Universidad Metropolitana (VE)

What Universidad Metropolitana (VE) does

Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET) is a private nonprofit university founded in 1970 in Caracas, Venezuela by businessman Eugenio Mendoza Goiticoa and a group of Venezuelan business leaders, operating under an asociación civil sin fines de lucro structure governed by a 25-member Consejo Superior with FUNDAMET (Fundación Universidad Metropolitana) representation. The university delivers 19 undergraduate programs across 5 faculties (Engineering, Economic and Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, and Legal and Political Studies), graduate specializations and master's degrees, and over 60 minor programs that enable cross-disciplinary curriculum personalization, supported by 18 sports teams and a network of cultural and student associations on its 100-hectare Terrazas del Ávila campus. UNIMET runs its own digital academic infrastructure: the Sirius academic portal (sirius.unimet.edu.ve) for student course registration and academic records, integrated with a SAP ERP system (Sistema Integrado SAP) under the CeTIC technology center, plus the UNIMET Virtual platform for distance and hybrid learning delivery, a 'Tito' conversational virtual assistant, and 8 research centers/observatories including Centro Mundo X (frontier technologies) and Centro de Desarrollo Sustentable Proyecto Ávila.

The business model is tuition-driven with diversified revenue streams: undergraduate tuition at $150 per subject per month with a $140 per-trimester enrollment quota (plus summer intensive tiers from $590 to $1,490), separate postgraduate fee schedules, continuing education and UNIMET In Company corporate training across Engineering, Management, Humanities and Gastronomy, scholarship and assistantship programs (Programa de Excelencia, Ayudantía, Beca Impacto), engineering and science consulting services (environmental testing, construction materials, lubricants, fuels), and FUNDAMET real estate rental income from CENTROMET commercial property. Go-to-market combines direct enrollment via the Sirius portal with a channel of 40+ associated high schools offering discounted PDU admission test fees, international exchange partnerships (SciencesPo, Hult, Babson), and earned-media positioning through QS rankings, Hceres European accreditation, LEED sustainability certification, and UI GreenMetric recognition. Pricing is denominated in US dollars at the official BCV exchange rate, and the institution reports no publicly disclosed total revenue figure despite publishing audited financial statements for fiscal years 2017-2024.

Name

Universidad Metropolitana (VE)

Legal name

Universidad Metropolitana

Website

http://www.unimet.edu.ve

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET) is a private nonprofit university in Caracas, Venezuela offering 19 undergraduate programs across 5 faculties, plus graduate degrees, 60+ minors, and corporate training to domestic students and international exchange partners through on-campus, virtual, and extension channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate education
• Continuing education programs
• Academic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Private university revenue generated from per-subject monthly tuition charges and per-trimester enrollment quotas. Standard undergraduate rate is $150/month per subject with a $140 enrollment quota per trimester, with additional per-subject pricing tiers for summer intensive programs ranging from $590 (1 subject) to $1,490 (3 subjects). Postgraduate programs generate revenue through separate per-program tuition structures.
2. Socioeconomic Support Programs and Scholarships: University-funded and employer-supported scholarship programs including Programa de Excelencia, Programa Ayudantia, and Beca Impacto, which provide tuition assistance to academically meritorious and economically deserving students, funded in part through partnerships with the private sector and alumni contributions.
3. FUNDAMET Rental and Real Estate Income: The Universidad Metropolitana Foundation (FUNDAMET) operates CENTROMET as its primary income-generating commercial rental center, with proceeds contributing to university infrastructure development and physical plant strengthening.
4. Extension and Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from non-degree continuing education programs across Engineering, Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Gastronomy through the Extension division, including UNIMET In Company corporate training programs and diploma/certificate courses.
5. Technology and Consulting Services: University generates revenue through consultancy and services offered by its engineering and science departments, including environmental quality testing, construction materials testing, lubricant and fuel analysis, and professional consulting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Universidad Metropolitana is a private nonprofit university that delivers undergraduate degree programs across 5 faculties (Engineering, Economic and Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, Legal and Political Studies), graduate specializations and master's degrees, 60+ cross-disciplinary minors, corporate training through UNIMET In Company, and continuing education. The institution operates a 100-hectare LEED-track campus in Caracas, a Sirius academic portal integrated with SAP ERP, an online learning platform (UNIMET Virtual), and 8 research centers covering frontier technologies, sustainability, human rights, bioethics, and entrepreneurship.

