Humboldt International University

What Humboldt International University does

Humboldt International University (HIU) is a private, for-profit online university headquartered at 4000 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida, that delivers accredited degree programs from Associate's through Doctoral levels to working professionals globally. The institution operates as the U.S.-based online-degree arm of the broader Humboldt Group educational network, which spans Latin American institutions including Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt in Venezuela, New Professions Technical Institute (NPTI) co-located at the same Miami address, CEA, IUNP, and the Humboldt Group Foundation. Its catalog spans business administration, organizational leadership, education, and artificial intelligence, with the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence — an 18-month program delivered in Spanish and English without prior programming prerequisites — positioned as a flagship differentiated offering reportedly unique among accredited U.S. universities.

Delivery is built around a proprietary e-learning environment accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year via any internet connection, supporting a competency-based pedagogy that emphasizes problem-solving and applied skill development over theory-only assessment. Programs range from the 18-month MBA with four concentrations and a 36-month, 60-credit Doctor in Business Administration to a 49-month Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and shorter Associate's degrees in business administration and information technology. The bilingual EN/ES website and multilingual instructional delivery extend reach across Spanish-speaking markets in Latin America, where the Humboldt Group partner network functions as a primary referral channel.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition and academic program fees; the institution does not publish pricing and prospective students must engage admissions representatives for quotes. The student base is described as exceeding 6,000 (cumulative framing), targeted via a horizontal segmentation across working adults and Spanish-speaking professionals seeking flexible, accredited U.S. credentials without disrupting employment. Operations are led by Executive Director Carlos Montes de Oca. Compliance with FERPA and Florida Statute s.229.782 governs student records handling, and the institution operates with a lean internal team of 11-50 employees, capital efficiency consistent with an asynchronous, partner-network-sourced enrollment model.

Name

Humboldt International University

Legal name

Humboldt International University

Website

https://hiuniversity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Humboldt International University is a Miami-based private online university offering accredited Associate's through Doctoral degrees in business, leadership, education, and AI to working professionals globally. Its flagship offering is the only accredited U.S. university's Spanish-language AI master's with no programming prerequisite.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online 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

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE), Online For-Profit Career Universities (EDAHALAJ)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Online degree programs
• Competency-based learning
• Business administration degrees
• Artificial intelligence education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Program Fees: Humboldt International University generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged for its degree programs (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees). Programs are priced per credit or as total program tuition, with variations by degree level and program type. Financial aid and government assistance programs may supplement student payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Humboldt International University is a 100% online private university based in Miami, Florida, offering accredited Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs in business administration, organizational leadership, education, and artificial intelligence. All programs are delivered through a proprietary e-learning environment accessible 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, with a competency-based learning model and multilingual delivery in English and Spanish. Tuition is set per credit or as total program tuition, with prospective students engaging admissions representatives for pricing.

Product overview

Humboldt International University offers a portfolio of online degree programs across associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The institution provides competency-based education with a 100% e-learning environment. Core programs include a unique Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (18-month, Spanish/English, no programming required), Master of Science in Business Administration with four concentrations, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with Business/Education tracks, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with three concentrations, associate degrees in Business Administration and Information Technology, and doctoral programs in Business Administration and Education. The university's Online Campus Portal serves as the platform for delivering all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence An 18-month, 100% online master's degree designed for professionals from any field with no prior programming experience required. Available in Spanish and English, covering data science, machine learning, deep learning, cloud computing, and prompt engineering.
• Doctor in Business Administration A 36-month, 60-credit online doctoral program preparing leaders for dynamic organizations through dissertation work, research proposal, and thesis. Focuses on transforming organizations through developing people and processes.
• Doctor of Education (Educational Systems & Environments) Online doctoral program preparing 21st-century education scholars and leaders through core coursework, applied research, and dissertation.
• Doctor of Education (Instructional Leadership) Doctoral program focused on instructional leadership preparing education scholars for leadership roles through research and dissertation.
• Master of Science in Business Administration Intensive online MBA program with four concentrations: Marketing, International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership. Includes coursework in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and business research methods.
• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Online master's program with Business or Education concentrations preparing effective leaders at any organizational level. Focuses on leader-follower interactions, cross-cultural communications, coaching, and team development.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration A 49-month, 120-credit online bachelor's degree providing general business knowledge with concentrations in Marketing, International Business, and Entrepreneurship.
• Associate of Science in Business Administration Associate's degree with concentrations in International Business and Marketing, providing foundational business education.
• Associate of Science in Information Technology Associate's degree in information technology providing foundational IT education and skills.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Humboldt GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Humboldt Group is the parent educational organization behind Humboldt International University. It encompasses multiple educational institutions across Latin America and the United States, including Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt in Venezuela, providing cross-institutional collaboration and brand legitimacy.
• Humboldt Group FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation supports the broader mission of the Humboldt Group educational network, potentially providing scholarship funding, institutional backing, and community outreach programs.
• New Professions Technical Institute (NPTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPTI is a co-located partner institution sharing HIU's Miami campus facility at 4000 West Flagler Street. HIU's Campus Security Report is shared with NPTI under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure requirements, indicating a close operational relationship.
• Universidad Alejandro de HumboldtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA partner university in Venezuela, part of the broader Humboldt Group network. Collaborates on academic programs, student exchanges, and institutional recognition within the Latin American higher education ecosystem.
• CEA (Colegio de Estudios Aeronáuticos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution within the Humboldt Group network, contributing to the collaborative educational ecosystem serving Latin American students.
• IUNP (Instituto Universitario Nacional politécnico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university within the Humboldt Group network, contributing to academic collaboration and institutional reach in Latin America.
• EduAction CongressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn educational congress initiative within the Humboldt Group network, focused on academic conferences, knowledge sharing, and professional development events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Western Governors University: Large U.S. competency-based, 100% online university. Closely comparable on model (asynchronous, competency-based), degree stack, and working-professional target market, with materially greater scale and brand recognition.
• Southern New Hampshire University: One of the largest online U.S. universities, with a broad Associate-through-Doctoral catalog, strong international/Latin American recruitment, and active online MBA and business programs — directly comparable to HIU's portfolio.
• University of Phoenix: Iconic U.S. for-profit online university serving working adults with Associate-through-Doctoral degrees, including business and IT. Closely comparable on for-profit online positioning, target learner, and degree stack.
• Capella University: For-profit online university focused on working professionals, with doctorate-heavy catalog and competency-based FlexPath options. Direct comparable in online, for-profit, working-adult positioning.
• Purdue University Global: Online arm of Purdue University targeting working adults with Associate-through-Doctoral programs, including business and IT. Comparable on online-for-adult, multi-tier catalog, and degree-granting model.
• Strayer University: U.S. for-profit university with heavy online presence serving working adults, focused on business and IT degrees. Comparable in target learner, for-profit status, and online delivery.
• National University: Private nonprofit U.S. university with a large online division serving adult learners across business, education, and technology. Comparable on year-round online scheduling, adult-learner focus, and degree stack.
• Aspen University: Smaller U.S. for-profit online university offering business, education, and IT degrees to working professionals. Closely comparable on smaller-scale, for-profit, online-only positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Grand Canyon University: Large U.S. for-profit university with substantial online enrollment in business, education, and STEM, including IT programs. Comparable on for-profit online adult-learner focus, but operates at meaningfully larger scale.

Regional players

• Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana (UNINI): Spanish-language online university serving Latin American and U.S. Hispanic professionals with master's and doctoral programs. Closely comparable on Spanish-language, online-only, Latin-American-targeted degree offerings, though primarily serves Ibero-American markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humboldt-international-university

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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