CESUPA

What CESUPA does

CESUPA (Centro Universitário do Estado do Pará) is a private non-profit higher education institution founded on October 1, 1986, by the Associação Cultural e Educacional do Pará (ACEPA) and headquartered in Belém, Pará, Brazil. It operates as a Centro Universitário since its 2002 accreditation by the Conselho Nacional de Educação, offering 15 bachelor's degree programs spanning Administração, Direito, Medicina, Engenharia, Saúde, and Comunicação, plus 2 technologist tracks (Banco de Dados, Design Gráfico). The institution serves undergraduate students via vestibular and ENEM-based admissions, working professionals through 30+ postgraduate specialization, master's, doctoral, and residency programs, and corporate clients through the 'Para Empresas' B2B division. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly tuition (R$935.20-R$11,193.33/month depending on program), with auxiliary income from continuing education short courses, corporate training, and student financing partnerships (Sicoob, Pravaler).

The institution's core technology stack centers on active learning methodologies (CDIO Initiative framework from MIT, PBL), specialized labs including BIM technology for Arquitetura, OMNI IT development unit, and the Centro de Simulação Realística certified by the American Heart Association and American College of Surgeons. It maintains a distinctive physical footprint of 5 campuses and 10+ teaching/service units, including CEMEC (serving ~5,000 SUS patients/month through SESMA partnership), Clínica de Odontologia (~5,000 patients/semester), Clínica de Fisioterapia (~8,000 attendances/year), Clínica de Psicologia, and the NPJ legal practice center (~1,000 attendances/year). These service units function simultaneously as clinical training environments for students and community extension vehicles, with referrals from municipal (SESMA/SESAU) and state (SESPA) health authorities.

Distribution is dominated by direct-to-consumer enrollment through vestibular entrance exams, ENEM score transfers (up to 30% discount), second-degree transfer programs (20-40% discount), and 15+ institutional convenium agreements (OAB/PA, TCE-PA, ACP, AMEPA) offering 15-25% partner discounts. The go-to-market blends traditional vestibular branding with experiential events (Cesupa de Portas Abertas, Cesupa por um Dia, Amazon Hacking hackathon) and active social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Distinctive positioning rests on multiple MEC nota máxima 5 Enade scores (Administração, Engenharia de Produção, Ciência da Computação, Publicidade e Propaganda, Engenharia de Computação), OAB Recomenda seal (6 consecutive times for Direito — only private institution in Norte), and exclusive regional CDIO Initiative membership, all reinforcing its standing as Pará's dominant private higher education provider.

Name

CESUPA

Legal name

Centro Universitário do Estado do Pará

Website

https://cesupa.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CESUPA is a private non-profit university center in Belém, Pará, Brazil, offering 15 undergraduate and 2 technologist programs plus 30+ graduate courses across health, law, engineering, and business, serving regional students and working professionals with 5 campuses and integrated teaching clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Belém

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Monthly tuition fees charged to undergraduate students across 15+ bachelor's and 2 technologist programs. Prices range from R$935.20 to R$11,193.33 per month. Revenue is recurring on a semester/academic year basis.
2. Postgraduate Specialization and Continuing Education: Tuition fees for specialization courses (e.g., Dentística at 22x R$1,850), master's programs, doctoral programs, medical residencies, and short/flex courses. Pricing varies by program with discounts for egressos (former students).
3. Convenium and Corporate Training (Para Empresas): Customized training programs for corporate partners and institutions through the 'Para Empresas' division. Partner organizations receive preferential tuition discounts for their employees/members.
4. Student Financial Aid Programs: Sicoob Faca Acontecer student credit and Pravaler financing program partnerships provide installment payment options, enabling broader student access and revenue recovery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CESUPA is a private non-profit university center in Belém, Pará, Brazil, that delivers accredited higher education across 15 bachelor's degree programs and 2 technologist tracks, plus graduate specialization, master's, doctoral, medical residency, and continuing education programs. The institution operates five physical campuses and an integrated network of teaching-service units (CEMEC ambulatory clinic, dentistry, physiotherapy, psychology, and legal practice clinics, plus a Centro de Simulação Realística) that provide hands-on clinical training to students while delivering free or SUS-subsidized community healthcare and legal services. Revenue is generated primarily through monthly tuition subscriptions, complemented by postgraduate fees, corporate training, and student-financing partnerships.

