Corporación Universitaria Adventista

What Corporación Universitaria Adventista does

Corporación Universitaria Adventista (UNAC) is a private non-profit higher education institution headquartered at Carrera 84 # 33AA-01 in Medellín's La Castellana neighborhood, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Colombia. Founded in 1937 as Colegio Industrial Coloveno and formally incorporated under its current name in 1983 via MEN Resolution 8529, UNAC operates within the global Adventist educational system of 115 institutions and holds both international Adventist Accrediting Association accreditation and Colombian MEN recognition, with Alta Calidad (High Quality) reaccreditation for its Music Education and Religious Education programs. Its 19.8-hectare Medellín campus includes academic buildings, residences, a university church, library, sports facilities, and an archaeological heritage site; a second authorized location in Bucaramanga has been active since 2019.

The institution delivers education across five faculties — Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Human Sciences and Education, Health Sciences, Engineering, and Theology and Religion — spanning 16+ undergraduate programs, 5+ graduate specializations and master's degrees, plus three wholly-owned operating lines: UNACTec (vocational labor-technical training launched in 2023), Centro de Idiomas UNAC/ULC (English and Spanish language courses certified by local education authorities), and Educación Continua (continuing education including diplomas, workshops, and short courses). Delivery modalities include in-person on both campuses and fully virtual via the Virtual UNAC learning management platform (virtual.unac.edu.co) and the SION student information system. Supporting technology is predominantly third-party (WordPress CMS, Cloudflare, Pearson MyEnglishLab multimedia lab, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity) with limited proprietary differentiation beyond the SION platform and a Clinical Simulation Center currently undergoing relocation and modernization.

UNAC's revenue model is tuition-driven and semester-recurring, supplemented by one-time registration fees (COP $145,243 for undergraduate, COP $191,611 for graduate), continuing education programs, professional services from the Consultorio Contable y Tributario and Instituto de Liderazgo, and language program fees. A layered scholarship and discount stack — including Beca Mejor Bachiller (up to 100%), Descuento Egresado Colegio Adventista (15%), Descuento por Hermanos (5–10%), Descuento por Pronto Pago (5%), and Beca Plan Distrito (75% combined) — materially offsets headline tuition, particularly for students from the Adventist educational network. Distribution leans on three channels: physical enrollment at Medellín and Bucaramanga campuses, self-serve online enrollment via SION, and a community-led pipeline funneling Adventist secondary-school graduates into UNAC through church-affiliated recruitment events such as "Vive la UNAC." As a non-profit church entity, UNAC has no external shareholders, no venture funding, and no publicly disclosed revenue figures; expansion is funded organically and through church-aligned resources.

Name

Corporación Universitaria Adventista

Legal name

Corporación Universitaria Adventista

Website

https://unac.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Corporación Universitaria Adventista (UNAC) is a private non-profit Adventist-affiliated university in Medellín, Colombia, offering undergraduate, graduate, technical-vocational, and language programs across two campuses and a virtual platform to primarily Colombian students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAK

Online Nonprofit Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

SECONDARYEDAAAEAL

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Vocational training
• Language education

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Matrícula Fees: Core revenue from tuition payments for undergraduate, graduate, technical, and language programs. Tuition varies by program and delivery modality (virtual vs. in-person). Payment plans available including 60/40 financing model.
2. Registration and Administrative Fees: One-time fees including inscription rights (COP $145,243 for pregrado, COP $191,611 for posgrado), degree fees, transcript certificates, and other administrative services.
3. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from seminars, diplomas, workshops and short courses offered through the continuing education division and specialized institutes.
4. Consulting Services: The Consultorio Contable y Tributario and Instituto de Liderazgo provide consulting, training, and professional development services generating additional revenue streams.
5. Language Programs: Revenue from the Centro de Idiomas (ULC) offering English courses at multiple levels and Spanish for foreigners, with fees varying by course level and format.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UNAC is a private nonprofit higher education institution offering degree programs across five faculties (Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Human Sciences and Education, Health Sciences, Engineering, and Theology and Religion). It delivers undergraduate (pregrado) and graduate (posgrado) programs in virtual, in-person, and hybrid modalities, supplemented by UNACTec vocational technical training, Centro de Idiomas UNAC language courses, and continuing education offerings. Consulting services (Consultorio Contable y Tributario) and a leadership research institute round out the academic and professional services portfolio.

