What FABEL - Faculdade de Belém does

FABEL - Faculdade de Belém is a private higher education institution (IES) founded in 2002 and operating since April 2005 from a single campus in the Marco neighborhood of Belém, Pará, Brazil. Maintained by UNEMPE – União Empresarial Educacional Ltda, the institution offers two undergraduate programs (Law, 4,000 hours; Administration, 3,240 hours) and four postgraduate lato sensu specializations in Civil, Criminal, Labor, and Social Security Law, each running 360 hours over 12 months. Both undergraduate programs received concept 4 in the official MEC/SINAES evaluations, and the institution holds valid federal authorizations through Portarias 676/2004 (Administration), 1810/2005 (Law), and the 2021 renewal.

The institution's operations are supported by a conventional digital infrastructure stack: a Moodle-based learning management system (AVA – Aluno Fabel), a student portal, a faculty portal, an institutional library integrated via Minha Biblioteca SSO, webmail, and a digital diploma verification system via Diplomax. Differentiated educational components include the NPJ (Núcleo de Prática Jurídica) legal practice center, which provides free community legal assistance through partnerships with the Defensoria Pública, Casa da Justiça, and the 6th CEJUSC operated in conjunction with the Justiça Federal; the STFabel simulated Supreme Court program; and the NEAC internship center. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through recurring monthly tuition — approximately R$499–537/month for Administration, R$699–824/month for Law, and R$549–644/month for postgraduate programs before the prevailing 30–65% discount regime — supplemented by extension courses via the Fabel Cursos e-commerce platform.

FABEL serves a domestic, consumer-only market of students in Belém and the broader Pará region of the Amazon, distributed through a self-serve vestibular online portal, WhatsApp enrollment, in-person exams, and third-party educational marketplaces (Querobolsa, Educa Mais Brasil, FIES). The GTM motion is sales-led with event-driven reinforcement through Aula Magna, graduation ceremonies, and news content. The institution has 16 employees, no external capital, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed revenue. Leadership is held by Diretor Geral Fabrízio Bordallo, with Program Coordinators Cláudio Cyrino (Law) and Fabrizio Bordallo (Administration), and a dedicated postgraduate Criminal Law coordinator holding a doctorate.

Name

FABEL - Faculdade de Belém

Legal name

UNEMPE – União Empresarial Educacional Ltda

Website

https://fabelnet.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FABEL - Faculdade de Belém is a private Brazilian higher education institution in Belém, Pará, offering undergraduate programs in Law and Administration, four postgraduate legal specializations, and community-facing legal practice through its NPJ, serving local students in the Amazon region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB), Specialty Law Schools (e.g., Tax, IP, International, Trial Advocacy) (EDAHAIAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Law undergraduate programs
• Administration degree programs
• Postgraduate legal education
• Legal practice training

Headquarters

HQ city

Belém

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition (Graduação): Monthly tuition fees from undergraduate programs in Law and Administration. Pricing varies by program with discounts based on enrollment period, student profile (server, alumni, Marco neighborhood residents), and bonus structures. Payments are made monthly during the academic semester.
2. Postgraduate Tuition (Pós-Graduação): Monthly tuition fees from postgraduate lato sensu programs in Criminal Law, Labor Law, Civil Law, and Social Security Law. Programs run for 12 months with 15 monthly installments.
3. Extension and Short Courses: Free and paid extension courses and training programs offered to the community through Fabel Cursos platform.
4. Entrance Exam Fees: Enrollment is free (tax-exempt) for vestibular candidates. No separate revenue stream from exam fees currently.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FABEL is a private higher education institution that delivers accredited undergraduate programs in Law (4,000 hours) and Administration (3,240 hours), plus four lato sensu postgraduate specializations in Criminal, Labor, Civil, and Social Security Law. Tuition is billed as monthly subscriptions, with extensive bonus-based discounts (up to 65%) layered on top of recurring fees. The institution complements coursework with the NPJ legal practice center and the STFabel simulated court program, providing hands-on legal training to enrolled students.

