Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa

What Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa does

Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa (UIE) is a private, foundation-owned university registered in Galicia, Spain, and promoted by the regional bank ABANCA and its social-work arm Afundación. The institution was registered as a foundation in 2019 and received official recognition as a private university under Spanish Law 12/2021. UIE delivers a three-tier academic portfolio: eight official undergraduate degrees (Business Administration, Digital Business Administration, Intelligent Systems Engineering, Business Engineering, Psychology, Law, Nursing, and a Law + Digital Business double degree), four official master's degrees (MBA, Cybersecurity, General Health Psychology, and Technology & Business Data Intelligence), and eleven executive education programs including the Executive Master in Business, Executive Master in International Business, and the first Executive Master in Seafood Management in the Iberian Peninsula. Education is delivered through three physical campuses in Santiago de Compostela (institutional headquarters), A Coruña, and Vigo, complemented by a virtual campus platform for online and distance learning. The core academic model is built on a Continuous Evaluation Method without final exams, delivered in small multidisciplinary and multicultural groups with active-professional faculty. International exchange agreements extend to UIBE (China), University at Albany (US), Woxsen University (India), and Universidad Católica de Uruguay. The revenue model is tuition-driven: recurring fees from degrees, master's, and executive programs, supplemented by a non-refundable €100 application processing fee. Official Oracle training is embedded across all undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and a network of 600+ partner companies supports internships and graduate employment.

Name

Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa

Legal name

Fundación Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa

Website

https://uie.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online For-Profit Career Universities (EDAHALAJ), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Executive education
• Business school
• Postgraduate studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago de Compostela

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree and Postgraduate Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate degrees (Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Administración de Negocios Digitales, Ingeniería en Sistemas Inteligentes, Ingeniería de la Empresa, Psicología, Derecho, Enfermería, Doble Grado en Derecho y Administración de Negocios Digitales) and official university master's programs (MBA, Ciberseguridad, Psicología General Sanitaria, Tecnología e Inteligencia de Datos Empresariales). Tuition fees are the primary revenue stream supplemented by application fees.
2. Executive Education Programs: Revenue from executive education offerings including Executive Master in Business (EMB), Executive Master in International Business, Executive Master in Seafood Management, Executive Programs in Sales Direction, Financial Management Control, Corporate Sustainability, Impact Programs in AI For Business, Neuromodelo de Ventas, Finance for Non-Financial Professionals, and HR Development.
3. Application and Processing Fees: Non-refundable application processing fee of 100 euros charged to candidates submitting admission applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa (UIE) is a private Spanish university that sells undergraduate bachelor's degrees, official master's degrees, and executive education programs in business, technology, law, psychology, and health sciences. The university operates a unique continuous-evaluation academic model without final exams, delivers programs across three campuses in Galicia and a virtual campus, and emphasizes practical training through mandatory internships with 600+ partner companies.

