international students with international accreditation stack. Closely comparable to Logos in business model, accreditation strategy, and overseas student targeting.
• University of the People: Tuition-free, fully online accredited university serving global learners. A direct competitor in the online-only international degree space, though distinguishes itself with US regional accreditation and not-for-profit donor funding.
• FACMED (Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e Jurídicas): Brazilian education institution with decade-long partnership with Logos, co-awarding honorary doctorates and operating collaborative programs. Comparable as a Portuguese-language private higher education brand targeting Brazilian professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University (Global Campus): Large US regionally accredited institution with extensive online degree programs for adult and international learners. Represents the higher-quality, lower-cost alternative that competes for the same working professional demographic.

Regional players

• UCAM (Universidad Católica de San Antonio): Spanish private university with significant international online programs in Latin America. Listed as a dual-degree partner of Logos, operating in a similar niche but with stronger European regional accreditation.
• UNIFESP (Universidade Federal de São Paulo): Brazilian public federal university with research collaboration partnership with Logos. Comparable as a graduate-level education and research provider, though operating as a public institution with very different funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Unilogos
• Facebookfacebook.com/Unilogos.Universidade
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unilogosuniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/unilogosoficial

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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