Universidad Da Vinci

What Universidad Da Vinci does

Universidad Da Vinci (UDAVINCI) is a Mexico-based, fully online private university operating since approximately 2005, positioning itself as Mexico's first native online higher education institution. It is a member of the Educa Edtech Group corporate conglomerate, with its legal entity, Universidad Da Vinci, S.R.L. de C.V., headquartered in Mexico City. The university delivers undergraduate (Licenciatura), specialty (Especialidad), master's (Maestría) and doctoral (Doctorado) programs entirely through its proprietary MyLXP learning platform, supplemented by a continuing education portfolio of more than 80 short courses and diploma programs. All degree programs carry official Reconocimiento de Validez Oficial de Estudios (RVOE) granted by Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education, with additional recognitions from QS, CONAC and COPAES. Select programs can be bundled with European own-title specializations through a partnership with Euroinnova.

The university serves adult learners and working professionals primarily in Mexico, with active student recruitment in Colombia, Peru and the Dominican Republic. Enrollment follows an advisor-assisted inside-sales motion with a self-service scholarship calculator on the website, supplemented by corporate partnerships (e.g., T-Systems, Televisa, CFE, Zurich, Grupo Salinas in Mexico; Avianca, AXA Colpatria and Educación Policial in Colombia) for employee education. Revenue is generated through monthly subscription tuition, billed on recurring monthly installments at all four academic levels, with prices that include taxes and can be settled via multiple international payment processors (Flywire, Dlocal, Adyen, Ebanx, Stripe, PayPal, Bizum, Educapay). Tuition is discounted through scholarship (beca) mechanisms tied to cash upfront payment, and prices are indexed annually to Mexico's INPC. Complementary services — Bolsa de Trabajo job board, Centro de Lenguas language programs, and the Phia generative AI assistant launched in August 2025 — extend the student journey from enrollment through graduation.

The technology stack centers on MyLXP (the branded Educa LXP learning experience platform), with Innotutor providing tutoring and MOOC layers and an end-to-end digital admissions system coordinating pre-registration, document validation and matriculation. Analytics is a mix of Google Analytics, Matomo and Hotjar, and affiliate tracking runs through TradeTracker. With 51–100 employees and a self-disclosed intake of 2,000+ new students per year, UDAVINCI operates as an asset-light, scaled online credentialing business within the broader Educa Edtech ecosystem rather than as a venture-backed independent.

Name

Universidad Da Vinci

Legal name

Universidad Da Vinci, S.R.L. de C.V.

Website

https://udavinci.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Universidad Da Vinci is a Mexico-based, 100% online private university offering SEP-accredited undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs primarily to adult learners and working professionals across Latin America via its MyLXP learning platform, with monthly subscription tuition and EU credentialing through Euroinnova.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Teacher Education Universities (Licensure & M.Ed.) (EDAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Distance learning programs
• Undergraduate degrees online
• Graduate degree programs
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Granada

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition payments for its academic programs at all four levels: Licenciatura (undergraduate), Especialidad, Maestría (master's), and Doctorado (doctoral). Programs are priced with all applicable taxes included, and the total amount can be split into monthly installments. Students are billed monthly starting from their enrollment date until the selected number of installments is fulfilled. Payment is collected during the first 5 days of each month. The university also offers payment through various financial entities and platforms including Flywire, Dlocal, Adyen, Ebanx, and Stripe. A 5-day right of withdrawal is available to students under PROFECO regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universidad Da Vinci is a 100% online university operating across Mexico and Latin America, delivering four RVOE SEP-recognized academic levels (Licenciatura, Especialidad, Maestría, Doctorado) plus a continuing education portfolio of short courses and diplomas. Programs are delivered asynchronously through the proprietary MyLXP learning platform, accessible from anywhere, with optional European own-title specializations offered via Euroinnova partnership.

Product overview

UDAVINCI operates as a 100% online university offering four RVOE SEP-recognized academic levels (Licenciatura, Especialidad, Maestría, Doctorado) alongside an extensive continuing education portfolio of short courses and diploma programs. The core platform consists of the MyLXP Learning Experience Portal (LMS) and a proprietary admissions/enrollment system. Programs span technology (Software Engineering, AI, Data Science, IoT, Cybersecurity, Computer Systems), business administration, and education disciplines, with supplementary European certifications through Euroinnova. The university also provides a Language Center, a scholarship calculator, a job board, and an AI assistant named Phia to support the student journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyLXP: Online campus platform for student access and learning management.
• Phia
• EDUCA EDTECH Group

