Universidade Nove de Julho

What Universidade Nove de Julho does

Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE) is a private non-confessional university headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, operating under the non-profit Associação Educacional Nove de Julho. Founded in 1997 (with institutional roots dating to 1954 per firmographic records), UNINOVE serves more than 150,000 active students across undergraduate, graduate, technical, residency, and continuing education programs delivered through presencial, semipresencial, and distance learning (EAD) modalities across 15+ campuses and extension sites throughout São Paulo state. The institution runs over 200 courses, including flagship Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Administration, Dentistry, and Pedagogy programs, plus seven CNRM-accredited medical residency specialties and nine CAPES-registered stricto sensu programs (Master's, Doctorate, and Post-doctorate). UNINOVE also operates the Colégio Técnico Nove de Julho, the EJA secondary completion program, and the Multiprofessional Health Residency, with clinical training infrastructure including the Núcleo Integrado de Simulação (NIS), the Ambulatório Integrado de Saúde, and the Hospital Veterinário.

UNINOVE's technology stack centers on the AVA (Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem) virtual learning environment for EAD, the AAPA in-person learning platform, and the UNINOVE mobile app for iOS and Android, supported by the Sistema de Bibliotecas Professor José Storópoli with 18 physical libraries and a digital library using the Ex Libris Primo discovery system. The Diretoria de Pesquisa oversees 91 CNPq-certified research groups, making UNINOVE the private non-confessional university in São Paulo state with the highest institutional research output per CNPq data. Strategic technology and content partnerships include Elsevier (medical academic content), Voxy (English learning), Vivo (student SIM cards with 20GB/month), and CAPES Portal de Periódicos (45,000+ journal titles), complemented by research funding relationships with FAPESP, CNPq, CAPES, and FINEP.

The business model is tuition-driven via monthly subscription billing, with prices starting at R$119/month for EAD undergraduate programs (promotional 2nd semester 2026 rate), higher for presencial programs, and R$350 registration fees for medical residency. Revenue is supplemented by specialization/MBA programs, extension courses, and continuing education. A significant portion of students access the institution through federal government channels: FIES provides student financing and PROUNI provides full or 50% partial scholarships, both administered through the MEC. UNINOVE ranks #1 among private non-confessional universities in São Paulo (RUF 2023) and #1 among private non-confessional institutions in Brazil on the THE Impact Rankings 2025, with its Medicine course holding maximum MEC rating and global recognition in THE rankings.

Name

Universidade Nove de Julho

Legal name

ASSOCIAÇÃO EDUCACIONAL NOVE DE JULHO

Website

https://uninove.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

UNINOVE is a private non-confessional university in São Paulo, Brazil serving 150,000+ students across 15+ campuses with 200+ undergraduate, graduate, medical residency, and technical programs delivered via presencial, EAD, and semipresencial modalities, generating revenue primarily from monthly tuition supplemented by federal FIES financing and PROUNI scholarships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Medical residency training
• Distance learning programs
• Graduate research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition – Presencial Graduação: Monthly tuition fees charged to undergraduate students in presencial (in-person) programs. Pricing starts from R$119.00/month for EAD programs, with presencial pricing varying by course. Students can pay via FIES government student financing program or PROUNI full/partial scholarships.
2. Tuition – EAD Programs: Distance education tuition with monthly billing, starting at R$119.00 per month for undergraduate programs in the 2nd semester of 2026.
3. Post-Graduate / Specialization (Lato Sensu): Revenue from specialization courses, MBAs, and professional improvement (aprimoramento) programs, including medical residency programs with R$350 registration fees.
4. FIES Government Financing: Government-funded student financing program where the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) covers tuition costs for eligible low-income students; the university receives payment through the FIES system.
5. PROUNI Scholarships: University participates in PROUNI, a government program providing full and partial (50%) scholarships to eligible students; the university foregoes tuition revenue in exchange for tax incentives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE) is a private non-confessional university that delivers higher education services through presencial, semipresencial, and distance learning (EAD) modalities. It offers more than 200 undergraduate courses, stricto sensu (Master's/Doctorate) and lato sensu (specialization/MBA) graduate programs, medical and multiprofessional health residencies, technical courses, and continuing education programs across 15+ campuses in São Paulo state. The institution generates revenue primarily from monthly tuition and government financing (FIES, PROUNI).

