Facid DeVry

What Facid DeVry does

UniFacid (legal name: Unifacid Brasil, operating commercially as "Facid DeVry" in source material) is a private Centro Universitário (university center) located in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil. Founded in 1999, it has operated continuously for more than 25 years as a regional higher education institution serving individual students in Northeast Brazil. The institution delivers undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs across eight primary academic areas — Biomedicine, Computer Science, Law, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and Dentistry — spanning more than 70 course offerings in total.

The core technology and infrastructure layer centers on a 7,000 m² physical campus equipped with 34 specialized laboratories for hands-on practical training from the start of each program. This is supplemented by the Wyden network's digital learning platform, which delivers distance learning (EaD) modalities and hosts the centralized student portal (Portal do Aluno). UniFacid holds the Nota Máxima (highest rating) from Brazil's Ministry of Education (MEC), the top tier of quality classification for Brazilian higher education institutions.

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition-driven, with revenue primarily generated from recurring undergraduate and graduate program fees across in-person, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Students access enrollment through the institution's website, an online selection process (seleção), a toll-free call center (0800 771 5001), and a network of social media channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; affordability is facilitated through the PIN institutional scholarship program, federal PROUNI and FIES financing, and additional discounts. The institution has produced more than 6,000 alumni over its operating history and operates as part of the Wyden higher education network, which itself sits under the Estácio brand umbrella, providing access to shared platforms, international exchange programs (Wyden Global Experience), and cross-promotional marketing infrastructure.

Name

Facid DeVry

Legal name

Unifacid Brasil

Website

https://facid.edu.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UniFacid is a private Centro Universitário in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, operating for 25+ years as part of the Wyden network. It delivers 70+ undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs across health sciences, law, and technology to individual students in Northeast Brazil, supported by 34 specialized laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Teresina

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate program tuition fees. Students pay periodic tuition for their chosen academic programs across multiple modalities including in-person and distance learning options.
2. International Programs: Revenue from international exchange programs (Wyden Global Experience) and study abroad offerings that provide additional academic services beyond standard tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UniFacid is a private Centro Universitário (university center) in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil that delivers accredited higher education programs — including undergraduate degrees (Biomedicine, Computer Science, Law, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry), graduate/postgraduate specializations, and distance-learning (EaD) courses — to individual students. The offering is anchored by 34 specialized laboratories enabling hands-on practical training from day one, supplemented by the PIN scholarship program, international exchange via the Wyden Global Experience, and the shared Portal do Aluno for student administration.

Product overview

UniFacid is a higher education institution that operates as part of the Wyden educational network, offering a unified platform of educational services. The core offerings include undergraduate (Graduação) and graduate (Pós-Graduação) programs across disciplines such as health sciences, technology, law, and veterinary medicine. Supporting services include the PIN scholarship program, international exchange programs (Wyden Global Experience), and the Portal do Aluno for student administration. The institution emphasizes practical training through modern laboratories and has served over 6,000 alumni across more than 70 courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduação (Undergraduate Degree Programs) Accredited undergraduate degree programs offered across multiple disciplines including Biomedicine, Computer Science, Law, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and Dentistry, delivered on campus in Teresina and via distance learning (EaD). Targeted at high school graduates in Piauí seeking higher education with hands-on laboratory training.
• Pós-Graduação (Graduate/Postgraduate Programs) Graduate and postgraduate specialization programs for professionals seeking career advancement and specialization, delivered through the Wyden network's continuing education infrastructure.
• Programas Internacionais (International Exchange Programs) International exchange and global experience programs (Wyden Global Experience) enabling UniFacid students to study abroad and gain international academic exposure as part of their enrolled program.
• Portal do Aluno (Student Portal) Student-facing portal providing access to academic records, course materials, enrollment tracking, and administrative services for currently enrolled UniFacid and Wyden network students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ graduates successfully trained and entered the professional workforce
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WydencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniFacid operates as part of the Wyden higher education network in Brazil. Wyden is a major educational institution network offering undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs across multiple campuses. The partnership provides UniFacid with access to shared educational resources, standardized quality systems, international exchange programs (Wyden Global Experience), the Wyden digital learning platform, and cross-promotional marketing within the network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Estácio: Grandparent company through Wyden. Estácio is one of Brazil's largest listed education companies with dozens of campuses nationwide. UniFacid shares branding, infrastructure, and quality systems with Estácio's broader network.
• Wyden: Direct parent organization and broader higher education network operating multiple campuses across Brazil. UniFacid is one of Wyden's units, sharing the same digital platform, branding, and international programs (Wyden Global Experience).

Direct peers

• Universidade Potiguar (UnP): Northeast-region university owned by Yduqs with multiple campuses in Rio Grande do Norte. Direct geographic overlap with UniFacid's Northeast market and similar program offerings in health sciences and law.
• Anhanguera: Cogna-owned higher education network with multiple campuses across Brazil offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Similar direct-to-consumer model, course portfolio, and target student segments to UniFacid.
• Pitágoras: Cogna-owned higher education network with campuses across multiple Brazilian states. Similar undergraduate and graduate program portfolio targeting comparable student demographics.
• Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul: Brazilian higher education institution with multiple campuses across the country, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in health sciences, technology, and law — closely mirroring UniFacid's portfolio.
• FMU: São Paulo-based higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across health sciences, technology, and law disciplines. Comparable course portfolio and student segments, though operating in a different region.
• UNINASSAU: Multi-campus Brazilian higher education institution owned by Ser Educacional, primarily serving the Northeast region. Direct competitor in UniFacid's geographic market with similar program mix.
• Unopar: Cogna-owned institution specializing in distance learning (EaD) across Brazil. Comparable undergraduate and graduate offerings with strong emphasis on online modalities, competing for the same non-traditional student base.

Regional players

• Universidade Anhembi Morumbi: São Paulo-based higher education institution with broad undergraduate and graduate program offerings. Comparable in portfolio scope but serves a different geographic market than UniFacid's Northeast focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FacidWyden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/facid-devry
• Instagraminstagram.com/unifacidwyden

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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