Universidad del Caribe

What Universidad del Caribe does

Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE) is a private Dominican university founded in 1995 and headquartered in Santo Domingo, operating a hybrid semi-presential and distance-learning model targeted at working professionals, recent high-school graduates, graduate students, and international learners. The institution serves 7,000+ students supported by 450+ academic and professional staff across four schools (Business, Technology, Humanities, and Legal/Political Sciences) and four academic levels (Technical Superior, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Continuing Education). Its technology stack combines Blackboard LMS, Banner by Ellucian (student information system), Cloudlabs virtual laboratories, Class videoconferencing, the CONECTA student portal, and a fully online admission system, with four protected software registrations held internally. Revenue is generated primarily through per-course tuition (RD$2,500 semi-presential, RD$3,000 virtual), a per-semester IT fee (RD$450), admission and certification fees, postgraduate program tuition, and ancillary academic services. Distribution combines self-serve digital channels with physical service offices in Monte Plata and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Georgetown (Guyana), and Madrid (Spain), supported by a relaunched UNIEMPLEO employability platform and an ecosystem of affiliated entities (CAYEI research center, FUCECA foundation, COOPUNICARIBE credit cooperative, GPS UNICARIBE journal).

Name

Universidad del Caribe

Legal name

Universidad del Caribe

Website

https://unicaribe.edu.do

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE) is a private Dominican university founded in 1995 that serves 7,000+ students through a hybrid semi-presential and distance-learning model spanning technical, undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education programs across business, technology, humanities, and law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Distance learning programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Continuing education diplomas
• Technical superior certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue generated from per-course tuition fees for semi-presential (RD$ 2,500) and virtual (RD$ 3,000) modalities, plus admission fees (RD$ 500) and ID card fees (RD$ 500)
2. Academic Services and Certifications: Fees for various academic services including certification requests, grade reviews, dossier processing, and document legalization with varying costs from RD$ 300 to RD$ 12,000 depending on service type
3. Graduate and Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from postgraduate programs (master's degrees, doctorates) and continuing education diplomas and certifications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE) is a private Dominican Republic university that delivers higher education through a hybrid model combining semi-presential (RD$ 2,500 per course) and virtual (RD$ 3,000 per course) modalities. Its portfolio spans four academic levels: Técnico Superior certificates, undergraduate Licenciatura degrees, postgraduate master's and doctoral programs, and continuing education diplomas, organized across schools of Business, Technology, Humanities, and Legal and Political Sciences. Instruction is delivered via Blackboard LMS, Cloudlabs virtual labs, and Class videoconferencing, supported by the CONECTA student portal integrated with the Banner student information system.

Product overview

Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE) is a private Dominican university offering a comprehensive educational platform combining semi-presential and distance learning modalities. The institution operates a multi-layered product ecosystem consisting of core technology platforms (Blackboard LMS, Conecta student portal, Banner SIS, Cloudlabs virtual laboratories, and Class videoconferencing), supplemented by academic programs across four schools: Business School, Technology School, Humanities School, and Legal and Political Sciences School. Programs span Technical Superior certificates, undergraduate degrees (Licenciatura), graduate degrees (Master's and Doctorate), and continuing education through diplomas and executive certificates. The university's distinctive offerings include Applied AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Education, and Tourism Marketing programs, delivered through a flexible educational model emphasizing accessibility and technology integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAYEI: Centro de Análisis y de Estudios Internacionales del Caribe - International analysis and studies center
• UNIEMPLEO
• FUCECA
• COOPUNICARIBE
• GPS UNICARIBE
• Sistema Ambiental y Social UNICARIBE

