Universidade Salvador

What Universidade Salvador does

Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS) is a private higher education institution founded in 1972 and headquartered in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is a member institution of the Ânima Educação ecosystem, one of Brazil's largest private education groups operating more than 25 partner institutions. UNIFACS offers undergraduate degrees (bacharelado, licenciatura, tecnólogo), postgraduate specializations and MBAs, and CAPES-rated master's and doctoral programs across fields including health, business, law, engineering, technology, and the arts. The institution delivers content across three modalities — presencial, semipresencial, and distance learning (EAD) — across 67 undergraduate courses and 100+ total programs, supported by five physical campuses in Salvador and Feira de Santana and a network of EAD support poles.

The core technical infrastructure is the proprietary Ulife digital learning environment, which provides 24/7 access to coursework, interactive materials, video lessons, virtual labs, and assessments for EAD and semipresencial modalities. UNIFACS operates a Distinctive curriculum that includes Dual Learning units (Aprendizagens Duais) co-delivered with Google, Adobe, and Cisco, and an Academia de Futuros Profissionais (AFP) first-semester competence program. The institution holds MEC "nota máxima" ratings on select courses, a QUALIS A2-rated Law journal, and 80%+ faculty with master's/doctoral credentials.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and semester fees (bacharelado, licenciatura, tecnólogo, postgraduate, MBA, master's, doctoral), with revenue reduced by ProUni government scholarships and FIES government financing. The corporate training segment is monetized through the Ânima Empresas program, and a freemium lead-generation funnel runs through One Learning's 1,000+ free short courses. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; financial aid is delivered through FIES, Pravaler, ProUni, Santander scholarships, and institutional programs (Prospere Ânima, Vivência Premiada, Ficou Fácil).

Name

Universidade Salvador

Legal name

Universidade de Salvador

Website

https://unifacs.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS) is a private Brazilian university in Bahia, founded in 1972 and part of the Ânima Educação ecosystem, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and master's/doctoral programs across presencial, semipresencial, and EAD modalities to individual students and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Distance learning courses
• Graduate education programs
• Corporate training partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Salvador

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition & Semester Fees: Primary revenue stream from charged tuition for undergraduate (graduate) programs, postgraduate specializations, MBAs, and master's/doctoral programs. Tuition is billed per semester, with installment payment options. Financial support programs include FIES (government student loan) and Pravaler (private financing).
2. ProUni & Government-Funded Scholarships: Revenue partially offset by ProUni (government full/partial scholarship program) and FIES government financing, where the government/entity pays tuition on behalf of qualifying low-income students.
3. Corporate Training & Educação Corporativa: B2B corporate training and education partnerships through the Ânima Empresas program, providing customized courses and programs for company employees and dependents at negotiated institutional rates.
4. Free Courses & One Learning Platform: One Learning platform offering free 7-day trial access to over 1,000 short courses, serving as a lead generation and brand awareness funnel for future degree program enrollments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS) is a private higher education institution delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, master's, and doctoral programs across more than 67 courses in health, business, law, engineering, technology, arts, and design. Courses are offered in three modalities — presencial, semipresencial, and EAD (distance learning) — and are supported by the Ulife proprietary learning management system that provides 24/7 access to digital content, interactive materials, virtual labs, and assessments. The institution also delivers B2B corporate education and short courses via the One Learning platform.

Product overview

UNIFACS operates as a comprehensive private higher education institution offering a portfolio of academic products across three study modalities (presencial, semipresencial, and EAD). The core academic offerings consist of undergraduate degrees (Graduação) spanning technology programs, bachelor's degrees, and teaching licenses across more than 67 courses; postgraduate specializations (Pós-Graduação) and MBAs; and stricto sensu graduate programs (Mestrado e Doutorado) with CAPES-rated master's and doctoral degrees. These are supported by the Ulife digital learning platform providing 24/7 virtual access to course content and activities, alongside short courses through the One Learning marketplace. The institution also provides unique programs like Aprendizagem Dual (industry-partnered work experience) and the Academia de Futuros Profissionais (career-competency development), delivered across five campuses in Salvador and Feira de Santana. Financial aid products including FIES, ProUni, Pravaler, and institutional scholarships facilitate access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ulife: Digital learning platform and ecosystem used by students for accessing course content, materials, and academic activities.

