Fundacion Universitaria Internacional de Colombia

Name

Fundacion Universitaria Internacional de Colombia

Legal name

Fundación Universitaria Internacional de Colombia

Website

https://unincol.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHALAA

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting)

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

SECONDARYEDAHALAK

Online Nonprofit Universities

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

SECONDARYEDAHALAL

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers)

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

SECONDARYEDAIABAD

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/University/College Exchange Programs & Partnerships

SECONDARYEDAIAIAH

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Summer/Winter Schools & Short-Term Academic Programs

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Virtual university programs
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Continuing education courses
• Corporate training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition — Undergraduate Programs (Pregrado): UNINCOL generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by students enrolled in its undergraduate professional degree programs (Pregrado). Programs include Ingeniería Industrial, Ingeniería de Sistemas, Administración de Negocios Internacionales, Ciencias Políticas y Relaciones Internacionales, and Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas. Tuition is charged per academic period (semester). The institution is a private non-profit foundation, so revenue is reinvested into operations and mission.
2. Continuing Education (Educación Continuada): UNINCOL offers non-degree programs including diplomas (diplomados), short courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, and updates in areas such as ISO 9001, occupational safety, environmental management, and leadership skills. These programs are revenue-generating continuing education offerings, typically delivered online and priced as course or program fees.
3. Corporate Training (Formación Empresarial): UNINCOL provides customized corporate training services to businesses and organizations, designing programs tailored to the specific needs of each company. The revenue model involves contracted training engagements with private sector clients, government entities, and community organizations. Services include needs analysis, content development, and delivery in virtual or blended formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNINCOL is a 100% virtual private non-profit university delivering undergraduate degree programs (Ciencias Políticas y Relaciones Internacionales, Ingeniería Industrial, Ingeniería de Sistemas, Administración de Negocios Internacionales, Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas), continuing education courses, and corporate workforce training through its online platform. It also offers a dual-degree pathway (Doble Titulación Internacional) with international partner universities in Spain and Mexico via the FUNIBER network. The institution issues officially recognized Colombian higher education credentials per Resolution No. 21328 of 2016.