Product overview

UIE offers a three-tier educational portfolio: (1) eight official undergraduate bachelor's degrees (Grados Universitarios) including Business Administration, Digital Business Administration, Intelligent Systems Engineering, Business Engineering, Psychology, Law, Nursing, and a Law + Digital Business double degree; (2) four official university master's degrees including an MBA, Cybersecurity, General Health Psychology, and Technology & Business Data Intelligence; and (3) eleven Executive Education programs including the Executive Master in Business (EMB), Executive Master in International Business, the Executive Master in Seafood Management (the first in the Iberian Peninsula for seafood products), multiple Executive Programs covering sales management, financial control, sustainability, human capital, and neuromodel sales, plus the Impact Program in AI For Business. Oracle official training is embedded across all undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Administración y Dirección de Empresas) Official undergraduate bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA-equivalent) covering business management and enterprise direction, targeted at Bachillerato graduates.
• Bachelor's Degree in Digital Business Administration (Administración de Negocios Digitales) Bachelor of Science in Digital Business focused on digital transformation, e-commerce, and digital business strategy, for students seeking careers in digital commerce.
• Bachelor's Degree in Intelligent Systems Engineering (Ingeniería en Sistemas Inteligentes) Bachelor of Science in Intelligent Systems Engineering covering artificial intelligence, machine learning, and intelligent systems design, aligned with UIE's AI Observatory agenda.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Engineering (Ingeniería de la Empresa) Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering combining engineering principles with business management and innovation for technology-oriented business careers.
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (Psicología) Bachelor of Science in Psychology covering clinical, organizational, and applied psychological disciplines for students pursuing psychology careers.
• Bachelor's Degree in Law (Derecho) Bachelor of Laws providing foundational legal education with a focus on business law and corporate regulation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Enfermería) Bachelor of Science in Nursing developed in collaboration with HM Hospitales, covering healthcare practice and the nursing process, with clinical training provided by HM Hospitales infrastructure.
• Double Degree in Law and Digital Business Administration (Derecho y Administración de Negocios Digitales) Double degree combining Law and Digital Business Administration, providing combined expertise in legal and digital business domains.
• MBA — Master's in Business Administration (Máster en Dirección y Administración de Empresas) Official university master's degree (MBA) focused on strategic leadership and company management, UIE's flagship postgraduate program.
• Official Master's in Cybersecurity (Máster Universitario en Ciberseguridad) Official university master's degree providing comprehensive training in data protection and information systems security with a practical, market-aligned approach.
• Official Master's in General Health Psychology (Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria) Official qualifying master's degree enabling the practice of general health psychology for psychology graduates.
• Master's in Technology and Business Data Intelligence (Máster en Tecnología e Inteligencia de Datos Empresariales) Master of Science in Technology and Business Data Intelligence covering big data analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven decision making.
• Executive Master in Business (EMB) Executive master's program focused on developing strategic vision for leading organizational change, targeted at experienced professionals and executives.
• Executive Master in International Business Executive program designed to help professionals create worldwide value through international business strategy.
• Executive Master in Seafood Management The first executive master's degree in the Iberian Peninsula focused on seafood and marine-product management and industry leadership.
• Executive Program in Sales Management (Executive Program en Dirección de Ventas) Executive program focused on leading commercial strategy and maximizing sales impact on business results.
• Executive Program in Financial Management Control (Executive Program en Control de Gestión Financiera) Executive program aimed at advancing careers toward strategic leadership in financial management control.
• Executive Program in Business Sustainability (Executive Program en Sostenibilidad Empresarial) Executive program focused on leading the transition toward sustainable and profitable business models under ESG criteria.
• Impact Program in Finance for Non-Financial Professionals (Impact Program en Finanzas para No Financieros) Impact program enabling mastery of business financial metrics to ensure strategic viability, targeted at non-finance professionals.
• Neuromodel of Sales Program (Programa en Neuromodelo de Ventas) Program focused on mastering buyer psychology and elevating commercial influence capabilities for sales leaders and managers.
• Impact Program in People Management and Development (Impact Program en Gestión y Desarrollo de Personas) Impact program focused on strengthening HR management and leading talent development in changing environments.
• Impact Program in AI For Business Executive program focused on discovering the potential of artificial intelligence applied to business operations and strategy.

