Florida Global University

What Florida Global University does

Florida Global University (FGU) is a US-licensed private online university founded in 2004 and headquartered in Doral, Florida, operating under License #3180 from the Florida Commission on Independent Education. It delivers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs 100% online and asynchronously, entirely in Spanish, to approximately 4,000 students worldwide. Core academic offerings span Business Administration (with specializations in Finance, General Administration, Human Talent Management, Banking and Financial Institutions, and Marketing and Tourism), Information Technology (Engineering Technology, Software Systems Development, Network Administration), Digital Journalism (Advertising and Public Relations, Digital Communications Management), Education (Digital E-Learning, Curriculum Design, Guidance), Bilingual Education, and Doctoral programs in Business Administration with Marketing and Entrepreneurship specializations.

The university operates on a proprietary Virtual Campus platform comprising a Virtual Classroom, Virtual Library, Student Zone (student portal), Teacher Area (faculty portal), and a Credential Verification system. Revenue is generated through recurring tuition fees for degree programs and fees from the Global Degree Program, which delivers dual degrees (U.S. and home-country credentials) in partnership with allied universities in Mexico, Colombia, Central America, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Spain. Distribution is split between direct online self-serve enrollment and partner-university channels; financial aid is reportedly extended to 99% of students, though specific tuition pricing is not publicly disclosed. Student acquisition relies on organic social channels (Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook) and an in-house media platform (EduDigitalMedia).

FGU is led by Dr. José Gerardo Guarisma Jr., Chairman and CEO since 2012 and Rector-President since 2016, and operates as part of the International Educational Group, an affiliated network of more than 15 educational institutions and brands (including American Business College, American Elite School, the Center for Empowerment and Leadership, FGUTechLab, Politics Center Academy, International Journalism Academy, Sport Management Academy, Global Diplomacy Academy, and the International Academic Research Center). The institution has not disclosed external funding rounds and operates at a modest scale of 51-100 employees.

Name

Florida Global University

Legal name

Florida Global University

Website

https://fgu-edu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Florida Global University is a US-licensed online university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Spanish to approximately 4,000 students worldwide. It targets Spanish-speaking professionals in Latin America through a proprietary virtual campus platform and dual-degree partnerships with allied universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Online degree programs
• Distance learning university
• Asynchronous education
• Higher education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Doral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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 Academic Programs: Revenue generated from tuition fees for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs offered 100% online. Programs include Business Administration, Information Technology, Digital Journalism, Education, and related specializations.
2. Global Degree Program Fees: Revenue from the dual-degree program where students earn degrees from both the U.S. institution and partner universities in their home countries within a single study plan.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Florida Global University delivers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in Business Administration, Information Technology, Digital Journalism, and Education entirely online and asynchronously in Spanish. Programs are offered through a proprietary Virtual Campus platform and include Dual Degree and Global Degree pathways that allow students to earn credentials from both a U.S. institution and partner universities in Latin America and Europe.

