What Universidad ESAN does

Universidad ESAN is a private, non-profit university headquartered in Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru, founded on July 25, 1963 as the first Spanish-language graduate business school globally under a cooperation agreement between the governments of Peru and the United States directed by Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. The institution operates a single campus anchored by a 4,900-person Convention & Sport Center (inaugurated 2018) and serves three primary student segments: recent high school graduates pursuing undergraduate degrees, working adults aged 23+ enrolled in the DPA adult professionalization program, and graduate students/professionals in master's and executive education.

The educational portfolio spans three undergraduate faculties — Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas (9 programs), Ingeniería (6 programs including AI, Data Science, and Software Engineering), and Derecho y Ciencias Sociales (3 programs) — totaling 18 undergraduate degrees, supplemented by 8 DPA career programs, language courses, Extended Learning short courses and CFA prep, and the Innova ESAN incubator and FabLab ESAN (CONCYTEC-certified R&D+i facility). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition across Pregrado, DPA, Posgrado, and Extended Learning modalities, with disclosed DPA postulation fee of S/350.00; comprehensive pricing is not publicly disclosed. International value is delivered through 11 dual-degree programs and 130+ exchange agreements across 4 continents, anchored by longstanding partnerships with Montpellier Business School (2007), London School of Economics (2015), and FHNW Switzerland (2025).

Distribution is direct-to-consumer through an admissions office, online portals (pa.uesan.edu.pe, testvocacional.ue.edu.pe), campus visits, school-colegio partnerships, scholarship programs (Beca 18 PRONABEC), and marketing channels spanning blog, six social media platforms (including TikTok), and academic events. Quality assurance is reinforced by AACSB International reaccreditation (2018, 9-10 programs), SUNEDU licensing (2018), ICACIT/SINEACE accreditation for engineering (2018), and brand recognition including #1 in Merco Empresas 2025 Education Sector and #3 in Lima Chamber of Commerce 2025 University Career Preference.

Name

Universidad ESAN

Legal name

Universidad ESAN

Website

https://ue.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Universidad ESAN is a private non-profit Peruvian university founded in 1963 as the first Spanish-speaking graduate business school globally, offering 18 undergraduate programs, 8 DPA adult professionalization tracks, master's degrees, and language/certification courses to high school graduates, working professionals, and graduate students in Lima.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG), University/Institutional Scholarships & Tuition Waivers (EDAIAOAG)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Business school
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate education
• Executive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Surco

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Universidad ESAN generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from undergraduate programs (Pregrado), DPA (adult professionalization programs), graduate programs, and extended learning/certification courses. The institution offers various academic services including certifications, workshops, CFA preparation courses, and language training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad ESAN is a private Peruvian university delivering higher education through 18 undergraduate programs across three faculties (Business and Economics, Engineering, and Law and Social Sciences), 8 professional programs for working adults (DPA), graduate/postgraduate programs, language training, continuing education (Extended Learning), an entrepreneurship incubator (Innova ESAN), a fabrication laboratory (FabLab), and career placement services. Educational services are delivered via in-person, semi-presential, and distance learning modalities.

Product overview

Universidad ESAN is a Peruvian university offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on undergraduate programs across three faculties (Business and Economics, Engineering, Law and Social Sciences), supplemented by specialized adult education programs (DPA), language training, research facilities (FabLab), entrepreneurship incubation (Innova ESAN), continuing education (Extended Learning), publishing (ESAN Ediciones), career services (Bolsa de Trabajo), and vocational guidance tools. The core offering consists of 18 undergraduate programs and 8 DPA professional programs for working adults, all delivered through in-person, semi-presential, and distance learning modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DPA (Dirección de Profesionalización de Adultos): Professional programs for working adults with flexible schedules
• ESAN Ediciones
• FabLab ESAN
• Innova ESAN
• Extended Learning
• Centro de Idiomas ESAN

Products and services

• Pregrado (Undergraduate Programs) Undergraduate degree programs across three faculties: Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas (9 programs including Administration, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Accounting, Economics), Facultad de Ingeniería (6 programs including Software Engineering, AI, Data Science, Industrial Engineering), and Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales (3 programs including Law, Corporate Law, Psychology). Delivered through in-person, semi-presential, and distance learning modalities.
• DPA - Dirección de Profesionalización de Adultos

