Universidad 'José Cecilio del Valle'

What Universidad 'José Cecilio del Valle' does

Universidad 'José Cecilio del Valle' (UJCV) is a private higher-education institution founded in 1978, operating from its main campus in Tegucigalpa and a secondary campus in Comayagua, Honduras. It positions itself as the first private university in the country. UJCV delivers undergraduate degrees (licenciaturas and ingenierías in law, engineering, business, psychology, architecture, communications, and international relations), graduate programs (MBAs and master's degrees in finance, marketing, human talent, project management, and other specializations), continuing education (diplomados and certifications in areas such as labor law, anti-money laundering, and insurance), and distance education via the UJCVx virtual campus, a Chamilo-based learning management system supplemented by a student portal and a research repository platform (PAI).

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through tuition and academic fees on a subscription/recurring model with monthly billing, augmented by continuing education programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but the institution offers structured discounts through partnerships with professional associations (notably the Colegio de Abogados de Honduras and the Colegio de Psicólogos de Honduras) and corporate partners including SmartFit. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with enrollment driven through the ujcv.edu.hn website, social media, open houses, and a Benefits Network of commercial partners. The institution has no parent company, no external venture or private equity ownership, and operates as an independent entity governed by a Rector and Board of Directors.

The institution's recent strategic posture emphasizes ecosystem expansion: IDB-funded INNOVA-T for youth innovation (2024), strategic alliances with Grupo OPSA media group, Colegio de Abogados, Colegio de Psicólogos, Fundación Ficohsa, SmartFit, and exploratory outreach to Tsinghua University's Latin America Center for a 2027 alliance. A dedicated student-services infrastructure (CAU, health insurance, transportation, Benefits Network) and specialized units (CRAI research center, Centro de Idiomas, UJCV Radio) complement the academic core. The university operates exclusively within Honduras and does not disclose financial data.

Name

Universidad 'José Cecilio del Valle'

Legal name

Universidad José Cecilio del Valle

Website

https://ujcv.edu.hn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Universidad José Cecilio del Valle (UJCV) is a private Honduran university founded in 1978, operating campuses in Tegucigalpa and Comayagua. It offers undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and distance-learning programs to individual students, funded primarily by tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán

HQ country

Honduras

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: UJCV generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers various payment plans and discounts through partnerships with professional associations (Colegio de Abogados, Colegio de Psicólogos).
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from diploma programs, certifications, and professional development courses offered through the continuing education division.
3. Benefits Network Partnerships: While not a direct revenue stream, partnerships with companies like SmartFit, Grupo OPSA, and others provide indirect value through brand visibility and student benefits that attract enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UJCV is a private university selling higher education services across two Honduran campuses (Tegucigalpa and Comayagua), delivered on-campus and via its UJCVx online learning platform. It offers undergraduate degrees (Pregrado), graduate programs including MBAs and master's degrees (Posgrado), distance learning modalities, and continuing education diplomas/certifications, along with the Innova-t IDB-funded innovation and entrepreneurship program.

Product overview

Universidad José Cecilio del Valle (UJCV) is a private university in Honduras operating across two campuses (Tegucigalpa and Comayagua) with a comprehensive educational portfolio. The institution offers a unified platform centered on UJCVx, its virtual campus learning management system, complemented by face-to-face and distance education modalities. Core academic offerings span pregrado (undergraduate licenciaturas and ingenierías), posgrado (graduate MBAs and master's programs), and educación continua (professional diplomados and certifications). Specialized units include Innova-t (innovation and entrepreneurship, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank), CRAI (research resource center), UJCV Radio (media broadcasting), and the Benefits Network (student/employee discount program). The institution also maintains a research repository (PAI) and student support services including medical insurance, transportation, and the Centro de Atención Universitario (CAU).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UJCVx: Virtual campus platform (campus.ujcv.edu.hn) used for online learning management system
• INNOVA-T
• UJCV+
• CAU
• Benefits Network
• UJCV Radio

Products and services

• Pregrado (Undergraduate Programs) Undergraduate degrees including licenciaturas and ingenierías offered to high school graduates across fields such as International Relations, Human Resources, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Infotechnology, Marketing, Business Administration, Tourism, Accounting, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Law, Psychology, and Journalism.
• Posgrado (Graduate Programs) Graduate programs including MBAs in Finance, Marketing, and Human Talent, plus master's degrees in Project Management, Political Science, Development, Labor Law, Urban Design, and Economics, designed for career advancement.
• Educación a Distancia (Distance Education) Flexible distance education modality offering full academic programs with virtual resources and teacher support via the UJCVx platform, designed for personal development and organizational needs.
• Educación Continua (Continuing Education) Diplomados and certifications for professional updating, including Climate and Leadership Skills, French, Anti-Money Laundering, Labor Law, Insurance and Bonds certification, and English communication.
• Innova-t Innovation center connecting students with bootcamps, mentors, and micro-spaces to ideate, prototype, and launch ventures through applied innovation, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ people served through Centro de Asistencia Legal y Psicológica