Product overview

CESUPA is a higher education institution in Pará, Brazil, offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and service units. Its core educational offerings include undergraduate degrees (Graduação) across 15 disciplines, graduate programs (Pós-Graduação) with specialization, master's, and doctoral degrees, medical residences, and continuing education courses (Educação Continuada). The institution operates multiple service units for practical training, including healthcare clinics (CEMEC, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Psychology), a Realistic Simulation Center (CSR), a Legal Practice Center (NPJ), and specialized labs for IT, communication, and engineering. These units integrate teaching, research, and community service while providing hands-on learning opportunities for students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduação (Undergraduate Programs) Bachelor's degree programs across 15 disciplines (Administração, Arquitetura e Urbanismo, Ciência da Computação, Direito, Enfermagem, Engenharia Civil, Engenharia de Computação, Engenharia de Produção, Fisioterapia, Medicina, Nutrição, Odontologia, Psicologia, Publicidade e Propaganda) plus 2 technologist programs (Tecnologia em Banco de Dados, Tecnologia em Design Gráfico). Programs range from 2 to 6 years and are delivered on 5 campuses in Belém, Brazil. Monthly tuition ranges from R$935.20 to R$11,193.33 (2026 pricing).
• Pós-Graduação (Graduate Programs) Specialization courses (30+), master's and doctoral programs (6), medical and dental residency programs (10+), and continuing-education courses in Direito, Saúde, Gestão, Negócios, and Tecnologia. Programs delivered in-person, hybrid, and online formats. Egresso discounts up to 10%; institutional convênio members receive 15% discount.
• Educação Continuada (Continuing Education) Short courses and professional development programs across Direito, Gestão e Negócios, Medicina, Odontologia, Simulação Realística, and Tecnologia. Examples include Inteligência Artificial Aplicada à Prática Médica (3x R$449/R$499) and Imersão em Odontologia para Bebês (R$3,300). Includes discount programs for egressos and partner organizations such as Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Pará.
• Centro de Especialidades Médicas (CEMEC) Ambulatory medical specializations center providing specialized healthcare through SUS referrals (SESMA). Serves approximately 5,000 patients/month across 83 consultation rooms, 9 clinical discussion rooms, 3 minor procedure rooms, 2 conference rooms, a pathology lab, and high-cost medication dispensary. Functions as both a teaching unit for medical/health students and a community service delivery site.
• Clínica de Odontologia Dental clinic providing oral health services to the community and clinical training for dentistry students. Serves approximately 5,000 patients per semester with around 12,000 procedures performed. Equipped with CT scanner, intraoral scanner, and high/low power lasers.
• Centro de Simulação Realística (CSR) Realistic clinical simulation center for healthcare education featuring high-fidelity patient simulators and simulated clinical scenarios. Training is certified by American Heart Association and American College of Surgeons. Provides nearly 8,000 healthcare training attendances/year.
• Clínica de Psicologia Psychology clinic offering free psychological care to the Belém community. Equipped with 6 adult individual consultation rooms, 3 child individual rooms, group room, and observation room with one-way mirror. Used as a practical training setting for psychology students.
• Núcleo de Prática Jurídica (NPJ) Legal practice center providing free legal assistance to the community. Features 16 individual booths and 2 consensual conflict resolution rooms. Conducts approximately 1,000 legal-aid attendances per year while training Law students under supervised practice.
• Clínica de Fisioterapia Physiotherapy clinic providing specialized physiotherapy services to the community with nearly 8,000 attendances per year across neurology, general, gym, cardiology/pneumology, heated pool, and individual box specialties. Functions as a clinic school for physiotherapy students.
• OMNI - Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento de Tecnologias da Informação Teaching and service R&D unit where Computer Science students produce and develop information technology solutions for external clients and the internal community, contributing to regional economic and social growth.
• Storm - Agência Escola de Comunicação Student-run advertising and communication school agency that delivers real-world communication services to clients. Has earned more than 30 regional Expocom Norte awards and 6 national awards including best Publicitary Campaign and best School Advertising Agency.
• Nexus - Escritório de Engenharia, Arquitetura e Tecnologia Engineering, architecture, and technology student office developing real-world solutions for partner companies and institutions, applying CDIO methodology to integrate Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate pedagogy with industry practice.
• Para Empresas (Corporate Training) Customized training and professional development programs for corporate partners and institutions. Partner organizations receive preferential tuition discounts for their employees and members. Operates as a B2B channel layered on top of the academic catalog.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ patients served monthly at CEMEC through SUS partnership
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Audencia Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership offering Amazon Experience Academic Semester, providing multicultural business immersion experiences connecting students with Amazonian entrepreneurship and sustainability topics.
• Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Belém (SESMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary SUS referral partner for CEMEC, sending approximately 5,000 patients monthly to Cesupa's medical specialty center. Students gain clinical experience through real patient care under SUS referral system.
• Secretaria de Estado de Saúde do Pará (SESPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health secretariat providing clinical training placements at Fundação Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Pará, Hospital de Clínicas, Hospital Metropolitano de Urgência e Emergência, and Ophir Loyola. Also provides high-cost medication dispensary at CEMEC.
• Secretaria Municipal de Saúde (SESAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal health secretariat providing clinical training placements and externship opportunities for health sciences students.
• Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Pará (TJPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal cooperation partner hosting official TJPA sessions at Cesupa campus and organizing simulated trials. Joint academic events during Semana Nacional dos Juizados Especiais.
• Defensoria Pública do Estado do ParácoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal internship partner for Law students, providing supervised practical legal training within the public defender's office.
• Tribunal Regional Federal da 1ª Região (Seção Judiciária do Pará)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederal court partnership for supervised legal internships and academic activities for Law students.
• Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Seção Pará (OAB/PA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional bar association partnership offering 15% discount for OAB members on postgraduate programs. Hosts PREPAROAB and VIAE IURIS programs supporting bar exam preparation.
• CONJOVE (Conselho de Jovens Empresários)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoung entrepreneurs council partnership for Administration course, providing technical visits, consulting programs, and exclusive internship placements for Cesupa students.
• Açaí ValleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional agribusiness innovation hub partnership providing Administration students with market exposure and business consulting opportunities in the açaí industry.
• Santa Casa de Misericórdia do ParácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hospital providing clinical training for nursing, medicine, physiotherapy, and nutrition students. Also receives 10% discount on Cesupa short courses for employees.
• Unimed BelémcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth cooperative providing internship opportunities for Cesupa health sciences students.
• Hospital Ophir LoyolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional oncology and general hospital providing clinical internship placements for Cesupa health students.
• Preventório Santa TerezinhaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare institution providing community health project placements for Arquitetura and health sciences students.
• IPHAN (Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal heritage authority partnership for Arquitetura course, providing historical preservation and restoration project experience.
• Associação Comercial do Pará (ACP)minorGTM or Marketing Partner25% tuition discount for ACP members (associados). Business association partnership providing student exposure to commercial sector projects.
• Sicoob (Faca Acontecer)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent credit program partner enabling installment payment options for tuition across all graduation and postgraduate programs.
• PravalerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent financing partner providing installment payment options for all undergraduate programs.
• II Semana do Clima da Amazônia (Parceria Correalizadora)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-realizer of major regional climate conference focused on COP30 legacy, positioning Cesupa as leader in Amazonian sustainability and sociobioeconomy education.
• Vila Jutaí (Comunidade Local)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraditional community partner for Amazon Hacking 2026, serving as scenario for student innovation projects addressing family regenerative agriculture.
• Tribunal de Contas do Estado do Pará (TCE-PA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState audit court providing tuition discounts for employees and associates through institutional convenium program.
• Amazon Hacking Partner CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanies committed to Amazonian bioeconomy that participate in the annual Amazon Hacking innovation program, providing mentorship and real-world challenges for student teams.
• Amazon Hacking Program EcosystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation ecosystem integrating traditional communities, sustainability-focused companies, and academic/scientific knowledge for regional bioeconomic development.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UNAMA (Universidade da Amazônia): Private university operating in the Amazon region (Belém and other Pará cities), directly competing with CESUPA for the same undergraduate student pool, with overlapping programs in health, law, and engineering. Both are non-university-center private HE institutions anchored in the Norte region.
• UniNorte (Centro Universitário UniNorte): Private university center in Manaus/Amazonas operated by Ser Educacional, offering undergraduate and health programs in the Amazon region. Directly comparable as a multi-campus private university center serving the Norte demographic with overlapping academic offerings.
• Fametro (Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas): Private higher education institution operating multiple campuses in Manaus, with emphasis on health programs and active learning methodologies. Comparable as a regional Amazonian private university center competing for similar student segments.
• IESB (Centro Universitário IESB): Private university center in Brasília offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple fields. Comparable as a similarly-sized private university center (Centro Universitário) with multiple campuses and active-learning pedagogical positioning.