Product overview

Corporación Universitaria Adventista (UNAC) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and educational services. The core offering consists of undergraduate programs (pregrado) across five faculties: Administrative and Accounting Sciences, Human Sciences and Education, Health Sciences, Engineering, and Theology and Religion. Graduate programs (posgrado) include specializations and master's degrees. UNACTec provides vocational technical training (técnicos laborales) authorized by the Secretary of Education. The Centro de Idiomas UNAC (ULC) offers language courses including English at multiple CEFR levels and Spanish for foreigners. Continuing education (Educación Continua) provides courses, workshops, and diplomas. Supporting services include the Consultorio Contable y Tributario for business consulting and the Instituto de Liderazgo for leadership research. Institutional operations are supported by the SION student information system and Virtual UNAC learning management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Administración de Empresas (Business Administration) Undergraduate program in Business Administration offered via virtual and in-person modalities, designed for prospective students seeking professional business credentials with Christian values-based education.
• Contaduría Pública (Public Accounting) Undergraduate program in Public Accounting offered in virtual and in-person modalities, with the virtual modality most recently authorized under Resolución 024836 of December 19, 2025.
• Marketing y Comunicación Digital (Marketing and Digital Communication) Virtual undergraduate program in Marketing and Digital Communication (SNIES 116513), with a 30% scholarship available, targeting students interested in digital marketing professions.
• Actividad Física y Deporte (Physical Activity and Sports) Undergraduate program in Physical Activity and Sports (SNIES 117693) preparing professionals in the sports and physical activity field.
• Licenciatura en Español e Inglés (Teaching Degree in Spanish and English) Teaching degree in Spanish and English, offered 100% virtual (SNIES 106315), preparing future bilingual teachers.
• Licenciatura en Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Education) Teaching degree in Early Childhood Education (SNIES 106660), preparing educators for early childhood contexts.
• Licenciatura en Música (Music Education) Teaching degree in Music (SNIES 19601) with High Quality (Alta Calidad) reaccreditation from the Colombian Ministry of Education.
• Enfermería (Nursing) Undergraduate Nursing program (SNIES 54061) supported by a Clinical Simulation Center for realistic scenario-based training.
• Tecnología en Atención Prehospitalaria — Medellín (Prehospital Care Technology, Medellín) Technology program in Prehospital Care offered in Medellín (SNIES 103862), preparing emergency medical technicians with hands-on practice at hospitals and emergency services partners.
• Tecnología en Atención Prehospitalaria — Bucaramanga (Prehospital Care Technology, Bucaramanga) Technology program in Prehospital Care (SNIES 108070) offered at the Bucaramanga location, authorized in 2019.
• Ingeniería Industrial (Industrial Engineering) Undergraduate Industrial Engineering program (SNIES 107290) under the Faculty of Engineering, with industry alignment through REDPROD, REDIN, and International Lean Six Sigma partnerships.
• Ingeniería de Sistemas (Systems/Computer Engineering) Undergraduate Systems/Computer Engineering program (SNIES 101756) under the Faculty of Engineering, with industry-aligned technology training and certifications.
• Licenciatura en Educación Religiosa (Religious Education) Teaching degree in Religious Education (SNIES 106645) with High Quality (Alta Calidad) reaccreditation, aligned with the Adventist educational mission.
• Teología (Theology) Undergraduate Theology program (SNIES 108280) under the Faculty of Theology and Religion, supporting pastoral and religious studies pathways.
• Especialización en Alta Gerencia (Senior Management Specialization) Graduate specialization in Senior Management (SNIES 116524) for professionals seeking advanced executive-level skills.
• Especialización en Docencia (Teaching Specialization) Graduate specialization in Teaching (SNIES 102466) for educators pursuing advanced pedagogical training.
• Especialización en Inteligencia de Negocios y Big Data (Business Intelligence and Big Data Specialization) Graduate specialization in Business Intelligence and Big Data (SNIES 117531) for professionals targeting analytics and data-driven decision-making careers.
• Maestría en Educación (Master's in Education) Master's degree in Education (SNIES 109728) for professionals pursuing advanced education research and leadership roles.
• Maestría en Estudios Religiosos y Teología (Master's in Religious Studies and Theology) Master's degree in Religious Studies and Theology offered in virtual (SNIES 116511) and in-person (SNIES 116512) modalities.
• UNACTec — Técnico Laboral como Asistente en Desarrollo de Software (Vocational Technical: Software Development Assistant) UNACTec vocational technical program training students as software development assistants, with articulation pathways to UNAC higher education programs.
• UNACTec — Técnico Laboral en Auxiliar Administrativo (Vocational Technical: Administrative Assistant) UNACTec vocational technical program training students as administrative assistants, with articulation to higher education.
• Centro de Idiomas UNAC (ULC) — Language Center courses Language center offering English at multiple CEFR levels for adults, youth, and children, plus Spanish for foreigners, with MyEnglishLab multimedia resources, conversation clubs, and certified instructors.
• Educación Continua (Continuing Education) Continuing education offering of courses, workshops, and diplomas covering digital skills, healthcare, theology, leadership, and professional development for working professionals and lifelong learners.
• Educación Continua — Creación de contenido con IA y realidad aumentada (AI and AR Content Creation Course) Continuing education course on AI-powered content creation and augmented reality targeted at professionals seeking digital skills upskilling.
• Educación Continua — UX/UI Design and Digital Product Development Diploma Diploma program in UX/UI design and user-centered digital product development under UNAC's continuing education division.
• Consultorio Contable y Tributario UNAC (Accounting and Tax Consulting Center) Business consulting center providing services in accounting, finance, taxation, and control, operated by UNAC faculty and students, generating revenue for the institution.
