Universidad Champagnat

What Universidad Champagnat does

Universidad Champagnat is a private Argentine university founded in 1991, headquartered in Godoy Cruz, Mendoza, and operating four campuses across Mendoza province (Godoy Cruz/Central, Tunuyán/Valle de Uco, San Rafael, and Junín/Este). The institution is organized into three primary faculties — Business Sciences and Public Management, Law, and Computer Science and Design — plus a centralized Rectorado overseeing education programs and the Centro Universitario de Idiomas. It serves four customer segments: recent high school graduates enrolling in 12+ undergraduate degrees (law, business administration, international commerce, accounting, information systems, graphic design, tourism, international relations, digital communication, and teacher credentials), working professionals pursuing continuing education through 15+ postgraduate diplomas and 2 master's, government and institutional partners receiving bespoke training, and language learners.

The university generates revenue primarily through tuition — recurring semester fees for undergraduate programs and per-cohort pricing for postgraduate diplomas and master's, with local Argentine pricing in ARS (ARS 9,000–43,000) and select international pricing in USD (USD 300). Delivery occurs both in-person across the four physical campuses and through the Campus Virtual distance-learning platform (campusvirtual.uch.edu.ar), which supports 100% online and blended (b-learning) modalities across all postgraduate programs. Supporting infrastructure includes a 120-person auditorium with simultaneous translation booth, an 800 m² open-stack library participating in the RADU private university library network, five computer labs (70+ machines), and a Smart Board-equipped video room. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the institutional website, WhatsApp, social media (Instagram, Facebook), and on-campus enrollment.

Differentiation rests on CONEAU-accredited postgraduate credentials — notably the first CONEAU-approved Master's in Procedural Law in Argentina (Res. 677/99, re-accredited Res. 658/09) — the university's founding role in AUALCPI (Association of Latin American and Caribbean Universities for Integration) with the current rector Alejandro Giuffrida serving as AUALCPI president for 2020–2024, and a portfolio of niche postgraduate diplomas aligned with Mendoza's economic priorities (hydrocarbons, energy, digital law, gender equality, risk management, cybercrime). Strategic academic partnerships include joint program delivery with Universidad Nacional de Rosario (Maestría en Derecho Procesal) and cultural/exchange agreements with Universidad Nacional de Cuyo.

Name

Universidad Champagnat

Legal name

Universidad Champagnat

Website

https://uch.edu.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Universidad Champagnat is a private Argentine university founded in 1991, operating four campuses across Mendoza province and offering undergraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and master's programs in business, law, IT, design, and education through in-person and distance modalities.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

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Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate degrees
• Postgraduate diplomas
• Distance learning
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mendoza

HQ country

Argentina

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. Undergraduate (Grado) Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate degree programs including Abogacía (Law), Administración de Empresas, Comercio Internacional, Contador Público, Diseño Gráfico y Digital, Sistemas de Información, Relaciones Internacionales, Relaciones Públicas, Relaciones Humanas, Turismo, Corredor Público Inmobiliario y Martillero Público, and Professorados. Programs run 3–4 years.
2. Postgraduate Programs (Maestrías, Diplomaturas, Especializaciones): Revenue from master's programs (e.g., Maestría en Derecho Procesal, MBT - Maestría en Negocios y Tecnología), diplomaturas (specialization diplomas), and specializations (e.g., Especialización en Docencia en Entornos Digitales). Programs priced per cohort ranging from ARS 9,000 to ARS 43,000 for local students and USD 300 for international students.
3. Distance Education Programs: Revenue from fully online programs and distance modality across undergraduate and postgraduate offerings, including Centro Universitario de Idiomas and Ciclo de Profesorado para Profesionales.
4. Continuing Education and Short Programs: Revenue from workshops, seminars (e.g., Seminario Taller Subjetividades en la Cultura Digital), courses (Taller de Econanzas, Curso gratuito de Igualdad de Género en el Aula), and specialized short programs offered through the Secretaría de Investigación y Extensión.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universidad Champagnat is a private university offering accredited undergraduate degrees (4-year licenciaturas and 3-year technical programs), postgraduate diplomaturas and master's programs across four faculties (Business and Public Management, Law, Computer Science and Design, and Education), and continuing education short courses. The institution operates four physical campuses across Mendoza province (Central in Godoy Cruz, Valle de Uco in Tunuyán, San Rafael, and Este in Junín) and a virtual campus (campusvirtual.uch.edu.ar) supporting 100% online and blended (b-learning) modalities.