Product overview

Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE) is a comprehensive private higher education institution offering a multi-format educational ecosystem. The core offerings include presencial and EAD undergraduate programs (Graduação Presencial, Semipresencial, and EAD with 200+ courses), medical residency programs (Residência Médica and Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde), stricto sensu graduate programs (Mestrado e Doutorado), lato sensu specializations (Pós-Graduação, MBA), technical courses (Cursos Técnicos), and professional development courses (Cursos de Aprimoramento and Cursos Livres). The technology platforms supporting these offerings include AVA (virtual learning environment), AAPA (learning support platform), the UNINOVE mobile app, Sistema de Bibliotecas with digital library access, and research infrastructure managed by the Diretoria de Pesquisa. Student support is provided through FIES financing, PROUNI scholarships, Volte a Ser 10 return program, NAPP psychopedagogical support, NASMU mental health services, and the Núcleo de Simulação for practical training. The institution also publishes scientific content through its Coordenadoria Editorial.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduação Presencial e Semipresencial Undergraduate degree programs offered in person and semi-presential formats across multiple campuses in São Paulo state, with more than 200 courses including Medicine, Nursing, Civil Engineering, Administration, Dentistry, and Pedagogy. Designed for high school graduates seeking MEC-recognized bachelor's degrees.
• Graduação EAD Distance education undergraduate programs delivered entirely online through the AVA virtual learning environment, with monthly fees starting from R$119.00 and ENEM score acceptance from 2015–2025. Designed for students who need flexible, location-independent learning.
• Mestrado e Doutorado (Stricto Sensu) Master's, doctoral, and post-doctoral programs accredited by CAPES across nine fields including Administration, Law, Education, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation, Bio-photonics, Smart Cities, and Knowledge Management. Targeted at researchers and graduate students seeking CAPES-recognized advanced degrees.
• Programas de Residência Médica Medical residency programs accredited by CNRM across seven specialties including Surgery, Family and Community Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Gynecology/Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. Aimed at medical graduates seeking specialized clinical training with R$350 registration fees.
• Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde Multiprofessional health residency programs for biology, biomedical, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nutrition, dentistry, psychology, and social work graduates. Designed for health professionals seeking advanced clinical training aligned with SUS (Brazilian public health system) principles.
• Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu (Especialização e MBA) Specialization and MBA programs offered in in-person and EAD formats across professional areas. Targeted at working professionals seeking career advancement and industry-recognized credentials.
• Cursos Técnicos (Colégio Técnico Nove de Julho) Technical certification courses at Colégio Técnico Nove de Julho for students during or after high school, with programs lasting 4, 5, or 6 semesters. Targeted at secondary-level students seeking career-oriented technical qualifications.
• Educação para Jovens e Adultos (EJA) Distance education program enabling youth and adults to complete their secondary (high school) education. Available at multiple campuses with free enrollment and tuition. Aimed at adult learners who did not complete high school on the traditional schedule.
• Cursos de Aprimoramento Professional improvement (aprimoramento) courses across Architecture, Law, Education, Sciences, Gastronomy, Management, IT, Dentistry, and Health, offered in-person, EAD, and telepresential formats. Designed for working professionals seeking practical upskilling.
• Cursos Livres Free and paid short courses covering maintenance, electrical, languages, Law, Management, IT, and Health topics for professional development. Aimed at the general public seeking accessible skill-building content, also offered through CIEE partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000+ students enrolled across all programs (100,000+ presencial + 50,000+ EAD/specialization)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)coreOthersUNINOVE partners with CNPq for research group certification, researcher registration (Currículo Lattes), PIBIC undergraduate research scholarships, and scientific production recognition. UNINOVE is the private non-confessional university in São Paulo state with the most institutional research according to CNPq data.
• CAPES (Coordenação de Aperosseimento de Pessoal de Nível Superior)coreOthersUNINOVE partners with CAPES for stricto sensu graduate program accreditation, PROSUP postgraduate scholarships, and access to the Capes Portal de Periódicos (45,000+ journal titles). CAPES provides funding for graduate student scholarships and program evaluation.
