Universidad Rafael Landivar

What Universidad Rafael Landivar does

Universidad Rafael Landívar (URL) is a private, nonprofit Jesuit university founded in 1961 in Guatemala and headquartered in Ciudad de Guatemala. It operates as Guatemala's first private university and is affiliated with the Compañía de Jesús, providing access to a global Jesuit network spanning 2,700+ institutions in 90+ countries. The institution serves 34,900+ active students across nine regional campuses (Guatemala City, Escuintla, Huehuetenango, Jutiapa, La Antigua Guatemala, La Verapaz, Quetzaltenango, Quiché, and Zacapa) and has produced 78,222+ alumni professionals. It offers 223+ undergraduate, engineering, and graduate programs across nine faculties covering health, architecture, design, engineering, humanities, law, theology, environmental sciences, economics, and political sciences, with 21 internationally accredited academic programs.

The university's core technical and research infrastructure is centered on TEC Landívar (80+ laboratories and workshops), the SIE (Sistema de Información Estratégica) data platform, and two dedicated research institutes — Iarna for natural sciences and technology, and Icesh for socio-humanist sciences. Supporting platforms include the COIL Virtual Intercampus for collaborative online international learning, observatories (OTC for territory and climate; ODEP for DESCA and public policy), a strategic information system, and Plaza Pública, a university-affiliated media outlet. Specialized laboratories cover biotechnology (including PCR-based DNA analysis and in vitro cultivation) and renewable energy analysis (solar-photovoltaic, solar-thermal, wind systems, and carbon footprint).

URL's revenue model combines recurring tuition and educational services (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral programs), professional services through continuing education and the Academia-Empresa corporate training program, and licensing/grant-based funding from national and international research organizations. Distribution runs through nine on-campus admissions offices plus four CIP Landívar community service centers offering free legal, health, psychological, and community services. Strategic partnerships span AUSJAL (30 Latin American Jesuit universities), IAJU, Erasmus+ (Universidad de Huelva, Universidad de Extremadura), AUIP, DAAD, the CMU-Disney international internship program, and Microsoft (DigiGirlz STEM initiative).

Name

Universidad Rafael Landivar

Legal name

Universidad Rafael Landívar

Website

https://principal.url.edu.gt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Universidad Rafael Landívar is a private Jesuit university in Guatemala serving 34,900+ students across nine regional campuses with 223+ programs, research institutes, and international academic partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Land-Grant–Like/Extension-Oriented Private Research Universities (Applied Outreach) (EDAHABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theological Universities & Pontifical Universities (EDAHAKAD), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• University degree programs
• Graduate research programs
• Corporate training services
• Community health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad de Guatemala

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through tuition fees across multiple campuses in Guatemala
2. Continuing Education and Executive Training: Programs including free courses, diploma programs, Academia-Empresa corporate training, and professional development courses
3. Research Grants and Projects: Funding from national and international organizations for research activities through institutes like Iarna and Icesh

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universidad Rafael Landívar is a private Jesuit university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across nine faculties and nine regional campuses in Guatemala. Beyond academic instruction, the institution operates a portfolio of community-oriented services including free legal aid (Bufete Popular), comprehensive health services (Celasi), community outreach centers (CIP Landívar), language education, corporate training (Academia-Empresa), and student exchange programs linked to the global Jesuit and Erasmus+ networks.