Product overview

Universidad Champagnat offers a comprehensive higher education portfolio spanning undergraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and master's programs across four faculties: Faculty of Business and Public Management, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Computer Science and Design, and a centralized Rectorado unit. The undergraduate programs include law, business administration, international commerce, public accounting, graphic design, information systems, tourism, international relations, public relations, human relations, digital communication, real estate brokerage, and teaching credentials. The postgraduate offerings center on specialized diplomas in emerging fields such as Digital Law and State 4.0, Hydrocarbons, Energy, Virtual Learning Environments, Gender Equality, Economic Criminal Law, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, and a master's program in Procedural Law. A virtual campus platform supports distance learning, and the institution operates multiple campuses across Mendoza Province including Central Campus, Valle de Uco, San Rafael, and San Martín, with articulation into the AUALCPI Latin American university integration network.

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Products and services

• Abogacía y Procuración Undergraduate law degree program (4 years for Abogacía, 3 years for Procuración) preparing students for legal practice, conflict resolution, and advocacy.
• Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas Undergraduate business administration degree (4 years) leading to Licenciado title, with a 3-year pathway to Analista en Información Gerencial.
• Licenciatura en Comercio Internacional Undergraduate international commerce degree (4 years) with specialization in global trade and customs, offering pathway to Técnica/o Universitaria/o en Comercio Exterior y Aduanas (3 years).
• Contador Público Undergraduate public accounting degree (4 years) with a 3-year pathway to Analista Administrativa/o Contable.
• Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico y Digital Undergraduate graphic and digital design degree (4 years) with 3-year pathway to diseñador/a gráfico title, focused on visual communication across platforms.
• Licenciatura en Sistemas de Información Undergraduate information systems degree (4 years) with 3-year pathway to analista programador/a universitario de sistemas, covering software, web applications, and mobile technologies for Industry 4.0.
• Licenciatura en Turismo Undergraduate tourism degree (4 years) with pathways to Guía de Turismo or Coordinador/a de Viajes (3 years), covering hospitality, travel organization, and tour circuits.
• Licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales Undergraduate international relations degree (4 years) preparing students for work in both public and private sectors with global scope.
• Licenciatura en Relaciones Públicas Undergraduate public relations degree (4 years) with pathway to Analista Universitario en Recursos Humanos (3 years).
• Licenciatura en Relaciones Humanas Undergraduate human relations degree (4 years) with pathway to Analista Universitario en Recursos Humanos (3 years), focusing on workplace conflict resolution.
• Corredor Público Inmobiliario y Martillero Público Undergraduate real estate broker and auctioneer certification program, preparing students for property intermediation, sales, and advisory services.
• Licenciatura en Comunicación Digital Undergraduate digital communication degree focusing on social media, digital storytelling, and professional communication project development.
• Profesorado Universitario en Educación Inicial y Primaria Undergraduate university teaching credentials for initial/early childhood and primary education, combining in-person and digital learning environments.
• Ciclo de Profesorado para Profesionales Teaching cycle for professionals (3 semesters) leading to Profesor/a Universitario/a title for those seeking to become educators in their field.
• Centro Universitario de Idiomas University language center offering English and German language courses for students, alumni, and community members.
• Maestría en Derecho Procesal UNR Master's in Procedural Law (first in Argentina under strict excellence control), CONEAU-approved via Resolution 677/99 and re-accredited by Resolution 658/09, jointly offered with UNR.
• MBT - Maestría en Negocios y Tecnología Master's in Business and Technology combining management and technology competencies for business innovation.
• Diplomatura en Hidrocarburos 3-month postgraduate diploma covering petroleum and gas issues across scientific, technical, economic, and socio-environmental dimensions, with focus on exploration, extraction, and environmental protection.
• Diplomatura en Energía 3-month postgraduate diploma covering renewable and conventional energy systems including solar, wind, and other renewable natural resources for public and private sector applications.
• Diplomatura en Entornos Virtuales de Aprendizaje para Educación 3-month 100% distance postgraduate diploma (90 hours) developing teaching skills in virtual environments, targeted at educators at all levels.
• Diplomatura en Género e Igualdad 72-hour postgraduate diploma focused on gender equality policies, transversal perspective, and multidisciplinary training for professionals in gender equality implementation.
• Diplomatura en Derecho Penal Económico 102-hour postgraduate diploma focusing on practical and theoretical training in economic criminal law including tax, customs, and currency criminal law.
• Diplomatura en Gestión de Riesgos, Crisis y Emergencias para Ciudades Resilientes 126-hour virtual postgraduate diploma training professionals in risk management, emergency response, and resilience planning for cities using the Sendai Framework and Agenda 2030.
• Diplomatura en Derecho Digital y Estado 4.0 Postgraduate diploma addressing digital ecosystem, emerging technologies, and legal/policy implications for public administration and digital transformation.
• Diplomatura en Cibercrimen y Evidencia Digital Postgraduate diploma covering cybercrime investigation and digital evidence handling.
• Diplomatura en Innovación y Gestión Judicial Tecnológica Postgraduate diploma focused on judicial innovation and technological management in the legal system.
• Especialización en Docencia en Entornos Digitales Postgraduate specialization program in teaching within digital environments, offered at the School of Education.
• Campus Virtual Virtual campus platform providing online learning management system and distance education tools for students across 100% distance and blended (b-learning) programs.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AUALCPI (Asociación de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe para la Integración)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 1993Universidad Champagnat was the founding seat of AUALCPI, created on April 15, 1993 in Mendoza, Argentina. The university currently holds the presidency of AUALCPI (2020-2024), with its rector Lic. Alejandro Giuffranda elected as president. AUALCPI promotes integration among Latin American and Caribbean higher education institutions through collaborative activities and permanent spaces for discussion on integration in education.
• UNCuyo (Universidad Nacional de Cuyo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvenio de colaboración between Universidad Champagnat and UNCuyo providing exclusive cultural benefits for the UCH community (students, faculty, non-faculty, and alumni) to access UNCuyo's cultural programming. The agreement facilitates cross-institutional student and faculty exchange and shared cultural activities.
• UNR (Universidad Nacional de Rosario)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNR for the joint delivery of the Maestría en Derecho Procesal, where courses are co-taught and the degree can be issued jointly or by either university. Additionally, the master's courses share the same program, duration, and faculty as the doctoral program at UNR's Faculty of Law, granting credits for doctoral studies.
• RADU (Red de Bibliotecas de Universidades Privadas)minorOthersUniversidad Champagnat's library participates in the RADU network of private university libraries, enabling resource sharing and collaborative access across member institutions.
• Colegio Santa MaríaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partnership with Colegio Santa María providing 50% tuition discount on the Diplomatura en Intervención Pedagógica y Socio-Comunitaria desde la ESI for the school's faculty and non-faculty staff.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCuyo): Public research university headquartered in Mendoza, serving as UCH's primary regional competitor. UNCuyo has a cultural collaboration agreement with UCH but competes directly for the same Mendoza student pool across law, business, and IT faculties, with the pricing advantage of public funding.
• Universidad de Congreso: Private Argentine university with campuses in Mendoza and other provinces, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, law, and social sciences. Directly comparable to UCH as a Mendoza-based private competitor targeting similar student segments and program mix.
• Universidad Nacional de Rosario (UNR): Public research university that partners with UCH for joint delivery of the Maestría en Derecho Procesal. UNR serves as a co-delivery partner rather than direct competitor, but as a major public university it provides a model for the academic partnerships UCH can pursue to expand postgraduate reach.
• Universidad Juan Agustín Maza: Private Mendoza-based university with health sciences, business, and law faculties. Closest geographic competitor to UCH within Mendoza, competing for the same regional student pool with overlapping program offerings in health-adjacent and business disciplines.

