FCAP / UPE - Faculdade de Administração e Direito da Universidade de Pernambuco

What FCAP / UPE - Faculdade de Administração e Direito da Universidade de Pernambuco does

FCAP/UPE is a public higher education institution operating as a faculty within the state-owned Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE), headquartered in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Founded in 1956 and recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) as one of the top 10 Administration programs in Brazil, FCAP delivers tuition-free undergraduate education in Administration, Social Sciences, and Law, enrolling approximately 966 students in its Administration program alone with 41 dedicated professors. The institution operates modern infrastructure including climatized classrooms, computer and innovation laboratories, two auditoriums, and a digital diploma issuance system, and runs an EAD (distance learning) platform that extends postgraduate programs nationwide. Its portfolio includes stricto sensu Master's programs (Sustainable Local Development Management, Professional Administration) and a broad lato sensu postgraduate catalog spanning MBAs in Healthcare Management, Public Administration, Organizational Behavior, Medical and Health Law, and specializations in School Management (EAD), Ombudsman Studies, and Gender/Ethnic-Racial Relations.

The business model is structurally non-commercial: as a state university faculty, FCAP is primarily funded by the Pernambuco state government, with undergraduate education delivered at no tuition cost via the SISU and SSA public selection systems. Revenue is generated only through fee-based postgraduate programs, extension courses, and continuing education — for example, the EAD MBA in Organizational Behavior charges R$55 registration, R$350 enrollment, and R$350 monthly fees. The institution operates an integrated ecosystem including FCAP Jr Consultoria (student consulting firm, founded 1989), CONECTA FCAP for academic-business interaction, Modateca social program, and CPCM/UPE mediation services, supported by partnerships with SEBRAE, Hub Sesc de Inovação Social, Grupo João Santos, and international universities in Spain and China. Approximately 90% of faculty hold PhDs or Master's degrees and 100% are specialists, and the institution has graduated over 3,000 alumni.

Name

FCAP / UPE - Faculdade de Administração e Direito da Universidade de Pernambuco

Legal name

Faculdade de Administração e Direito da Universidade de Pernambuco

Website

https://fcapupe.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FCAP/UPE is a public higher education faculty within Universidade de Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, offering tuition-free undergraduate programs in Administration, Social Sciences, and Law, plus fee-based postgraduate MBAs and Master's degrees, serving regional students and ranked among Brazil's top 10 Administration programs by MEC.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Test Strategy & Prep Integrated with Admissions (EDAFAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate education
• Business administration
• Legal education

Headquarters

HQ city

Recife

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: As a public university (UPE), FCAP operates as a non-profit educational institution. Revenue is generated through tuition from postgraduate programs, extension courses, and continuing education programs. Undergraduate programs are primarily funded by the state government.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FCAP/UPE is a public higher education faculty of the State University of Pernambuco (UPE) that delivers accredited undergraduate degrees in Administration, Social Sciences and Law, alongside postgraduate Lato Sensu specializations, academic and professional master's programs, and EAD-delivered MBAs. It sells tuition-bearing postgraduate education and free public undergraduate education to students, with extension programs and a junior enterprise supporting practical training.

Product overview

FCAP/UPE é uma instituição de ensino superior pertencente à Universidade de Pernambuco, oferecendo uma plataforma educacional integrada composta por programas de Graduação (Administração, Ciências Sociais e Direito), Pós-Graduação (Stricto Sensu - mestrados profissionais, e Lato Sensu - especializações e MBAs), e atividades de Extensão Universitária. O portfólio educacional inclui MBAs em Gestão Pública, Gestão Hospitalar, Marketing, Finanças Corporativas, Comportamento Organizacional, Direito Médico e da Saúde; Especializações em Gestão Escolar (EAD), Ouvidoria e Direitos, Gêneros e Relações Étnico-Raciais; mestrados em Gestão do Desenvolvimento Local Sustentável e Administração. A instituição também mantém a FCAP Jr Consultoria para prática profissional dos alunos.

