Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros

What Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros does

Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros (CUCC) is a private, non-profit university center headquartered on a 10,000+ square-meter campus in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1973 as the Escuela de Profesorado de EGB Cardenal Cisneros and rebranded under its current name in 2010 following the implementation of Bologna-process undergraduate degrees, the institution has been affiliated with the Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) under a Convenio de adscripción since 1979, which makes its degrees official Spanish state-recognized titles. The promoting entity is the Fundación Cardenal Cisneros, governed by the Marist Brothers (Hermanos Maristas), a Catholic religious congregation founded in 1817 that operates a network of more than 30 universities worldwide.

The center's academic portfolio comprises four undergraduate degree programs (Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Social Education, and Psychology, with bilingual and semipresencial modalities), two official master's programs (Attention to Diversity and Educational Support, and General Health Psychology), and a continuing-education ecosystem that includes dual-degree tracks, the Instituto Champagnat de Estudios Pastorales (ICEP), DECA online religious education certification, microcredential programs, and short courses. Instruction is supported by a Campus Virtual LMS that serves both in-person and blended semipresencial modalities, plus 50 classrooms equipped with projectors and digital whiteboards, a 3,000-square-meter library (Biblioteca-CRAI), IT services (Microsoft Office 365 licensing for students), psychological support (SAPsi), and pastoral and volunteer programs rooted in the Marist tradition.

CUCC generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees of approximately 4,020-4,080 EUR for undergraduate degrees, supplemented by a 1,015 EUR UAH matriculation fee, a reduced 1,015 EUR blended rate for semipresencial programs, and additional income from master's and continuing-education enrollments. Go-to-market relies on educational fair participation (notably AULA), on-campus open days, the institutional website (with an English-language version), alumni referrals, and Erasmus+/EUGLOH exchange agreements to recruit both domestic Spanish students and a smaller cohort of international exchange students. Revenue and enrollment figures are not publicly disclosed; the most recent graduation ceremony referenced more than 600 students in the Class of 2026.

Name

Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros

Legal name

Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros

Website

https://cardenalcisneros.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros is a private Spanish university center affiliated with the Universidad de Alcalá, offering undergraduate degrees in education, social education, and psychology, plus master's and continuing-education programs for students primarily in the Community of Madrid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Higher education degrees
• Teacher training programs
• University master's programs
• Bilingual education programs
• Distance learning university

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcalá De Henares

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 Academic Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from student tuition fees for undergraduate (Grado) and postgraduate (Máster) programs. Fees vary by program: undergraduate degrees are priced at approximately 4,020-4,080 EUR, with additional UAH matriculation fees of 1,015 EUR. Semipresencial programs have different pricing structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CUCC sells official undergraduate university degrees (Grado) and postgraduate master's programs (Máster), specializing in teacher training (Early Childhood and Primary Education, including bilingual English tracks and blended semipresencial modalities), Social Education, and Psychology, plus a Master in General Health Psychology and a Master in Attention to Diversity and Educational Support. Programs are delivered on-campus in Alcalá de Henares or via the Campus Virtual LMS, and are billed as annual tuition fees paid by individual students.

Product overview

Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros (CUCC) is a private university center affiliated with the Universidad de Alcalá, offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate degrees, master's programs, and continuing education. The core academic offerings include five undergraduate degree programs: Grado en Magisterio de Educación Infantil (with presencial, bilingual, and semipresencial modalities), Grado en Magisterio de Educación Primaria (with presencial, bilingual, and semipresencial modalities), Grado en Educación Social, and Grado en Psicología. Dual degree options allow students to obtain two teaching degrees in one additional year. Two university master's programs (Máster en Atención a la Diversidad y Apoyos Educativos and Máster en Psicología General Sanitaria) provide postgraduate specialization. Supporting services include the Campus Virtual LMS, Biblioteca-CRAI, SAPsi psychological services, IT services, and sustainability programs (Campus Verde, volunteering). The institution also offers specialized programs through its Instituto Champagnat de Estudios Pastorales (ICEP) for pastoral education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Instituto Champagnat de Estudios Pastorales (ICEP): Institute within CUCC created to support the work of persons and institutions in their evangelizing effort, rooted in the Marist Brothers' experience in education and pastoral work.

