Instituto del Sur

What Instituto del Sur does

Instituto del Sur (legal name: Instituto de Educación Superior Privado del Sur; trade name ISUR) is a privately held, for-profit higher education institution headquartered in Arequipa, Peru. Founded in 1988–1989 and operating for 37 years, the institution is licensed by Peru's Ministry of Education (MINEDU) under resolution RM 073-2024-MINEDU. It delivers 16 technical programs across six academic units: Business (Negocios), Health (Salud), Tourism (Turismo), Gastronomy, Information Technologies (Tecnologías de Información), and Design (Diseño), culminating in the Bachiller Técnico credential. Programs are primarily delivered on the main Arequipa campus (Av. Salaverry 301, Vallecito) across morning, afternoon, and evening shifts to accommodate working students.

The institution operates on tuition-driven subscription revenue from enrolled students in three-year technical programs, supplemented by short-term professional extension courses (cursos y talleres), teen workshops (Talleres Teens), and in-house corporate training (Capacitación In House) offered in person, online, and virtual modalities. Its technology stack consists of a commodity Moodle-based virtual campus (Campus Virtual) with no proprietary features. Marketing and admissions are driven through the official website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), and direct WhatsApp enrollment (an undisclosed dedicated line). The institution reported that 7 of 10 local companies recruit ISUR-trained graduates (70% employability signal). No external investors, parent company, or funding rounds are identified; ownership is private and undisclosed.

Name

Instituto del Sur

Legal name

Instituto de Educación Superior Privado del Sur

Website

https://isur.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Instituto del Sur is a private Peruvian higher education institution in Arequipa, licensed by MINEDU, offering 16 three-year technical programs across Business, Health, Tourism, Gastronomy, IT, and Design, plus short-term extension courses for individuals and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Technical higher education
• Vocational career programs
• Professional extension courses
• Corporate in-house training
• Virtual campus learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Arequipa

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and academic fees: Revenue is generated through tuition payments and academic fees from enrolled students in technical programs across its six academic units.
2. Professional extension courses and workshops: Short-term continuing education programs, workshops, and specialized courses offered to the general public and professionals in various disciplines including gastronomy, design, health, and business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Instituto del Sur is a private higher education institution that sells three-year technical degree programs across six academic units (Business, Health, Tourism, Gastronomy, IT, and Design), conferring the title of Bachiller Técnico. The institute also sells continuing education through professional extension courses, workshops, and in-house corporate training delivered on campus and via an online Moodle-based virtual campus.