Product overview

Florida Global University is a U.S.-licensed online university (founded 2004, License #3180 from Florida Commission on Independent Education) offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs 100% in Spanish. The core offerings include undergraduate bachelor's degrees (Business Administration, Information Technology, Digital Journalism), graduate master's degrees (Business Administration, Information Technology Management, Digital Innovation, Education, Bilingual Education), and doctoral degrees (Business Administration with Marketing and Entrepreneurship specializations). The university operates on a platform-plus-services model, with internal platforms including Virtual Classroom, Virtual Library, Student Zone, Teacher Area, and Credential Verification system. Value-added programs include Dual Degree Programs (earning U.S. and home-country degrees simultaneously) and the Global Degree Program (partnered with allied universities for cross-border credential recognition). The institution also operates affiliated educational brands including the Center for Empowerment and Leadership (CEL), FGUTechLab, Politics Center Academy, International Journalism Academy, Sport Management Academy, and the EduDigitalMedia media platform. All programs are delivered asynchronously online with approximately 4,000 students served worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Online undergraduate degree program in Business Administration offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish, with majors in Finance, General Administration, Human Talent Management, Banking and Financial Institutions, and Marketing and Management of Tourism Services, for Spanish-speaking students worldwide.
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology Online undergraduate degree program in Information Technology offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish, with majors in Engineering Technology, Software Systems Development, and Network Administration.
• Bachelor's Degree in Digital Journalism Online undergraduate degree program in Digital Journalism offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish, with majors in Advertising and Public Relations, and Digital Communications Management.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) Online graduate degree in Business Administration offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish, with specializations in General Management, Professional Coaching, Tourism Management, Strategic Marketing, International Economic Relations, Educational Management, and Finance.
• Master's Degree in Information Technology Management Online graduate degree in Information Technology Management offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish, with specializations in Networking and Security.
• Master's Degree in Digital Innovation Online graduate degree in Digital Innovation offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish, with specializations in Digital Journalism, Electronic Government and New Media, and Planning and Management of Entrepreneurial Projects.
• Master of Science in Education Online graduate degree in Education offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish, with specializations in Digital E-Learning, Management and Leadership, Curriculum Design and Evaluation, and Guidance and Student Academic Support.
• Master's Degree in Bilingual Education Online graduate degree in Bilingual Education offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish, with specializations in Bilingual and Multicultural Education and Bilingual Educational Administration.
• Doctorate in Business Administration (Marketing specialization) Online doctoral degree program in Business Administration with a marketing specialization, offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish for advanced professional and academic study.
• Doctorate in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship specialization) Online doctoral degree program in Business Administration with an entrepreneurship specialization, offered 100% asynchronously in Spanish for advanced professional and academic study.
• Dual Degree Program Program where students earn dual degrees, one from the U.S. and one from their home country, simultaneously within a single coordinated study plan for bachelor's and master's students.
• Global Degree Program Program offered in partnership with allied universities across Latin America and Europe, allowing students to earn a U.S.-issued professional degree in addition to a home-country university degree within a single study plan.
• Non-Degree Executive Training Program Executive training programs offered for professional development and continuous education, not leading to a formal degree, designed for working professionals.
• Virtual Classroom Online learning management system where students access all coursework, course materials, and instructional content for their enrolled degree or training program.
• Virtual Library Online digital library providing academic research materials and resources for student coursework and study across all degree programs.
• Student Zone Student portal for managing academic activities, grades, enrollment information, and personal records throughout the degree program.
• Teacher Area Faculty portal used by instructors for course management, content delivery, and student interaction across degree programs.
• Credential Verification Verification system that allows employers and institutions to validate the authenticity of degrees and credentials awarded by Florida Global University.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of graduates obtain employment within 6 months of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University Bicentennial of AraguacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institution founded in 1986 in Venezuela. Part of the same international educational group. Collaborates on academic programs and student pathways.
• University Technology Baden PowellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the international educational group network affiliated with Florida Global University.
• Racks UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institution within the educational group network.
• American Business CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity institution founded in 2022 in Florida, USA by Dr. José Gerardo Guarisma Jr. and other online education entrepreneurs. Dedicated to guiding new generations of students in various areas of knowledge.
• American Elite SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth American institution of High School (Middle School), online and bilingual, founded in 2021. Serves the important sector of students seeking North American secondary education.
• Dual Powell High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institution in the educational group, founded 2026.
• Center of Education and LeadershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitution of Continuing Education for the development of high-impact human talent. Founded 2016. Key partner for executive and professional education programs.
• ProSports InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institution founded 2025, specializing in sports management education.
• Politics Center AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institution in the area of Political Science and Law within the educational group network.
• Global Diplomacy AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institution founded 2024, specializing in diplomatic and international relations education.
• Celanguage Academy of LanguagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated academy of languages within the educational group network.
• International Academic Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center founded 2018, part of the international educational group. Consolidates FGU Research Center with four indexed journals and nine postdocs.
• FGU EventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvents management platform founded 2020, handles institutional events and conferences.
• Proventus Global FoundationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated foundation founded 2023, focused on social development initiatives.
• EduDigitalMediacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational media platform founded 2012, produces EduDigitalMedia Magazine. Key marketing and content channel for the educational group.
• CertificacionesUSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertification services provider for professional credentials and certifications.
• FGUTechLabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto Tecnológico de Carreras Cortas (short-term technology programs) founded by Dr. José Gerardo Guarisma Jr.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OBS Business School: Online business school delivering MBA and master's programs in Spanish to Latin American and global Spanish-speaking professionals. Comparable to FGU's online graduate business offerings and target audience.
• Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana (FUNIBER): Iberoamerican online higher education network offering distance learning programs in Spanish across multiple countries with partner universities. Directly comparable to FGU's cross-border Spanish-language model and dual-credential approach.
• EUDE Business School: Spanish online business school offering MBAs and executive master's programs primarily in Spanish to Latin American students. Comparable to FGU's business-focused online master's portfolio.
• Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR): Spain-based private online university delivering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs primarily in Spanish to students across Latin America and Spain. Closely comparable to FGU's online, Spanish-language, cross-border model.
• Instituto Europeo de Posgrado (IEP): European online postgraduate institution offering master's and MBA programs in Spanish to global Spanish-speaking professionals. Comparable to FGU's online postgraduate focus and Spanish-language delivery.

Others

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering degree programs from accredited universities (including Spanish-language options) to international learners. Adjacent competitor and potential channel partner; not a direct degree-granting peer but increasingly overlaps with FGU's audience.
• edX: Global online education platform offering university-level programs including micro-credentials and degree pathways. Adjacent to FGU as a low-cost alternative for Spanish-speaking learners seeking international credentials; potential partner or competitor depending on segment.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Europea: Spanish private university with hybrid and online program offerings in Spanish across multiple disciplines. Comparable as a broader Spanish-language institution with online presence, though larger and more diversified than FGU.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Large Mexican private university with a significant online program portfolio serving Spanish-speaking students across Latin America. Comparable as a major Latin American incumbent with established online credentials, though broader in scope than FGU.

Regional players

• Universidad Latinoamericana (ULA): Mexican private university with online and on-campus programs serving primarily Mexican and Latin American Spanish-speaking students. Comparable in target market and language, but operates more regionally than FGU's global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fgu_online
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FloridaGlobalUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaGlobalUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/floridaglobaluniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/fgu_online
• TikToktiktok.com/@fgu_online

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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