Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia

Name

Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia

Legal name

Universidad Simón Bolívar

Website

https://unisimon.edu.co

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Continuing education
• Research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Matriculation Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education tuition. Tuition varies by program (COP 4.9M–6.7M for undergraduate; COP 5.1M+ for graduate). Financial aid and scholarships partially offset revenue per student.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Development: Revenue from non-degree professional development programs, certifications, and short courses offered through the Centro de Educación Continuada. These programs serve working professionals and generate incremental, recurring revenue.
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from Colciencias/Minciencias for recognized research groups, as well as government-sponsored research contracts. Contributes to operational revenue through project-based grants aligned with national science and technology priorities.
4. Extension Services and Consultancy: Revenue-generating external services including legal consultation (Consultorio Jurídico), conciliation and arbitration services (Centro de Conciliación y Arbitraje Ana Bolívar de Consuegra), and business consultancy through MacondoLab.
5. Campus Facilities Rental: Revenue from renting campus facilities including the Teatro José Consuegra Higgins for events, and external venue bookings, contributing supplementary non-educational revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universidad Simón Bolívar is a non-profit higher education institution in Colombia that offers accredited undergraduate and graduate academic programs, doctoral education, continuing education, foreign language training, and applied research through dedicated research centers. It operates campuses in Barranquilla and Cúcuta and supports students via a legal aid clinic, library services, and student well-being programs.

