Pegaso Telematic University

Name

Pegaso Telematic University

Legal name

Università Telematica Pegaso

Website

https://unipegaso.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAA

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

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

SECONDARYHDAEAEAI

Education ERP (Student Information, Finance, HR)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platforms

SECONDARYEDAFADAK

Assessment Interoperability, Integrations & Standards (QTI/LTI/OneRoster)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Assessment, Testing, Proctoring & Credentialing Platforms

SECONDARYEDAAABAK

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Distance learning programs
• E-learning platform
• University degree programs
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Students pay tuition fees to enroll in undergraduate, graduate, single courses, masters, and continuing education programs. The university offers economic benefits and discounts of up to 50% on tuition fees. Enrollment is open year-round, and fees vary by program type (bachelor's, master's, single courses). The revenue model functions as a recurring subscription-like annual tuition structure.
2. Career and Talent Services: The Career Service provides employer networking, recruiting events, and talent programs including guaranteed internships. This service drives student enrollment while creating corporate partnerships that may generate B2B revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pegaso Telematic University (UniPegaso) is Italy's leading digital university providing fully online undergraduate (bachelor's), graduate (master's), single-cycle master's, single courses, master's programs, and continuing education across Economics & Law, Human Sciences/Education & Sports, and Engineering & Computer Science. Instruction and administration are delivered through a proprietary cloud-based LMS (Piattaforma Studente) accessible 24/7, with AI-powered study support via the MULTILEARN chatbot, and supplemented by physical exam centers and orientation poles across Italy.

Product overview

Pegaso Telematic University (UniPegaso) is Italy's leading digital university offering online higher education through its core LMS platform at lms.pegaso.multiversity.click. The university provides a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs (bachelor's, master's, single-cycle) across Economics, Law, Education, Sports, Engineering, and Computer Science disciplines. Supporting the academic offerings are integrated student services including Career Service with guaranteed internships through the Talent Program, Jobiri career platform for CV building and job search, and Google Career Certificates for professional certifications. AI-enhanced learning features include MULTILEARN chatbot for real-time study support. The university operates physical exam centers in Rome, Milan, and Naples, and is part of the Multiversity group which includes Mercatorum (business university), San Raffaele Roma (sports and nutrition specialization), Aulab coding academy, and Certipass certification provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Piattaforma Studente: Student platform with personalized dashboard designed to maximize learning potential and monitor academic progress, featuring AI support in collaboration with OpenAI
• MULTILEARN
• Career Service
• Talent Program
• Pegaso 4 Inclusion
• Erasmus+

