Fundacion Universitaria Juan de Castellanos

What Fundacion Universitaria Juan de Castellanos does

Fundación Universitaria Juan de Castellanos is a private higher education institution headquartered in Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia, operating under the auspices of the Arquidiócesis de Tunja and registered with Colombia's Ministerio de Educación Nacional under the Régimen Tributario Especial. It delivers academic programs across five faculties — Ciencias Agrarias y Ambientales, Ingeniería y Ciencias Básicas, Ciencias Jurídicas y Políticas Internacionales, Ciencias Sociales y Económicas, and Ciencias de la Educación, Humanidades y Artes — spanning undergraduate degrees (pregrados), specializations (in-person, distance, and virtual), master's programs, and a virtual doctoral program in Information Technologies. The institution runs 10 MinCiencias-categorized research groups, an institutional digital repository, and a learning management platform (Aulas Digitales) that supports distance and virtual modalities.

The business model is tuition-driven and recurring: revenue is generated from enrollment fees across undergraduate and graduate programs in both in-person and distance modalities, supplemented by a continuing-education portfolio and a set of community-facing service units including a legal clinic (Consultorio Jurídico), veterinary clinic (Clínica Veterinaria Francisco de Asís), dental center (COEM), mediation center, beekeeping school, hotel (Hotel Villa Vianney), FM radio station (Emisora Juan de Castellanos FM Estéreo), library, and shelter (Hogar de Paso). Financial support mechanisms include scholarships (becas), institutional loans (crédito mi Juan), and payment plans. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the institutional website (jdc.edu.co), academic fairs, and institutional outreach, with social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn supporting top-of-funnel recruitment.

The institution pursues an active internationalization strategy, coordinating the Red Colombiana para la Internacionalización - Nodo Centro Oriente and maintaining academic cooperation agreements with universities across Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Argentina) and Europe (Spain), plus a partnership with the U.S. Peace Corps for English-language programming. The entity is governed by its own Consejo de Fundadores and Consejo Superior, with no parent company or external private-equity ownership identified. Leadership is provided by Rector Carlos Eduardo Castiblanco Sierra. Revenue, headcount, and detailed enrollment figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Fundacion Universitaria Juan de Castellanos

Legal name

Fundación Universitaria Juan de Castellanos

Website

https://jdc.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Fundación Universitaria Juan de Castellanos is a private Colombian higher education institution in Tunja, Boyacá, offering undergraduate, specialization, master's, and doctoral programs across five faculties in in-person, distance, and virtual modalities, supported by research groups, an international partnership network, and community-facing service units.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate education programs
• Distance learning platforms
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunja

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition for undergraduate (pregrado), specialization, master's, and doctoral programs in both in-person and distance modalities

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fundación Universitaria Juan de Castellanos is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate (pregrado), specialization (especialización), master's (maestría), and doctoral (doctorado) degree programs across five faculties in Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia. Programs are offered in in-person modalities at the main campus and via distance/virtual modalities using the Aulas Digitales learning platform. Supporting service units such as the Legal Clinic, Veterinary Clinic, Dental Center, Library, Apiary School, Mediation Center, and Hotel Villa Vianney extend the academic and community mission.

Product overview

Fundación Universitaria Juan de Castellanos is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive academic portfolio across multiple faculties. Its core educational offerings span undergraduate programs (Pregrados), specializations (Especializaciones in in-person, distance, and virtual modalities), master's degrees (Maestrías), and doctoral programs (Doctorados). The institution's faculties — Ciencias Agrarias y Ambientales, Ingeniería y Ciencias Básicas, Ciencias Jurídicas y Políticas Internacionales, Ciencias Sociales y Económicas, and Ciencias de la Educación Humanidades y Artes — provide discipline-specific degree programs. Supporting the academic mission, the institution operates various service units including a Legal Clinic (Consultorio Jurídico), Veterinary Clinic (Clínica Veterinaria Francisco de Asís), Dental Center (COEM), Institutional Radio (Emisora Juan de Castellanos FM Estéreo), Language Department (Departamento de Lenguas), Apiary School (Escuela Apícola), Shelter (Hogar de Paso), Mediation Center, Library, and Hotel Villa Vianney. A Quality Management System (Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad) and Digital Classrooms (Aulas Digitales) platform underpin institutional operations and remote learning. International partnerships and continuing education (Educación Continua) programs further extend the institution's reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Instituto de Lenguas: Language department offering language learning services including English conversational clubs.

