Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano

What Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano does

UCEL is the University of the Latin American Educational Center. A Methodist institution, oriented to train professionals committed to the social and cultural reality of our region. We pursue the objective of offering our students the highest educational experience, capable of motivating them and allowing them to reach valuable goals for a life full of meaning and to favor the development of their maximum potential of abilities to achieve this objective.

Name

Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano

Legal name

Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano

Website

https://www.ucel.edu.ar/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The University of the Latin American Educational Center is a for-profit private university

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHABAJ

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Distance learning programs
• Professional certifications
• Graduate education

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosario

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: UCEL generates revenue through student tuition fees, registration fees, and academic charges. Resources include rights, tuitions, fees and rates set periodically for students and third parties, as established in Article 93 of the Academic Statute. UCEL is a non-profit institution.
2. Donations and Legacies: Institutional funding from donations and legacy contributions as part of its non-profit revenue structure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UCEL is a private Methodist-affiliated university offering undergraduate degrees, graduate programs (master's, specializations, doctorates), professional diplomas, and continuing education courses across four faculties (Legal and Social Sciences, Chemistry, Economic and Business Sciences, and Religious Sciences). It delivers courses through on-campus instruction at three locations in Santa Fe province and via its own distance education system (SIED) and virtual campus (Aula Virtual), with a technology training division (UCEL Tec) providing AI and cybersecurity courses.

Product overview

Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano (UCEL) is a Methodist-affiliated private university in Rosario, Argentina, offering a comprehensive academic portfolio organized into four faculties: Law and Social Sciences, Chemistry, Economic and Business Sciences, and Religious Sciences. The institution provides undergraduate degrees (carreras de grado), graduate programs (posgrados including master's, specializations, and doctorates), professional training courses (capacitaciones), and diploma programs (diplomaturas). UCEL operates its own distance education infrastructure (SIED) and technology training division (UCEL Tec) offering AI and cybersecurity fundamentals. Additional academic resources include the research journal Revista Invenio, the Center for Technology and Innovation Support (CATI) providing intellectual property services, student and faculty portals integrated with SIU Guaraní, and campus facilities across Rosario, Casilda, and Venado Tuerto locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UCEL Tec: Technology training division offering courses in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• SIED
• Revista Invenio
• Revista Teología y Cultura
• Revista Teología e Historia