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Brands

• FCAP Jr Consultoria: Student consulting company founded in 1989, allowing students to offer real organizational solutions.
• CONECTA FCAP
• Modateca
• Observatório do Direito Médico e da Saúde

Products and services

• Graduação em Administração (Bacharelado) Accredited undergraduate bachelor's degree program in Administration, providing students with foundational and professional training in business and management at FCAP/UPE in Recife.
• Graduação em Ciências Sociais (Bacharelado) Accredited undergraduate bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, providing students with academic training in sociology, anthropology, political science and related disciplines at FCAP/UPE.
• Graduação em Direito (Bacharelado) Accredited undergraduate bachelor's degree program in Law, providing students with comprehensive legal education and practical training through the Núcleo de Práticas Jurídicas at FCAP/UPE.
• Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu (Especializações) Postgraduate Lato Sensu specialization programs offered by FCAP/UPE for graduates seeking professional certifications and advanced credentials in fields related to administration, social sciences, and law.
• Mestrado Acadêmico em Gestão do Desenvolvimento Local Sustentável Academic master's degree program in Sustainable Local Development Management, providing advanced research-oriented training for graduates interested in local development and sustainability at FCAP/UPE.
• Mestrado Profissional em Administração (PROFIAP) PROFIAP professional master's degree program in Administration, providing applied, market-relevant advanced training for working professionals in public and private management at FCAP/UPE.
• MBA em Comportamento Organizacional (EAD) Distance-learning (EAD) MBA in Organizational Behavior, providing postgraduate business education in organizational behavior to working professionals anywhere in Brazil via FCAP/UPE's online platform.
• MBA em Direito Médico e da Saúde MBA in Medical and Health Law, providing postgraduate specialization in the intersection of medicine, healthcare, and law for legal and healthcare professionals at FCAP/UPE.
• Pós-Graduação em Perícia e Auditoria Ambiental Postgraduate Lato Sensu specialization in Environmental Expertise and Auditing, training professionals in environmental assessment, auditing, and compliance at FCAP/UPE.
• Programa de Extensão Universitária University extension program that connects FCAP/UPE students with the surrounding community through outreach, continuing education, and applied projects.
• FCAP Jr Consultoria Student-run junior enterprise that provides consulting services to external clients, allowing FCAP/UPE students to gain practical business and consulting experience while delivering services to the market.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grupo João SantosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025One of the most important business groups in Pernambuco. Partnership for experiential learning where students from the Integrator Topics of Law and Administration course held special classes at the company's facilities, learning about succession in family businesses, judicial recovery, and shareholder liability.
• CPCM/UPE (Câmara Privada de Conciliação e Mediação)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the National Conciliation Week (Semana Nacional de Conciliação) with mediation sessions held at FCAP facilities. The CPCM/UPE performs mediation sessions with cases from the Divorce and Alimony Task Force.
• Modateca FCAP/UPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial fashion project that analyzes sociocultural and environmental issues to promote conscious consumption. Supports the National Conciliation Week and other extension activities. Works on gender violence prevention through economic empowerment.
• Hub Sesc de Inovação SocialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical cooperation project for solving real problems in public organizations and social institutions. Part of the public management and social innovation research initiatives.
• Fator NoronhaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical cooperation project for innovation in public management. Part of the intelligence territorial studies and municipal management effectiveness research.
• Jornada Inovação Aberta RepeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen innovation initiative where faculty and students collaborate on building innovative solutions for the public sector. Part of the public management research area.
• International Partner Universities (Spain and China)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational exchange programs with universities in Spain and China. Part of the Global Vision initiative integrating international relations studies.
• SEBRAEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership through the Desafio Liga Jovem startup competition where FCAP/UPE startups were selected for the state stage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Insper: São Paulo-based private institution specializing in Business Administration, Law, and Engineering. Comparable to FCAP in program mix but with a stronger national/international brand and higher tuition pricing.

Direct peers

• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG): One of Brazil's top public universities with high-rated Administration and Law programs. Comparable in public-university structure, MEC rankings, and breadth of postgraduate offerings.
• Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA): Public federal university in Northeast Brazil offering Administration, Law, and Social Sciences programs. Comparable to FCAP in mission, scale, and regional positioning.
• Universidade de Brasília (UnB): Federal public university offering Administration, Law, and Social Sciences programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Comparable in scale, public financing, and national MEC positioning.
• PUC-Rio: Private Catholic university in Rio de Janeiro with strong Administration, Law, and Social Sciences programs. Comparable curriculum and postgraduate offerings; competes for top-tier students.
• Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE): Federal public university headquartered in Recife, Pernambuco, with Administration and Law programs. Direct local peer competing for the same student pool in the same region.

Broad incumbents

• Universidade de São Paulo (USP): Top-ranked public university in Brazil with a flagship Business Administration program (FEA-USP). Both are public Brazilian universities offering Administration, Law, and postgraduate programs, making USP a strong comparable for FCAP's MEC ranking and academic model.
• Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV): Brazil's leading private university for Administration, Law, and Public Policy, with strong EAD programs. Sets the benchmark for business education quality that FCAP aspires to and competes with for postgraduate students nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fcapupe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fcap-upe-faculdade-de-ci%C3%AAncias-da-administra%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-pernambuco

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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