Faculdade Senac PE

What Faculdade Senac PE does

Faculdade Senac Pernambuco is a private non-profit higher education institution headquartered in Recife and operating across three campuses in Recife, Caruaru, and Petrolina, with national reach via the centralized Senac EaD distance-learning platform. Founded in 2006 as part of the Sistema Fecomérico/Sesc/Senac-PE network, the institution offers more than 11 undergraduate technology-degree programs (including Gastronomia, ADS, Design de Moda, Design de Interiores, Estética e Cosmética, Marketing, Logística, and Digital Games), postgraduate MBAs (Cyberdefense, Governance and Innovation 5.0, Carbon Management), and a catalog of extension and free holiday courses. Its core technology stack runs on a Moodle-based Virtual Learning Environment (AVA) backed by the Biblioteca Digital Senac, and it operates an ICT-Senac innovation center and I.de.i.a.S startup incubator that connect student projects (e.g., S-Carb carbon monitoring) to the broader Senac ecosystem.

The business model is tuition-driven and distributed: students enter via a free vestibular process or ENEM-based admission, paying R$308–R$616 per semester depending on program, with discounts for early payment, Cartão do Empresário holders, and corporate partners such as SindHospe's 28 affiliated healthcare companies. Two programs — Gastronomia and ADS — hold MEC Concept 5 (maximum national score), with Gastronomia ranked best in Northeast Brazil and Design de Moda best in Pernambuco per Enade/MEC. Demand generation is event-driven and community-anchored (e.g., the 2nd Feira de Confeitaria Senac at Recife Expo Center drew 5,400+ attendees and 70+ exhibitors), supplemented by partnerships with Porto Digital, UFRPE, Embrapa Semiárido, and Sistema Fecomérico member companies.

The institution is funded and governed within the Brazilian trade-association system (no VC/PE exposure) and serves a multi-segment student population: high-school graduates entering the job market, working professionals (especially healthcare workers via SindHospe), distance learners nationally, aspiring creative entrepreneurs (via the Núcleo de Moda and Vitrine platform), and senior citizens via the FATI program. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but enrollment capacity (520–1,190 slots per semester) and pricing imply an annual run-rate in the low tens of millions of BRL.

Name

Faculdade Senac PE

Legal name

Faculdade Senac Pernambuco

Website

https://faculdadesenacpe.edu.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Faculdade Senac PE is a private non-profit higher education institution in Pernambuco, Brazil, operating three campuses and a national EaD platform under the Senac/Fecomércio system, offering technology undergraduate degrees, postgraduate MBAs, and extension courses in gastronomy, technology, fashion, health, and business.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAF

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate technology programs
• Distance learning platforms
• Vocational professional training
• Postgraduate MBA programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Recife, Pernambuco

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Graduate Programs (Graduação): Semester-based tuition payments for undergraduate technology degrees across 11+ programs. Tuition is priced per semester with discounts for early payment (30%), Cartão do Empresário holders (20%), and semester advance payments (up to 15% for ADS). The institution offers approximately 520-1,190+ enrollment slots per semester across its three campuses.
2. Entrance Exam (Vestibular) Fees: Free vestibular process — no entrance exam fee is charged. The institution absorbs this cost as a student acquisition channel. Revenue is recovered through subsequent tuition payments.
3. Post-Graduate Programs (Pós-Graduação): Specialized graduate programs including MBA in Secure Applications and Cyberdefense, MBA in Governance and Innovation Management 5.0, MBA in Carbon Management (with UFRPE), and Kitchen International. These generate revenue through per-program tuition.
4. Extension Courses and Short Programs: Fee-based and free extension courses, workshops, and short programs (e.g., Machine Learning extension, Free Holiday Courses). Some are free (Programa Senac de Gratuidade) while others are fee-based, providing supplementary revenue.
5. Distance Learning (EaD): Senac EaD platform offering undergraduate, graduate, and extension programs in distance modality across Brazil, generating national enrollment revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faculdade Senac PE is a private higher education institution offering MEC-recognized undergraduate technology programs, postgraduate MBAs, extension courses, and distance learning across three Pernambuco campuses and a national EaD platform. Revenue is generated primarily through per-semester tuition fees, with multiple entry pathways (vestibular, ENEM, transfers) and corporate training partnerships.

