What Eude does

EUDE Business School (legal entity: ESCUELA EUROPEA DE DIRECCIÓN Y EMPRESA S.L.U.) is a privately-held Spanish business school founded in 1996 and headquartered at C/ Arturo Soria, 245, 28033 Madrid. The institution delivers a portfolio of postgraduate business programs including professional MBAs, specialized master's degrees (Marketing Digital, Marketing y Dirección Comercial, Comercio Internacional, Dirección de Recursos Humanos, Logística Internacional y Supply Chain, Finanzas, Coaching, Gestión Ambiental, Energías Renovables), university master's degrees through Universidad EUDE, professional specializations, and customized corporate training (Formación a Empresas / Talleres a Medida). Delivery occurs across three modalities: in-person at the Madrid campus (March/June/October cohorts), fully online (new cohorts every 15 days), and the international PDDI (Programa de Desarrollo Internacional) combining online coursework with Madrid residency for visa-sponsored international students.

The underlying technology is a proprietary online learning platform supporting synchronous virtual classroom delivery, asynchronous content, and student-portal functionality; payment processing is handled through CaixaBank and BBVA domestically plus Flywire for international students. EUDE monetizes almost entirely through tuition and corporate training fees, with no disclosed external investors, parent entity, or M&A activity. Customer segments are threefold: working professionals in Spanish-speaking markets (the primary B2C segment), B2B corporate training clients, and international students — primarily from Latin America — recruited via the PDDI program. The go-to-market blends direct sales/advisory, digital marketing (SEO, paid search, LinkedIn), and an event-led engine (EUDEtalks, Digital Trend Month), with a 1,200+ employer partner network (IBM, Microsoft, Google, Telefónica, Vodafone, BBVA, Zara/Inditex, Orange, Nintendo, etc.) feeding placement-driven demand through the Universia-powered EUDE Talent job board, and 20+ university alliances (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Camilo José Cela, plus multiple Colombian institutions) supporting dual-degree and cross-border enrollment.

The institution is held in high standing by external rankers — Top-5 Spanish business school (QS Stars, 2025), Top-5 Spanish-language business school (FSO), #1 Spain for online masters (Euchner 2023), 3rd in Spain for online Master's in Marketing and 5th in Finance (El Mundo 2025), and listed in the Financial Times — and carries a dense accreditation stack including ANECA approval, CUALIFICAM, ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 (Bureau Veritas), TÜV Rheinland academic quality certification, the Madrid Excelente seal, and membership in EFMD, CLADEA, ANCED, and AEEN. Operating status is active; management team disclosure is limited (Juan Díaz del Río identified as Director of the MBA).

Name

Eude

Legal name

ESCUELA EUROPEA DE DIRECCIÓN Y EMPRESA S.L.U.

Website

https://eude.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EUDE Business School is a Madrid-headquartered, privately-held Spanish business school (founded 1996) delivering professional MBAs, master's degrees, specializations, and corporate training in in-person, online, and PDDI international modalities, primarily serving Spanish-speaking working professionals and Latin American students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE), Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD), International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Postgraduate business education
• MBA programs
• Executive education
• Online master's degrees
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Postgraduate Program Tuition: EUDE generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for its portfolio of professional masters, university masters, postgraduate specializations, and MBA programs. Programs are offered in in-person and online modalities with varying fee structures.
2. Corporate Training: EUDE offers customized training programs for companies (Formación a Empresas / Talleres a Medida), generating additional revenue from B2B corporate clients.
3. International Program Fees (PDDI): Revenue from the Programa de Desarrollo Internacional (PDDI), targeting international students who require visa support and in-person residency in Madrid, including associated services such as accommodation partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

EUDE Business School delivers postgraduate business education through professional master's degrees, MBA programs, university master's degrees, and professional specializations across business disciplines including marketing, finance, human resources, international commerce, and environmental management. Programs are delivered through three modalities—in-person at the Madrid campus, fully online, and the PDDI international executive development program—and supplemented by customized corporate training (Formación a Empresas) for B2B clients.

