Universidad de San Pedro Sula

What Universidad de San Pedro Sula does

Universidad de San Pedro Sula (USAP) is a private Honduran higher-education institution headquartered in San Pedro Sula, operating for over 45 years. It delivers undergraduate and graduate education across 12 academic schools, offering 28 undergraduate degree programs plus master's degrees, diplomas, specializations, certifications, and short courses through modalities including in-person, virtual (Moodle-based Campus Virtual), and video conference. The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and recurring academic fees paid by individual students, with secondary executive-education and corporate consulting revenue through its DUX School of Business and Government sub-brand.

USAP's core technology stack combines a Moodle-based virtual campus, the SIGA digital enrollment system, Microsoft Office 365, the proprietary USAP+ supplementary learning platform (15,000+ courses in STEM, languages, and professional skills), a Honduras-first Campus TV HD broadcasting channel, and a digital library. The institution differentiates on academic content through an exclusive-in-Honduras partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) under the Cintana Education network, offering dual-degree pathways via a 4+1 program, ASU curriculum enrichment, and global credentials.

USAP serves three primary customer segments: prospective undergraduate students, graduate and professional students pursuing master's degrees and continuing education, and corporate partners engaging through DUX for executive training and via the bolsa de empleo job-placement service. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the usap.edu website, WhatsApp advisory, email, informational meetings, and orientation tests, with a recent strategic repositioning toward international credentials, STEM and AI/data science curriculum, and sustainability initiatives (solar park supplying 35%+ of campus energy, 1,700-tree campus forest).

Name

Universidad de San Pedro Sula

Legal name

Universidad de San Pedro Sula

Website

https://usap.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Universidad de San Pedro Sula (USAP) is a private Honduran university in San Pedro Sula offering 28 undergraduate and multiple graduate programs across 12 schools, in-person, virtual, and video conference modalities, with ASU-powered content and a DUX executive education unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Private University)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIAJAB

Private Pathway & Foundation Providers

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Pathway, Foundation & Bridging Programs

Keywords

• Higher education
• University degrees
• Graduate programs
• STEM education
• Professional certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

San Pedro Sula

HQ country

Honduras

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

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 Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate (pregrado), graduate (posgrado), master's, certification, diploma, and course programs across 12 academic schools. Tuition is collected per academic period with multiple study modalities (presencial, virtual, video conference) available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

USAP is a private university delivering undergraduate degrees (pregrado), graduate master's degrees (posgrado), diplomas, specializations, certifications, and short courses across 12 academic schools, including Computer Sciences, Industrial Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, Design, Tourism, Agronomic Sciences, Law, Communication, Health Sciences, Architecture, and the DUX School of Business and Government. Programs are delivered in three modalities — in-person, virtual, and video conference — and are supported by the USAP+ learning platform with 15,000+ free supplementary courses, the Moodle-based Campus Virtual, and a 4+1 Dual Degree pathway with Arizona State University (ASU).

Product overview

Universidad de San Pedro Sula (USAP) is a higher education institution in Honduras offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs. The university operates 12 specialized schools (School of Computer Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Industrial Sciences, School of Marketing, School of Design, School of Tourism and Foreign Languages, School of Agronomic Sciences, School of Law, School of Communication, School of Health Sciences, and School of Architecture) plus DUX School of Business and Government. The core academic offerings include 28 undergraduate degree programs (licenciaturas), technical programs, and graduate master's degrees. Supporting the main programs are USAP+ (a supplementary learning platform with over 15,000 courses), the Campus Virtual (Moodle-based learning management system), the Bolsa de Empleo (job placement service), and a library system. USAP offers three study modalities: in-person, virtual, and video conference. The university is powered by Arizona State University (ASU) and provides dual degree options through the 4+1 program. AI-related offerings include specialized courses in strategic AI innovation, data science, and AI-based content creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DUX: DUX School of Business and Government - A business and government school within USAP offering master's programs, diplomas, and executive education.
• USAP Plus

