Universidad Monteávila

What Universidad Monteávila does

Universidad Monteávila is a private Venezuelan university headquartered in Caracas, operating two campuses — the main Boleíta Norte building (Final Av. Buen Pastor) and a secondary site in El Hatillo housing engineering programs. The institution formally traces its educational philosophy to San Josemaría Escrivá (1967) and operates as an active private university serving undergraduate students (8–10 semester degrees across 10 programs in Law, Communication, Education, Administration, Economics, and four Engineering disciplines: Mechatronics, Telematics, Data Science Engineering, and Operations & Logistics), postgraduate professionals (11 specializations including Digital Law, Organizational Communication, Autism Psychoeducational Attention, and Digital Journalism), and continuing-education participants. Cumulative graduates exceeded 5,000 by November 2024, with the November 2025 cohort representing the XXIII undergraduate and XVIII postgraduate promotions.

The academic portfolio is anchored by an in-house TERNA admissions and enrollment platform and a media-production stack that doubles as practical-training infrastructure: Radio UMA, Canal UMA TV on YouTube, and the Pluma student newspaper. Complementary revenue layers include PREP minors (Data Science for Business, Neurogerencia Empresarial, Creative Direction, Sports Management, and others), a Dirección de Desarrollo Profesional division offering short courses, diplomas, and advanced programs (including AI applied to research, Power BI, and an 18-month gastronomy program), and international mobility partnerships with EP International (Madrid), University of Pisa, UNAM, and Spanish universities.

The business model is tuition-led with USD-denominated monthly installments: undergraduate fees range from approximately $503 to $746 per month across programs, with semester totals of $2,352–$2,592 and a 25% discount for lump-sum payment; postgraduate fees add a $150 enrollment plus four monthly installments ($100–$250/month depending on program). A multi-tier scholarship architecture (academic, socioeconomic, sports, work-study, IB/Dual Diploma 50%, Education Faculty 60–75%, and postgraduate alumni/employee/parent/corporate discounts) reduces net revenue. Go-to-market is sales-led, with prospective students funneled through TERNA registration, in-person entrance exams, and interviews, supported by organic social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn), a WhatsApp admissions line, and word-of-mouth via the AEUMA alumni association.

Name

Universidad Monteávila

Legal name

Universidad Monteávila

Website

https://uma.edu.ve

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Universidad Monteávila is a private Venezuelan university in Caracas offering 10 undergraduate and 11 postgraduate programs across Law, Communication, Engineering, Business, and Education. It serves secondary-school graduates, working professionals, and continuing-education learners through two physical campuses and international mobility partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate specializations
• Professional development
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate (Pregrado) Tuition: Tuition charged per semester for undergraduate programs. Includes an initial enrollment fee and five monthly installments. A lump-sum discount of 25% is available for upfront payment. Tuition varies by program and semester level, ranging approximately from $503 to $746 per month.
2. Postgraduate (Postgrado) Tuition: Tuition charged per semester for specialization programs. Includes an enrollment fee and four monthly installments. A lump-sum discount is available for upfront payment. Tuition varies by specialization.
3. Professional Development Programs: Continuing education programs including courses, workshops, diplomas, and advanced programs offered by the Dirección de Desarrollo Profesional to professionals and the general public, typically charged per program or course.
4. PREP Programs (Programas Enfocados de Pregrado): Complementary undergraduate programs (minors) charged per trimester with monthly installments. Prices vary by program (e.g., Science of Data for Business at $39–$46/month, Neurogerencia Empresarial at $39/month, Direction Creativa at $49/month).
5. Scholarship and Financial Aid Administration: The university administers scholarship and financial aid programs including academic excellence scholarships, socioeconomic scholarships, sports scholarships, work-study discounts, and IB/Dual Diploma discounts, which affect net tuition revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universidad Monteávila is a private Venezuelan university offering undergraduate degree programs (Pregrado) across 10 disciplines including Law, Communication, Education, Administration, Economics, and four Engineering programs, alongside 11 graduate specialization programs (Postgrado). The university also delivers continuing education through its Dirección de Desarrollo Profesional, complementary minor-style PREP programs, international mobility exchanges, and student support services anchored to two Caracas campuses (Boleíta and El Hatillo).

