Fundacion Universitaria Monserrate

What Fundacion Universitaria Monserrate does

Fundación Universitaria Monserrate (branded Unimonserrate) is a private Catholic higher education foundation headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, legally recognized as a university by the Ministry of National Education via Resolution 1381 of February 3, 1983. The institution originated in 1948 as the Instituto Familiar y Social under the Hijas del Corazón de María congregation, and since 2014 has operated as an articulated IES institution within the Sistema Educativo de la Arquidiócesis de Bogotá (SEAB) under the ecclesiastical regency of the Archbishop of Bogotá as Gran Canciller. It currently serves approximately 16,038 enrolled students and counts 16,062 graduates in its alumni network.

The academic portfolio is organized into five schools (Education; Engineering and Technologies; Human and Social Sciences; Administrative and Economic Sciences; and Health Sciences) and spans undergraduate degrees, technical labor programs, graduate specializations, master's degrees, and a doctorate in Humanities and Latin American Social Studies. Supporting infrastructure includes the Academusoft academic management system, ICREA student information system, Portal CAE learning center, the SENA Convenio and ICETEX financing partnerships, and a portfolio of seven peer-reviewed academic journals hosted on Open Journal Systems. The institution also operates the Fundación Música en los Templos cultural subsidiary, which runs music, theater, and community programs at the Centro Cultural Francisco de Asís and Sala Alfonso Rincón venues.

The business model is tuition-driven and B2C, with semester/annual tuition fees varying by program tier (technical programs from $138,500 to $2.7M COP, undergraduate from $1.1M to $5.8M COP, specializations from $3.8M to $6.4M COP, master's from $7.6M to $9M COP). Distribution is omnichannel: a sales-led admissions funnel (academic advisor contact, PIN payment, interview, three-business-day decision) feeds in-person instruction across the main Bogotá Campus Unión Social, a regional Mosquera campus, and digital self-service platforms. Supplementary revenue comes from continuing education (Educación Continua), customized corporate training, and a voluntary donation platform (UnimonseDonación). Marketing relies on the institutional website, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), and the SEAB referral network rather than performance or paid acquisition at scale.

Name

Fundacion Universitaria Monserrate

Legal name

Fundación Universitaria Monserrate

Website

https://unimonserrate.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fundación Universitaria Monserrate (Unimonserrate) is a Catholic higher education foundation in Bogotá, Colombia, overseen by the Arquidiócesis de Bogotá, serving approximately 16,000 students across five schools with undergraduate, graduate, technical, and continuing education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate specializations
• Technical vocational training
• Catholic university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 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 Registration Fees: Annual and semester-based tuition fees charged to students for undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs. Registration fees (PIN) charged separately for admission process.
2. Technical/Vocational Program Fees: Fees for technical labor programs including nursing assistants, veterinary assistants, pharmacy assistants, culinary arts, and other vocational training programs.
3. Graduate/Postgraduate Program Fees: Specialization and master's degree programs with higher tuition rates including Gerencia Financiera, Gerencia del Talento Humano, Educación y Orientación Familiar, and various master's programs.
4. Donations (UnimonseDonación): Voluntary donations from alumni and supporters through the UnimonseDonación platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundacion Universitaria Monserrate (Unimonserrate) is a Catholic higher education institution based in Bogota, Colombia, that delivers undergraduate degree programs (pregrados), technical/vocational programs (tecnicos), graduate specializations and master's programs (posgrados), and continuing education courses. It operates as an educational service provider issuing professional credentials recognized by Colombia's Ministry of Education.

