UAM Universidad Americana de Panamá

What UAM Universidad Americana de Panamá does

UAM Universidad Americana de Panamá is a private higher education institution founded in 2002 and headquartered in Panama City, Panama. It operates across multiple campuses in Panamá Centro (banking district and El Carmen), Panamá Este, and Panamá Oeste (La Chorrera), and delivers academic programs through four faculties: Business (9 programs including Administration, Marketing, Tourism, Accounting and Auditing), Computer Sciences, Law and Political Sciences, and Medical and Health Sciences (Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Nutrition, and Medical Technology). The institution is led by founder-Rectora Verónica Arce de Barrios since inception, with Vice-Rector Gustavo Quintero Barreto overseeing academic affairs. Legal entity is Universidad Americana S.A.

The technology platform is built on commodity educational infrastructure: Moodle-based Agora LMS (https://agora.uam.edu.pa) for course delivery, an ALS student learning portal, a SAE student services system (https://cas.uam.edu.pa), a Portal del Estudiante for enrollment and grades, and a tuition payment integration with Banco General. Microsoft Teams supplements remote learning. The institution is currently pursuing institutional reaccreditation (credential received in 2022) and recently completed a CTDA fiscalization visit for its Medical Technology program. International academic partnerships include SUNY Albany/New Paltz, IBS Americas (Brazil), Pearson College London, CUOA Italy, and three Colombian universities; domestic strategic alliances include Banco Nacional de Panamá (2026), IFARHU (scholarships), and MINSA (medical professional placement).

UAM's revenue model is tuition-driven, with quarterly installment payments (letras) due on the 15th of each month, late enrollment surcharges of B/. 30-50, and 10-15% late payment penalties. Ancillary revenue streams include professional practice documentation fees for medical program hours. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via digital inquiry forms, education fairs (Edúcate), school visits, community outreach, a career calculator tool, and a referral program, supported by organic social (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook). Ancillary support services include a Student Retention Department (since 2013), an Employment Exchange (Bolsa de Empleo), a community service requirement (UCA, 75 hours), and international scholarship programs. The institution shows no external funding, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

UAM Universidad Americana de Panamá

Legal name

Universidad Americana S.A.

Website

https://uam.edu.pa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UAM Universidad Americana de Panamá is a private Panamanian university founded in 2002 operating across multiple campuses, delivering undergraduate programs in Business, Computer Sciences, Law, and Medical/Health Sciences to individual students through in-person and UAM Online modalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama, Panama

HQ country

Panama

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: Quarterly tuition payments (letras) with installment options for undergraduate and graduate programs
2. Professional practice documentation fees: Fees for practical professional letters (160, 320, 405 hour programs)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UAM Universidad Americana de Panamá is a private university that delivers undergraduate degree programs (licenciaturas) across four faculties — Business (9 programs), Computer Sciences, Law, and Medical/Health Sciences (4 programs) — through in-person, hybrid, distance, and fully virtual (UAM Online) modalities. The institution also provides student support services including a Moodle-based learning management system (Agora), an online student portal, a student retention program, a career employment exchange, community service requirements (UCA), and international exchange partnerships.