Product overview

Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET) is a private university in Caracas, Venezuela offering a comprehensive educational platform with 19 undergraduate programs across 5 faculties (Engineering, Economic and Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, and Legal and Political Studies), graduate programs (specializations and master's degrees), and over 60 minor programs. The institution operates its own digital academic infrastructure including Sirius (academic portal integrated with SAP), UNIMET Virtual (LMS for distance learning), and research centers focused on frontier technologies (Centro Mundo X), sustainability (Proyecto Ávila), and educational innovation (CICEI). Programs span traditional disciplines (Law, Engineering, Psychology) to specialized offerings like TSU en Sistemas Inteligentes (AI-focused technical degree) and Turismo Sostenible. The university also provides extension programs, continuing education, and community engagement through its various centers and observatories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Postgraduate Programs (Postgrado) Master's degrees (4 quarters with thesis) and specializations (3 quarters with final project) for working professionals and recent graduates, covering intelligent systems, ethics, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and soft skills. The 2026 portfolio 'El Origen del Futuro' was redesigned with input from 140+ national leaders and is delivered in hybrid/nocturnal format. Alumni receive 10% tuition discount and direct admission.
• Minors Program (Programa de Minor) Over 60 interdisciplinary minor programs across FACES (Business), Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, and Legal/Political Studies enabling students to customize their curriculum with cross-disciplinary specializations and intermediate employment-connected exit points.
• UNIMET In Company Corporate Training Customized corporate training programs delivered at client business locations across Venezuela, providing professional development services in Engineering, Management, Humanities, and Gastronomy.
• Extension and Continuing Education Programs (Extensión) Non-degree continuing education programs including diplomas, certificates, and corporate training in Engineering, Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Gastronomy, including the sustainable tourism diploma for La Guaira coastal communities.
• Research Centers and Observatories (Centros y Observatorios) Eight research centers and observatories spanning human rights (CDH-UNIMET), frontier technologies (Centro Mundo X), educational innovation (CICEI), entrepreneurship, renewable energy (RENOVA), sustainable development (Proyecto Ávila), bioethics and law (OBDU), and corporate law/business ethics (ODECORP).
• Centro Mundo X (Frontier Technologies Center) Center promoting the study, experimentation, and development of frontier technologies including artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital innovation.
• Centro de Desarrollo Sustentable Proyecto Ávila Environmental research and conservation center focused on the Waraira Repano National Park. Operates a nursery producing 15,000 plants annually, an orchid greenhouse, sustainability reporting, and environmental education programs in alliance with INPARQUES.
• TSU en Sistemas Inteligentes (Intelligent Systems Technical Degree)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 334th globally out of 1,477 universities in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024, with 10+ years of sustained sustainability measurement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• European Union (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The EU co-finances the 'Nuestras Costas, Nuestro Futuro' (Reviviendo Nuestras Costas La Guaira) project, a 2025-2027 initiative executed by a consortium led by UNIMET with Vitalis and Potabilis. The project benefits 5,000+ inhabitants across 5 coastal communities (Osma, Oritapo, Todasana, Urama, La Sabana) in La Guaira through water security, biodiversity conservation, sustainable economic development, and renewable energy initiatives.
• VitaliscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Vitalis is a biodiversity conservation organization serving as a key consortium partner in the 'Nuestras Costas, Nuestro Futuro' project. Responsibilities include scientific biodiversity monitoring, vulnerable species tracking, community environmental education in local schools, and integration of scientific knowledge with ancestral practices of fishermen and community leaders for environmental governance.
• PotabiliscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Potabilis is a water technology organization responsible for designing, building, and maintaining modular water treatment systems powered by renewable energy in the 'Nuestras Costas, Nuestro Futuro' coastal communities. Additionally leads the sustainable entrepreneurship program integrating gender equality as a cross-cutting theme, training community members in business models, financial management, and value chains.
• Babson CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UNIMET became the first Venezuelan university to join Babson College's global entrepreneurship education network. This alliance positions UNIMET as a regional reference in entrepreneurship education and provides students and faculty with access to Babson's methodologies, resources, and international entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Hceres (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UNIMET received Hceres accreditation under European higher education quality standards, making it the first Venezuelan university to achieve this international quality certification. Hceres evaluated the university's compliance with European standards across teaching, research, governance, and internationalization dimensions.
• QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)coreOthers · 1 January 2024UNIMET participates in QS World University Rankings and QS Latin America & The Caribbean Rankings, where it has been recognized for 5 consecutive years for Employer Reputation and has improved its academic reputation ranking by 15 positions since 2024. QS rankings serve as key quality signals for prospective students and institutional positioning.
• UI GreenMetric (Universitas Indonesia)majorOthers · 1 January 2016UNIMET participates in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings annually since 2016, where it ranked 334th globally out of 1,477 universities in 2024, demonstrating sustained commitment to campus sustainability measurement and improvement across energy, water, waste, transportation, and education dimensions.
• SciencesPo (France)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014The Department of International Studies at UNIMET manages student mobility agreements with SciencesPo, enabling UNIMET students to participate in exchange programs at the prestigious French institution. UNIMET also trains competitive moot court teams for international competitions including the International Criminal Court, American University, and Universidad Javeriana.
• Hult UniversitymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014The Department of International Studies manages student exchange and mobility agreements with Hult University across its five global campuses worldwide. The partnership provides UNIMET students with international academic exposure and access to a multinational business education network.
• INPARQUES (Instituto Nacional de Parques)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Project Avila is an alliance between INPARQUES and UNIMET for the conservation and research of Waraira Repano National Park. Since 2000, the project has conducted environmental research and conservation efforts, maintained a green firebreak adjacent to campus, operated a native plant nursery, maintained an orchid and bromeliad sanctuary, and promoted sustainable campus practices. The project is also a signatory of the UN Women WEPs (Women Empowerment Principles).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB): Caracas-based private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties. Most direct domestic peer given shared geography, private nonprofit status, multi-disciplinary scope, and comparable tuition model targeting the Venezuelan professional class.
• Universidad Simón Bolívar (USB): Venezuelan public research university in Caracas with a strong engineering and sciences focus. Comparable as a top-tier Venezuelan higher-education competitor for high-achieving STEM students and a similar employer-reputation benchmark.
• Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV): Venezuela's flagship public university in Caracas, offering the broadest range of programs in the country. Comparable as a primary domestic competitor for undergraduate applicants and faculty talent across UNIMET's five faculties.