Product overview

Fundación Universitaria Monserrate (Unimonserrate) is a Catholic higher education institution affiliated with the Archdiocese of Bogotá's educational system (SEAB). The institution offers a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising undergraduate programs (Pregrados y Técnicos) across five schools: Education, Engineering and Technologies, Human and Social Sciences, Administrative and Economic Sciences, and Health Sciences. Graduate programs (Posgrados) include specializations, master's degrees, and doctoral programs. The institution also provides continuing education (Educación Continua) through courses and diplomas. Supporting services include the Academusoft academic management system, ICREA student information platform, CAE student learning center, financial aid programs, and the PQRSF feedback system. Additionally, the institution operates multiple academic journals including Con-Texto Social, Hojas y Hablas, Familias y Contextos, Revista Faro, Nuevas Búsquedas del SEAB, the Engineering and Technology journal, Impactos, and Teshuvá. The cultural arm, Fundación Música en los Templos, manages artistic programs and the Sala Alfonso Rincón venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pregrados (Undergraduate Degree Programs) Bachelor's-level professional degree programs covering disciplines such as health sciences, engineering, social sciences, economics, and humanities, intended for high-school graduates pursuing a professional title in Colombia.
• Tecnicos (Technical/Vocational Programs) Shorter-duration technical and vocational training programs designed to prepare students for specific occupations or to support continuing professional development.
• Posgrados (Graduate Specializations and Master's Programs) Postgraduate specializations and master's degree programs aimed at professionals seeking advanced academic credentials and subject-matter expertise.
• Educacion Continua (Continuing Education) Short-duration courses, diplomas, and continuing education programs targeted at working professionals and the broader community for skill updating and lifelong learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seven academic journals published regularly with regional indexing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arquidiócesis de Bogotá - SEABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2014Unimonserrate is regent by the Arquidiócesis de Bogotá and fully integrated with the Sistema Educativo de la Arquidiócesis de Bogotá (SEAB). This partnership provides institutional identity, Catholic educational mission alignment, shared educational philosophy, and preferential pricing for SEAB members.
• SENAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConvenio SENA allows for expanded educational coverage and provides pathways for SENA students to continue studies at Unimonserrate.
• Universidad Nacional de ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative academic relationship evidenced by joint research publications and faculty exchange. Doctoral students from Universidad Nacional publish in Unimonserrate journals.
• Universidad de Guanajuato (México)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration with joint research publications in areas of administration, digital transformation, and business studies.
• CLACSOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American Council of Social Sciences partnership for academic journal repository hosting and research dissemination.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Sergio Arboleda: Private Bogotá university competing in similar undergraduate and graduate program categories (law, social sciences, business, engineering). Comparable as a Bogotá-based private institution targeting similar mid-tier applicant segments.
• Universidad Libre de Colombia: Large private Bogotá-based university with undergraduate and graduate programs in law, engineering, business, and social sciences. Comparable as a Bogotá private institution with similar program breadth and competing for the same mid-tier applicant pool.
• Universidad EAN: Private Bogotá-based university with strength in business, engineering, and graduate programs, with a notable focus on continuing and corporate education. Comparable as a Bogotá private institution competing in business, engineering, and the 'Educación Continua' space.
• Universidad Externado de Colombia: Highly regarded private Bogotá university with strength in law, social sciences, economics, and graduate programs. Comparable as a Bogotá private institution competing for graduate and undergraduate students, though positioned in a higher prestige tier.
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: Colombia's leading private Catholic university in Bogotá, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across similar disciplinary schools. Most direct comparator — same Catholic identity, same Bogotá base, and overlapping applicant pool in education, social sciences, engineering, law, and health.
• Universidad Católica de Colombia: Private Catholic university in Bogotá with similar disciplinary mix (law, engineering, economics, social sciences, education). Direct comparator as a Catholic private university of similar size and positioning in the Colombian market.
• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia): Colombia's top-ranked private university, headquartered in Bogotá, with elite undergraduate and graduate programs across all major disciplines. Closest high-prestige comparator — same Bogotá base and overlapping program categories, though positioned in a much higher tier.
• Universidad Santo Tomás: Colombia's oldest Catholic university (founded 1580), operating across multiple campuses including Bogotá, with undergraduate and graduate programs in education, engineering, law, social sciences, and theology. Highly comparable given shared Catholic identity and similar program mix.
• Universidad del Rosario: Private Bogotá-based university with strong reputation in law, social sciences, and health sciences, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Directly comparable as a mid-sized private Bogotá university competing for similar students, though it leans secular rather than Catholic.

Regional players

• Universidad EAFIT: Top-tier private Colombian university headquartered in Medellín (not Bogotá), strong in engineering, business, and graduate programs. Comparable as a leading private Colombian university with strong continuing education and graduate offerings, though geographically separate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unimonserrate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FUMonserrate/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/unimonserrate
• Instagraminstagram.com/unimonserrate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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