Unochapecó University

What Unochapecó University does

Unochapecó University (legal name Universidade Unochapecó, DBA 'UNO' and 'UNO — A Universidade de Possibilidades') is a private community university headquartered in Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil, operating under the nonprofit foundation Fundeste (Fundação de Desenvolvimento de Chapecó). The institution was founded in 1968 (subsequently re-dated to 1970 in firmographic records) and has accumulated 55+ years of regional operating history, a 47,000+ alumni base, and 501-1000 employees across two physical campuses — the main 70,000+ m² campus in the Efapi neighborhood of Chapecó and a regional campus in São Lourenço do Oeste, opened in the 2020s.

The university delivers higher-education programs across four revenue streams: on-campus undergraduate (Graduação Presencial covering bachelor's and teaching degrees), distance-learning undergraduate (Graduação EAD offered nationally), graduate programs (Pós-Graduação specialization and Mestrado/Doutorado master's and doctoral degrees), and extension services delivered through UNOPLUS. It also runs a K-12 feeder, Colégio UnoChapecó, under the same institutional umbrella. The proprietary Minha Uno student portal integrates Google Workspace (Drive, Calendar, Tasks) for collaborative document submission, academic scheduling, and task management, plus YouTube Live for synchronous class broadcasting with real-time audience tracking; the platform is protected by Two-Factor Authentication. Adjacent operating subsidiaries include Pollen Parque Científico e Tecnológico (innovation and entrepreneurship hub) and Instituto Goio-En (research institute), and the institution holds international academic partnerships via the UNO Internacional program.

The business model is tuition-driven, complemented by the Universidade Gratuita scholarship program that waives fees for qualifying students. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective students are routed through a dedicated 'queroestudar' inquiry line (phone + WhatsApp + email). The university holds the Nota Máxima MEC maximum classification from Brazil's Ministry of Education and is registered in the official E-MEC system, signaling regulatory standing. Distribution is hybrid: physical enrollment at both campuses, self-service via the Minha Uno portal and the institutional website, and a national self-serve EAD channel. Revenue figures are not disclosed; the firm is not publicly traded and has no external funding rounds reported.

Name

Unochapecó University

Legal name

Universidade Unochapecó

Website

https://unochapeco.edu.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Private community university in Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil, offering undergraduate (on-campus and EAD), graduate, master's, and doctoral programs across two campuses and serving 47,000+ alumni in the western Santa Catarina region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Distance learning programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Educational platform software
• Scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chapecó

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Tuition fees from undergraduate programs (graduação presencial and EAD), including bachelor's degrees and teaching degrees
2. Graduate Programs: Revenue from specialization, master's, and doctoral programs (pós-graduação, mestrado, doutorado)
3. Extension Services: Revenue from community service programs and professional development courses offered through extension programs
4. Secondary Education: Revenue from Colégio UnoChapecó secondary education programs

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Unochapecó University is a private nonprofit Brazilian community university that delivers higher education services, including on-campus undergraduate (graduação presencial) and distance learning undergraduate (graduação EAD) programs, specialization and graduate certificates (pós-graduação), master's and doctoral programs, and secondary education through Colégio UnoChapecó. Instruction and academic administration are supported by the proprietary Minha Uno platform, which integrates Google Workspace tools and YouTube Live for collaboration and remote class delivery, while the Pollen Parque Científico e Tecnológico fosters research and entrepreneurship.

Product overview

Unochapecó University operates a unified educational ecosystem consisting of the Minha Uno student portal (core platform integrating Google Workspace services for collaboration and YouTube for live streaming), the institutional Portal Unochapecó website, Webmail, and the Colégio Unochapecó secondary school. The university offers undergraduate (face-to-face and distance learning), specialization, and master's/doctoral programs, supported by international partnerships through UNO Internacional. Innovation is channeled through the Pollen Parque Científico e Tecnológico. The institution provides scholarship programs for tuition-free access and operates campuses in Chapecó and São Lourenço do Oeste.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Minha Uno: Educational management platform for students providing access to grades, schedules, and institutional services
• Pollen Parque Científico e Tecnológico
• Colégio UnoChapecó
• UNOPLUS
• Instituto Goio-En
• UNO Internacional

