Unopar Chapecó

What Unopar Chapecó does

Unopar Chapecó is a regional higher education pole (branch) of UNOPAR — Universidade Norte do Paraná, a private institution founded in 1972 and headquartered in Londrina, Brazil, operating under Kroton Educacional, the largest private education group in the world. The Chapecó regional network serves students across western Santa Catarina and northern Rio Grande do Sul through 10+ physical polos in cities including Chapecó (Seminário and Efapi), Xaxim, Quilombo, Xanxerê, São Domingos, Seara, Nonoai, Erval Grande, and Trindade do Sul. The institution delivers undergraduate degrees (100% EAD and semipresencial/blended), postgraduate EAD courses (6 or 10 months), and an in-person Direito (Law) bachelor degree launched in Chapecó in 2021.

The core technology stack consists of the AVA (Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem) LMS platform providing 24/7 course access, live satellite broadcasting for real-time lectures by Master's/Doctorate-qualified professors, the SABER mobile application enabling offline reading of library materials, and a digital library of thousands of titles. Supporting ecosystem services include Canal Conecta — an exclusive job platform connecting students and alumni to 350+ employer partners in Santa Catarina — and a Saraiva Educação partnership providing Law students with Vade Mecum Digital access.

The business model is a sales-led, B2C tuition subscription model. The go-to-market combines free online vestibular (entrance exam) registrations, WhatsApp-direct inquiry per polo, scholarship programs (including exclusive Direito bolsas and Educa Mais Brasil discounts of up to 70%), and regional social media (Facebook/Instagram) presence per polo. Pricing is monthly and marketed as accessible, with EAD tuition running roughly 65% below in-person equivalents and average monthly tuition near R$279. Revenue is generated from recurring tuition for undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing-education programs across both fully online and blended modalities.

Name

Unopar Chapecó

Legal name

UNOPAR - Universidade Norte do Paraná

Website

https://eunaunopar.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unopar Chapecó is a regional higher education pole of UNOPAR/Kroton Educacional serving students across western Santa Catarina and northern Rio Grande do Sul with 100% online, semipresencial, and in-person undergraduate and postgraduate programs delivered through 10+ physical locations and the AVA digital learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chapecó

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition payments for undergraduate (graduação), postgraduate (pós-graduação), and continuing education courses. Tuition is described as accessible/affordable with various scholarship programs available. The institution offers both semipresencial (blended) and 100% EAD modalities with different pricing structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Unopar Chapecó delivers higher education services through three modalities: 100% EAD undergraduate degrees via the AVA virtual learning platform, semipresencial (blended) programs combining live satellite classes with in-person polo sessions, and the in-person Direito Presencial law degree in Chapecó. The institution also offers postgraduate EAD courses for career advancement, supported by the Canal Conecta employment platform connecting students with 350+ partner companies in Santa Catarina.

Product overview

Unopar Chapecó is a regional pole of UNOPAR University, a Kroton Educacional institution and Brazil's largest EAD provider. The offering consists of three main product lines: (1) Graduação 100% EAD — fully online undergraduate degrees delivered through the AVA platform with digital library access; (2) Graduação Semipresencial — hybrid programs combining live satellite classes with in-person polo sessions and online coursework; and (3) Pós-Graduação EAD — accelerated 6 or 10-month postgraduate courses. A standout in-person offering is the Direito Presencial law degree in Chapecó. Supporting services include the Canal Conecta job platform (350+ partner companies), the SABER mobile app for offline reading, and the Vestibular Online entrance exam system. Together these products form a comprehensive education platform spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education across 100% online, semipresencial, and fully in-person modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Canal Conecta: Exclusive employment channel for UNOPAR students and alumni with over 350 partner companies in Santa Catarina