Products and services

• Technical Superior Programs Two-year technical programs including Semiconductor Technology, Professional Kitchen Management, Port Administration, Municipal Administration, and Customs Administration, designed for students seeking immediate workforce entry.
• Undergraduate Degrees (Licenciatura) Four-year undergraduate Licenciatura degrees across Business, Technology, Humanities, and Legal Sciences schools including Business Administration, IT, Engineering, Psychology, Law, and Education programs, delivered through semi-presential and virtual modalities.
• Graduate Programs (Master's and Doctorate) Postgraduate master's degrees, specializations, and doctoral programs including Applied AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Education, Educational Management, ICT Management, and other advanced specializations aimed at professionals.
• Continuing Education Diplomas, executive programs, and certificate courses in areas including Digital Marketing, AI for Health Professionals, Nuclear Science, Hydrogen Technology, and other professional development offerings.
• Applied Artificial Intelligence Master's Program Postgraduate master's program in Applied Artificial Intelligence teaching generative AI, natural language processing, computer vision, and process automation for professionals interested in AI technologies, data automation, and emerging tech solutions.
• Cybersecurity and Data Engineering Programs Cybersecurity engineering and data engineering programs covering vulnerability assessment, risk detection, information security plan development, and intelligent organizational systems design, implementation, and evaluation.
• UNIEMPLEO Employability Platform Employability platform connecting UNICARIBE students and alumni with job opportunities, facilitating career placement and professional development services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 students served across multiple programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pacto por la Reforma EducativaminorOthers · 1 January 2014Educational reform pact signed April 10, 2014, committing UNICARIBE to quality, equitable education and sustainable environmental practices
• CAYEI (Centro de Análisis y Estudios Internacionales del Caribe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Research center for international studies and analysis, established as part of UNICARIBE's research ecosystem to promote scientific production and international academic linkages
• AMC (Academia Militar del Caribe)minorOthersMilitary academy institution founded by Celedonio Más Garrido where UNICARIBE initiated operations in 1995, currently part of the foundation network
• BlackboardcoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System (LMS) platform used as the primary digital platform for course delivery, content management, and online learning assessment
• CloudlabscoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual laboratory environment provider offering hands-on practical learning experiences across technology and science programs
• Banner (Ellucian)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system (Banner) managing academic records, enrollment, financial services, and institutional administrative processes integrated with CONECTA platform
• RIADRU (Red Internacional de Agencias de Desarrollo Rural)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research network with which UNICARIBE holds membership, promoting collaboration in rural development research and academic exchange
• FUCECA (Fundación Caribeña de Educación)minorOthersCaribbean Education Foundation affiliated with UNICARIBE, supporting educational initiatives and institutional mission
• COOPUNICARIBEminorOthersCredit cooperative serving UNICARIBE community members including students, faculty, and alumni with financial services

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universidad O&M: Dominican private university with extensive national campus network and online programs across engineering, business, and health sciences. Competes with UNICARIBE for both on-campus and distance-learning students throughout the DR.
• Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC): Leading Dominican private university known for STEM and graduate programs, with established online and hybrid modalities (INTEC Online). Competes directly with UNICARIBE for technical, undergraduate, and postgraduate students in the DR market.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE): Major Dominican private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs including online modalities. Directly competes with UNICARIBE in Santo Domingo for traditional and adult learners across multiple disciplines.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM): Dominican Republic's oldest and largest private university, operating multiple campuses and a robust distance-learning program through PUCMM Virtual. Directly competes with UNICARIBE for adult learners, graduate students, and working professionals across the DR.
• Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU): Established Dominican private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs with engineering, health sciences, and architecture specialties. Competes with UNICARIBE for traditional undergraduate and postgraduate students in Santo Domingo.
• Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD): The Dominican Republic's public flagship university, with the largest enrollment in the country and extensive distance-learning programs through UASD Virtual. Competes with UNICARIBE primarily on price across all program levels.
• Universidad APEC (UNAPEC): Dominican private university focused on business, technology, and graduate programs, including online modalities. Competes directly with UNICARIBE in the business and technology school segments and for working professional postgraduate students.

Regional players

• Quality Leadership University (QLU) / Universidad Quality Leadership: Panamanian private university with bilingual and distance-learning programs serving the broader Central American and Caribbean market. Operates in a comparable regional niche to UNICARIBE with cross-border online education delivery.
• Universidad de la Tercera Edad (UTE): Dominican private university with a strong continuing education and adult learner focus. Comparable to UNICARIBE's continuing education segment and working-professional student base, though narrower in traditional undergraduate scope.

Broad incumbents

• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Mexico's largest private university with extensive online programs (TecOnline) and the source institution of UNICARIBE's new Rector. Comparable in hybrid/online model maturity and postgraduate program depth, but at vastly larger scale and as a broader incumbent across Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unicaribeonline
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnicaribeOnline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-del-caribe-dominican-republic

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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