Product overview

Instituto del Sur is a licensed private higher education institute (Instituto de Educación Superior Privado) offering technical programs across six academic units: Business (Negocios), Health (Salud), Tourism (Turismo), Gastronomy (Gastronomía), Information Technologies (Tecnologías de Información), and Design (Diseño). The institute offers 16 distinct career/technical programs leading to Bachiller Técnico titles, along with professional extension programs including courses, workshops, and teen programs available in in-person, online, and virtual modalities. The institution also provides a virtual campus (Campus Virtual) powered by Moodle for student access to academic resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Administración de Negocios Bancarios y Financieros (Banking and Financial Business Administration) Three-year technical program in banking and financial business management offered within the Business Academic Unit, leading to the Bachiller Técnico title. Targeted at students pursuing careers in banking, finance, and related business services.
• Administración de Negocios Internacionales (International Business Administration) Three-year technical program in international business management within the Business Academic Unit, preparing students for careers in global trade and international commerce. Targeted at students seeking technical qualifications in international business operations.
• Marketing Three-year technical program in marketing within the Business Academic Unit, leading to the Bachiller Técnico title. Targeted at students pursuing careers in marketing, brand management, and commercial roles.
• Gestión Administrativa (Administrative Management) Three-year technical program in administrative management within the Business Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in office and corporate administration.
• Gestión Logística (Logistics Management) Three-year technical program in logistics management within the Business Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in supply chain, logistics operations, and distribution management.
• Contabilidad (Accounting) Three-year technical program in accounting within the Business Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in bookkeeping, accounting, and financial record-keeping.
• Enfermería Técnica (Technical Nursing) Three-year technical nursing program within the Health Academic Unit, leading to the Bachiller Técnico title. Targeted at students pursuing careers in nursing and patient care.
• Farmacia Técnica (Technical Pharmacy) Three-year technical pharmacy program within the Health Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in pharmacy operations and pharmaceutical services.
• Fisioterapia y Rehabilitación (Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation) Three-year technical physiotherapy and rehabilitation program within the Health Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in physical therapy and rehabilitation services.
• Administración de Servicios de Hostelería y Restaurantes (Hospitality and Restaurant Services Administration) Three-year technical program in hospitality and restaurant services management within the Tourism Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in hotel, restaurant, and hospitality services management.
• Guía Oficial de Turismo (Official Tourism Guide) Three-year technical program for official tourism guides within the Tourism Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers as licensed tourism guides.
• Gastronomía (Gastronomy) Three-year technical gastronomy program within the Gastronomy Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in culinary arts and professional cooking.
• Desarrollo de Sistemas de Información (Information Systems Development) Three-year technical program in information systems development within the Information Technologies Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in software development and IT systems.
• Diseño Gráfico y Multimedia (Graphic Design and Multimedia) Three-year technical program in graphic design and multimedia within the Design Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in graphic design, multimedia production, and visual communication.
• Diseño y Decoración de Interiores (Interior Design and Decoration) Three-year technical program in interior design and decoration within the Design Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in interior design and space decoration.
• Diseño de Modas (Fashion Design) Three-year technical program in fashion design within the Design Academic Unit. Targeted at students pursuing careers in fashion design, garment construction, and textile styling.
• Extensión Profesional (Professional Extension) Continuing education program offering short-term courses, workshops, and training across multiple skill areas including gastronomy, design, health, and business. Available in in-person, online, and virtual modalities. Targeted at professionals and companies seeking continuing education.
• Capacitación In House (In-House Corporate Training) Customized in-house corporate training programs delivered at the client's facilities or through online/virtual modalities. Targeted at companies seeking workforce training in areas such as gastronomy, business management, health, design, and technology.
• Talleres Teens (Teen Workshops) Teen-focused short-term workshops offered as part of the professional extension division. Targeted at adolescents seeking introductory skill development in various disciplines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 out of 10 companies seek ISUR-trained talent (70% employability rate)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Various Peruvian universities (for convalidation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad convalidación agreements allowing ISUR graduates to transfer credits to university programs. These agreements enable students to continue their higher education after completing technical studies at ISUR.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SENATI: Peru's largest technical higher education institute offering 3-year technical programs across multiple industrial and service sectors nationwide. SENATI is the most direct peer to ISUR given similar Bachiller Técnico credentials, MINEDU licensing, and technical-program focus.
• TECSUP: Leading Peruvian private technical institute focused on engineering, technology, and industrial programs with campuses in Lima and Arequipa. Comparable to ISUR in 3-year technical credentials, employer-linked curriculum, and target student segments.
• CIBERTEC: Peruvian private institute offering technical careers in IT, business, design, and engineering with strong employer relationships. Directly competes with ISUR's Business, IT, and Design academic units for the same student personas in Peru.
• Instituto Superior SISE: Peruvian private technical institute offering technical programs in business, gastronomy, tourism, and technology with multiple Lima campuses. Comparable to ISUR on program mix, target student segment, and Peruvian vocational education positioning.
• Zegel IPAE: Peruvian private technical/business education institution offering 3-year technical programs and continuing education. Comparable to ISUR in technical degree offering, target working-adult segment, and B2B corporate training focus.
• Instituto Peruano de Publicidad (IPP): Peruvian private institute focused on design, marketing, and communications technical programs. Directly competes with ISUR's Design Academic Unit and Marketing program for the same design-oriented student personas.
• Toulouse Lautrec: Peruvian private higher education institution specializing in design, fashion, and creative industries technical programs. Overlaps with ISUR's Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Fashion Design programs in targeting similar creative-industry students.
• IDAT (Instituto de Diseño y Arte Técnico): Peruvian private technical institute with programs in design, technology, business, and health. Comparable to ISUR on multi-vertical technical portfolio, MINEDU licensing, and direct-to-consumer enrollment model.

Emerging players

• Instituto Le Cordon Bleu Perú: Peruvian campus of the global culinary institution offering gastronomy technical programs. Directly competes with ISUR's Gastronomy Academic Unit for students pursuing culinary careers in Peru.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de San Martín de Porres (USMP): Large private Peruvian university with professional schools across business, health, tourism, IT, and design. Indirectly competes with ISUR for the same student pool but offers full university degrees rather than technical titles, positioning it as a broader incumbent in Peru's higher education market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWq838B1agyhxpq_O6quGMw
• Facebookes-la.facebook.com/institutodelsur
• Instagraminstagram.com/institutodelsur/?hl=es
• TikToktiktok.com/@institutodelsur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isur-emplea---instituto-del-sur

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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