Corporacion Universitaria Reformada

What Corporacion Universitaria Reformada does

Corporación Universitaria Reformada is a private higher education institution (Institución de Educación Superior) headquartered in Barranquilla, Colombia, legally constituted on May 14, 2002 under Resolución 1021 of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional. It operates across three core faculties — Social Sciences/Arts/Humanities, Economic/Administrative/Accounting Sciences, and Engineering — delivering undergraduate programs (pregrados) in disciplines including Law, Psychology, Music, Theology, Bilingualism, Public Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Maritime and Port Administration, and Industrial, Informatics, Biomedical, and Environmental Engineering. Graduate specializations (posgrados) cover Marketing Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Tax Management, Human Development and Organizational, and International Finance.

The institution's technology backbone comprises a virtual learning management system with 24/7 platform access for fully online programs, the CASEWARE SA SGA platform for academic management, the ICEBERG platform for student financial management, and Microsoft Office 365 for collaboration. UniReformada Virtual serves as the wholly-owned online delivery arm, offering fully online undergraduate and graduate tracks with official Registro Calificado. Supporting subsidiaries include EMAS (Escuela de Música Alvin Schutmaat) and a Language Institute.

Revenue is generated through recurring semester-based tuition and registration fees across undergraduate and graduate cohorts, supplemented by continuing education (diplomas, free courses, professional development) and one-time administrative fees for student services and certifications. Pricing follows a per-credit or per-block structure (e.g., specialization blocks priced at $2,378,313–$2,718,072 COP per semester with discounts of 40–45%), with merit-based scholarships and an in-house educational credit program for student financing. Distribution is hybrid: a physical Barranquilla campus for in-person enrollment, the UniReformada Virtual platform for asynchronous online delivery, a Google Forms-based online registration portal, and academic exchange via Programa Delfín across 82 Colombian institutions and 25 countries. The customer base comprises individual undergraduate students, working-professional graduate students, virtual/remote learners, and continuing education participants.

Name

Corporacion Universitaria Reformada

Legal name

Corporación Universitaria Reformada

Website

https://unireformada.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Corporación Universitaria Reformada is a private Colombian higher education institution in Barranquilla offering undergraduate and graduate programs across Law, Engineering, Business, Psychology, Music, and Theology, delivered through an on-campus model and the UniReformada Virtual online platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAK

Online Nonprofit Universities

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

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate specialization programs
• Online learning platform
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees - Undergraduate programs: Semester-based tuition and registration fees charged to students enrolled in undergraduate programs (pregrados) across all faculties including Engineering, Business, Psychology, Law, Music, and Theology.
2. Tuition and fees - Graduate programs: Tuition fees charged for specialization programs (posgrados) including Marketing Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Tax Management, Human Development, and International Finance.
3. Continuing education: Revenue from diploma programs, free courses, and continuing education offerings for professional development.
4. Student services and administrative fees: Fees for student services including academic records, certifications, and institutional administrative services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Corporación Universitaria Reformada is a private higher education institution in Barranquilla, Colombia that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple faculties (Law, Psychology, Engineering, Business, Music, Theology, Bilingual Education). It operates a fully online learning platform (UniReformada Virtual) offering 24/7 remote access, and provides continuing education, language instruction, music school programs (EMAS), and institutional research programs through five recognized research groups.

Product overview

Corporación Universitaria Reformada operates as a private higher education institution in Barranquilla, Colombia, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include undergraduate (Pregrados) and graduate (Posgrados) degree programs across disciplines including Law, Music, Theology, Psychology, Business Administration, Accounting, International Business, Maritime Administration, and Engineering fields. The institution provides a 100% virtual education platform (UniReformada Virtual) enabling remote access to programs with 24/7 availability. Additional offerings encompass continuing education courses, a Language Institute, and the EMAS Music School. Supporting platforms include the Academic Portal (CASEWARE SGA), Financial Portal (ICEBERG), and Digital Library. The institution also maintains active research programs through five research groups and student research seedbeds, contributing to scientific knowledge production in the Caribbean region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UniReformada Virtual: 100% virtual education platform offering online undergraduate and graduate programs with official Registro Calificado from the Ministry of National Education, providing flexibility and 24/7 access to classes and study materials.
• EMAS (Escuela de Música Alvin Schutmaat)