Product overview

EUDE Business School is a European business school headquartered in Madrid offering a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate educational programs. The institution provides professional Master's degrees (with La Apostilla de La Haya certification), University Master's degrees through EUDE University, professional specializations, and customized corporate training programs. The core offerings include MBA programs and specialized Master's in areas such as Marketing Digital, Marketing y Dirección Comercial, Comercio Internacional, Recursos Humanos, Finanzas, Logística, Gestión Ambiental, and Energía Renovables. Programs are delivered through multiple modalities including in-person (Presencial), online (Online with bi-weekly starts), and the PDDI international executive development program. The institution positions itself as a leader in Spanish-language business education with international recognition through QS Stars certification and partnerships with over 20 universities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA (Master en Administración y Dirección de Empresas) Master's degree program in Business Administration covering all areas of business management and leadership, offered in in-person and online modalities for professionals seeking management credentials.
• Máster en Marketing Digital Master's program focused on digital marketing strategies, online advertising, and digital channel management for marketing professionals and career changers.
• Máster en Marketing y Dirección Comercial Master's program combining marketing principles with commercial management and sales direction, ranked 3rd in Spain in El Mundo 2025 ranking for online postgraduate education.
• Máster en Comercio Internacional Master's program focused on international trade, global business development, and cross-border commerce for professionals pursuing international business careers.
• Máster en Dirección de Recursos Humanos Master's program covering human resources management, talent acquisition, and organizational development for HR professionals and managers.
• PDDI - Programa de Desarrollo Directivo Internacional International Executive Development Program focused on developing leadership skills in an international context, combining online coursework with an in-person residency in Madrid, targeting international students who require visa support.
• Formación a Empresas (Talleres a Medida) Customized corporate training programs tailored to specific business needs, offering employee upskilling, executive education, and leadership development for B2B clients across industries.
• Máster en Finanzas Master's program in finance with specializations in corporate finance, financial direction, and financial markets and risks, ranked 5th in Spain in El Mundo 2025 ranking for online postgraduate education.
• Máster en Logística Internacional y Supply Chain Management Master's program focused on international logistics and supply chain management strategies for professionals in operations and logistics.
• Máster en Coaching - Desarrollo Directivo y Leader Coach Master's program focused on coaching methodologies for executive development and leadership, targeting managers and aspiring executive coaches.
• Máster en Gestión Ambiental Master's program focused on environmental management and sustainability in business for professionals pursuing ESG and sustainability roles.
• Máster en Energías Renovables y Gestión de la Energía Master's program focused on renewable energy and energy management for professionals in the energy sector and sustainability roles.
• Másters Universitarios (Universidad EUDE) University-level master's degrees officially recognized and accredited by EUDE University, providing academically recognized postgraduate credentials.
• Especialidades Profesionales Professional specialization programs with La Apostilla de La Haya (Hague Apostille) certification, providing internationally recognized professional credentials for shorter-duration postgraduate study.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5 business school in Spain (QS Stars)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VodafoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVodafone is listed among EUDE's company partners, collaborating on events, talent programs, and student career opportunities.
• MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft is listed among EUDE's company partners, collaborating on events and providing technology resources for students.
• MediaStarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMediaStar is listed among EUDE's company partners.
• MapfreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMapfre is listed among EUDE's company partners.
• Zara (Inditex)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerZara (Inditex) is listed among EUDE's company partners, providing career opportunities for EUDE graduates.
• BBVAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBBVA is listed among EUDE's company partners and also serves as a payment processor for EUDE's tuition fees.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle is listed among EUDE's company partners and participated in EUDE's Digital Trend Month event series.
• IBMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIBM partnered with EUDE on talent development and events. EUDE students visited IBM's Client Center, and IBM participated in EUDE's Digital Trend Month series.
• Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCM is one of Spain's oldest and most prestigious public universities. EUDE collaborates with UCM on academic programs, with UCM founded in 1293 and located in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.
• Universidad Camilo José CelacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUDE partners with Universidad Camilo José Cela, a private university in Madrid founded in 2000, known for its integrative and international character.
• Fundación José Ortega y Gasset-Gregorio MarañóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUDE collaborates with this private institution founded in 1978, specializing in Social Sciences and Humanities, with expanding campuses across Latin America.
• Universidad Santo Tomás (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1580, Universidad Santo Tomás is Colombia's first university. EUDE partners with this institution for dual degree programs and academic exchange.
• Universidad Piloto de ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUDE partners with Universidad Piloto de Colombia (founded 1962) for academic programs in Colombia, serving students across 12 buildings including administrative and postgraduate facilities.
• POLI: Politécnico Gran ColombianocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOLI (founded 1980) partners with EUDE and is president of RENATA and RUMBO university networks, forming part of the Red Ilumino and Sistema Universitario de las Américas.
