Faculdade Canção Nova

What Faculdade Canção Nova does

Faculdade Canção Nova is a private Catholic higher education institution located in Cachoeira Paulista, in the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil. Founded in 2002 by Padre Jonas Abib as part of the Comunidade Canção Nova's educational mission and maintained by Fundação João Paulo II, the institution delivers five undergraduate programs — Administration, Philosophy, Journalism, Radio & TV, and Theology — with Philosophy holding the highest MEC rating (Nota 5) and the other four rated Nota 4. All instruction is delivered in person at a single campus, with morning cohorts for Philosophy and Theology and evening cohorts for Administration, Journalism, and Radio & TV. The institution also operates four postgraduate specializations (Bioethics, People Management, Business Management, Event Management) and a portfolio of extension courses.

The core operating model is tuition-based: monthly fees range from R$349.50 to R$449.50 depending on program, billed as recurring subscriptions per semester. Revenue is materially supplemented and constrained by scholarship programs — Bolsa Filantrópica (50–100% discounts) and Bolsa Canção Nova (100% scholarships for Administration, Journalism, and Radio & TV students who opt in). The student body is recruited through vestibular (entrance exam), ENEM score transfers, and remaining-vacancy admissions, with outreach events such as Portas Abertas supporting top-of-funnel activity. Marketing and community engagement rely on the institutional website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and integration with the broader Canção Nova media ecosystem.

Distribution is exclusively on-campus in Cachoeira Paulista, with no distance-learning (EAD) channel currently available. The institution anchors its value proposition in the integration of Catholic formation with academic learning, supported by academic events such as the Jornada de Comunicação, Simpósio Fé e Razão, Simpósio de Iniciação Científica, Mostra de Empreendedorismo, and ADM na Prática. The broader Canção Nova ecosystem — encompassing TV, radio, digital media, and pastoral initiatives — provides practical learning pathways and a brand platform that standalone competitors cannot easily replicate. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the institution is governed by a Deliberative Council of its parent foundation, Fundação João Paulo II.

Name

Faculdade Canção Nova

Legal name

Fundação João Paulo II - Faculdade Canção Nova

Website

https://fcn.edu.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faculdade Canção Nova is a private Catholic undergraduate and postgraduate institution in Cachoeira Paulista, São Paulo, offering five on-campus degree programs in Administration, Philosophy, Journalism, Radio & TV, and Theology, with MEC quality ratings of 4–5, scholarship programs, and extension courses integrated into the broader Canção Nova media and pastoral ecosystem.

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Higher Education

NAICS

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

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

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Catholic university programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Postgraduate specializations
• Extension courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Cachoeira Paulista

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Semester Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition fees charged per semester. Course fees range from R$349.50 to R$449.50 monthly, with additional revenue from extension courses and continuing education programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Faculdade Canção Nova is a private Catholic higher education institution offering in-person undergraduate degree programs in Administration, Philosophy, Journalism, Radio & TV, and Theology, plus postgraduate specializations in Bioethics, People Management, Business Management, and Event Management. The institution also delivers extension courses, scholarship programs, and academic events integrated with the Canção Nova Catholic community and media ecosystem. All instruction is delivered on-campus at Cachoeira Paulista, São Paulo.

Product overview

Faculdade Canção Nova is a private Catholic higher education institution located in Cachoeira Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates as a unified academic institution offering five undergraduate degree programs (Administração, Filosofia, Jornalismo, Rádio e TV, and Teologia), four postgraduate specialization programs (Bioética, Gestão de Pessoas, Gestão de Empresas, and Gestão de Eventos), and a portfolio of extension courses. The institution integrates these offerings with institutional services including the CPA (self-assessment committee), a student portal (RM Portal), financial aid programs (Bolsa Filantrópica and Bolsa Canção Nova), pastoral care, library services, and internship support. Annual academic events — the Simpósio de Iniciação Científica (SIC), Simpósio Fé e Razão, Jornada de Comunicação, Mostra de Empreendedorismo, and ADM na Prática — serve as experiential learning pillars tied to specific programs. All instruction is in-person only, with courses offered in both morning and evening schedules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Programa Bolsa Canção Nova: 100% scholarship program for students of Administration, Journalism, and Radio and TV courses who opt to join the program.
• Programa Bolsa Filantrópica