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 in Merco Empresas 2025 - Education Sector
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Redinter (Redeia's Latin American subsidiary)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Co-organized the 'II Jornada de Sostenibilidad y Energía en Iberoamérica' forum in Lima, Peru. The event brought together institutional, business, and academic representatives from across Ibero-America to discuss energy transition, renewable energy expansion, and cross-border interconnections. ESAN contributed academic expertise on sustainability and energy policy.
• iaelyon School of Management (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026ESAN professor Giannina Castro participated in the 20th International Week at iaelyon School of Management in Lyon, France. Dictated two seminars on sustainability, diversity and inclusion in organizations to students from 29 countries. Exchange of knowledge and experiences in business management between the institutions.
• Centro Internacional de Arbitraje de LimacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote joint actions for specialized legal training development and strengthening arbitration culture in Peru. Includes academic activities, training programs, research, specialized events, competitions (moots), and initiatives for training highly qualified professionals in arbitration.
• SERPAR (Servicio de Parques) and Municipalidad Metropolitana de LimaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Participation in the 'Programa Lima Verde' for tree planting in southern Lima districts (Villa María del Triunfo and San Juan de Miraflores). 15 ESAN student volunteers planted 175 trees in the first semester to recover public spaces, improve air quality, and beautify areas.
• University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2025New agreement allowing Software Engineering students to study at FHNW in Switzerland. FHNW is considered one of the most prestigious and innovative applied sciences universities in Switzerland. Enables international academic exchange and dual-degree opportunities for ESAN engineering students.
• Asociación UNACEMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on the 'Impulso al Emprendimiento' program supporting common kitchens (ollas comunes) in Villa María del Triunfo and Manchay. The program provided business training and mentoring to women leaders, with participation from over 30 student volunteers.
• Municipalidad de Santiago de SurcominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership in the 'Techo Propio Surcano' program where ESAN donates recycled materials (paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastic) for construction of housing for vulnerable families. Since mid-2025, over 44 tons of recycling donated. Goal for 2026: 22 houses, achieving 70 total since 2023.
• Erasmus+ LinkyouminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Erasmus+ mobility agreement for student and faculty exchanges with European universities participating in the Linkyou consortium.
• London School of Economics (LSE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Student exchange agreement signed with LSE for international academic exchange. Provides ESAN students access to one of the world's leading economics and social sciences institutions.
• Montpellier Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007First international exchange and dual-degree agreement signed by ESAN in 2007. Established the foundation for ESAN's international exchange program and dual-degree offerings.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EGADE Business School (Tecnológico de Monterrey): Top-tier Latin American business school within Tecnológico de Monterrey, offering MBAs and executive education across multiple Mexican and Latin American campuses. Comparable in business school positioning and Latin American executive market.
• INCAE Business School: Leading Central American two-country business school with strong Latin American MBA and executive education brand. Comparable in graduate business education mission, AACSB-equivalent accreditations, and alumni network focus.

Direct peers

• Centrum PUCP Business School: Peruvian business school within PUCP offering MBAs, executive education, and specialized business programs. Direct competitor for the Peruvian graduate business education segment.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP): Peru's top-ranked private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, law, and social sciences. Direct competitor for premium domestic students and employer recognition.
• Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL): Peruvian private university with growing business and health sciences programs and a strong entrepreneurial brand. Direct competitor for Peruvian undergraduates and adult learners.
• Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH): Top-tier Peruvian private research university known for sciences, medicine, and postgraduate programs. Comparable in prestige positioning and competes for high-achieving Peruvian students.
• Universidad de Lima: Large Lima-based private university with strong business, engineering, and law faculties. Competes directly with ESAN for the same undergraduate and postgraduate talent pool in Peru.
• Universidad del Pacífico: Leading Peruvian private non-profit university specialized in business, economics, and engineering. Closest direct peer to ESAN given similar business-school heritage, comparable tuition positioning, and overlapping student segment in Lima.
• Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC): Peru's largest private university by enrollment, part of Laureate network, with strong business, engineering, and health programs. Competes aggressively on marketing, online offerings, and scale.

Regional players

• IAE Business School (Universidad Austral): Argentina's leading graduate business school at Universidad Austral. Comparable in MBA and executive education focus, Spanish-language business school heritage, and AACSB-equivalent accreditations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/universidadesan
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UniversidadEsan
• Facebookfacebook.com/uesan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/derecho-corporativo-universidad-esan
• Instagraminstagram.com/uesan_oficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@somosesan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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