Fundación Universitaria San Martín

What Fundación Universitaria San Martín does

Fundación Universitaria San Martín (FUSM) is a Colombian private non-profit higher education institution founded in 1981 (Personería jurídica No. 12387) and supervised by the Ministry of National Education. It operates five accredited physical campuses — Bogotá (headquarters), Cali, Pasto, Puerto Colombia, and Sabaneta — supplemented by a network of CAT (Centro de Atención Tutorial) distance-learning centers in nine additional cities. The institution holds “Condiciones Institucionales” (institutional conditions) approved through 2030 across all five campuses, granting authorization to offer undergraduate, graduate specialization, and technical vocational programs.

Its academic portfolio spans health sciences (Medicine, Odontology, Psychology, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine), social sciences (Law, Public Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Advertising and Marketing), and continuing-education tracks delivered through the CASL language center and the San Martín Virtual digital campus. Practical training is anchored by the Consultorio Jurídico (free legal clinic serving strata 1–3 populations) and student-run veterinary clinics in Bogotá and Cali, supported by 28+ partner clinics, laboratories, and animal-rescue foundations. New product lines in 2026 include two Técnico Laboral programs in veterinary assistance.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition and registration fees across undergraduate (~$4.9M–$19.7M COP), graduate ($8.7M–$47.8M COP), and CAT distance programs ($2.3M–$3.8M COP), with ancillary revenue from continuing-education and language courses via CASL. Distribution combines direct enrollment through the SGA online portal, in-person enrollment at five campuses, a national CAT distance network, and the San Martín Virtual hybrid platform. Governance is led by Rector Dr. Juan Santiago Correa Restrepo (assumed 2026). The institution does not operate with shareholders or external equity funding and is structured as a non-profit foundation under Colombian law.

Name

Fundación Universitaria San Martín

Legal name

Fundación Universitaria San Martín

Website

https://sanmartin.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fundación Universitaria San Martín is a private Colombian non-profit higher education institution (founded 1981) operating five accredited campuses plus a national CAT distance-learning network, serving undergraduate, graduate, and technical vocational students across health sciences, law, and veterinary medicine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate specialization programs
• Distance education programs
• Technical vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition fees charged per academic period for undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs. Registration PIN fees are charged separately for program applications. The institution publishes annual tuition rates (derechos pecuniarios) for all programs.
2. Free Legal Services (Consultorio Jurídico): Provides free legal consultation services to the community through law student practice programs. No direct revenue generation; serves as a community service and practical training venue for law students.
3. Continuing Education: Revenue from continuing education courses, language programs (CASL - Centro de Aprendizaje de Inglés San Martín), and short-term vocational training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fundación Universitaria San Martín is a private non-profit higher education institution offering undergraduate (pregrado), graduate (posgrado), and technical labor programs across five campuses in Colombia. It delivers education in modalities including in-person, distance (CAT), and virtual (San Martín Virtual), spanning disciplines such as health sciences, social sciences, law, veterinary medicine, and administration. The institution also provides supporting academic services including a library resource center (CRAI), language center (CASL), and free legal clinic (Consultorio Jurídico y Animal).

Product overview

Fundación Universitaria San Martín offers a multi-modality educational ecosystem centered on San Martín Virtual, a digital campus that integrates virtual classrooms, services, and academic resources. The institution's portfolio includes traditional on-campus programs (pregrado and posgrado) across five physical campuses in Bogotá, Cali, Pasto, Puerto Colombia, and Sabaneta, supplemented by distance education through CAT centers nationwide. Supporting services include CRAI (library and academic resources), CASL (language learning), and the Consultorio Jurídico y Animal (free legal and animal law clinic). The institution provides technical vocational programs, with recent expansion into veterinary technical programs offered in Bogotá and Cali.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• San Martín Virtual: Digital campus ecosystem offering virtual learning environments, academic services, library resources, and institutional support for distance education programs.
• CAT
• CASL
• CRAI