Product overview

Fundación Universitaria Internacional de Colombia (UNINCOL) is a private, non-profit higher education institution offering a portfolio of virtual undergraduate programs and continuing education courses. Its core products include five undergraduate programs (Ciencias Políticas y Relaciones Internacionales, Ingeniería Industrial, Ingeniería de Sistemas, Administración de Negocios Internacionales, and Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas), all delivered through its UNINCOL Virtual platform. The institution differentiates through double degree international programs with partner universities in Spain and Mexico, and supplements its offering with continuing education modules covering quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), occupational safety, environmental impact assessment, and executive skills development. Corporate training services (Formación Empresarial) complete the institutional portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ciencias Políticas y Relaciones Internacionales (Undergraduate) 100% virtual undergraduate degree program in Political Science and International Relations, delivered online via UNINCOL Virtual, targeting Colombian and international prospective students seeking flexible higher education with potential for international dual-degree pathways.
• Ingeniería Industrial (Undergraduate) 100% virtual undergraduate degree program in Industrial Engineering delivered online, targeting prospective students seeking flexible higher education credentials in engineering.
• Ingeniería de Sistemas (Undergraduate) 100% virtual undergraduate degree program in Systems Engineering delivered online, targeting prospective students seeking flexible higher education credentials in computing and information systems.
• Administración de Negocios Internacionales (Undergraduate) 100% virtual undergraduate degree program in International Business Administration delivered online, targeting prospective students seeking higher education credentials aligned with global business careers.
• Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas (Undergraduate) 100% virtual undergraduate degree program in Advertising and Public Relations delivered online, targeting prospective students seeking higher education credentials in communications and marketing.
• Educación Continuada (Continuing Education) Continuing education program offering short virtual courses targeted at working professionals and adult learners seeking to update skills or earn supplementary credentials without committing to a full undergraduate degree.
• Formación Empresarial (Corporate Training) Customized corporate training service for companies and public institutions, delivering structured workforce education and professional development programs through UNINCOL's virtual platform.
• Doble Titulación Internacional (International Dual Degree) International dual-degree program allowing UNINCOL undergraduate students to simultaneously earn a second degree from partner universities in Spain and Mexico via the FUNIBER international university network.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad Europea del Atlántico (UNEATLANTICO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026UNEATLANTICO (Spain) is UNINCOL's primary partner for dual-degree programs. Through the FUNIBER cooperation framework, UNINCOL students can earn Colombian and Spanish degrees simultaneously. The partnership enables international academic mobility, shared research output, joint webinars, and cultural programs. UNEATLANTICO leads flagship initiatives within the FUNIBER network including the DigitalTA project (which won the Triple E Award for EU Project of the Year 2025) and the Obra Cultural program. UNINCOL participates in the Dual-Titulation Program with UNEATLANTICO, giving students access to Spanish-higher education credentials.
• Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana de México (UNINI México)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026UNINI México is UNINCOL's partner for dual-degree programs in Latin America. Students in the Ciencias Políticas y Relaciones Internacionales program, for example, can obtain both a Colombian professional title and a Mexican Título de Licenciatura through this partnership. The collaboration provides cross-border academic recognition and extends the dual-titulation model to Mexico's higher education ecosystem. UNINI México participates in joint academic initiatives including webinars, research prizes, and international photography competitions.
• Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana (FUNIBER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUNIBER is UNINCOL's parent international network organization. Founded in 1997, FUNIBER operates an International University Network present in more than 35 countries. UNINCOL is an active member of this network, participating in joint academic, scientific, and cultural projects. FUNIBER manages the International Scholarship Program, which provides partial and full scholarships for postgraduate studies across the network. FUNIBER's Red Universitaria Internacional enables UNINCOL's dual-titulation model and international program distribution. FUNIBER's president, Dr. Santos Gracia Villar, was elected as Full Academic Member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors (RAED) in 2026.
• Alcaldía Municipal de TenjocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNINCOL signed a cooperation agreement with the Municipality of Tenjo, Cundinamarca, led by Mayor Iván Darío Nemocón Espinosa. The agreement aims to expand access to higher education for young people in the municipality through UNINCOL's academic offerings. The partnership includes both in-person and virtual modalities, with the possibility of international dual titulation. The municipal government acts as a channel partner, promoting UNINCOL programs to its constituents and facilitating access through local outreach.
• Fondo de Educación Superior de FunzaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNINCOL partnered with the Fondo de Educación Superior and the Secretaría de Educación of the municipality of Funza to promote the 'Fondo de Becas Funzanos' scholarship program. This partnership aims to expand access to higher education for Funza's residents by offering preferential conditions for enrollment in UNINCOL's programs. UNINCOL also participated in the 'Funza Evoluciona Transformando Futuros' university fair organized by the municipality.
• Alcaldía Municipal de MosqueraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNINCOL participated in CERTIFICATÓN 2026, an initiative led by the Municipality of Mosquera, the Secretaría de Educación, and the Secretaría de Competitividad. The event was dedicated to the recognition and certification of citizen skills, knowledge, and experiences. UNINCOL's participation involved providing orientation on academic opportunities, certification processes, and training alternatives, bringing its institutional offering closer to local citizens.
• Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión (UNDAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNINCOL signed a five-year cooperation agreement with UNDAC (Peru) for academic, scientific, and cultural collaboration. The agreement provides a framework for joint publications, academic programs, research projects, and the exchange of faculty and students across all training levels. The collaboration strengthens UNINCOL's international reach within Latin America and enhances its research cooperation capacity.
• Fe y Alegría ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNINCOL signed a cooperation agreement with Fe y Alegría Colombia to expand educational opportunities with international projection. The agreement aims to create pathways for students from Fe y Alegría institutions to access UNINCOL's higher education programs, leveraging both organizations' commitment to inclusive and quality education. This partnership extends UNINCOL's reach into the Fe y Alegría educational network.
• Universidad Internacional do Cuanza (UNIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIC (Angola) co-organizes international initiatives with UNINCOL within the FUNIBER network, including the PHotoFUNIBER International Photography Competition and the FUNIBER Investiga Pre-University Research Prize. UNIC participates in joint educational and cultural projects across the FUNIBER network.
• Universidad de La Romana (UNIROMANA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIROMANA (Dominican Republic) co-organizes international initiatives with UNINCOL within the FUNIBER network, including the PHotoFUNIBER International Photography Competition and the FUNIBER Investiga Pre-University Research Prize, where UNIROMANA awards special prizes to student research projects.
• Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana (UNIB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIB (Puerto Rico) co-organizes international initiatives with UNINCOL within the FUNIBER network, including the PHotoFUNIBER International Photography Competition and the FUNIBER Investiga research prize. UNIB participates in joint webinars and academic events promoting the international university network.
• Red Académica UxTIC (Universidades por las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNINCOL joined the UxTIC Academic Network, an initiative promoting the use of information and communication technologies in higher education. The network facilitates dialogue, exchange, and multilateral cooperation among member universities, aiming to improve the quality and relevance of institutional management. UNINCOL's membership supports its virtual education model and digital technology strategy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana (FUNIBER): UNINCOL's parent network organization and operator of the 35+ country International University Network. FUNIBER sets academic, technological, and strategic direction for UNINCOL and other network institutions, and itself delivers virtual postgraduate programs with scholarship programs.
• Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana de México (UNINI México): FUNIBER sister institution in Mexico that partners with UNINCOL on dual-titulation programs. Operates a virtual higher education model with similar international partnership structure and is a direct institutional peer within the FUNIBER network.
• Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD): Colombia's largest public open and distance university, offering virtual undergraduate and graduate programs nationwide. Directly competes with UNINCOL for the same Colombian online higher education student base, though UNAD operates at significantly larger scale across many more programs.
• Politécnico Grancolombiano: One of Colombia's largest private universities with a strong online/virtual offering and a portfolio of undergraduate professional programs targeting working adults. Closely comparable to UNINCOL in student demographic (strata 1–3, working professionals) and virtual delivery model.
• Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana (UNIB): Puerto Rico-based FUNIBER network institution that co-organizes international initiatives (PHotoFUNIBER, FUNIBER Investiga) with UNINCOL. Operates virtual higher education with the same FUNIBER-backed dual-degree model.
• Universidad Europea del Atlántico (UNEATLANTICO): Spanish university partner of UNINCOL for dual-degree programs and lead institution on the DigitalTA project (Triple E Award winner). Comparable in its virtual education model and international outreach, with FUNIBER co-participation.

Broad incumbents

• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje): Colombia's national public vocational training institution, offering free virtual training programs across technical and occupational fields. Competes for the same strata 1–3 student demographic seeking affordable, accessible online education.
• Universidad EAFIT: Leading Colombian private university with a strong continuing education and virtual program offering. Comparable in the professional/continuing education space, particularly in business and engineering disciplines offered by UNINCOL.
• Universidad de San Buenaventura: Established Colombian private university system with growing online/virtual program offerings. Comparable in private, non-profit structure and Colombian market focus, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader program portfolio.
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: One of Colombia's most prestigious private universities, with established online and continuing education programs. Comparable on credentialed higher education delivery in Colombia, though operating at much larger scale and stronger brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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