Paris University of International Education

What Paris University of International Education does

Paris University of International Education (PUIE) is a private distance learning higher education institution headquartered in Paris, France, and authorized by the Rectorate Office of the Paris Academy under the French Ministry of National Education to grant degrees pursuant to Code de l'Education Articles L 444-1 to 444-11 and R 444-1 to 444-28. Founded in 2020 and operating with a staff of approximately 6, PUIE delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs entirely online, including a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), B.Ed. in TESOL, B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, M.Ed. programs, an MBA, and Ph.D. tracks, targeting global online learners seeking affordable, debt-free international credentials.

Its core technology centers on an online distance-learning platform, supplemented by a blockchain-based credential verification system that issues tamper-proof digital certificates, and supported by an Application Portal (apply.puie.ac) for enrollment and a Student Services Portal (ss.puie.ac) for academic resources, advising, and career services. The institution's flagship sub-brand, the Uni-Verse BBA Program, is a dual-degree offering in partnership with Waldorf University (USA), spanning four countries (Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Indonesia) over four years with an option to complete the final semester in the USA.

PUIE generates revenue through recurring tuition fees billed per semester, with the BBA priced at $2,500 per semester and $20,000 total for the four-year program, well below typical international higher education costs. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via the institutional website (puie.ac), online application flows, university referrals, and on-ground study partners. The institution holds ACBSP membership and was formerly known as Paris College of International Education (PCIE).

Name

Paris University of International Education

Legal name

Paris University of International Education

Website

https://puie.ac

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paris University of International Education (PUIE) is a private, French-authorized distance learning institution offering online undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to global students, with a flagship dual-degree BBA delivered across four Southeast Asian countries in partnership with Waldorf University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online/Hybrid Overseas Pathway & Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Distance learning degrees
• Dual degree programs
• Blockchain credentialing
• International education

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Students pay tuition fees for degree programs including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. The institution offers affordable tuition with the goal of providing debt-free education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paris University of International Education (PUIE) is a private distance learning higher education institution that delivers online undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs to students worldwide. Core offerings include B.Ed. in TESOL, B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, M.Ed. in TESOL, M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, MBA, Ph.D., endorsed professional development courses, and the flagship Uni-Verse BBA—a dual-degree program with Waldorf University (USA) spanning four countries. Programs are priced at $2,500 per semester with a total $20,000 tuition for the 4-year BBA, supported by blockchain-based digital credentialing.

Product overview

Paris University of International Education (PUIE) is a distance learning higher education institution offering a portfolio of online degree programs across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The core product portfolio includes Bachelor Degrees (BBA, B.Ed. in TESOL, B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education), Master Degrees (MEd in Early Childhood Education, MEd in TESOL, MBA), and Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D). A distinctive sub-brand is the Uni-Verse BBA Program—a dual-degree offering in partnership with Waldorf University (USA) that spans four countries over four years, culminating in degrees from both institutions. PUIE supplements its academic offerings with a Blockchain Credential verification system for tamper-proof digital certificates, and provides student-facing platforms including a Student Services Portal (academic resources, advising, career services) and an Application Portal for enrollment. The institution operates under authorization from the Rectorate Office of the Paris Academy, Ministry of National Education of France, and holds ACBSP membership for quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Uni-Verse BBA Program: A dual degree Bachelor of Business Administration program offered in partnership with Waldorf University (USA), allowing students to earn degrees from both a US and French university. The program spans four countries (Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia) over four years.

Products and services

• Uni-Verse BBA Program A four-year dual-degree Bachelor of Business Administration delivered online with multi-country on-ground study in Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, and Indonesia, culminating in degrees from both Waldorf University (USA) and PUIE (France). Priced at $2,500 per semester with total tuition of $20,000. Work-study job placement assistance is available.
• B.Ed. in TESOL Bachelor of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, delivered online. The program prepares graduates for teaching careers domestically or overseas, or for online tutoring positions.
• B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (25 modules, 36 months, online delivery) that prepares graduates for teaching roles, daycare operations, or opening education centers.
• MEd in Early Childhood Education Master of Education in Early Childhood Education for advanced study in early childhood pedagogy and leadership, delivered online.
• MEd in TESOL Master of Education in TESOL for advanced English language teaching qualifications, delivered online.
• MBA Master of Business Administration program for business and management professionals, delivered online.
• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) Doctoral degree program for advanced academic research and professional advancement, delivered online.
• Endorsed Courses Additional endorsed professional development courses complementing the degree programs, offered for ongoing professional learning.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waldorf University (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership for the Uni-Verse BBA program where students earn dual degrees from both institutions. Waldorf University is a US-based university providing US accreditation for the program.
• Palawan State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for the Uni-Verse BBA program, located in the Philippines, providing study abroad opportunities for students.
• Phnom Penh International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for the Uni-Verse BBA program, located in Cambodia, providing study abroad experiences.
• Kadiri UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for international education programs and study abroad opportunities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• edX: edX is a major online education platform offering university-level courses and degree programs from global institutions. It is a broad incumbent in the online higher education space, providing comparable degree pathways to PUIE but through partner institutions rather than as a single degree-granting entity.
• Western Governors University: WGU is a large, accredited, nonprofit online university in the US offering affordable competency-based degrees across business, education, IT, and healthcare. It is a broad incumbent in the same online higher education space, with stronger brand and scale than PUIE.
• Coursera: Coursera is a large online learning platform partnering with accredited universities and companies to offer degrees, certificates, and courses. As a broad incumbent, it competes with PUIE for online degree-seeking learners but does not grant its own degrees directly in the same manner as PUIE.

Emerging players

• Sophia Learning: Sophia Learning is a low-cost online education provider offering general education and college-level courses that can transfer to partner institutions. It is an emerging player intersecting with PUIE's affordable online degree pathway space, particularly for students building credits toward a bachelor's degree.

Direct peers

• Nexford University: Nexford University is a fully online, next-generation university offering affordable undergraduate and graduate business degrees with a global learner focus. It mirrors PUIE's value proposition of low-cost, internationally accessible, online degree programs targeting working professionals worldwide.
• Unicaf University: Unicaf University operates as an online higher education institution focused on delivering affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees to learners across Africa and other emerging markets. It is comparable to PUIE as a low-cost, online-first, internationally accessible degree-granting institution.
• University of the People: University of the People is a tuition-free (or low-tuition), accredited, online-only higher education institution serving global learners. It is the most direct comparator to PUIE in the affordable online university category, with similar mission of providing accessible, debt-free degrees worldwide.

Others

• Academic Partnerships: Academic Partnerships is an online program management organization that helps universities convert on-campus programs to online delivery. It is an enabling peer adjacent to PUIE's online-first delivery model, supporting institutions pursuing similar online enrollment growth strategies.
• 2U (now TST): 2U is an online program management company that partners with nonprofit universities to deliver online degree programs. It is a thematically related peer because it enables the same online degree delivery model that PUIE delivers, though as a service provider rather than a degree-granting institution.
• Waldorf University: Waldorf University is a private US university in Iowa that partners with PUIE on the Uni-Verse BBA dual-degree program. It is a strategic partner and indirect peer offering similar online degree programs, particularly in business and education, to a comparable adult-learner demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/pciefrance

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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