Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior

Name

Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior

Legal name

Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior

Website

https://cun.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Corporate training services
• Continuing education diplomas
• Technical and vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue from student tuition payments across undergraduate (pregrado), graduate (posgrado), and continuing education programs. Programs offered in technical, technological, and professional modalities in both in-person and virtual formats. Pricing varies by program, modality, and payment plan selected.
2. Continuing Education and Diplomas: Revenue from short courses, diplomas, and corporate training programs offered through CUNSmart platform and CUNbre corporate services.
3. Certification and Administrative Fees: Fees for certificates, professional cards, graduation ceremonies, and administrative services such as re-integration processing and program transfers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior (CUN) is a private non-profit higher education institution in Colombia that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs across five academic schools (Engineering, Design & Communication, Social Sciences/Law/Government, Business Transformation, and Health & Wellness) through in-person and virtual modalities. The institution operates 11+ regional campuses nationwide, underpinned by the proprietary Modelo 335 academic framework that enables three degrees (technical, technological, and professional) in three years with flexible installment payment plans. Supporting services include corporate training (CUNbre, VISUM), an English school (BE), continuing education (CUNSmart), employment support (CUN Work), and student benefits (CL Tiene).

Product overview

CUN (Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior) is a private, non-profit higher education institution in Colombia offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across five schools: the Escuela de Ingeniería (Engineering School), Escuela de Diseño y Comunicación (Design and Communication School), Escuela de Ciencias Sociales, Jurídicas y Gobierno (Social Sciences, Law, and Government School), Escuela de Transformación Empresarial (Business Transformation School), and Escuela de Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellness School). The institution operates under a propaedeutic cycle model (Modelo 335) enabling students to earn three titles (technical, technological, and professional) in three years with flexible payment options. CUN's technology-enhanced offering includes internal platforms such as CDigital (digital learning content), CUN360 (virtual campus), SINU (academic management), CamiTicket (student support via Zoho Desk), Portal de Pagos (payment portal), Kactus (HR management), and KUN Club (coworking spaces). Supporting services include CUNSmart (continuing education), the English School BE, CUNbre and VISUM (corporate training), CUN Work powered by Coally (employment support), CL Tiene (student benefits), and CTAyu (financial assistance). The institution serves students nationwide through both in-person and virtual modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Programs - Escuela de Ingeniería Engineering school delivering undergraduate programs (Industrial, Electronics, Systems, and Software Engineering) and specializations (Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Energy Transition Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence) for students in in-person and virtual modalities.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Programs - Escuela de Diseño y Comunicación Design and communication school offering undergraduate programs in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Audiovisual Media Direction and Production, Social Communication, Advertising and Marketing, and Interactive Experiences Design, plus specializations in Digital Marketing, Fashion System Innovation Management, and Video Game Design and Development.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Programs - Escuela de Ciencias Sociales, Jurídicas y Gobierno School offering programs in Public Administration and specializations in Peace and Territorial Development, State Contracting, and Political Marketing.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Programs - Escuela de Transformación Empresarial School offering undergraduate programs in Business Administration, Sports Administration, Social Security Administration, Health Services Administration, Agroindustrial Business Administration, and Public Accounting, plus specializations in Brand Management, Educational Management, Digital Business Management, Organizational Development and Human Talent Management, Strategic Foresight, Financial Management, Project Management, Senior Management, Business Intelligence, and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs - Escuela de Salud y Bienestar Health sciences and wellness school offering undergraduate and continuing education programs focused on health sciences, wellness management, and related specializations.
• CUNSmart Continuing Education Continuing education platform offering short courses, diplomas, certifications, and professional development programs, particularly in technology areas such as health, cybersecurity, and data analytics for individual learners.
• Escuela de Inglés (BE) English Language Training English language school offering training programs designed to strengthen international competencies of students for global employment and remote work opportunities.
• CUNbre Corporate Training Corporate training and business services division offering customized training solutions for enterprises and organizations.
• VISUM Corporate Training Platform Corporate training and talent development platform within CUN's enterprise services division, focused on business skills and professional development for organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84,421 graduates and 177,756 total degrees awarded as of 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Graduados Community NetworkcoreOthersNetwork of 84,421 graduates (as of 2025) and 177,756 total graduates connected through the official Graduados community for ongoing engagement, professional development, and alumni support.
• Social Impact Partner NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner1,969 strategic allies including government agencies, private sector companies, NGOs, and international cooperation organizations. 434 active social projection agreements. 751 social transformation projects benefiting 198,188 people nationwide.
• Programa Delfín (Chapter Colombia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational virtual exchange program allowing students to experience global academic environments, intercultural learning, and international networking through collaboration with institutions across Latin America.
• AIESECmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational youth-led organization for volunteer programs enabling CUN students to participate in international voluntariados and multicultural leadership development experiences.
• International Universities NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious international academic exchange agreements with universities for student and faculty mobility, collaborative research, and academic missions to destinations including Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia.
• ICETEXcoreOthersColombian government student credit program providing financing options for higher education. CUN participates in ICETEX credit programs for tuition support.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad EAN: Private Colombian university specializing in business, engineering, and technology programs with strong online and continuing education offerings. Closely comparable to CUN's Escuela de Transformación Empresarial focus.
• Politécnico Grancolombiano: Large private Colombian higher education institution with strong focus on business, engineering, and accessible online programs. Directly comparable to CUN in target student demographic, virtual delivery model, and tuition-driven revenue mix.
• Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina: Non-profit Colombian higher education institution offering technical, technological, and professional programs across multiple regions. Comparable to CUN in non-profit status, multi-campus model, and student segment.
• Universidad Minuto de Dios (UNIMINUTO): Colombia's largest non-profit private university with national multi-campus presence and a mission of educational access for lower-income populations. Closest peer to CUN in non-profit structure, geographic reach, and affordability-focused positioning.
• Universidad Sergio Arboleda: Private Colombian university with national campus presence offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. Competes with CUN for similar student segments in Bogotá and other major cities.

Others

• ICETEX: Colombian government student loan and credit entity. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem partner — CUN students depend on ICETEX financing, making it a key channel and risk factor for CUN's enrollment funnel.

Emerging players

• Universidad de Investigación y Desarrollo (UDI): Smaller Colombian private university with similar accessibility-focused positioning and multi-campus operations. Comparable scale and target market as CUN, though with narrower geographic coverage.

Regional players

• Universidad Tecmilenio: Mexican private non-profit university focused on accessible, technology-enabled higher education with strong corporate partnerships. Comparable to CUN in non-profit structure, business-focused curriculum, and affordability-driven model, though operating in Mexico rather than Colombia.

Broad incumbents

• Western Governors University: Large US-based non-profit online university offering competency-based degree programs at accessible price points. Comparable to CUN in non-profit online university positioning, flexible enrollment, and affordability-driven value proposition.
• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje): Colombia's government-run vocational training institution offering free technical and technological programs nationwide. Competes with CUN for technical/vocational students but operates at massive scale with public funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/YoSoyCUN1
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• Instagraminstagram.com/yosoycun
• TikToktiktok.com/@yosoycun?lang=es
• Xx.com/YoSoyCUN

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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