Product overview

Universidad Rafael Landívar operates as a comprehensive Jesuit university system with a portfolio of academic programs and institutional services. The core offering consists of over 223 undergraduate degrees, engineering programs, and graduate degrees across 9 faculties. Supporting infrastructure includes TEC Landívar (technology and scientific infrastructure with 80+ laboratories), research institutes (Iarna and Icesh), and observatories (OTC and ODEP). Community-oriented services include CIP Landívar centers, Bufete Popular legal services, and Celasi health center. Digital platforms include SIE strategic information system and Plaza Pública media. International engagement features through Intercampus-Virtual AUSJAL and student exchange programs. The institution also provides corporate training via Academia-Empresa and language education through its Language Department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Licenciatura and engineering degree programs offered across nine faculties to traditional undergraduate students seeking a first professional degree, with 21 programs holding international academic accreditation.
• Graduate and Doctoral Programs Specializations, master's degrees, and doctoral programs in multiple disciplines, including new 2025 launches in political analysis, scenario analysis and strategy, public policy and digital government, and international relations and geopolitics.
• Programa Academia-Empresa (Corporate Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 internationally accredited academic programs demonstrating quality assurance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• AUSJAL (Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús en América Latina)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1961Core Jesuit higher education network in Latin America with 30 member universities. Facilitates student and faculty exchange, virtual intercampus programs, joint research, and shared academic resources across the network.
• IAJU (International Association of Jesuit Universities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of Jesuit universities facilitating international practices, academic exchange, cultural collaboration, and joint initiatives in teaching, research and other areas.
• Universidad de HuelvaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership offering mobility opportunities for students and faculty. Part of European Union internationalization program.
• Universidad de ExtremaduraflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner university in Spain offering scholarships for study abroad and academic collaboration.
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana BogotáflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUSJAL member university participating in Beca AUSJAL exchange program for student mobility within Latin America.
• Universidad Iberoamericana LeónflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUSJAL member institution in Mexico participating in Beca AUSJAL scholarship program.
• Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de MéxicoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUSJAL member institution in Mexico participating in Beca AUSJAL scholarship exchange program.
• AUIP (Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association promoting high-quality postgraduate education and faculty development across Iberoamerican nations.
• Universidad Pontificia ComillasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish university offering summer programs and exchange opportunities for Landivarian students.
• Escuela Universitaria de Hotelería, Gastronomía y Turismo de Sant Pol de MarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish hospitality school offering specialized programs for tourism and hospitality management students.
• Universidad Politécnica de ValenciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish university participating in MERIDIES cooperation program for development projects and student internships.
• CMU-Disney ProgramflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional practice program for Business Administration, Marketing, and Hotel Management students. Six-month academic program with Disney.
• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Academic Exchange Service collaborating on German language instruction and scholarship opportunities.
• Alianza Francesa de GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench cultural institute providing French language instruction and cultural programs at the university.
• Embassy of TaiwanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on Mandarin language instruction through the Centro de Educación Continua.
• UNISERVITATEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational program promoting service-learning in Catholic higher education. Present in 26 countries, 33 universities across 5 continents.
• MicrosoftflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partnership including DigiGirlz program promoting women's leadership in STEM fields.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• INCAE Business School: INCAE is a Central American graduate business school with regional campuses and strong international accreditation, competing with URL's graduate programs in business, strategy, and economics for similar student segments.
• EAFIT University: EAFIT is a private Colombian university with strong programs in engineering, business, and innovation; it competes regionally with URL for AUSJAL-level exchange students and serves as a comparable private university benchmark in Latin America.

Others

• Universidad Rafael Landívar - note: subject company itself: Placeholder - subject company itself.

Direct peers

• Universidad Galileo: Galileo is a major Guatemalan private university with a strong focus on technology, health sciences, and professional programs, competing with URL for similar undergraduate and graduate enrollment.
• Universidad del Valle de Guatemala: UVG is the other leading private research university in Guatemala with similar comprehensive offerings across multiple faculties and a comparable national reputation, directly competing with URL for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Universidad Francisco Marroquín: UFM is a prominent Guatemalan private university known for economics, business, and liberal arts programs, directly competing with URL for similar student segments in Guatemala City.
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: Javeriana Bogotá is a peer Jesuit university and AUSJAL member participating in the Beca AUSJAL exchange program with URL, with comparable comprehensive Jesuit academic and research profile in Latin America.
• Universidad Centroamericana (UCA Nicaragua): UCA is a Central American Jesuit university with similar mission, faith-based orientation, and community-service emphasis, operating in a comparable regional market to URL.
• Universidad Iberoamericana: Iberoamericana is a Jesuit university system in Mexico and an AUSJAL partner, sharing the same religious affiliation, exchange programs, and comprehensive private university model as URL.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia): Uniandes is one of the leading private research universities in Latin America with strong international accreditation and research output, serving as a broader benchmark for URL's ambition in research-intensive higher education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-rafael-landivar
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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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