Products and services

• Licenciaturas (Undergraduate Programs) Four-year RVOE SEP-recognized undergraduate degrees covering Engineering and Technology (Software Engineering, Computer Systems, IoT, Logistics, Information Security), Business Administration, Digital Marketing, and Education (English and Mathematics Teaching). Targeted at working professionals and adult learners seeking an accredited Mexican bachelor's degree delivered entirely online.
• Maestrías (Master's Programs) RVOE SEP-recognized graduate-level master's degrees spanning technology (Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems, Information Security, Educational Technology), business (Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Human Resources), and social sciences (Architecture, Criminology, Political Science, Fiscal Law, Human Rights). Designed for professionals seeking advanced credentials through 100% online delivery.
• Doctorados (Doctoral Programs) RVOE SEP Federal-recognized doctoral-level programs in Educational Technology, Computer Systems, and Administration. Designed for advanced research, academic leadership, and senior professionals pursuing terminal degrees entirely online.
• Especialidades (Specialty Programs) One-year RVOE-recognized specialty programs including Specialty in English Teaching (E-084/2021) and supplementary Euroinnova specializations in areas such as Data Analysis, Blockchain, Business Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, IoT, Robotics, and Virtual/Augmented Reality. Aimed at professionals seeking focused post-graduate credentials.
• Másteres (Euroinnova European Own-Title Programs) European own-title degree (título propio europeo) specializations offered in partnership with Euroinnova, available alongside Mexican RVOE programs in areas such as Full Stack Development, AI/Machine Learning, Hardware Design, Industrial Automation, Database Management, Network Security, Public Security, Logistics, Operations, and Web Application Development. Provides European-quality credentials with international prestige.
• Educación Continua — Cursos (Short Courses) Short online continuing education courses (more than 80 available) covering Marketing (Corporate Strategy, Digital Marketing, Inbound Automation, Data-Driven Marketing), Business (Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, HR), Technology (CSS3, Game Maker, Microsoft Office), Languages (English A2), Law (Family Mediation), and Environment (Environmental Management). Designed to strengthen professional CVs.
• Educación Continua — Diplomados (Diploma Programs) Professional diploma programs across technology (Big Data, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, IoT, Quantum Computing, DevSecOps, Full Stack Development, UX, Power BI, Python, SQL Server, Ethical Hacking, NLP, Neural Networks, Robotics), business (Fintech, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Project Management, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, Logistics, Supply Chain), and other sectors.
• Centro de Lenguas (Language Center) Language learning center offering English courses including an A2 level course and TOEIC preparation programs (both 4Skills and Listening & Reading, available in-person and online) with official examination options. Targeted at students and professionals seeking English language certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 years as first online native university in Mexico
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EDUCA EDTECH GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUDAVINCI is a member of the Educa Edtech Group corporate conglomerate. The group oversees and supports the university's operations, with Educa Edtech Group managing the broader educational technology ecosystem including the Claustro Docente (teaching faculty), Educa LXP platform, and international partnerships.
• EuroinnovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuroinnova provides European own-title degree specializations (título propio europeo) that can be added to Mexican RVOE programs. These specializations offer international prestige and European quality credentials in areas such as Full Stack Development, AI/Machine Learning, Probability and Statistics, Hardware Design, Industrial Automation, Database Management, Network Security, Public Security, Logistics Management, Operations Management, and Web Application Development.
• Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) - DGESUcoreOthersMexico's Secretariat of Public Education through DGESU provides official RVOE (Reconocimiento de Validez Oficial de Estudios) recognition for all academic programs. Programs comply with federal education regulations and DGESU/DGES guidelines established under Agreement 351.
• Educa LXPcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Educa LXP platform provides the learning experience platform infrastructure behind MyLXP, the university's student portal and LMS system used by students to access course materials, activities, and tutoring services.
• EducapayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducapay provides the virtual payment terminal (TPV Virtual) for processing student payments and confirming enrollment. Used for payment validation alongside MX bank accounts.
• Various Corporate Partners (Mexico)minorOthersOver 20 companies across Mexico including T-Systems, Televisa, Ciudad Maderas, Milwaukee, Gentera, Zurich, Grupo Salinas, CFE, Puebla Government, BenefitHub, Epic, Avafin, Amas, Sitatyr, and others have employees who trust UDAVINCI for education.
• Various Corporate Partners (Colombia)minorOthersCompanies in Colombia including Educación Policial, Avianca, Colsubsidio, Banco Agrario de Colombia, and AXA COLPATRIA have employees who trust UDAVINCI for education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad TecMilenio: Flexible online and hybrid Mexican university (part of Tecnológico de Monterrey system) targeting working adults with accredited degrees, directly overlapping UDAVINCI's core offering and geography.
• Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR): Online university from Spain with strong Latin American presence offering accredited degrees and master's, comparable in model and blending European prestige with regional reach like UDAVINCI's Euroinnova angle.
• TECH Universidad Tecnológica: Large Spanish-origin online university delivering degrees and specializations across Latin America in Spanish, competing directly for the same online postgraduate professional audience.
• UTEL Universidad: Mexican 100% online university offering RVOE-accredited bachelor's, master's and continuing-education programs to working professionals, competing head-to-head with UDAVINCI in the same market and segment.

Emerging players

• Crehana: Latin American edtech offering online professional courses and corporate upskilling; overlaps UDAVINCI's continuing-education and B2B corporate training segment without granting formal degrees.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad del Valle de México (UVM): Large private Mexican university (Laureate network) with extensive online degree offerings; an established incumbent overlapping UDAVINCI's programs but across a far broader campus and portfolio footprint.
• Aliat Universidades: Mexican network of private universities offering online and executive programs for working professionals, competing in the same accredited-degree market as UDAVINCI.

Others

• Euroinnova: Spanish online training provider supplying the European 'título propio' specializations embedded in UDAVINCI programs; an ecosystem partner and adjacent online-education player rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Universidad Siglo 21: Argentine university that pioneered large-scale online and distance degree education for professionals, a close model analog operating primarily in a different LatAm geography.
• UNIMINUTO: Colombian university with large online/distance offerings serving working adults; comparable model and audience but centered on Colombia, one of UDAVINCI's secondary markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/udavinci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/udavinci
• Instagraminstagram.com/udavinci
• TikToktiktok.com/@udavinci

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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