Regional players

• UFPA (Universidade Federal do Pará): Public federal university operating in Belém and across Pará, the primary public-sector competitor for high-achieving students in the region. Comparable as the dominant higher education institution in the same geographic market, though distinguished by public funding and tuition-free model.
• UNINASSAU: Private university center operating primarily in the Northeast region of Brazil (Pernambuco and beyond), with multi-campus structure and similar health/law/engineering program mix. Comparable as a regional Centro Universitário competing in adjacent Brazilian regions.
• UnP (Universidade Potiguar): Private university in Rio Grande do Norte (Northeast Brazil), part of the Ser Educacional group. Comparable as a regional private university with multi-campus operations and similar program portfolio focused on health and applied professional fields.

Broad incumbents

• Estácio: Largest private higher education operator in Brazil (post-Yduqs combination), with national footprint and distance learning scale. Comparable as a private HE incumbent, though operating at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic and online reach than CESUPA.
• Yduqs: Publicly listed Brazilian higher education group operating multiple brands (IDOMED, Wyden, UniNorte) across regions. Comparable as a diversified private HE platform, with UniNorte being a direct Amazon-region peer to CESUPA within Yduqs' portfolio.
• Cogna (Kroton / Anhanguera / Unopar): Largest Brazilian education group, including Kroton/Anhanguera distance learning brands and on-campus operations. Comparable as a national private HE incumbent with significant scale advantages in online and undergraduate program delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CesupaOnline
• Facebookfacebook.com/CesupaOnline
• LinkedInbr.linkedin.com/school/cesupaonline
• Instagraminstagram.com/cesupaonline
• TikToktiktok.com/@cesupaonline
• Xx.com/cesupaonline

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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