Product overview

Universidad Simón Bolívar is a non-profit higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across undergraduate and graduate levels. The university operates on a multi-campus model with main campuses in Barranquilla and Cúcuta, Colombia. Its academic portfolio includes 25+ accredited undergraduate programs spanning engineering, health sciences, business, law, and basic sciences, as well as doctoral programs (including PhDs in Artificial Intelligence and Virology), master's programs, and medical-surgical specializations. Beyond traditional education, the university provides research centers (CICV, AudacIA for AI and robotics, MacondoLab for business growth), administrative platforms (DataWave BI), student services (legal clinic Themis), and language training (ILE). The institution holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and institutional high-quality accreditation from Colombia's Ministry of Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Academic Programs Accredited pregrado (undergraduate) degree programs offered across multiple schools to high-school graduates and transfer students.
• Graduate (Maestría) Programs Master's-level postgraduate degree programs aimed at professionals seeking advanced specialization.
• Doctoral Programs Doctorado-level research degrees offered in selected fields of knowledge.
• Continuing Education Center (Centro de Educación Continuada) Short courses, diplomas, and certifications aimed at working professionals and the general public seeking skill upgrades.
• Instituto de Lenguas Extranjeras (ILE) Foreign language instruction and proficiency certification, primarily in English and other languages, for students and external learners.
• Consultorio Jurídico (Legal Aid Clinic) Free legal advisory services to low-income communities, staffed by law students under faculty supervision, also serving as a practical training ground for students.
• University Library Services Library resources, collections, study spaces, and information services supporting academic programs and research.
• Student Well-Being (Bienestar Universitario) Programs supporting student health, psychological counseling, recreation, sports, and cultural activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 301–400 in Latin America for social impact (Calificación de Impacto)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alianza Unisimón - El HeraldocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic media partnership with El Heraldo, one of Colombia's most influential regional newspapers, for joint content creation, news coverage, and brand amplification across the Caribbean Colombian market. The alliance serves as a key GTM and brand-building mechanism.
• TEDxBarranquillaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe university hosts TEDxBarranquilla at its Teatro José Consuegra Higgins venue, attracting intellectuals, innovators, and thought leaders. This positions the university as a cultural-intellectual hub while generating brand visibility and community engagement.
• Universidad de Maimónides (Argentina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic exchange partner for the Fisioterapia (Physiotherapy) program. Facilitates student and faculty mobility, joint research activities, and cultural exchange between Colombia and Argentina.
• Universidad de Valparaíso (Chile)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic exchange partner for the Fisioterapia program, supporting student mobility and collaborative academic activities between Chile and Colombia.
• Universidad Andrés Bello (Chile)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partner for Fisioterapia program, enabling cross-border educational experiences and joint academic initiatives.
• Universidad Popular Autónoma de Puebla (UPAEP) — MéxicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partner for Fisioterapia, facilitating student mobility, research collaboration, and academic programs between Mexico and Colombia.
• Universidad de Cádiz (España)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean exchange partner for the Fisioterapia program, providing students with access to Spanish academic standards and European higher education networks.
• Universidad Privada del Valle (Bolivia) — Double Degree AgreementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoble titulación (double-degree) agreement with Universidad Privada del Valle in Bolivia for Fisioterapia students. Students can complete their final two semesters in Bolivia and earn both the Unisimón degree and the partner institution's degree.
• ICETEXcoreOthersGovernment-sponsored student loan program enabling Colombian students to finance their higher education. Unisimón actively supports ICETEX applications and serves as a designated collection point for loan repayments. Contact: [email protected].
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise agreement providing Microsoft 365, Outlook email, Teams, and Azure-based services across both campuses. DataWave (the university's BI platform) uses Microsoft authentication (OAuth via Microsoft login). The partnership powers digital infrastructure for all students, faculty, and staff.
• Bureau VeritasminorOthersInternational certification body that granted Unisimón its ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification. Bureau Veritas conducts periodic audits to maintain the certification.
• Red Tejiendo JusticiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of university law clinics (consultorios jurídicos) working collaboratively on social justice initiatives, legal aid brigades, and shared training programs. Unisimón's law clinic participates as a member of this network.
• Gobernación de Norte de SantandercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partnership in Norte de Santander for joint initiatives including the first medical-surgical specialization program in the department, announced July 2026. The partnership demonstrates Unisimón's role in regional public health development through academic programming.
• Distrito de Barranquilla (Alcaldía de Barranquilla)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership for sustainability initiatives, including the installation of 10 tragaplásticos (plastic-recycling machines) at Gran Malecón, announced July 2026. Demonstrates university-community environmental collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Sergio Arboleda: Major Colombian private university with multi-campus presence including Caribbean operations. Offers comparable undergraduate and graduate programs in business, law, engineering, and health sciences, and competes for similar student demographics.
• Universidad de Antioquia: Large public university with comprehensive undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across all major disciplines. While geographically distant (Medellín), it competes for top-tier graduate students and sets research output benchmarks relevant to institutions like Universidad Simón Bolívar.
• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia): Top-tier Colombian private university based in Bogotá. While geographically distant, it sets the quality/prestige benchmark and increasingly competes via online programs. Its virtual master's programs directly compete with Unisimón's Aula Extendida offerings in AI and Data Science.
• EAFIT University: High-quality Colombian private university with strong graduate and doctoral programs, including in AI and analytics. Although based in Medellín, it competes for prestige-conscious graduate students across Colombia and serves as a benchmark for program quality and accreditations.
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: One of Colombia's most prestigious private universities with comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Operates a broad multi-campus model and competes for top students and faculty across all major disciplines, including in the Caribbean region.

Direct peers

• Universidad Libre de Colombia: Major private Colombian university with multi-campus presence including operations in Barranquilla. Offers comparable undergraduate and graduate programs in law, health sciences, business, and engineering. Comparable accreditation profile and similar market positioning.
• Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander: Public university headquartered in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander. Direct competitor in the same secondary market where Universidad Simón Bolívar operates its extended campus, competing for the same regional student population.
• Universidad del Norte: Leading private university also based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Uninorte is the most direct competitor in the Colombian Caribbean, offering similar undergraduate and graduate programs with comparable accreditation and a strong research portfolio. Both institutions compete for the same regional student pool and regional government partnerships.
• Universidad Autónoma del Caribe: Private university headquartered in Barranquilla competing for the same Colombian Caribbean student segment. Offers similar undergraduate programs in business, law, engineering, and health sciences. Direct regional competitor with overlapping target market.

Regional players

• Universidad del Atlántico: Public regional university based in Barranquilla, Atlántico. While public rather than private, it competes directly for students in the same geographic market with subsidized tuition, putting pricing pressure on private alternatives including Universidad Simón Bolívar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/unisimonbolivar
• Instagraminstagram.com/unisimon
• TikToktiktok.com/@unisimon

Compliance3 records

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