Universidad José Antonio Páez

What Universidad José Antonio Páez does

Universidad José Antonio Páez (UJAP) is a private Venezuelan higher education institution founded in 1997 by engineers Franca Ribaldi Langella and Pedro Vivas González, incorporated as Universidad José Antonio Páez S.A. under Venezuelan law. The institution operates two campuses — a main campus in San Diego, Carabobo and the Núcleo Aragua in Maracay (opened September 2024) — and offers undergraduate degree programs across five faculties (Engineering with seven programs, Social Sciences with five programs, Health Sciences/Odontology, Law and Politics, and Education with three programs), graduate programs including two doctorates, three master's, and 11+ specializations, and certified technical assistant courses through its CEUJAP extension arm covering 25+ vocational areas.

The institution's core technology stack centers on the Aula Virtual Acrópolis, a Moodle-based virtual learning platform managed by the Dirección General de Servicios Telemáticos, providing online and hybrid learning for all academic levels with iOS and Android mobile apps, complemented by the UJAP En Línea self-serve enrollment and academic management portal and an OJS-hosted digital journal (La Pasión del Saber). Revenue is generated primarily through semester-based undergraduate tuition (recurring subscription), graduate program fees (recurring), one-time technical course fees via CEUJAP, and continuing education/extension services. The customer base is distributed across four segments — traditional undergraduates, graduate professionals, technical training participants from underserved communities, and working adults in evening programs — with 700+ new students enrolling in a single recent semester and a cumulative output of 25,099+ undergraduates and 10,690+ technical assistants since inception.

Distribution is hybrid: on-campus admissions offices, the online UJAP En Línea portal, the Acrópolis virtual campus, and municipal/community partnerships that recruit technical course participants. The institution is led by Rector Omar Figueredo Díaz (appointed March 2024) under a Consejo Superior chaired by co-founder Franca Ribaldi Langella, with no external investors, no public financials, and no parent company. Recent strategic priorities have included geographic expansion to Aragua, comprehensive curriculum restructuring, vertical deepening in dental specializations, and partnership development with corporate, governmental, and ecclesiastical entities.

Name

Universidad José Antonio Páez

Legal name

Universidad José Antonio Páez S. A.

Website

http://www.ujap.edu.ve/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Universidad José Antonio Páez is a private Venezuelan university founded in 1997, operating two campuses in Carabobo and Aragua, delivering undergraduate and graduate degrees across five faculties plus certified technical training to over 25,000 cumulative professionals and 10,690+ community technicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Private University)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Vocational training courses
• Distance learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Calabozo

HQ country

Venezuela

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 Academic Fees (Pregrado): Revenue from undergraduate degree programs across five faculties: Engineering, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Law and Politics, and Education. Students pay semester fees as part of the enrollment process.
2. Graduate Programs (Postgrado): Revenue from master's, doctoral, and specialization programs in areas including business administration, education, industrial automation, telecommunications, law, dentistry specializations, and public administration.
3. Technical Assistant Programs (Cursos de Asistentes Técnicos): Revenue from short-term technical training courses under the Programa de Apoyo a la Comunidad, covering areas such as pharmacy, marketing, English, business administration, accounting, customs, computer science, legal assistance, and industrial mechanics. Over 25 areas of study offered.
4. Continuing Education and Extension Services: Revenue from extension programs, workshops, seminars, and professional development courses offered through CEUJAP to the broader community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad José Antonio Páez is a private Venezuelan university that delivers higher education through undergraduate degree programs across five faculties (Engineering, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Law and Politics, and Education), graduate programs including master's degrees, doctorates, and specializations, plus a CEUJAP community extension arm offering technical assistant certifications in over 25 vocational areas. The institution operates from two campuses (San Diego, Carabobo and Maracay, Aragua) supported by a Moodle-based virtual campus (Acrópolis), an online enrollment portal (UJAP En Línea), and clinical facilities serving approximately 600 dental patients daily.