Product overview

Faculdade Senac PE operates as a private higher education institution within the Senac Pernambuco system, offering a multi-format educational portfolio across presencial campuses in Recife, Caruaru, and Petrolina, plus distance learning (EaD) nationwide. The core offering comprises undergraduate technology programs (Graduação) and postgraduate specializations (Pós-Graduação) spanning areas of Gastronomy, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Aesthetics, Computer Science (ADS), Business Administration, Human Resources, Commerce, Logistics, Marketing, and Digital Games. Supporting platforms include the Moodle-based Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem (AVA) for course delivery and the Biblioteca Digital Senac for digital resources. Extension programs (Extensão) provide short courses including Machine Learning and AI topics, while the FATI program offers free university access for senior citizens. The institution also operates ICT-Senac for innovation initiatives and I.de.i.a.S incubator for entrepreneurship support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduação - Undergraduate Technology Programs MEC-recognized 5-semester higher education technology degrees (Tecnólogos) including Gastronomia, Design de Moda, Design de Interiores, Estética e Cosmética, Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas (ADS), Administração, Gestão Comercial, Gestão de RH, Gestão de Logística, Marketing, and Jogos Digitais. Offered in presencial format across three campuses (Recife, Caruaru, Petrolina) with morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
• Pós-Graduação - Postgraduate MBA and Specialization Programs Postgraduate specialization and MBA programs including MBA em Aplicações Seguras e Ciberdefesa Inteligente (Cybersecurity), MBA em Governança e Gestão da Inovação 5.0, Executive MBA in Carbon Management (with UFRPE), and Kitchen International. Delivered per-program with dedicated tuition.
• EaD - Distance Learning Programs Remote education offering undergraduate, graduate, and extension programs in hybrid or fully online formats, operated through the national Senac EaD portal (ead.senac.br) with Moodle-based AVA delivery.
• Extensão - Extension and Short Courses Continuing education short courses and workshops including Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, n8n Workflow Automation, Front-End with Generative AI, Java OOP, Database Coding, Game Jam, Agile Methodology, and IP for Technology Professionals. Both fee-based and free (PSG) options available.
• FATI - Senior Citizens Academic Program Free academic program for senior citizens (third age) offered at Recife, Caruaru, and Petrolina campuses with 140+ vacancies. Provides higher education access and lifelong learning for the elderly population.
• Bacharelado em Enfermagem - Nursing Bachelor Degree Nursing bachelor program offered to working healthcare professionals, with discounted enrollment (starting at R$ 345.60/month) for Cartão do Empresário holders and SindHospe-affiliated companies. Includes complementary free professional update courses.
• Programa de Vestibular - Entrance Exam Service Free entrance exam and selection process for undergraduate admissions with multiple entry pathways: ENEM score (2018-2025), online vestibular, diploma holder transfer, or external transfer. Operated as a free student acquisition channel.
• I.de.i.a.S Business Incubator Business incubator supporting student and alumni entrepreneurship ventures in fashion, gastronomy, and creative industries through mentorship, infrastructure (labs and studios), networking events, and public visibility via the Vitrine platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gastronomia ranked best in Northeast Brazil by Enade/MEC; ADS ranked concept 5 nationally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 41ª Rodada de Negócios da Moda em PernambucominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Partnership with the 41st Fashion Business Round of Pernambuco (largest fashion business event in North and Northeast Brazil) to provide a dedicated Moda Autoral (Authorial Fashion) space for student and alumni entrepreneurs, including ex-aluna Carmen Lúcia's Biojoias Quatro Elementos brand.
• UFRPE (Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2026Sistema Fecomérico/Sesc/Senac-PE partnered with UFRPE to launch an Executive MBA in Carbon Management focused on Innovation and Sustainability 3D. The program was launched on January 24, 2026, at the institution's facilities, combining academic rigor from a federal university with the applied focus of the Senac system.
• Sistema Fecomérico/Sesc/Senac-PEcoreOthers · 1 September 2025The parent organization Sistema Fecomérico/Sesc/Senac-PE encompasses the Faculty as part of a broader educational ecosystem. The system includes Fecomérico (commerce federation), Sesc (social service for commerce), and Senac (national learning service for commerce). This umbrella structure provides funding, shared infrastructure, and institutional support across all three entities.
• Rec'n'Play FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Senac PE participated in the Rec'n'Play festival with technology and culture programming, including a Fashion Performance workshop conducted by Design de Moda students, technology talks, and startup showcase activities.
• Trama Moda PernambucominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Senac PE participated in Trama Moda Pernambuco (5-day fashion, business, and creativity event) with workshops, talks, dialogues, and fashion shows at Recife Expo Center, providing student visibility and industry networking.
• Embrapa SemiáridominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 August 2025Faculdade Senac Petrolina participated in the 11th edition of Semiárido Show, an agricultural fair promoted by Embrapa Semiárido from August 26-29, showcasing the institution's presence and programs in the Sertão region.
• FenearteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Senac PE participated in the 25th Fenearte (Pernambuco Arts and Crafts Fair) at Pernambuco Centro de Convenções in Olinda, showcasing gastronomy and fashion programming and student work.
• SindHospe (Sindicato dos Hospais e Estabelecimentos de Serviços de Saúde de Pernambuco)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025Partnership with SindHospe provides exclusive training conditions for employees of 28 healthcare companies affiliated with the hospital association. The agreement includes: discounted Nursing bachelor enrollment (starting at R$ 345.60/month for Cartão do Empresário holders), and six free professional update courses (Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Nursing Care for Patients with Drains, Infusion Pump Management, Nursing Update in Probings, and Nursing Care for Ostomized Patients).
• Porto DigitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2023Porto Digital and Senac launched a partnership program to guarantee higher education access for residents of the Pilar community, providing scholarships for technology courses. The partnership also offers scholarships for Analysis and Systems Development (ADS) program and provides funding for student enrollment with the goal of democratizing access to TI education in underserved areas of Recife.
• APEX (Agência Brasileira de Promoção de Exportações e Investimentos)minorOthers · 1 January 2022APEX-Brazil internship convention (CONVÊNIO APEX) provides international internship opportunities for selected students. Multiple editions of the program (001/2023, 002/2021, 001/2021) have been operated, offering structured international internship placements for FacSenac students.
• UniFafireminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021Senac and UniFafire are articulating a partnership for internship placements in Recife with a focus on inclusion and mental health, aimed at expanding practical training opportunities for students.
• Centro de Enogastronomia José de Souza CoelhocoreOthers · 12 August 2019The Centro de Enogastronomia José de Souza Coelho in Petrolina is co-located with the Petrolina campus and serves as the main facility for gastronomy and enology education. Named in honor of Paulo de Souza Coelho, the center provides state-of-the-art kitchen laboratories and wine education facilities for students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

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