Products and services

• Pregrados (Undergraduate Programs) Bachelor's degree programs across disciplines including Law, Music, Theology, Psychology, Bilingual Education, Public Accounting, Business Administration, International Business Administration, Maritime and Port Administration, and Engineering programs (Industrial, Computer, Biomedical, Environmental). Targeted at prospective undergraduate students in the Caribbean region of Colombia.
• Posgrados (Graduate Programs) Graduate specialization programs including Marketing Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Tax Management, Human and Organizational Development, and International Finance. Targeted at working professionals in Colombia seeking advanced credentials for career advancement with flexible evening and weekend schedules.
• UniReformada Virtual

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 of 5 research groups received COLCIENCIAS Category C recognition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Mexican Universities (Program Delfín partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership through Delfín program enabling virtual research internships for Biomedical Engineering students in Mexico, including prototype development for bioelectrical signal measurement devices.
• Corporación Autónoma Regional del Atlántico (CRA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint environmental entrepreneurship project providing diploma training to 170 people from NGOs, ethnic communities, and Afro organizations in 5 municipalities. Eco-Fair showcased sustainable business projects including fish farming producing 30,000 red tilapia fingerlings.
• Sociedad Colombiana de Facultades de Psicología (ASCOFAPSI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Psychology program membership in Colombian society of psychology faculties, joining 70+ institutions. Enables participation in Colombian Psychology Congress, ICFES collaboration, and national mental health policy development.
• Colegio Americano de BarranquillaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Articulation of Sistema Educativo Reformado (SER) connecting university with high school. Research seed programs for high school students in Humanities, Health, and Economic Sciences.
• Bialystok University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Institutional cooperation agreement for academic exchange and collaborative research between the two institutions, expanding international research networks for faculty and students.
• Programa DelfíncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019International academic mobility program connecting 82 Colombian institutions and 25 countries. UniReformada participates with 8 faculty researchers hosting international students. Annual mobility cycles for research internships in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
• Fundación Red Colombiana de Semilleros de Investigación (RedColsi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Regional node participation in national research seed program network. 17 student projects and 26 presenters participated in regional encounters. Two projects scored above 93 points qualifying for national competition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Libre de Colombia: Large national private university system with multiple campuses including Barranquilla, offering a comprehensive program portfolio. Competes for the same student segments but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Universidad EAFIT: Leading private university in Medellín with strong virtual and continuing education offerings. National competitor for graduate-level and continuing education students, though based in a different region.
• Universidad EAN: Bogotá-based private university with strong virtual and online programs (EAN University). Competes nationally for working professionals and online learners, particularly in business and engineering graduate programs.
• Politécnico Grancolombiano: Large private online-focused university in Colombia offering undergraduate and graduate programs primarily through virtual delivery. Direct competitor in the online/virtual higher education segment.

Direct peers

• Universidad Autónoma del Caribe: Private university in Barranquilla offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties. Competes directly in the same regional market for students, faculty, and employer partnerships.
• Universidad del Norte: Major private university also based in Barranquilla, Colombia, offering a broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs in the Caribbean region. Directly competes for the same regional student pool and employer relationships.
• Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar: Private university in Cartagena (Caribbean Colombia) with strong engineering and business programs. Competes for the same regional Caribbean student population and aligns with similar employer networks.
• Universidad Simón Bolívar: Private university headquartered in Barranquilla with regional presence, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across engineering, health, business, and social sciences. Direct competitor in the Caribbean Colombian higher education market.
• Universidad de la Costa (CUC): Private university in Barranquilla with a broad program portfolio including engineering, business, health sciences, and architecture. Direct competitor in the same Caribbean regional market.
• Fundación Universidad del Atlántico: Public university in Barranquilla offering undergraduate and graduate programs with similar faculty structure (engineering, business, education). Competes for the same regional student base with the advantage of public subsidization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unireformada
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universidadreformada
• Instagraminstagram.com/unireformadavirtual?igsh=cjRhemlsMjB3Z2M=6

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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