Products and services

• Graduação (Undergraduate Programs) Undergraduate degree programs offered as bacharelado (bachelor's degrees), licenciatura (teaching degrees), and tecnólogo (associate/technologist degrees) across 67 courses in health, business, law, engineering, technology, communication, arts, design, fashion, tourism, and hospitality. Delivered in presencial, semipresencial, and EAD modalities for high school graduates and career changers.
• Medicina (Medical Degree) Medical school program delivered as a dedicated undergraduate course at UNIFACS, marketed as a reference program with specialized enrollment pathways for prospective medical students.
• Pós-Graduação e MBA (Postgraduate and MBA) Lato sensu specialization and executive education programs for graduates seeking professional advancement and credentials across multiple disciplines.
• Mestrado e Doutorado (Master's and Doctoral Programs) Stricto sensu graduate programs (master's and doctoral degrees) in Administration, Regional and Urban Development, Law and Public Policies, Chemical Engineering, and Systems and Computation. Programs carry CAPES recognition and emphasize academic research.
• Educação Corporativa (Corporate Education Program) B2B corporate training and education partnership program delivered through Ânima Empresas, offering customized courses and discounted tuition to employees and dependents of partner companies.
• Cursos Livres (Free Short Courses via One Learning) Short, non-degree courses offered through the One Learning digital platform with 7 days of free trial access to over 1,000 courses. Functions as a lead generation and brand awareness channel for degree program enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of teaching body composed of master's and doctorate holders
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Santander BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Santander Brasil offers a scholarship partnership with UNIFACS providing R$ 3,000 monthly aid scholarships for qualifying students. The partnership was announced in 2025 with open enrollment.
• Ecossistema Ânima (Ânima Educação)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIFACS is a member institution of the Ânima Educação ecosystem, one of Brazil's largest private education groups with over 20 years of experience. The ecosystem comprises 25+ educational institutions across Brazil including UNIFACS, UniBH, Anhembi, IBMR, UNISOciesc, UNISA, and international partners like SingularityU Brazil and Le Cordon Bleu. The ecosystem enables shared research, international exchange programs, and cross-institutional best practices.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoogle is a corporate partner for UNIFACS's Aprendizagens Duais (Dual Learning) program, where curricular units are delivered within Google's real-world work environment, providing students with practical experience at the company.
• AdobecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdobe partners with UNIFACS in the Dual Learning program, bringing students into real Adobe work environments for hands-on curricular experience in design, digital media, and creative fields.
• CiscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCisco collaborates with UNIFACS in the Dual Learning program, providing students with technology and networking curriculum delivered in a real enterprise environment.
• International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIFACS maintains international exchange and partnership programs with universities abroad, providing students with opportunities for international study experiences as part of the Ânima ecosystem's internationalization initiatives.
• One LearningminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne Learning is a digital course platform integrated into UNIFACS's offerings for free courses, providing a 7-day free trial access to over 1,000 courses, functioning as a lead generation and educational extension channel.
• PravalercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPravaler is a private student financing partner enabling UNIFACS students to pay tuition in flexible installments (1 semester over up to 1 year), distributing financial accessibility across the student base.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anhembi Morumbi: Also a member institution of the Ânima Educação ecosystem with the same multi-modality, multi-campus, Ulife-powered operating model. Directly comparable in governance, curriculum, and pricing structure, making it the closest functional mirror of UNIFACS inside the parent group.
• Universidade Estácio de Sá: One of Brazil's largest private universities, operating presencial and EAD programs nationwide with a similar tuition-led model and FIES/ProUni participation. Competes head-on with UNIFACS for Brazilian students considering private higher education, particularly in EAD.
• Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul: Large private Brazilian university offering presencial, semipresencial, and EAD programs with broad course portfolios. Targets similar student segments (career changers, second-degree seekers, FIES-eligible candidates) and competes for the same online and hybrid enrollment pool as UNIFACS.
• UniBH: Another Ânima Educação institution with comparable multi-modality structure, Ulife platform, and corporate partnership strategy. Provides a near-identical benchmark for UNIFACS's operational model and student economics inside the same parent ecosystem.
• Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID): Private Brazilian university within the Cogna/Kroton ecosystem offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and EAD programs. Directly comparable in modality mix, FIES/ProUni reliance, and B2B corporate channel development.
• UNISA: Another Ânima Educação institution sharing Ulife, dual-learning partnerships, and the same operational playbook. Provides a within-group peer for assessing UNIFACS's enrollment efficiency and program performance.
• FMU / FIAP: Large São Paulo-based private university group offering presencial and online programs with strong postgraduate and corporate training focus. Comparable in modality mix and B2B/employer partnerships, providing a reference point for UNIFACS's postgraduate growth path.

Broad incumbents

• Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA): Public, federally funded university headquartered in Salvador. Competes with UNIFACS for the same regional student pool on price (free tuition) and on graduate programs (CAPES-rated), but lacks UNIFACS's multi-modality, B2B, and corporate partnership channels.
• Cogna Educação (Kroton): Parent of Kroton/Univeritas, one of Brazil's largest private education groups and a dominant EAD player. Operates at national scale with comparable tuition-led, multi-modality model and competes for the same ProUni/FIES-eligible student base across the country.
• Yduqs (formerly Estácio Participações): Listed Brazilian education holding controlling Estácio, IDOMED, and other brands. Operates a nationwide multi-modality higher education portfolio and is the closest publicly disclosed benchmark for scale, capital structure, and FIES/ProUni exposure relevant to UNIFACS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unifacs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/universidadesalvador
• Facebookfacebook.com/universidadesalvador
• Instagraminstagram.com/universidadesalvador
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidade-salvador

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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