Broad incumbents

• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Mexico's largest private university with extensive online and hybrid programs across Latin America. Comparable as a broader regional incumbent targeting similar high-achieving students with employer-reputation focus and entrepreneurial curriculum.
• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia): Top Colombian private research university with comprehensive multi-disciplinary programs and strong international accreditation track record. Comparable as a regional benchmark for Hceres/QS-style positioning and minor/innovation curriculum design.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC): Chile's leading private Catholic research university with the strongest QS Latin America rankings. Comparable as a regional benchmark for academic reputation trajectory, employer reputation flywheel, and international accreditation portfolio.

Regional players

• Universidad EAFIT: Colombian private university in Medellín with strong business and engineering programs and innovation focus. Comparable as a Latin American peer with similar size, employer reputation emphasis, and corporate-training extension programs.
• Universidad de Palermo: Argentine private university with multi-disciplinary programs and strong business focus. Comparable as a regional peer operating in a similarly complex Latin American macroeconomic environment with private nonprofit structure.
• Universidad del Rosario: Bogotá-based Colombian private university focused on health sciences, law, and business. Comparable for its international accreditation emphasis (similar Hceres pathway) and selective undergraduate admissions model.

Others

• Babson College: U.S.-based global leader in entrepreneurship education and UNIMET's named network partner. Comparable as a strategic alliance peer and reference benchmark for UNIMET's entrepreneurial curriculum positioning and methodology adoption.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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