Products and services

• Pregrados (Undergraduate Programs) Undergraduate degree programs offered in-person, including Administración Turística y Hotelera, Administración de Empresas, Derecho, Ingeniería Ambiental, Licenciatura en Educación Física Recreación y Deportes, Medicina Veterinaria, Ingeniería Civil, Trabajo Social, and Ingeniería de Sistemas. Designed for prospective Colombian students seeking on-campus higher education at the Tunja campus.
• Especializaciones (Specialization Programs) Postgraduate specialization programs delivered in in-person, distance, and virtual formats, covering Sistemas de Información Geográfica, Gestión Ambiental, Internet de las Cosas, Familia y Vínculos Intergeneracionales, Derecho Procesal Constitucional y Contencioso Administrativo, Alta Dirección y Auditoría en Instituciones de Salud, Gerencia del Talento Humano, and Justicia Penal. Designed for working professionals and graduates seeking advanced credentials.
• Maestrías (Master's Programs) Master's degree programs including Maestría en Educación, Maestría en Sistemas de Información Geográfica, and Maestría en Tecnologías de la Información. Designed for postgraduate learners seeking advanced academic and professional credentials.
• Doctorado en Tecnologías de la Información (Doctorate in Information Technologies) Doctoral degree program in Information Technologies delivered virtually through the Aulas Digitales platform. Designed for advanced researchers and academics seeking the highest academic credential.
• Educación Continua (Continuing Education) Continuing education offerings including courses, workshops, and diploma programs designed for professional development and community service. Targeted at working professionals and community members seeking shorter-format training.
• Consultorio Jurídico (Legal Clinic) Free legal consultation service for people in vulnerable conditions and limited economic resources, providing legal defense strategies and actions. Operates as part of the Faculty of Legal Sciences.
• Clínica Veterinaria Francisco de Asís Veterinary clinic providing animal health services and supporting veterinary medicine education at the Soracá, Boyacá facility.
• COEM (Centro Odontológico) Dental/odontological services center offering oral health care to the community.
• Emisora Juan de Castellanos FM Estéreo Institutional radio station broadcasting as FM Estéreo Juan de Castellanos, serving as a community and institutional communications channel.
• Departamento de Lenguas (Language Department) Language department providing language learning services including English conversational clubs with international volunteers, supporting student and community language proficiency.
• Escuela Apícola Beekeeping school providing training and services in apiculture for the community.
• Hogar de Paso Temporary housing/shelter service provided by the institution as part of community outreach.
• Centro de Conciliación (Mediation Center) Mediation and alternative conflict resolution service directed at the general public.
• Biblioteca (Library) Library service providing spaces, collections, and lending services to the academic community.
• Hotel Villa Vianney Institutional hotel providing accommodation services to visitors and event attendees.
• Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad (Quality Management System) Quality management system covering design and delivery of academic services in undergraduate and graduate programs in face-to-face modality at the institution's faculties in Tunja, Boyacá.
• Aulas Digitales (Digital Classrooms) Digital learning management platform with separate portals for undergraduate, distance graduate, and virtual master's and doctoral programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• International mobility programs for students, faculty, and researchers

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Universidad Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Partnership for academic cooperation in research, training, and exchange. Specifically focused on the Faculty of Education, Humanities and Arts, particularly for the Physical Education degree, Master's in Education, and future Doctorate in Education.
• Instituto Tecnológico Superior del Oriente del Estado de HidalgocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Signed Framework and Specific Agreement for academic collaboration in areas of common interest, promoting mobility for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and researchers.
• Universidad Federal de LavrascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Specific Agreement to promote academic mobility, research projects, and short courses in both in-person and virtual modalities.
• Universidad Señor de SipáncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Framework and Specific Agreement for cooperation in academic areas of mutual interest, strengthening education, science, and technology.
• Universidad María AuxiliadoracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Specific Agreement to promote collaborative academic programs and research projects between institutions.
• Universitat de ValènciaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026New cooperation agreement with one of the most recognized higher education institutions in Europe. Projected initiatives include student and faculty exchange, academic and research cooperation, participation in international scenarios, and strengthening of knowledge networks with global reach.
• Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEMéx)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Renewed Framework Agreement for academic cooperation strengthening a relationship built through years of joint work, institutional trust, and exchange of experiences. Promotes academic mobility, research cooperation, and joint projects.
• Peace CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International volunteers program providing English conversation clubs for students, faculty, and alumni. Volunteers share cultural experiences and activities focused on real English practice.
• Universidad del CaribecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner institution for academic mobility, hosting Colombian faculty for international academic experiences.
• Universidad Federal de GoiáscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International partner institution for academic mobility and research cooperation.
• Universidad Federal de Santa MaríacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International partner institution for academic mobility and research cooperation.
• Universidad Nacional del LitoralcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International partner institution for academic mobility from Argentina.
• Programa de Intercambio Académico Latinoamericano (PILA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Latin American Academic Exchange Program promoting knowledge exchange and the strengthening of academic networks in the region.
• Red Colombiana para la Internacionalización de Educación Superior (RCI) - Nodo Centro OrienteflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university coordinates the RCI Node Centro Oriente, representing multiple universities in internationalization activities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/universidadjdc
• Facebookfacebook.com/universidadJDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fundaci%C3%B3n-universitaria-juan-de-castellanos
• Instagraminstagram.com/lajuan_funiversitaria

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