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (Pregrado) Bachelor's degree programs in disciplines including Public Accounting, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Dentistry, Marketing and Advertising, Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, and Optometry. Delivered in-person across five Colombian campuses.
• Graduate Programs (Posgrados) Specialization (postgraduate) programs in areas including Animal Production, Wildlife Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Internal Medicine, Patient Safety, and other professional disciplines.
• Technical Labor Programs (Técnico Laboral) Short-term technical vocational programs including veterinary clinical auxiliary and veterinary assistance. Students can specialize in training, grooming, nutrition, administration, and nursing.
• Continuing Education (Educación Continua) Short-term continuing education courses, language programs through CASL, and vocational training programs available to students and professionals.
• San Martín Virtual Digital campus platform consolidating virtual classrooms, student services, library access, institutional directory, and support channels into a single ecosystem supporting virtual and hybrid education modalities.
• CASL (Centro de Aprendizaje San Martín de Lenguas)

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 campuses with approved institutional conditions through 2030
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Procuraduría General de la NacióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing legal consultation and representation services to the community through the Consultorio Jurídico. Students gain practical experience while serving vulnerable populations with free legal aid.
• Contraloría General de la RepúblicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for legal services provision through the university's Consultorio Jurídico, enabling law students to gain practical experience while serving the community.
• Defensoría del PueblocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for providing free legal representation to vulnerable populations through the Consultorio Jurídico program.
• Personería de Soacha – CundinamarcaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local government entity to provide legal services to the Soacha community through the Consultorio Jurídico.
• Consultorio Psicológico YolozanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for psychological support services complementing the legal services provided through the Consultorio Jurídico.
• Fundación Rosa BlancaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with civil society organization to extend legal aid services to vulnerable populations.
• Constelaciones JurídicasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional network partnership for legal knowledge sharing and collaborative legal services.
• Alegato – Red de Juristas y Líderes Animalistas por ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for the Consultorio Jurídico Animal providing free legal defense for animal welfare across Colombia. This partnership broadens law student exposure to animal rights law and community engagement.
• Veterinary Clinics and Animal Rescue FoundationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of over 28 partnership agreements with veterinary clinics, animal laboratories, and animal rescue foundations for student internship and practical training opportunities in the veterinary program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Universidad EIA: Private Colombian university based in the Antioquia region near FUSM's Sabaneta campus. Comparable as a private regional competitor in engineering and applied sciences.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad EAFIT: Major Colombian private university in Medellín with strong business, engineering, and law programs. Comparable as a private Colombian university competitor, particularly in the Medellín/Antioquia region served by FUSM's Sabaneta campus.
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: One of Colombia's largest and most prestigious private universities with national multi-campus presence. Comparable in scale and program breadth, though positioned at a higher prestige tier than FUSM.

Direct peers

• Universidad de San Buenaventura: Private Colombian university with multi-campus presence and programs in law, health sciences, and engineering. Comparable in private institutional structure and program breadth.
• Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina: Colombian private university foundation operating across multiple cities with distance education and continuing education programs. Shares the Fundación legal form and multi-modality delivery model central to FUSM.
• Universidad Libre de Colombia: Private Colombian university foundation with multi-city presence, including law, health sciences, and engineering programs. Comparable as a multi-campus private higher education institution.
• Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia: Large private Colombian university with nationwide campus and distance education presence. Comparable in scale, geographic breadth, and modality mix to FUSM.
• Universidad Sergio Arboleda: Private Colombian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across social sciences, health, and engineering. Comparable as a private multi-campus competitor targeting similar student segments.
• Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores: Colombian private non-profit university foundation with multi-campus presence offering undergraduate, graduate, and distance programs across similar disciplines. Closely comparable to FUSM in legal structure, scale, and program mix.
• Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (Uniminuto): Colombian private higher education institution with extensive nationwide presence including distance education centers. Competes directly with FUSM for price-sensitive and regional student populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/USanMartinOficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fundaci%C3%B3n-universitaria-san-mart%C3%ADn
• Instagraminstagram.com/usanmartinoficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@usanmartinoficial

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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