Universidad Loyola

What Universidad Loyola does

Universidad Loyola is a private Jesuit-affiliated university headquartered in La Paz, Bolivia, founded on February 20, 1995 under Ministerial Resolution No. 219/95 and owned by the non-profit Fundación Loyola. The institution operates a three-pillar model: Universidad Loyola Presencial (in-person instruction), Universidad Loyola Virtual y Educación a Distancia (virtual and distance learning), and Universidad Loyola Laboral y Comunitaria (labor and community programs). It offers 18+ undergraduate programs across four faculties (Administration/Economics/Finance, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technology) plus postgraduate master's degree programs and a continuous education center (Centro de Formación Permanente). Supporting infrastructure includes a main campus in Bajo Següencoma with 32+ classrooms and laboratories acquired from the former Alexander Von Humboldt school in 1999, plus a graduate school site at the Edificio El Sauce in Miraflores.

The core technology layer is an LMS-based virtual learning platform (virtual.loyola.edu.bo) with discipline-specific subdomains per academic program, built on open-source Moodle and Drupal. A separate Centro de Formación Ignaciana platform delivers integral formation content (Professional Ethics, Human Relations, Ignatian Discernment/Leadership). The university is integrated into international academic ecosystems through AUSJAL (Association of Jesuit Universities in Latin America) membership and three European Commission ALFA III funded projects (CESAR, RIAIPE3, VERTEBRALCUE), enabling student/faculty exchange and cooperative research.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supplemented by revenue from a university veterinary clinic (training-plus-service), a continuous education center for working professionals, and an unconventional gaming-promotion licensing stream ('MAS CERCA DE TI'). Customer segments include traditional undergraduates, working professionals pursuing graduate or continuing education, international exchange students, and indigenous community members through dedicated cooperation agreements. The institution is Jesuit-led, with Ignatian pedagogy as a brand differentiator, and was certified as a 'Universidad Plena' (Full University) by Bolivia's Ministry of Education on July 4, 2001.

Name

Universidad Loyola

Legal name

Universidad Loyola

Website

https://loyola.edu.bo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Universidad Loyola is a private Jesuit-affiliated university in La Paz, Bolivia, founded 1995 and owned by Fundación Loyola. It offers 18+ undergraduate and postgraduate programs across four faculties via in-person, virtual, and community-based modalities to Bolivian and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate postgraduate education
• Distance learning platforms
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

La Paz

HQ country

Bolivia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Revenue from tuition fees paid by undergraduate students enrolled in 18+ career programs across four faculties (Administration, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology)
2. Graduate/Postgraduate Programs: Revenue from master's degree programs and specialized postgraduate courses including Master's in Business Administration, Planning, Financial Engineering, and Environmental Engineering
3. Continuous Education: Permanent training center (Centro de Formación Permanente) providing academic support and professional development courses
4. Veterinary Clinic Services: University veterinary clinic providing animal healthcare services to the public while training veterinary students
5. Gaming Promotion Activities: Enterprise promotion program (MAS CERCA DE TI) operating under gaming/gambling licensing arrangements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad Loyola is a private Bolivian university that delivers higher education through three modalities: in-person instruction (Presencial), virtual and distance learning (Virtual y Educación a Distancia), and labor/community-based education (Laboral y Comunitaria). It offers 18+ undergraduate degree programs across four faculties, multiple master's and postgraduate specializations, and continuous professional development, all underpinned by an Ignatian pedagogical framework that integrates scientific, humanistic, and ethical formation.

Product overview

Universidad Loyola is a higher education institution in Bolivia offering a multi-modal educational model comprising three core offerings: Universidad Loyola Presencial (traditional in-person education), Universidad Loyola Virtual y de Educación a Distancia (virtual and distance learning with program-specific portals), and Universidad Loyola Laboral y Comunitaria (labor and community programs). The institution provides supplementary services including the Centro de Formación Ignaciana (Ignatian formation with academic, social, and spiritual components), the virtual library, permanent education center, and the Revista El Sauce publication. The university is supported by a virtual learning platform infrastructure with dedicated subdomains for each academic program, built on open-source technologies including Moodle and Drupal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Universidad Loyola Presencial: In-person traditional education modality
• Universidad Loyola Virtual y de Educación a Distancia
• Universidad Loyola Laboral y Comunitaria