• FAPESP (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo)coreOthersFAPESP is a key research funding partner providing grants for research projects and multi-user equipment. FAPESP supports UNINOVE researchers through project-based funding and equipment access programs.
• CNPq – PIBIC ProgramcoreOthersPIBIC (Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica) is a CNPq-funded program enabling UNINOVE to offer undergraduate research scholarships. The program fosters early scientific research engagement among undergraduate students.
• VoxymoderateTechnology or IntegrationVoxy provides an online English language learning platform integrated into UNINOVE's student benefits. All UNINOVE students receive free access to the Voxy English course as part of their enrollment benefits.
• CIEE (Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCIEE partnership enables UNINOVE to offer free courses (e.g., Gramatical Update, CV Writing, Interview Skills, Cerimonial and Protocol) to students and young professionals, expanding educational reach beyond degree programs.
• ElseviermoderateTechnology or IntegrationElsevier provides academic content and digital learning solutions to UNINOVE, supporting medical education with access to clinical resources, journals, and educational tools. Elsevier and UNINOVE collaborate on new solutions for education and health training.
• Comissão Nacional de Ética em Pesquisa (CONEP)coreOthersCONEP is the national research ethics body that oversees and approves human research ethics committees (CEPs). UNINOVE's CEP operates under CONEP's national oversight and regulatory framework.
• MEC (Ministério da Educação) – CNRM/CNRMcoreOthersMEC's CNRM (Comissão Nacional de Residência Médica) accredits UNINOVE's medical residency programs. These programs operate under MEC regulatory standards and receive government funding for resident scholarships.
• FAPEX (Fundação para o Desenvolvimento da UNIMEP e UNINOVE)minorOthersFAPEX is an academic foundation that supports research and institutional projects at UNINOVE, serving as an administrative and financial bridge for funding management.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PUC-SP (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo): Premier private nonprofit university in São Paulo with strong graduate programs, established research output, and traditional academic reputation. Direct competitor for premium students and graduate-level programs in the same metro.
• UNIP (Universidade Paulista): Largest private university in Brazil with hundreds of units across multiple states and deep São Paulo presence. Directly competes on presencial undergraduate scale, EAD programs, and the same price-sensitive student segments as UNINOVE.
• Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie: Top-ranked private nonprofit São Paulo university with strong research tradition, multiple campuses, and competitive undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education offerings — directly comparable in nonprofit private positioning and São Paulo footprint.
• Universidade São Judas Tadeu (USJT): Major São Paulo private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple campuses in the metropolitan area — competes on similar price points and modality mix in the same region.
• Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul: Large São Paulo private university operating across multiple campuses with broad presencial and EAD catalogs — directly comparable in scale, modality mix, and target student segment.
• Universidade de Santo Amaro (UNISA): São Paulo-based private university with broad undergraduate and graduate catalog including health programs — direct regional competitor in the same metropolitan area as UNINOVE.
• FMU (Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas): Large São Paulo private higher education institution with presencial and EAD offerings across many programs — directly competes on similar student segments and modality mix in the São Paulo metro.

Broad incumbents

• Anhanguera (Cogna Educação): Major Brazilian private higher education brand under Cogna with national presencial and EAD scale. Competes directly with UNINOVE on the price-sensitive undergraduate segment using similar promotional tactics and modality mix.
• Estácio (Yduqs): Brazilian private university under Yduqs with national footprint, particularly strong in EAD and graduate programs — competes broadly on distance learning, professional education, and continuing education segments.

Emerging players

• FGV (Fundação Getúlio Vargas): Elite Brazilian private nonprofit institution renowned for graduate business, law, and public policy education. Comparable in nonprofit private status and graduate/research focus, though substantially smaller in undergraduate scale than UNINOVE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/uninoveoficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uninove
• Instagraminstagram.com/uninoveoficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@uninoveoficial

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

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