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs (Lauree Triennali) Three-year undergraduate degree programs delivered fully online, covering disciplines such as economics, law, education, sports, and computer science for individual students seeking a first university degree.
• Two-Year Master's Degree Programs (Lauree Magistrali Biennali) Two-year graduate degree programs delivered online for students who already hold a bachelor's degree, providing advanced specialization across the university's faculties.
• Single-Cycle Master's Degree Programs (Lauree Magistrali a Ciclo Unico) Single-cycle (typically five-year) master's degree programs, including the online Laurea in Giurisprudenza (Law), designed for students seeking a consolidated undergraduate-and-graduate path.
• Single Courses (Corsi Singoli) Individual university courses available for enrollment without committing to a full degree program, allowing learners to acquire specific competencies or earn CFU credits.
• Level 1 Master's Programs (Master 1° livello) First-level post-graduate master's programs for university graduates, providing professional specialization in areas such as healthcare, education, legal-economic fields, and the armed forces.
• Level 2 Master's Programs (Master 2° livello) Second-level post-graduate master's programs aimed at graduates who already hold a master's degree, providing advanced specialization and professional credentials.
• Continuing Education and Advanced Training (Alta Formazione e Perfezionamenti) Continuing education, advanced training, and specialization courses delivered online for working professionals seeking to update skills or earn specialized credentials.
• Piattaforma Studente (Learning Management System) The proprietary cloud-based learning management system providing enrolled students 24/7 access to course materials, video lectures, interactive content, and personalized dashboards for monitoring academic progress.
• Career Service Career orientation and employer-matching service for students and graduates, providing CV optimization, interview preparation, digital self-branding, and access to recruiting events with corporate partners.
• Talent Program (Guaranteed Internships) Program offering graduates training, professional orientation, and a guaranteed internship lasting 3 to 6 months to support entry into the job market.
• Jobiri Career Platform Digital career advisory platform available 24/7 to students and graduates, providing CV building, job search, and interview simulation features to improve employability.
• Google Career Certificates Professional certification program providing enrolled UniPegaso students access to Google courses on Artificial Intelligence and digital skills to complement their degree programs and enhance employability.
• EIPASS Digital Skills Certifications International digital skills certification programs offered through the Certipass partnership, validating competencies in digital technologies for students and external candidates.
• Aulab Coding Courses Coding academy and software house offering professional coding courses for aspiring developers, provided as a sister offering within the Multiversity group ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 1st in Italy for first-year enrolled students (A.A. 23/24)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Multiversity GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniPegaso is part of the Multiversity group, one of the principal players in Italy and Europe in the Education sector. The group includes Universities Pegaso, Mercatorum, San Raffaele Roma, Aulab coding academy, Certipass certification body, and Campus Principe di Napoli. Multiversity represents the parent organization providing strategic direction and cross-institution collaboration.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with OpenAI provides advanced AI-powered study support and real-time academic assistance through the MULTILEARN chatbot, available across nearly all course subjects.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS cloud infrastructure powers the student platform, providing maximum fluidity of use, data protection, and ensuring student progress and information are always accessible and secure.
• Google Career CertificatescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allowing Pegaso students to access Google Career Certificates in AI and digital skills, enhancing employability and complementing degree programs.
• King's College LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research partnership contributing to the university's international research initiatives in collaboration with prestigious global institutions.
• The City College of New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research partnership contributing to the university's international research initiatives in collaboration with prestigious global institutions.
• KPMGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in HR Talk events, Job Talks, and Recruiting Days. Provides internship and job opportunities for students and graduates.
• Virgin ActivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in HR Talk events and recruiting activities. Provides employment and internship opportunities for sports management graduates.
• Coca-ColacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in employer branding and recruiting events, providing career opportunities for students across business programs.
• Bureau VeritascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in HR events and recruiting days, offering career opportunities for students.
• GraftoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRecruitment agency partner participating in monthly recruiting events and providing job placement services for students and graduates.
• AIEFcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner involved in HR Talk and Recruiting Day events, providing career opportunities for students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IU International University of Applied Sciences: Germany-based, fully online private university offering accredited bachelor's, master's, and MBA programs across business, tech, and health. Direct model comparison: digital-first degree-granting university targeting career-oriented adult learners in Europe.
• Università Telematica eCampus: One of Italy's largest private online (telematica) universities, offering fully online bachelor's, master's, and single-cycle degree programs across multiple faculties. Closest direct peer to Pegaso in terms of model, Italian regulatory framing, and target student (working adults, career switchers).
• Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano: Italian private university with a strong online/e-learning offering across engineering, economics, law, and psychology. Comparable business model, target segments (working professionals), and Italian regulatory context.
• Università Telematica Giustino Fortunato: Italian telematica university offering fully online bachelor's, master's, and specialization programs. Direct competitor in the same accredited telematic category, competing for the same adult-learner demand pool.
• Università Telematica Universitas Mercatorum: Italian online university within the same Multiversity group, focused on business, economics, law, and engineering. Sister institution to Pegaso and direct overlap in product, target audience, and delivery model.
• Università Telematica Internazionale UniNettuno: Italy-based international online university offering degree programs in Italian, English, and other languages via a TV/online platform. Closely comparable in product format, regulatory class (telematica), and distance-learning infrastructure.
• Università Telematica San Raffaele Roma: Multiversity group sister institution offering online degrees with specializations in motor sciences, nutrition, and health. Direct peer in delivery model, regulatory environment, and parent-group context.

Broad incumbents

• FernUniversität in Hagen: Germany's state distance-learning university, the first of its kind, offering fully online degrees across law, economics, and STEM. Broad incumbent in the same distance-degree category as Pegaso at national scale.
• The Open University (UK): UK-based public distance-learning university with a mature online degree infrastructure and large scale. Comparable as an established fully-online degree-granting institution, though operating in a different regulatory and funding environment.

Emerging players

• University of the People: Tuition-free, accredited online university serving a global student base in business, computer science, and health science. Emerging player in the same online degree-granting space with a differentiated low-cost model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unipegaso_it
• Facebookfacebook.com/universitatelematicapegaso

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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