Products and services

• Grado en Magisterio de Educación Infantil (Presencial) 4-year undergraduate degree habilitating graduates as teachers for early childhood education (ages 0-6), with specializations in Artistic Expression, Foreign Language (English), and Special Educational Needs. Delivered in person at the Alcalá de Henares campus.
• Grado en Psicología Undergraduate degree providing skills for evaluating and intervening in diverse contexts with people of different ages to promote health, psychological well-being, and quality of life.
• Grado en Psicología con Docencia en Inglés Bilingual variant of the Psychology degree with selected subjects taught in English, available from the 2026/2027 academic year.
• Grado en Magisterio de Educación Infantil - Docencia en Inglés Bilingual variant of the Early Childhood Education degree with selected instruction in English. Note: This itinerary will not be offered from 2026/2027 onward.
• Grado en Magisterio de Educación Infantil Semipresencial Online/blended variant of the Early Childhood Education degree delivered through the Campus Virtual platform with optional in-person Saturday sessions at the Alcalá de Henares campus.
• Grado en Magisterio de Educación Primaria (Presencial) 4-year undergraduate degree habilitating graduates as teachers for primary education (ages 6-12), with specializations in Physical Education, Foreign Language (English), and Special Educational Needs. Delivered in person at the Alcalá de Henares campus.
• Grado en Magisterio de Educación Primaria - Docencia en Inglés Bilingual variant of the Primary Education degree with selected subjects taught in English.
• Grado en Magisterio de Educación Primaria Semipresencial Online/blended variant of the Primary Education degree delivered through the Campus Virtual platform.
• Grado en Educación Social

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 places available for Early Childhood Education degree
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad de Alcalá (UAH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1979The Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros has been affiliated with the Universidad de Alcalá since 1979 through an official adsorption agreement (Convenio de adscription). This partnership grants students access to all UAH services and ensures that CUCC degrees are official titles of the University of Alcalá. Students enjoy all rights and benefits of UAH students including scholarships, mobility programs, libraries, and sports facilities.
• Hermanos Maristas (Marist Brothers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1979The promoting entity of the university is the religious congregation of the Marist Brothers (Hermanos Maristas), founded in 1817 by Saint Marcellin Champagnat. Their mission is focused on the education of children and youth, especially those most in need. The CUCC forms part of the International Marist Network of Higher Education Institutions with over 30 universities worldwide.
• Eco-PilasminorOthersEnvironmental partnership for battery collection and recycling. Eco-Pilas is responsible for collecting and recycling batteries through a designated container in the campus central clean point.
• EUGLOH (European University Alliance for Global Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUCC participates in the EUGLOH alliance, a European university partnership focused on global health. The alliance presents activities and opportunities to CUCC students and enables collaborative programs across member universities.
• Red Marista Internacional de Instituciones de Educación SuperiorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of over 30 universities operated by the Marist Brothers, spread across Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The network shares educational mission and principles of identity, belonging, parity, and participation.
• Comunidad de Madrid (Regional Government)minorOthersExternal internship programs are conducted under the regulations of the Comunidad de Madrid, including specific orders for External Academic Practices (Orden de Prácticas Académicas Externas de la Comunidad de Madrid) for student placements.
• Universidad de Prešov (Slovakia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorErasmus+ exchange partnership where faculty and students from Universidad de Prešov visited CUCC between April 14-17, representing international academic cooperation and student mobility.
• Universidad de Umeå (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university hosting intensive Spanish Language and Culture courses. Eight students and one professor from Umeå participated in a course from October 14-23 at CUCC facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ESIC University: Larger private Spanish university focused on business and marketing with some education offerings. Comparable as a private Spanish higher-education institution, though more specialized in business disciplines.
• IE University: Major private Spanish university with international focus, offering education-adjacent programs. Comparable as a high-profile private Spanish university, though at much larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Universidad Camilo José Cela: Private Madrid university with significant presence in education, psychology, and health sciences. Comparable target audience (Spanish students seeking professional credentials) and similar private-university positioning.
• Universidad Pontificia Comillas: Madrid-based private Catholic university with strong teacher training (Magisterio) and education programs. Comparable as a private Spanish university offering state-recognized degrees with religious-congregation sponsorship.
• Universidad Francisco de Vitoria: Private Catholic university in Madrid offering education, psychology, and health programs. Comparable in religious affiliation, Madrid location, and emphasis on person-centered educational models.
• UNIR (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja): Spain's leading private online university, with strong programs in education and Magisterio. Comparable in targeting working adults and offering blended/online modalities at national scale.
• Universidad de Deusto: Private Catholic university in the Basque Country, operated by the Jesuits, with strong education and psychology faculties. Comparable as a religious-sponsored Spanish private university with established teacher training.
• CES Don Bosco: Madrid-based teacher training center affiliated with Universidad Complutense, with strong Salesian (religious) identity. Closely comparable in mission, religious sponsorship, and Magisterio focus.
• Universidad Villanueva: Private Madrid university with education and psychology programs and religious (Catholic) sponsorship. Comparable in size, Madrid location, and program mix.

Others

• Universidad de Alcalá (UAH): Public university to which CUCC is formally affiliated since 1979. Not a competitor per se, but the academic partner whose accreditation enables CUCC's official degrees — directly comparable in course offerings but distinct as the credentialing authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CampusVerdeCUCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/centrouniversitariocardenalcisneros
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-universitario-cardenal-cisneros

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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