Products and services

• Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales Faculty offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Law, University Teaching, Public Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker, and Notary Public.
• Facultad de Química Faculty offering programs in Nutrition, Food Technology Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, and Software Development Technology.
• Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales Faculty offering programs in Public Accounting, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Marketing, Economics, Hotel Management, Tourism Business Administration, and Health Organizations Administration.
• Facultad de Ciencias de la Religión Faculty offering theology and religious studies including Theology Degree, various diplomas, and Master's in Biblical Theology.
• Maestrías (Master's Programs) Graduate-level master's programs including Labor Relations and HR, Environmental Sustainability, Biblical Theology, and Circular Economy and Sustainable Production.
• Especializaciones (Specialization Programs) Professional specialization programs including Maternal-Child Nutrition, Plant-Based Nutrition, Environmental Management, Taxation, Forensic Accounting, Applied Economics, and Educational Management.
• Doctorados (Doctoral Programs) Doctoral research programs including Circular Economy and Sustainable Production, and Sustainable Food Systems.
• Diplomaturas (Diploma Programs) Professional diploma programs including AI applied to practice, Cryptocurrencies, Criminalistics, Longevity and Wellness, Conflict Management, Animal Law, Food Safety, Insurance, Sports Nutrition, and more.
• Capacitaciones (Professional Courses) Professional training courses including Basic Mediator Training, AI Automation, and AI Productivity courses offered fully online.
• Centro de Apoyo a la Tecnología y a la Innovación (CATI) Technology and innovation support center providing free and paid services for inventors, SMEs, researchers and entrepreneurs including patent searches, intellectual property guidance, technology surveillance, and IP training workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research publication through Revista Invenio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• International Human Mobility Congress PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026UCEL participated in the 2nd International Congress on Human Mobility held in Panama, bringing together academic, religious and social stakeholders addressing challenges faced by migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• ReD Global ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025UCEL joined the prestigious ReD Global Consortium, a significant step in international projection. Through this partnership, UCEL will offer a joint Erasmus Mundus Master's program, providing students with access to European academic mobility and international degree opportunities.
• Ministerio de Igualdad y Desarrollo Humano de Santa FecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Agreement to strengthen professional training and social commitment through joint actions for students and implementation of public policies directed at senior citizens.
• ENAPRO (Ente Administrador Puerto Rosario)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2025Joint initiative to promote studies in sustainable waterways and ports. The collaboration aims to generate joint work, professional training, research and development on strategic topics for the region, focusing on waterways and port sustainability.
• Colegio de Funcionarios Públicos Jerarquizados de Santa FecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2025Academic cooperation agreement for the development of joint training, research, and certification programs. The agreement also provides educational benefits for members and their families, strengthening the connection between the university and public sector professionals.
• Unión de Rugby de RosariominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Joint organization of Copa UCEL, a youth rugby tournament promoting sport, training and shared values. UCEL provides institutional sponsorship and brand visibility through the sporting event.
• Universia Argentina S.A.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Universia Argentina to provide students access to one of the largest job and internship networks in Latin America. UCEL students gain access to job postings, internship opportunities, and career resources through the Universia Job Board. Companies can also post job and internship offers through the platform.
• Subsecretaría de Lucha contra la Corrupción, Transparencia y Ética del Sector PúblicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement to promote training and active participation in key topics including transparency, public information access, citizen participation, and anti-corruption efforts.
• Fundación RRHH en Red de AlvearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic training agreement to strengthen articulation between academic formation and productive development in the Alvear region.
• Iglesia Evangélica Metodista ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious organization. UCEL was created in 1993 within a non-profit civil association sponsored by the Iglesia Evangélica Metodista Argentina, which traces its origins to nearly 150 years ago. The church provides spiritual guidance through the Chaplaincy and maintains oversight through the AUCEL Board of Directors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Nacional de Rosario (UNR): Largest public university in Rosario, Argentina. Direct geographic competitor offering tuition-free higher education across many of the same disciplines as UCEL, including law, economics, and sciences.
• Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI): Major Argentine private university with strong distance-learning presence and multi-campus operations. Directly competes with UCEL for adult learners seeking flexible formats and professional programs.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA): Faith-affiliated (Catholic) private Argentine university offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable to UCEL's faith-based, multi-faculty private university model.
• Universidad Siglo 21: Large Argentine private university with industry-leading online/distance learning infrastructure. Directly comparable to UCEL's SIED platform and continuing education portfolio.
• Universidad Austral: Leading Argentine private university with strong business and law programs, plus international accreditations. Comparable to UCEL's private, comprehensive, professional-oriented profile.
• Universidad de Belgrano (UB): Well-established Argentine private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs in similar disciplines (law, business, sciences). Comparable size and market positioning to UCEL.
• Universidad de Palermo (UP): Argentine private university with strong design, business, and engineering programs plus international agreements. Comparable as a private, multi-faculty institution targeting similar student demographics.
• Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21: Argentine private university focused on professional and continuing education with extensive online offerings. Comparable to UCEL's growing distance education and Diplomaturas portfolio.

Regional players

• Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL): Public university headquartered in Santa Fe province (the same region UCEL operates in). Regional competitor offering tuition-free education across many of the same faculties as UCEL.

Broad incumbents

• Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA): Prestigious Argentine private university focused on engineering, technology, and business. Comparable to UCEL's Faculty of Chemistry (Information Systems Engineering, Software Development) and represents a benchmark for STEM-oriented private higher education in Argentina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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