Products and services

• Universidad Loyola Presencial Traditional in-person university education offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple faculties including Administration, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technology, delivered on Loyola's La Paz campuses.
• Universidad Loyola Virtual y de Educación a Distancia Virtual and distance learning modality providing online education through dedicated portals for each academic program, accessible at virtual.loyola.edu.bo with program-specific subdomains for systems, civil engineering, business administration, law, and other disciplines.
• Universidad Loyola Laboral y Comunitaria Labor and community-focused university programs designed for professional development, workforce upskilling, and community engagement initiatives.
• Centro de Formación Permanente Permanent education center providing academic support and ongoing professional development courses in various areas for students and working professionals.
• Veterinary Clinic Services Animal healthcare services provided to the public through the university's veterinary clinic, operated to support training of veterinary students in the Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia program.
• Biblioteca Virtual Virtual library providing digital access to academic resources, research materials, and study support for Universidad Loyola students and faculty.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Commission (ALFA III Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Loyola participates in three European Commission-funded projects under the ALFA III program: CESAR (Contribución de la Educación Superior de América Latina a las Relaciones con el Entorno Socioeconómico), RIAIPE3 (Programa Marco Interuniversitario para la Equidad y la Cohesión Social de las Instituciones de Educación Superior), and VERTEBRALCUE (Un nuevo enfoque en la construcción del Espacio Común ALCUE de Educación Superior). These projects promote international cooperation, equity, and regional integration in higher education.
• AUSJAL (Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Loyola holds invited member status in the Association of Jesuit Universities in Latin America. This network provides opportunities for student and faculty exchange, joint research, and collaborative academic initiatives across Jesuit institutions in the region.
• Universidad Católica de Córdoba (Argentina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarco de Cooperación Académica, Científica y Cultural agreement for academic exchange, joint research, and cultural collaboration between the two institutions.
• Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (Brasil)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarco de Cooperación Académica, Científica y Cultural agreement with Facultades Católicas and Asociación Mantenedora for academic and scientific cooperation.
• Instituto de Investigación Técnico Científico de la Universidad Policial 'Mcal. Antonio José de Sucre'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarco institucional de Cooperación Técnica y Científica agreement for technical and scientific research collaboration.
• Universidad Indígena Intercultural (UII)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarta de Entendimiento to coordinate actions in execution of programs, projects, and actions for training, capacity building, and higher education targeting indigenous communities.
• Asociación de Municipalidades del Departamento de La PazminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarco de Cooperación Institucional agreement for collaborative projects with municipal governments in the La Paz department.
• Universidad Tecnológica BolivianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvenio Institucional for academic cooperation and institutional development.
• Fundación LoyolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization of Universidad Loyola, providing institutional support, governance through Fundación Loyola's Board of Directors, and alignment with Ignatian educational mission.
• Comunidad Indígena CaijeneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvenio de Cooperación Institucional for community engagement and indigenous community support programs.
• Servicio Nacional de Propiedad Intelectual (SENAPI)minorOthersConvenio de Cooperación Interinstitucional for intellectual property cooperation and support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Franz Tamayo (UNIFRANZ): Large private Bolivian university with multiple campuses including La Paz. Comparable as a private, multi-modal Bolivian higher education institution with strong marketing-driven enrollment and a similar program breadth.
• Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB): Major private Bolivian university headquartered in Cochabamba with a La Paz campus. Comparable as a private, multi-faculty Bolivian university offering engineering, business, and health programs to a similar fee-paying student segment.
• Universidad Católica Boliviana 'San Pablo': The leading private Catholic university in Bolivia with multiple campuses and a similar comprehensive program portfolio spanning business, engineering, and social sciences. Comparable as a private, faith-affiliated Bolivian higher education institution competing for the same La Paz student market.

Broad incumbents

• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC): One of Latin America's leading Catholic research universities. Comparable as a high-prestige Catholic university partner/reference peer within the broader Latin American Catholic higher education ecosystem in which Loyola operates.
• Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA): The largest public university in La Paz and Bolivia's flagship institution. Comparable as the dominant higher education provider in the same La Paz market against which private competitors must differentiate on quality, services, and Jesuit/Ignatian formation.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO): Jesuit university in Mexico City and a prominent member of AUSJAL. Comparable as a Jesuit-affiliated Latin American university sharing AUSJAL network membership, Ignatian pedagogical tradition, and engagement with similar international cooperation programs.

Peers

• Universidad de La Salle (Latin America network): Network of Lasallian universities across Latin America sharing a faith-based educational mission similar to Loyola's Ignatian pedagogy. Comparable as a regional peer within the broader Catholic/religious university ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universidad-loyola

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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