Product overview

Universidad José Antonio Páez is a private higher education institution operating a multi-campus, multi-modality educational platform. Its core product portfolio consists of five undergraduate faculties and one health faculty offering degree programs across engineering, social sciences, law, health sciences, and education; a postgraduate division with doctorates, master's, and specialization programs; and the CEUJAP extension arm delivering technical assistant certificate courses. These are supported by the Acrópolis (Moodle) virtual learning platform and the UJAP En Línea enrollment/management portal. The institution also publishes the peer-reviewed 'Revista Digital La Pasión del Saber' (OJS) and maintains the RIUJAP digital repository. A new Núcleo Aragua campus was inaugurated in September 2024, expanding regional reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pregrado Programs (Undergraduate) Undergraduate degree programs across five faculties (Engineering, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Law and Politics, Education) for students seeking bachelor's-level professional qualifications. Programs include architecture, seven engineering disciplines, business administration, accounting, marketing, odontology, law, and three education specializations.
• Postgrado Programs (Graduate) Graduate degree offerings including 2 doctoral programs (Education Sciences, Orientation), 3 master's programs (Information Technology Management, Organizational Communication, Sustainable Development Education), and 11+ specialization programs (Higher Education Teaching, Business Administration, Industrial Automation, Administrative Law, Civil Procedure Law, Quality Control Management, Customs and Tax Management, Telecommunications, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Public Finance Management, plus 2026 additions in Endodontics and Dental Maxillofacial Radiology).
• Programa de Apoyo a la Comunidad / CEUJAP Technical Assistant Courses Community extension program offering certified technical assistant courses in over 25 areas (Pharmacy, Marketing, English, Business Administration, Computing, Accounting, Customs, Law, Industrial Mechanics, Electrical Installation, Logistics, and others) to youth and adults with limited access to higher education. Since 2006, over 10,690 certificates have been issued.
• Acrópolis Virtual Campus Moodle-based virtual learning platform serving as the university's primary distance and blended learning environment for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Provides student and faculty portals, course management, and mobile access via iOS and Android apps.
• UJAP En Línea (Online Enrollment System) Web-based student enrollment and academic management portal handling registration, course scheduling, grade submission, and student record administration across all undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Revista Digital La Pasión del Saber Open-access institutional digital journal published on Open Journal Systems (OJS), covering peer-reviewed research across disciplines. ISSN: 2244-7857. Current issue (Vol. 16, Special Edition, March 2026) focuses on gender perspectives in research.
• Repositorio Digital UJAP (RIUJAP) Digital institutional repository preserving and providing open access to the university's academic output, research, theses, and institutional documents.
• Dental Clinics and Postgrad Clinical Areas State-of-the-art clinical facilities serving both postgraduate dental students (residents in Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Orthodontics) and community patients, with modern equipment including vital sign monitors, electrosurgery units, lasers, and intraoral scanners. Approximately 25 residents and 600 patients served daily.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,099+ undergraduate graduates since founding
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Súper Autos PremiumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Alliance for specialized training and community support. Súper Autos Premium supports UJAP's extension programs and community initiatives through the CEUJAP center.
• Orquesta Sinfónica de CarabobominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025UJAP hosts the academic program Maestro José Calabrese taught by distinguished musicians from the orchestra. UJAP's rector moderated the book presentation '45 Años de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Carabobo' at FILUC 2025. A possible collaboration for a concert at the Aragua campus was discussed.
• Universidad de Carabobo (Faces-UC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025UJAP's rector presented at the VI International Congress of Research in Social and Economic Sciences at UCAB's Faces. The participation enabled knowledge exchange on university leadership, AI ethics, and innovation strategies between Venezuelan universities.
• Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica de la Fuerza Armada (UNEFA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025UNEFA's rector participated in UJAP's LV graduation ceremony, indicating inter-university cooperation and mutual recognition between Venezuelan higher education institutions.
• Colegio de Contadores Públicos del Estado CarabobominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Recognition of CEUJAP for social contribution; scholarship for 3 participants in accounting technician courses under a cooperation agreement. The partnership strengthens ties between UJAP and the accounting profession in Carabobo.