Products and services

• Graduação Presencial On-campus undergraduate programs including bachelor's (bacharelado) and teaching (licenciatura) degrees across disciplines such as Education, Computer Science, Law, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine, delivered face-to-face at Unochapecó campuses for students in western Santa Catarina.
• Graduação EAD Distance learning undergraduate programs delivered online via Minha Uno for students across Brazil who need flexible, remote access to accredited undergraduate degrees.
• Pós-Graduação Specialization and graduate certificate programs (pós-graduação) for professionals seeking advanced knowledge in specific fields.
• Mestrado e Doutorado Master's (mestrado) and doctoral (doutorado) programs for advanced academic research and scientific contributions at Unochapecó University.
• UNO Internacional International programs and partnerships connecting Unochapecó students with partner institutions across multiple countries for student exchanges, joint research, and international academic collaboration.
• Bolsas de Estudo Scholarship programs, including the Universidade Gratuita initiative, providing tuition-free higher education access for qualifying students at Unochapecó University.
• Colégio UnoChapecó Primary and secondary (fundamental and médio) education offered by Colégio UnoChapecó, with focus on academic development and preparation for university entrance, affiliated with Unochapecó University.
• Minha Uno Platform Student portal providing access to educational management tools including grade tracking, class schedules, academic calendar, online document collaboration via Google Workspace integrations, two-factor authentication, and YouTube-based live class streaming for students and faculty of Unochapecó University.
• Pollen Parque Científico e Tecnológico On-campus science and technology park that fosters innovation, research, and entrepreneurship, connecting academic research with market applications and business development opportunities for Unochapecó students and faculty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47,000+ professionals trained and placed in the job market
• +2 more outcomes

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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FundestecoreOthersFundeste is the supporting foundation for Unochapecó University, providing institutional governance and support. The Fundeste logo appears prominently on the university portal, indicating a foundational relationship in university operations.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle integration through Minha Uno platform provides Google Drive for collaborative document creation and submission, Google Calendar for academic scheduling, and Google Tasks for task management. YouTube integration enables live streaming of classes.
• Pollen Parque Científico e TecnológicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience and technology park fostering innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. Located near the university campus, it connects academic research with market applications and business development opportunities for students and faculty.
• Colégio UnoChapecóminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary education institution affiliated with the university, offering complete fundamental and secondary education with focus on academic development and preparation for university entrance exams.
• Instituto Goio-EnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute associated with the university for scientific research and academic development.
• International Partner InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious international partner institutions across multiple countries through UNO Internacional program enabling student exchanges, joint research, and international academic collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB): Public municipal university in Blumenau, SC, offering undergraduate through doctoral programs. Shares the Santa Catarina higher-education market and competes for graduate and distance-learning students statewide.
• Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina (UNOESC): Private community university headquartered in Joaçaba, SC, operating multiple campuses across western Santa Catarina. Most direct competitor for students in the same region with overlapping undergraduate and distance-learning programs.
• Universidade Luterana do Brasil (Ulbra): Large private nonprofit university with broad EAD presence across southern Brazil. Directly comparable operating model (community/denominational private nonprofit with distance learning) and a competitor in the same regional higher-ed market.
• Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS): Large private community university in Rio Grande do Sul with multiple campuses and distance-learning programs. Comparable in mission and offerings, and competes for EAD students across southern Brazil.
• Universidade do Contestado (UnC): Private community university serving midwest and western Santa Catarina with campuses in Caçador and other regional cities. Comparable in size, mission and community-university model to Unochapecó.
• Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS): Jesuit private university in São Leopoldo, RS, with strong graduate and research programs and a sizeable EAD operation. Comparable in scope (undergrad to PhD) and competes for the same regional student pool.

Regional players

• Universidade Positivo: Private Brazilian university based in Curitiba with undergraduate, graduate, and EAD programs. Comparable scale and offering mix in the southern Brazil higher-education market, particularly competing for EAD students in Paraná.

Broad incumbents

• Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC): Federal public university with strong graduate and research programs in Santa Catarina. Competes for the same student and faculty pool, especially at the graduate level, despite different funding model.
• Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS): Larger, established private nonprofit university in Porto Alegre with comprehensive programs and a top-tier research profile. Competes with Unochapecó for graduate students and research recognition across southern Brazil.
• Anhanguera / Kroton Educacional: One of Brazil's largest private education groups operating nationwide EAD and on-campus programs. Directly competitive with Unochapecó's distance-learning arm on pricing and national reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uno_chapeco
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@unochapeco_
• Facebookfacebook.com/unochapeco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unochapeco
• Instagraminstagram.com/unochapeco

Compliance4 records

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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