Products and services

• Graduação 100% EAD Undergraduate degree programs delivered entirely online through the AVA (Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem) platform, offering flexibility for students to study at their own pace with access to digital library and offline reading via the SABER app. Covers fields including Administration, Accounting, Law, IT, Engineering, Education, and Health Sciences.
• Graduação Semipresencial Hybrid undergraduate programs combining live satellite classes taught by Master's or Doctorate-level professors with in-person sessions at physical polos and online coursework through AVA. Available across multiple course areas and offered at Chapecó, Quilombo, Xanxerê, and Xaxim polos.
• Direito Presencial In-person Law degree (Bacharelado em Direito) offered exclusively at Chapecó pole, featuring 5-year duration with 10 semesters, partnership with Saraiva Educação for Vade Mecum Digital access, and 'Aulas Destaque' with renowned national legal professionals including Roberto Caparroz, Pedro Lenza, and Fernando Capez. Includes exclusive scholarship programs (bolsa de estudos).
• Pós-Graduação EAD Postgraduate EAD courses with durations of 6 or 10 months designed to accelerate career advancement. Marketed for working professionals seeking salary increases of up to 45% through postgraduate qualifications.
• Vestibular Online Free online entrance exam allowing students to complete the application process from home by submitting an essay on current affairs or general knowledge topics via computer, notebook, or mobile device. Students can choose the best day and time to take the exam without leaving home.
• Canal Conecta Exclusive employment platform for UNOPAR students and alumni featuring more than 350 partner companies in Santa Catarina, connecting graduates with job opportunities and supporting career development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Postgraduate studies can increase professional salaries by up to 45%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Kroton EducacionalflagshipOthersUNOPAR is part of Kroton Educacional, the largest private education group in the world and the largest Higher Education Institution in Brazil. Kroton operates over 700 EAD and semipresencial poles across all Brazilian states. UNOPAR benefits from the parent company's scale, resources, and market leadership position in Brazilian distance learning.
• Saraiva EducaçãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between UNOPAR Faculty and Saraiva Educação publishing house for the Law program. Provides students with Vade Mecum Digital Saraiva Jur online access for studying laws, codes, and legislation including Trabalhista Reform, Anticrime Package, and Pension Reform. The Vade Mecum Saraiva Jur has been one of the best-selling Law books in the market for 10 years. Benefit available to enrolled Law students in cycles 20.1 and 21.1.
• Canal Conecta Partner CompaniescoreOthersCanal Conecta is an exclusive employment channel for UNOPAR students and alumni with over 350 partner companies in Santa Catarina. This partnership connects graduates with job opportunities and provides career development resources. Companies include regional employers seeking qualified professionals trained by UNOPAR.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Universidade Potiguar (UnP): Brazilian higher-education institution with significant EAD operations and multi-state presence. Competes with Unopar Chapecó for affordable online undergraduate and postgraduate enrollments.
• Unicesumar: Major Brazilian EAD and presencial higher-education provider with strong distance-learning footprint and own polo network. Competes head-to-head with Unopar Chapecó for online and semipresencial students across southern Brazil.
• Estácio: One of Brazil's largest private higher-education groups (now part of Yduqs), offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and distance-learning programs with broad geographic reach. Directly competes with UNOPAR/Unopar polos in the same EAD and semipresencial modalities.
• Anhanguera: National higher-education network (also under Kroton/Cogna) offering EAD and presencial courses. Operates in overlapping student segments and shares the same parent-group infrastructure as UNOPAR.
• Uninter: Large Brazilian distance-learning university offering hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate EAD programs nationwide. Targets the same working-adult and affordable-tuition student segment as Unopar Chapecó's 100% EAD offerings.

Regional players

• Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS): Public federal university with campuses across western Santa Catarina, including Chapecó. Offers free higher-education programs directly competing with Unopar's regional student base on price.
• Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS): Major regional university in Rio Grande do Sul with presencial and EAD programs. Competes with Unopar's northern RS polos (Nonoai, Erval Grande, Trindade do Sul) for regional students.

Others

• Senac: National network of professional and technical education institutions offering vocational and short-cycle programs. Adjacent competitor for postgraduate and professional-development students in the same western SC / northern RS geography.

Broad incumbents

• Kroton Educacional (Cogna Educação): Parent company of UNOPAR and the largest private education group in Brazil. Operates multiple higher-education and basic-education brands across the country, competing across the same EAD and presencial segments as Unopar Chapecó at a national scale.
• FMU / FIAP (Grupo FMU): Large Brazilian higher-education group offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and online programs. Operates at a national scale with broader program diversity than Unopar Chapecó's regional cluster.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/unoparcco
• Instagraminstagram.com/unopar.chapeco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unoparchapec%C3%B3

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Investors

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Investments

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