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Colegio de Psicólogos de HondurasmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Cooperation agreement for academic strengthening, research, linkage, and professional development. CAH members receive special discounts on all UJCV academic offerings including pregrado, posgrado, and MBA with Human Talent emphasis.
• Tsinghua University Latin America CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026UJCV's Director of Marketing visited Tsinghua University's Latin America Center to establish foundations for a strategic alliance planned for 2027. Potential areas include joint research, AI applications in academia, and internationalization opportunities.
• ONU Honduras (United Nations)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026UJCV students from the International Relations and Diplomacy program visited ONU Honduras to learn about the UN system's work in sustainable development, humanitarian action, peace consolidation, and ODS objectives.
• Fundación Hondureña de Ambiente y Desarrollo VidamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Framework cooperation for joint actions in academic, scientific, technical, social, and environmental areas. Includes professional practices, volunteering, applied research, continuing education, and social impact projects.
• Grupo OPSA (El Heraldo, La Prensa, Diez)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 August 2025Strategic alliance to promote access to UJCV's academic offerings with academic, financial, and technological benefits. Also promotes journalism program development and professional ethical training.
• Club Leo ComayaguaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2025Strategic alliance to promote access to higher education, high-impact training, and collaborative spaces that strengthen young leaders in Comayagua.
• Colegio de Abogados de Honduras (CAH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2025Comprehensive cooperation agreement providing CAH members with 100% discount on annual enrollment, 30% off master's programs, 50% off MBA, and 50% off administrative fees. Includes access to the Alta Competitividad Élite program for children of members.
• SmartFit HondurasmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2024UJCV students, faculty, and staff receive special gym membership rates at SmartFit Honduras (L.499/month plan with no registration or annual maintenance fees). The partnership includes cross-promotion and access to SmartFit facilities throughout Latin America.
• Unidad de Política LimpiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2024Framework cooperation agreement for institutional strengthening, joint academic activities, research, innovation, and university linkage. Eight strategic lines of collaboration including policy development, joint projects, academic events, and publications.
• Fundación FicohsacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2024UJCV signed a collaboration agreement with Fundación Ficohsa to implement a mentorship program in financial education for children and youth beneficiaries of the foundation. University students contribute to generating educational content and mentoring.
• Embassy of Israel in HondurasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsul of Israel visited UJCV campus; highlighted availability to develop a framework academic cooperation agreement. Future collaboration in academic exchange anticipated.
• Embassy of China in HondurasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistinguished invitation from the Embassy of China for UJCV to participate in university exchange experiences in Latin America, leading to the Tsinghua University visit.
• Benefits Network Partners (PriceSmart, Metrocinemas, Óptica Popular, OPPO, Grupo Unicomer)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious commercial partners providing exclusive discounts to UJCV students and staff through the Benefits Network program, including gyms, retail stores, restaurants, and electronics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• INCAE Business School: Top-tier regional business school with campuses in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Comparable to UJCV's graduate MBA programs and represents both a peer in graduate business education and a potential competitor for ambitious Honduran MBA candidates.
• Universidad Rafael Landívar (Guatemala): Major private Jesuit university in Guatemala with comprehensive academic offerings and strong community engagement programs. Comparable to UJCV in mission, Catholic/private institutional positioning, and breadth of academic programs across Central America.
• Universidad Galileo (Guatemala): Large private university in Guatemala offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with strong innovation and technology positioning. Comparable to UJCV's innovation-focused INNOVA-T initiatives and similar institutional structure as a Central American private university.
• Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG): Leading private university in Guatemala with strong research and innovation focus. Comparable to UJCV as a regional Central American private higher-education institution with similar program breadth and degree offerings.

Direct peers

• UNITEC Honduras (Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana): Major private university in Honduras offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple campuses. Closest direct competitor to UJCV in the Honduran private higher education market, competing for the same student segments and program categories.
• Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras (UTH): Private Honduran university with multiple campuses and a focus on technical and business-oriented programs. Directly comparable to UJCV in scale, program breadth, and target student segments.
• Universidad Americana (Honduras): Private university in Honduras offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Competes directly with UJCV for students across similar program areas including business, law, and engineering within the same geography.
• Universidad Centroamericana (UCA Honduras): Jesuit private university in Honduras operating as a direct peer to UJCV in the same geography, offering comparable undergraduate and graduate programs with similar institutional mission and student segments.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH): Honduras's primary public university, providing free undergraduate education. UNAH is the dominant higher-education incumbent by enrollment and scale, competing with UJCV for the same talent pool and establishing price benchmarks for private alternatives.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Mexico's largest private university with extensive online and hybrid programs across Latin America. Represents a broader incumbent competitor for digitally delivered programs and an alternative for Honduran students seeking international credentials at competitive price points.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universidad-jose-cecilio-del-valle

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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