• Universidad de Santander (UDES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUDES (founded 1996) in Bucaramanga partners with EUDE, offering programs across Colombia and internationally, recognized for sustainable campus initiatives.
• Universidad de MedellíncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Medellín (founded 1992) is an official higher education institution partnering with EUDE, offering extensive undergraduate and graduate programs including doctorates.
• Universidad San BuenaventuracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad San Buenaventura (founded 1708), one of Colombia's oldest universities with campuses across major cities, partners with EUDE for dual degree programs.
• Universidad EANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad EAN (founded 1967) in Colombia, accredited by CNA and ACBSP, partners with EUDE for business education programs.
• Universidad UNABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad UNAB (founded 1956) in Bucaramanga partners with EUDE, offering 22 undergraduate and 26 graduate programs across 11 faculties.
• Cámara de Comercio de MedellínminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cámara de Comercio de Medellín (founded 1904) partners with EUDE to support business education and commerce in the Antioquia region of Colombia.
• FENALCO (Federación Nacional de Comerciantes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFENALCO (founded 1945) is Colombia's national traders federation, partnering with EUDE to promote commerce and business development.
• FincomerciominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFincomercio (founded 1957), a Colombian savings and credit cooperative, partners with EUDE for financial and business education initiatives.
• CombarranquillaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombarranquilla is a Colombian compensation fund (caja de compensación) that partners with EUDE for employee welfare and education programs.
• CaixaBankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCaixaBank is EUDE's primary payment processor for tuition fees, providing secure and accessible payment solutions for students. EUDE's exclusive payment platform is now through Caixa.
• FlywireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlywire enables EUDE to accept international student payments, facilitating cross-border tuition transactions for students from outside Spain.
• AIU (Albert International University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIU is listed as an international university partner of EUDE Business School, providing global academic recognition for EUDE programs.
• CCEA (Continuing Education Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCEA is listed as an international university partner of EUDE Business School, contributing to EUDE's international academic network.
• Uniminuto (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniminuto is a major Colombian university (founded 1990) that is part of EUDE's Latin American university partnership network.
• European University (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean University is a Spanish university partner of EUDE, collaborating on academic programs and dual degree offerings.
• Universia Job BoardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEUDE operates its job board through Universia (a leading university employment platform in Spain), providing EUDE graduates access to over 1,200 partner companies for employment and internships.
• Colegio Mayor Nuestra Señora de GuadalupeminorOthersEUDE has a partnership with the public Colegio Mayor Guadalupe, linked to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offering international students preferential accommodation rates.
• PYR SolutionsminorOthersPYR Solutions is EUDE's student housing partner, helping international students find accommodation in Madrid.
• SpotahomeminorOthersSpotahome is an accommodation partner of EUDE, offering verified student housing in Madrid for EUDE's international students.
• UniplacesminorOthersUniplaces is EUDE's student accommodation partner, helping international students secure housing in Madrid.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OBS Business School: Online-focused Spanish-language business school offering MBAs and masters with strong international (particularly Latin American) recruitment. Closely comparable to EUDE on online modality, target persona, and Iberoamerican reach.
• CEUPE - Centro Europeo de Postgrado: Spanish online business school offering masters and postgraduate programs in Spanish, with strong presence in Latin America. Comparable to EUDE in online modality, Spanish-language delivery, and Latin American student base.
• EAE Business School: Barcelona-based Spanish business school offering MBA, masters, and corporate training programs across online and in-person modalities. Comparable to EUDE in target customer (working professionals), price tier, and modality mix.
• ESIC Business & Marketing School: Madrid-based private business and marketing school offering masters, MBAs, and undergraduate programs. Comparable to EUDE in marketing/business curriculum focus and Spanish private education positioning.
• ESERP Business School: Spanish private business school with campuses in Madrid and Barcelona offering MBAs and masters. Comparable to EUDE in private business school positioning, program mix, and student profile.
• CUNEF Universidad: Spanish business and finance-focused university in Madrid offering masters and undergraduate programs. Comparable to EUDE in postgraduate business education focus and Madrid headquarters, though with stronger finance specialization.
• IMF Smart Education: Madrid-based online business school offering masters, MBAs, and professional certifications in Spanish. Comparable to EUDE's online portfolio and Spanish-speaking professional target segment.
• IE Business School (IE University): Madrid-headquartered business school offering MBAs, masters, and executive education across in-person and online modalities. Most directly comparable to EUDE given shared geography, broad program portfolio, online presence, and international student focus.

Broad incumbents

• ESADE Business School: Barcelona-based elite business school offering MBAs, masters, and executive education. Comparable as a top-tier Spanish business school incumbent, though positioned at a significantly higher price tier and global brand tier than EUDE.
• IESE Business School: Barcelona-based elite business school (University of Navarra) consistently ranked among Europe's top MBA programs. Comparable as an incumbent Spanish business school with overlapping program categories, though operating at a substantially higher price tier and brand prestige than EUDE.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1504118
• Xx.com/eudebusiness
• Facebookfacebook.com/eudebusinessschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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