Product overview

UAM Universidad Americana de Panamá is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and digital services. The institution provides undergraduate degrees (licenciaturas) across four faculties: Faculty of Business (9 programs), Faculty of Computer Sciences (1 program), Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (4 programs). Supporting the academic offerings is a suite of digital platforms including UAM Online for virtual education, the Agora learning management system (Moodle-based), ALS student portal, SAE student services system, and an integrated online payment system via Banco General. The institution operates multiple campuses (Sede Los Pueblos, Sede La Chorrera) and provides student support services including retention programs, employment exchange, community service (UCA), and international exchange opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Licenciaturas) Undergraduate degree programs (licenciaturas) offered across four faculties — Business, Computer Sciences, Law, and Medical/Health Sciences — with flexible modalities (in-person, hybrid, distance, virtual) for prospective students in Panama.
• Facultad de Negocios (Business Faculty Programs) Business Faculty offering 9 undergraduate career programs including Administration, Marketing, Tourism, and Accounting and Auditing, with simulators and practical training for professional development in Panama.
• Facultad de Ciencias Computacionales (Computer Sciences Faculty Programs) Computer Sciences Faculty offering technology-focused programs including Systems Engineering, with access to state-of-the-art computer laboratories for students pursuing IT careers in Panama.
• Facultad de Derecho (Faculty of Law and Political Sciences Programs) Faculty of Law covering legal studies and political sciences with emphasis on Panamanian and international law, constitutional rights, and legal practice for students pursuing legal careers in Panama.
• Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y de Salud (Medical and Health Sciences Faculty Programs) Medical and Health Sciences Faculty offering 4 career programs (Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical Technology), featuring simulation laboratories and clinical practice for healthcare careers in Panama.
• UAM Online (Virtual Education Modality) Fully online education modality allowing students to study from anywhere with quality education, flexibility, and constant support to achieve their professional goals through the UAM digital platform.
• International Programs (Study Abroad and Exchange)

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Banco Nacional de PanamácoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Strategic alliance for professional practices, internships, and research projects for UAM students. The partnership aims to provide real-world experience and employment pathways.
• IFARHU (Instituto para la Formación y Aprovechamiento de Recursos Humanos)coreOthersGovernment scholarship program for medicine and other programs. Joint scholarship initiatives supporting students from low-income families and underserved areas.
• MINSA (Ministerio de Salud)coreOthersMinistry of Health partnership for medical scholarship programs targeting healthcare professional placement in underserved areas.
• Universidad Internacional San Isidro Labrador (Costa Rica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration on Central American customs union between Costa Rica and Panama.
• Corporación Universitaria Americana (Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange visits and seminars for business students in International Business programs.
• Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de las Américas (Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and seminars for International Business students.
• Universidad Católica Luis Amigó (Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange visits and seminars for International Business programs.
• SUNY (State University of New York) - Albany and New PaltzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartial scholarship programs for study abroad in New York focusing on business administration, English, and international business experience.
• IBS Americas (International Business School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartial scholarship programs for international study experiences in Brazil, Europe (Pearson College London, CUOA Business School Italy).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de Panamá (UP): Panama's largest public university with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate offerings across all major faculties. The dominant incumbent in Panamanian higher education and the principal alternative to UAM for cost-sensitive students.
• Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP): Panama's flagship public technological university, offering engineering and technology programs at scale. A broader incumbent that competes for the same technology and engineering students UAM targets, though as a public institution with different funding model.

Direct peers

• Universidad Santa María La Antigua (USMA): One of Panama's oldest and largest private universities, offering programs in business, law, engineering, health sciences, and humanities. Closely comparable to UAM in scope, with a stronger brand and longer accreditation history.
• Quality Leadership University (QLU): Panamanian private university offering business, technology, and professional programs with bilingual and online modalities. Comparable to UAM in its focus on flexible delivery and professional/working-adult students.
• Universidad del Istmo: Panamanian private university offering undergraduate degrees in business, engineering, law, and health sciences. Directly comparable to UAM as a domestic multi-faculty private higher-ed provider competing for the same student pool.
• Universidad Columbus: Panamanian private university offering undergraduate programs in business, law, engineering, and health sciences with multiple campuses in Panama City. Direct competitor to UAM in the same domestic private-higher-ed segment.
• Universidad Latina de Panamá: Panamanian private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties including business, health, law, and engineering — a direct domestic competitor to UAM with a similar multi-campus, multi-modality model.

Regional players

• INCAE Business School: Top-tier Central American business school with campuses in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Although more prestigious and selective, INCAE competes with UAM's Business Faculty for the same pool of Panamanian students seeking international business credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UAMPTY/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/uampty
• Instagraminstagram.com/uampty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-americana-de-panam%C3%A1

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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