Quantifiable outcome

• High percentage of undergraduate and MBA students find employment within less than one year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• ConxemarminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Consolidated collaboration to drive specialized executive education in business sustainability for the fishing and seafood sector. Building on previous working relationships to expand educational offerings.
• Fundación OesíaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Collaboration agreement for jointly working on training programs and research initiatives. Focus on developing joint educational and research programs.
• University at AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Strategic alliance for leading research and academic exchange in the fields of engineering and artificial intelligence. The partnership aims to promote joint research initiatives and exchange of students and faculty between both institutions in AI and engineering disciplines.
• OraclecoreTechnology or Integration · 7 April 2026UIE incorporates official Oracle training into its undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, providing students with access to Oracle certification and technology education.
• Asociación Halieutis de MarruecoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025Collaboration for research and training in fishing and marine industries between Morocco and Galicia. Joint activities include academic, scientific, cultural, and professional collaboration, research projects on maritime heritage, student internships in ports and research centers, and joint events. Members of the association will access UIE's Executive Master in Seafood Management.
• HM HospitalescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Collaboration for launching the Nursing degree and progressively developing new higher education studies in Health Sciences in Galicia. HM Hospitales provides clinical training infrastructure and expertise for practical health sciences education.
• Cámara de Comercio de SantiagominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025Collaboration agreement signed to support business development, student internships, and joint activities between the university and the Chamber of Commerce.
• Woxsen University (India)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2024Collaboration reinforced with masterclass sessions at UIE's Vigo campus, such as the session by Professor Debdutta Choudhury. Expanding educational connections with South Asian higher education.
• Universidad Católica de UruguayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2024International alliance reinforcing UIE's international vocation through academic exchange and collaboration with the Catholic University of Uruguay.
• APD - Asociación para el Progreso de la DireccióncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborative publishing partnership with APD Noroeste (zona noroeste) including joint publications such as 'Viaje al emprendimiento desde las visiones empresarial y educativa' and 'El libro blanco del talento' for human development and enterprise innovation in Galicia and Asturias.
• ABANCA and AfundaciónflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2021ABANCA and its social work Afundación are the promoters of Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa. The university was established under Law 12/2021 recognizing UIE as a private university. This is a foundational institutional partnership providing financial backing, social work programs, and venue access (Afundación headquarters) for university events and activities.
• UIBE - University of International Business and Economics (China)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Long-standing collaboration since 2016 including the DARI (Diploma Avanzado en Relaciones Internacionales) program - the first Spanish international business program with intercultural character. Partnership includes exchange of students from UIE's Intelligent Systems degree with UIBE's Artificial Intelligence Faculty. UIBE is among China's top 10 universities out of 2,800 institutions, founded in 1951 in Beijing with over 16,000 annual students including 3,200 international students from 130+ countries.
• European Youth ParliamentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIE promoted and hosted the Regional Assembly of European Youth Parliament in A Coruña, supporting youth development and international dialogue.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ESADE: Barcelona-based private business school and university offering undergraduate, MBA, and executive education programs. Directly competes with UIE in the Spanish business and executive education market with strong international brand recognition.
• ESIC Business & Marketing School: Spanish private business school with multiple campuses offering undergraduate, MBA, and executive education. Competes with UIE across business, marketing, and digital business degree offerings in Spain.
• IESE Business School: Top-ranked Spanish business school (University of Navarra) offering MBA, executive education, and graduate programs. Comparable to UIE in MBA and executive education delivery, though IESE operates at a much larger scale and brand premium.
• EAE Business School: Barcelona/Madrid-based private business school offering undergraduate, master's, and executive programs. Direct competitor to UIE in Spanish business education with similar focus on practical, employability-oriented programming.
• OBS Business School: Online-focused business school offering MBA and master's programs primarily to working professionals. Comparable to UIE's executive and online education segment, especially in digital/online delivery.
• EADA Business School: Barcelona-based private business school offering MBA, master's, and executive programs. Comparable to UIE in target audience (career-oriented professionals) and program mix (MBA + executive masters).
• IE University: Private Spanish university headquartered in Segovia/Madrid with a strong focus on business, technology, and law. Directly comparable to UIE as a Spanish private university combining business and tech degrees, executive education, and international student base.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Camilo José Cela: Madrid-based private Spanish university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines including business, health, and education. Overlaps with UIE's private multi-discipline model.
• Universidad Europea: Large private Spanish university network with multiple campuses and a broad portfolio including business, health, engineering, and law. Comparable to UIE's full-portfolio model but at significantly greater scale and national reach.
• CEU (Universidad CEU San Pablo / CEU Universities): Network of private Spanish universities (CEU San Pablo, CEU Cardenal Herrera, CEU Abat Oliba) offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Comparable to UIE as another Spanish private nonprofit-affiliated higher education provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UIEuniversidad
• Facebookfacebook.com/UIEuniversidad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uieuniversidad
• Instagraminstagram.com/uieuniversidad

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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