Direct peers

• Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA): Large private Argentine university with broad undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio across multiple faculties. Comparable to UCH in offering CONEAU-accredited programs and postgraduate diplomas in professional fields, though UCA has significantly larger scale, more campuses, and broader national recognition.
• Universidad Austral: Leading private Argentine university with strong business, law, and engineering faculties. Comparable to UCH as a private multi-faculty institution with CONEAU-accredited postgraduate programs, though Austral has stronger research output, doctoral programs, and broader national reach.
• Universidad del Salvador (USAL): Private Argentine Jesuit university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across law, business, social sciences, and health. Comparable to UCH as a private multi-faculty institution with national reach, though USAL has a longer history (1956), broader geographic footprint, and stronger brand recognition.
• Universidad de San Andrés: Private Argentine university with strong undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, law, and humanities. Comparable to UCH as a private multi-faculty institution offering dual modality and postgraduate specializations, though UDESA has stronger academic prestige and Buenos Aires concentration.
• Universidad de Belgrano: Private multi-faculty Argentine university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across law, business, and social sciences. Comparable to UCH as a private comprehensive university with multiple campuses and distance learning offerings, though significantly larger in scale and based in Buenos Aires.
• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella: Elite private Argentine university known for business, law, and social sciences. Comparable to UCH in offering CONEAU-accredited postgraduate business and law programs, though UTD is significantly more prestigious and research-focused, anchoring the upper end of the Argentine private university competitive set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookm.me/uch.argentina
• Instagraminstagram.com/uchampagnat
• Xx.com/uchampagnat

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Number of profiles

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