• Instituto de Liderazgo UNAC (Leadership Institute) Leadership research institute developing service-oriented leadership research, training, and consulting rooted in Christian ethical perspectives, generating consulting and training revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaccredited in Alta Calidad (High Quality) by Colombian Ministry of Education
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• FundaulaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational foundation partnership providing training opportunities and industry collaboration for engineering students.
• FedesoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian software federation partnership for industry collaboration and professional development in technology.
• SENAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational learning service partnership for vocational training coordination and skills development.
• REDPRODminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction and operations network partnership for Industrial Engineering students providing industry exposure and best practices.
• REDINminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial engineering network for knowledge sharing and professional development in Antioquia region.
• REDISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian systems engineering network for professional development and industry collaboration.
• International Lean Six SigmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcess improvement methodology certification partnership for Industrial Engineering students.
• ADRA ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdventist Development and Relief Agency partnership for social responsibility projects and community service.
• Hospital de LebrijaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare institution partnership for clinical practice opportunities for health sciences students in Bucaramanga region.
• Hospital Local de PiedecuestaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for clinical practice and healthcare education in Piedecuesta area.
• APH Ambulancias Prehospitalarias S.A.S.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrehospitalary care service partnership for practical training in emergency medical services for APH students.
• IPS Sermisalud S.A.S.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare services provider partnership for clinical practice opportunities for health programs.
• AMG SASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare services partnership providing clinical practice opportunities for health sciences students.
• Bomberos Voluntarios de FloridablancaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency services partnership for practical training in emergency response for Prehospitalary Attention students.
• Bomberos Voluntarios de PiedecuestaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency services partnership for practical training opportunities for APH students.
• Bomberos Voluntarios de San GilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency services partnership for practical training in rescue and emergency response.
• Clínica de Urgencias de BucaramangaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency clinic partnership for clinical practice and healthcare training for health sciences students.
• Clínica GirónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare clinic partnership providing clinical practice opportunities in Girón region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB): Faith-based private Colombian university headquartered in Medellín with multiple campuses and a similar full-portfolio model spanning undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education. Shares UNAC's religious-affiliated positioning and Medellín footprint, making it the closest direct competitive analog.
• Universidad CES: Medellín-based private university with strong health-sciences and prehospitalary programs — closely mirroring UNAC's Nursing and Atención Prehospitalaria concentrations — and comparable size and faculty structure.
• Universidad Adventista de Chile: Sister Seventh-day Adventist university in Chile, sharing UNAC's mission statement, governance model under the Adventist Church, and international accreditation framework. Direct comparator in the Adventist higher-education network.
• Universidad Peruana Unión: Peruvian Seventh-day Adventist university operating under the same accreditation and Church governance as UNAC, with a comparable multi-modal (in-person/virtual) portfolio across health, engineering, theology, and business.
• Andrews University: US-based Seventh-day Adventist university and direct sister institution in the Adventist higher-education system; operates the same faith-based, multi-faculty model with international accreditation from the Adventist Accrediting Association.
• Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca: Small Colombian nonprofit university with a portfolio comparable to UNAC's in size and modality mix, used as a benchmark for similar-scale Colombian higher-education competitors.
• Universidad EAFIT: Private nonprofit university based in Medellín offering undergraduate and graduate programs across business, engineering, and humanities. Operates as a peer mid-sized private Colombian university with similar multi-faculty structure and a growing virtual/distance learning portfolio.
• Fundación Universitaria María Cano: Small Colombian nonprofit foundation university operating across multiple Colombian cities (including Medellín) with similar scale and a comparable professional/health/social-sciences portfolio. Useful benchmark for UNAC's positioning as a mid-sized private Colombian nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia): Colombia's top-ranked private university and a substantially larger, research-intensive incumbent operating across all major Colombian cities. Sets the competitive ceiling for brand recognition, faculty, and tuition pricing in the Colombian market UNAC operates in.
• Universidad Icesi: Large private Colombian university with established multi-faculty structure and accredited programs across business, engineering, and health sciences. Represents the larger-incumbent competitive pressure on UNAC's target programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unaccolombia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@canalunac
• Facebookfacebook.com/Corporacionuniversitariaadventista
• Instagraminstagram.com/unaccolombia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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