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Licenciaturas e Ingenierías) Consolidated portfolio of 28 undergraduate programs (licenciaturas and ingenierías) spanning Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Graphic Design, Psychology, Law, Architecture, Animation & Digital Design, Tourism Administration, Agronomic Engineering, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, Application Development, ICT, Computational Technologies, Communication & Advertising, and more, offered across 12 academic schools to prospective undergraduate students in Honduras.
• Graduate Master's Degree Programs (Maestrías) Master's degree programs including Maestría en Administración Industrial, Maestría en Derecho Procesal Civil, and Maestría en Gestión y Dirección de Empresas, targeting working professionals in Honduras seeking career advancement through DUX School of Business and Government and other academic schools.
• Diploma Programs (Diplomados) Professional diploma programs including Diplomado en Finanzas Avanzadas, Diplomado en Diseño Gráfico, Diplomado en Data Science & Business Analytics, and Diplomado en Gestión del Talento Humano, designed for professionals seeking specialized credentials.
• Professional Certifications (Certificaciones) Short-form professional certifications including Certificación en RSE y Sostenibilidad (Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability), aimed at professionals seeking targeted credentials.
• Specializations (Especializaciones) Specialization programs such as Especialización en Data Science and Business Analytics, designed for professionals seeking deep expertise in a focused discipline.
• Short Courses (Cursos) Continuing-education short courses including Innovación estratégica con IA, Transformación Digital y Marketing de Conversión con Inteligencia Artificial, Fundamentos de Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada y Prompting Profesional, and Fundamentos y creación de contenido basado en IA.
• DUX School of Business and Government Business and government school within USAP offering master's degrees, diplomas, specializations, courses, workshops, and business consulting for executives, professionals, and corporate clients in Honduras.
• USAP+ Supplementary Learning Platform Online platform offering over 15,000 free supplementary courses and certifications exclusively for USAP students, including STEM certifications and language courses (English, French, Italian).
• Campus Virtual (Moodle LMS) Moodle-based virtual campus platform that supports virtual and video conference study modalities, enabling online learning access from anywhere in Honduras.
• Bolsa de Empleo (Job Placement Service) Employment exchange service connecting USAP students and graduates with job opportunities and internships at partner companies in Honduras, accessible via [email protected].
• Biblioteca (Library Services) Physical and digital library resources available to USAP students, faculty, and staff, supporting academic research and coursework.
• Programa 4+1 (Dual Degree with ASU) Dual degree program enabling USAP students to study locally and earn both a local Honduran degree and a US-credentialed Arizona State University degree through the ASU/Cintana Education partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35%+ of campus energy from renewable solar sources
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red de Internacionalización de la Educación Superior de Honduras (RediEShn)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2024USAP is a founding member of this national collaboration network of 18 universities promoting international mobility for students, faculty, and administrative staff, as well as curriculum development with international focus and streamlined study validation processes.
• Arizona State University (ASU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partnership providing USAP with ASU academic content, dual degree programs (4+1), ASU certificates, innovation certification, global courses, master classes, and the ASU Summer Experience program. ASU is recognized as the most innovative US university for 11 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.
• Cintana EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork providing USAP access to 28+ universities globally, international exchange programs, scholarships, and US-recognized credentials. Enables academic content enrichment and global networking for students.
• Honduran Corporate PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious Honduran companies partner with USAP through the job placement service (bolsa de empleo) to recruit graduates for employment and internship opportunities. Companies post vacancies and access candidate database.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras (UTH): UTH is a major private university in Honduras with multi-campus presence and online options, competing head-to-head with USAP on STEM, business, and technology programs.
• CEUTEC: CEUTEC is a private university in Honduras affiliated with UNITEC, offering similar undergraduate and continuing-education programs — a direct competitor in the same metropolitan and online segments.
• UNITEC Honduras: UNITEC is the largest private university in Honduras, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple campuses with strong online/virtual modalities — directly competing with USAP for the same domestic student pool.
• Universidad José Cecilio del Valle (UJCV): UJCV is a Honduran private university with comparable undergraduate portfolio and an emphasis on professional/business programs, directly competing with USAP for Tegucigalpa and national students.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH): UNAH is Honduras' national public university — the dominant incumbent in higher education — offering the broadest and lowest-cost option; USAP competes against UNAH on quality, international credentials, and flexibility.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Tecnológico de Monterrey is a large multi-campus Mexican private university with extensive online programs and strong employer brands — a broad incumbent benchmark for premium private higher education in Latin America.
• Arizona State University (ASU): ASU is USAP's content and credentialing partner and the most innovative U.S. university (U.S. News & World Report 2016-2026); it serves as a broad-incumbent benchmark for the academic standards and dual-degree pathway USAP is leveraging.

Regional players

• INCAE Business School: INCAE is Central America's premier business school with campuses in Nicaragua and Costa Rica — a regional peer that competes for executive education and MBA students that USAP targets through DUX.
• Universidad Galileo (Guatemala): Universidad Galileo is a leading Guatemalan private university with strong online programs and a tech-forward curriculum, providing a comparable Central American private-university benchmark outside Honduras.
• Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG): UVG is an established Guatemalan private university with international partnerships and research orientation, comparable in scale, portfolio breadth, and Central American positioning to USAP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/usaphn
• Facebookfacebook.com/USAPhn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-de-san-pedro-sula-usap

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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