• Arquidiósis de ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Framework cooperation agreement for academic and religious projects, including the Community Service Program 'Dra. Anabel Melet De Tornaboni' for the creation of the Arquidiocesan Legal Archive of Valencia. The agreement enables church communities to access UJAP technical training programs, and allows UJAP to contribute to the church's archival and educational mission.
• Allison TransmissionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Technical lecture on automatic transmissions for mechanical engineering students, delivered by Allison's Regional Sales Manager for Northern South America. The partnership provides industry exposure, thesis development opportunities, and technological knowledge sharing for students.
• Alcaldía de San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2025Framework cooperation agreement through which the municipality sponsors 93 participants in UJAP's technical assistant courses. The municipality identifies candidates and UJAP provides facilities and instruction. Similar renewals of agreements with municipalities of Valencia and San Diego support community programs.
• Oficina Parlamentaria del Concejal Salvador Abdeljabar (Municipio Guacara)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 June 2025Framework cooperation agreement for educational services, enabling Guacara municipality residents to access UJAP technical assistant courses. The parliamentary office selects candidates for enrollment in programs including pharmacy, marketing, languages, business administration, and accounting.
• Ford Motors de VenezuelaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Corporate workshop on corporate law for UJAP law students, delivered by Ford's legal affairs manager covering Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. Topics included compliance, enterprise regulations, and internship opportunities. Marks the beginning of collaboration between UJAP and the corporate sector.
• Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB) - Escuela de PsicologíacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024UJAP expressed interest in establishing institutional agreements with UCAB's School of Psychology to develop psychosocial programs benefiting the UJAP community and Carabobo society. UCAB researchers from Psicodata Venezuela shared national mental health study results. The partnership aims to develop training programs such as courses and diplomas, with potential articulation with other UCAB units.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB): Major private Venezuelan university offering undergraduate, graduate, and extension programs across multiple faculties. Directly comparable as a comprehensive private higher education institution in Venezuela; UCAB is named in UJAP's own partnership agreements.
• Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET): Private Venezuelan university known for engineering and technology programs with strong industry linkages. Comparable to UJAP in scale, private status, multi-faculty structure, and emphasis on engineering education.
• Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín (URBE): Private Venezuelan university in Maracaibo offering undergraduate, graduate, and extension programs. Comparable as a regional private university with diversified faculties and a continuing-education arm.
• Universidad Fermín Toro: Private Venezuelan university offering multi-faculty undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable to UJAP as a private higher education institution with similar curricular breadth and regional positioning.
• Universidad Arturo Michelena: Private Venezuelan university in Valencia (Carabobo), the same state as UJAP's main campus. Directly comparable in geography, private status, and multi-faculty undergraduate/graduate offerings.
• Universidad Yacambú: Private Venezuelan university offering undergraduate, graduate, and extension programs. Comparable as a private multi-faculty institution with extension/community engagement components.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de Carabobo (UC): Large public Venezuelan university also based in Carabobo state. Comparable as a major regional higher-education incumbent that competes for the same student pool as UJAP in the Valencia metropolitan area.
• Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica de la Fuerza Armada (UNEFA): Public Venezuelan polytechnic university offering technical and engineering programs. Comparable as a higher-education provider whose rector participated in UJAP's graduation ceremony, indicating inter-institutional cooperation in the same technical-education space.
• Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Bolívar (USB): Public Venezuelan research university with a strong engineering and science focus. Comparable as a high-quality Venezuelan higher-education competitor whose technical orientation overlaps with UJAP's engineering faculties.
• Universidad de los Andes (ULA): Large public Venezuelan university offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs across faculties. Comparable as a broad higher-education incumbent against which UJAP positions its private, multi-faculty offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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