Product overview

FABEL - Faculdade de Belém is a private higher education institution offering undergraduate programs in Administration and Law, along with graduate (lato sensu) programs in Civil Law, Criminal Law, Social Security Law, and Labor Law. The institution operates multiple digital platforms including the Student Portal for academic management, Professor Portal for faculty activities, Fabel Cursos e-commerce platform for extension courses, and the AVA learning management system. Supporting services include the NPJ (Legal Practice Center) providing free legal assistance, NEAC (Internship Center) facilitating professional placements, and the STFabel simulated court program for practical legal education. The institution also provides digital diploma verification through Diploma Max and library services through Minha Biblioteca integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduação em Direito Undergraduate degree program in Law (Direito) with 4,000 hours across 10 semesters, focused on training professionals to critically analyze social and legal phenomena with emphasis on digital law. Available in the night shift with 60-62% promotional tuition discounts for qualifying students (Marco neighborhood residents, public servants, alumni). Approved by MEC, holds SINAES concept 4 (CPC 4).
• Graduação em Administração Undergraduate degree program in Administration (Administração) with 3,240 hours across 8 semesters, focused on interdisciplinary, humanistic, and technical formation to develop administrators capable of acting across diverse fields. Promotional first-semester tuition of R$ 499 (Feb-Jun 2026) with up to 65% bonus discount available. Holds SINAES concept 4 (CPC 4).
• Pós-Graduação em Processo Civil Lato sensu postgraduate specialization in Civil Law and Civil Procedure (Direito Civil e Processo Civil), training professionals to act in civil liability, contracts, family and succession law, and procedural protection tools. Targeted at lawyers, legal consultants, and other working legal professionals seeking specialization.
• Pós-Graduação em Direito Penal Lato sensu postgraduate specialization in Criminal Law (Direito Penal) with 360 hours over 12 months, focusing on training professionals to act with excellence in the Brazilian criminal justice system. Coordinated by Dra. Tainá Ferreira e Ferreira. Evening classes with monthly installment billing.
• Pós-Graduação em Direito Previdenciário e Processo Previdenciário Lato sensu postgraduate specialization in Social Security Law and Procedural Social Security Law (Direito Previdenciário e Processo Previdenciário) covering innovations from the Social Security Reform and training for Federal Justice practice. 360 hours over 12 months with monthly installment billing (e.g., R$ 549 full value; R$ 345 alumni rate).
• Pós-Graduação em Direito do Trabalho Lato sensu postgraduate specialization in Labor Law (Direito do Trabalho) with 360 hours over 12 months, focusing on training professionals for excellence in labor law practice. Pricing tiered by bonus: R$ 644 full value, R$ 450 standard 30% bonus, R$ 418 public server 35% bonus, R$ 405 alumni 37% bonus. Group rates available.
• Fabel Cursos Online course store and extension education platform (Loja Fabelcursos) offering free and paid extension courses, certifications, and continuing professional development programs taught by specialist professors. Includes free extension courses with complimentary certification.
• Vestibular 2026 Admissions entrance examination service (Vestibular) offering 200 vacancies per selection process (100 for Administration and 100 for Law). Multiple entry pathways: online exam via vestibularonline.com.br, in-person exam at Travessa Humaitá campus, ENEM score utilization (2019-2024), transfer student intake, and second-degree program admission. The exam itself is free (tax-exempt).

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Defensoria Pública do Estado do ParácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the NPJ (Núcleo de Prática Jurídica) providing free legal assistance to the community. Students perform supervised legal practice including court filings and client consultations under this partnership.
• Casa da Justiça e Cidadania (Casa da Justiça)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the NPJ providing access to justice services for underserved communities. Collaborates on legal aid and community outreach programs.
• Justiça Federal do ParácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal justice partnership including establishment of the 6th CEJUSC (Centro Judiciário de Solução de Conflitos) at FABEL campus. Focuses on alternative dispute resolution including mediation and conciliation.
• CEJUSC (6th Centro Judiciário de Solução de Conflitos)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlternative dispute resolution center operated within FABEL NPJ premises, offering free mediation and conciliation services to the community while providing practical training for law students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Uninassau: Large Brazilian private higher education network with multiple campuses across states including the North/Northeast. Targets similar student demographics in Law and Administration with aggressive pricing.
• Anhanguera: Major Brazilian higher education group with national footprint and strong EAD presence. Competes for distance and on-campus students in Law and Administration across Brazil, including in the North Region.
• Estácio: One of Brazil's largest private higher education groups, operating nationwide with hundreds of campuses and extensive EAD offerings. Provides broad competitive pressure on smaller regional faculties including FABEL through scale and price.

Direct peers

• UNAMA - Universidade da Amazônia: Large private university also headquartered in Belém, Pará, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs including Law and Administration. Competes directly for the same student pool in the Amazon region and is the most comparable local competitor.
• CESUPA - Centro Universitário do Estado do Pará: Private higher education institution in Belém offering Law, Administration, and other programs. Directly competes for students in the same metropolitan area with overlapping program portfolios.

Emerging players

• Damásio Educacional: Brazilian education company focused on law and public safety, offering postgraduate and preparatory courses. Competes with FABEL's postgraduate Law programs and OAB preparation market.
• IPOG: Brazilian specialist in postgraduate (lato sensu) education, including law specializations. Directly comparable in the postgraduate segment where FABEL is trying to grow, with strong national reach.

Regional players

• Fibra Centro Universitário: Regional Brazilian higher education institution focused on the North Region, including Pará. Comparable in scale and regional focus to FABEL, with overlapping program offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz5FWeCVhYDxU-EKEkCNTEQ
• Facebookpt-br.facebook.com/fabelfaculdadedebelem
• Instagraminstagram.com/fabelnet/?hl=pt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fabel---faculdade-de-bel%C3%A9m

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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