Products and services

• Graduação em Administração (Bachelor's in Administration) Four-year undergraduate degree (bacharelado) in Administration with MEC quality rating of 4, emphasizing entrepreneurship, business management, and social responsibility. Designed for students seeking private Catholic higher education in interior São Paulo. Offered in evening schedule at R$389.50/month.
• Graduação em Filosofia (Bachelor's in Philosophy) Three-year undergraduate degree (bacharelado) in Philosophy with the highest MEC quality rating of 5, focused on philosophical reasoning, ethics, and theological dialogue. Morning schedule (08h00-11h40). Tuition: R$349.50/month.
• Graduação em Jornalismo (Bachelor's in Journalism) Four-year undergraduate degree (bacharelado) in Journalism with MEC quality rating of 4, covering radio journalism, digital media, and investigative reporting with industry professional instruction. Evening schedule (18h20-22h00). Tuition: R$449.50/month.
• Graduação em Rádio e TV (Bachelor's in Radio and Television) Four-year undergraduate degree (bacharelado) in Radio and Television with MEC quality rating of 4, training students in audiovisual production, broadcasting, and digital media. Evening schedule (18h20-22h00). Tuition: R$449.50/month.
• Graduação em Teologia (Bachelor's in Theology) Four-year undergraduate degree (bacharelado) in Theology with MEC quality rating of 4, providing academic theological formation grounded in Catholic tradition. Morning schedule (08h00-11h40). Tuition: R$349.50/month.
• Pós-Graduação em Bioética (Postgraduate Specialization in Bioethics)

Quantifiable outcome

• MEC Ratings: Philosophy Nota 5, Administration Nota 4, Journalism Nota 4, Radio & TV Nota 4, Theology Nota 4

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Secretaria Municipal de EducaçãominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with municipal education secretariat for teacher training programs. FCN certified coordinators and teachers who completed the free course 'Practical Activities in Environmental Education' through 5 sessions held in October and November.
• Fundação João Paulo IIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institution's parent foundation and maintainer. Foundation's Deliberative Council visited FCN to discuss new MEC indicators, challenges, and growth perspectives. Committed to academic excellence combined with human and Christian formation, inspired by founder Padre Jonas Abib's dream.
• Instituto Canção NovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational and missionary organization sharing the Canção Nova ecosystem. Joint initiatives include teacher training programs and collaborative events. Students participate in joint activities and courses with the institute.
• Núcleo Lux MundiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing symposium on protection and care of vulnerable people in new communities and pastoral movements. Event held June 2026 at FCN facilities.
• Movimento dos FocolaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing symposium on protection and care of vulnerable people. Joint effort for formation and awareness in church contexts.
• ETEC Prof. Marcos Uchôas dos Santos PenchelminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical school used as venue for ADM na Prática events. FCN Administration students organize community outreach activities at the ETEC location, providing workshops and training for technical and high school students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universidade de Taubaté (UNITAU): Regional university located in the Vale do Paraíba region of interior São Paulo, geographically close to Cachoeira Paulista. Similar mid-sized scale, with comparable program breadth and a similar regional student catchment.
• Universidade São Francisco (USF): Catholic private HEI with campuses in interior São Paulo state (Bragança Paulista, Itatiba, São Paulo). Comparable in religious affiliation, regional positioning, and program mix including philosophy, theology, and administration.
• Centro Universitário Belas Artes: Small private arts-focused HEI in São Paulo offering specialized programs in communications, journalism, and audiovisual production. Comparable in size, program focus, and private HEI operating model.
• Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo (UNASP): Religious-affiliated private HEI in São Paulo state, with comparable mission-driven structure maintained by a sponsoring church organization. Similar operating model and values-integrated pedagogy.
• Faculdades Integradas Hélio Alonso (FACHA): Private São Paulo HEI specializing in communications, journalism, and audiovisual programs. Direct peer for FCN's Rádio & TV and Jornalismo programs given similar program focus and similar institutional scale.
• Universidade Metodista de São Paulo: Religious-affiliated (Methodist) private HEI in São Paulo, similar in mission-driven structure and in offering humanities, communication, and administration programs with a values-based curriculum.
• Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas): Private Catholic university in interior São Paulo state, offering a comparable mix of humanities, communication, and administration programs. Comparable in mission, regional positioning, and MEC accreditation framework, though substantially larger.

Broad incumbents

• Universidade Anhembi Morumbi: Large private HEI in São Paulo with a broad program portfolio including communications and administration. Comparable in offering relevant programs, though significantly larger and more vocationally diversified than FCN.
• Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie: Large religious-affiliated (Presbyterian) private university in São Paulo. Overlaps with FCN in faith-based academic formation and broad humanities/communications portfolio, but operates at substantially larger scale and broader scope.

Regional players

• Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC Minas): Large Catholic private university with a comparable mix of humanities, philosophy, communications, and administration programs. Different geography (Minas Gerais rather than São Paulo) but directly comparable mission and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@faculdadecn
• Facebookfacebook.com/faculdadecn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faculdadecancaonova
• Instagraminstagram.com/faculdadecn
• Xx.com/faculdadecn

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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