Product overview

Universidad Monteávila is a Venezuelan private university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings are undergraduate programs (Pregrado) in 10 disciplines across Law, Communication, Education, Business, and Engineering, plus graduate specializations (Postgrado) in 11 areas. Complementary offerings include PREP minors for competency development, professional development courses/workshops/diplomas, international mobility programs, and student support services including radio (Radio UMA), television (UMA TV), newspaper (Pluma), academic advising, and financial aid programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Radio UMA: University radio station operated by the Communication School students
• UMA TV
• Pluma

Products and services

• Pregrado (Undergraduate Programs)
• Postgrado (Graduate Specializations)
• PREPs - Programas Enfocados de Pregrado (Minors)
• Desarrollo Profesional (Professional Development)
• Movilidad Internacional (International Mobility)

Quantifiable outcome

• XXIII undergraduate promotion and XVIII postgraduate promotion (November 2025 graduation)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026UCAB participated in the third edition of the Modelo Colaborativo Interuniversitario 2026 at Universidad Monteávila, presenting on the impact of the 2026 Hydrocarbons Law reform on labor legislation and collective bargaining in the petroleum sector.
• Universidad Santa María (USM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026USM participated in the Modelo Colaborativo 2026, presenting on the criminal-juridical regime of environmental and economic crimes in the hydrocarbons sector.
• Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026UNIMET participated in the Modelo Colaborativo 2026, presenting analysis on the advantages and disadvantages of the hydrocarbons reform targeting private sector investment.
• Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026UCV participated in the Modelo Colaborativo 2026, presenting analysis on the 2026 Organic Labor Law reform and its impact on planning and control in the hydrocarbons sector.
• Universidad de Carabobo (UC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026UC participated in the Modelo Colaborativo 2026, presenting on the contractual framework regulating private participation in the hydrocarbons sector under the 2026 law.
• Centro de Entrenamiento para la Integración y el Aprendizaje (Cepia – Fundación Autismo en Voz Alta)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for the Specialization in Psychoeducational Attention to Autism (EAPA) — the first of its kind in Venezuela and Latin America. Cepia provides practical training under its team of recognized national and international professionals.
• C.C. Parque Cerro VerdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the university during the earthquake relief effort, coordinating an additional special collection day that contributed two fully loaded trucks to the 13-ton humanitarian aid mobilization.
• Asociación Venezolana de Hidrocarburos (AVH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVH president Cristina Tovar served as keynote speaker at the Modelo Colaborativo 2026, providing industry perspective on Venezuela's hydrocarbon sector recovery through the 2026 legal reform and new contractual model.
• EP International (Madrid, Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational study program allowing students to study Law in Madrid, Spain, through EP International partnership.
• University of Pisa (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange and study opportunity for Law students to study in Italy at the University of Pisa.
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) / Mexican UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program with universities in Mexico, allowing students to take courses and complement their degree at partner institutions.
• EP International / Spanish Universities (Spain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExchange program enabling students to study at Spanish universities including UNAV, with collaborative virtual classrooms (COIL) also connecting students virtually with international peers.
• Centro de Estudios para la Participación CiudadanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal research center that organized the Modelo Colaborativo 2026 and coordinated the 13-ton humanitarian aid relief effort after the June 2026 earthquake.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Simón Bolívar (USB): Public Venezuelan research university with strong STEM and engineering focus. Competes for engineering talent and serves as a benchmark for the new Data Science and Operations & Logistics engineering programs Monteávila has launched.
• Universidad de Los Andes (ULA): Major Venezuelan public university in Mérida with comprehensive program offerings. National-scale competitor for postgraduate talent and research-oriented students, particularly in Engineering and Sciences.
• Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV): Largest and oldest public university in Venezuela with comprehensive programs across all major disciplines. Sets the academic benchmark for Law and Engineering in Caracas and represents the dominant public-sector alternative to private universities like Monteávila.

Regional players

• Universidad Católica del Táchira (UCAT): Private Catholic university in western Venezuela with similar humanistic orientation. Operates comparable undergraduate and postgraduate programs but in a distinct regional market.
• Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín (URBE): Private Venezuelan university in Maracaibo (Zulia state) with programs in Law, Engineering, and Administration. Comparable private university model but primarily serves a different regional market from Monteávila's Caracas base.

Direct peers

• Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB): Largest Venezuelan private university with a Catholic, humanistic orientation similar to Monteávila. Co-participant in the Modelo Colaborativo Interuniversitario 2026 and offers overlapping programs in Law, Engineering, and Economics — the most direct head-to-head competitor in Caracas.
• Universidad de Carabobo (UC): Venezuelan public university with a strong Law and Engineering faculty. Modelo Colaborativo 2026 partner; competes for postgraduate talent and continuing education learners in central Venezuela.
• Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET): Private Venezuelan university in Caracas competing across Engineering, Economics, and Administration — overlapping with Monteávila's engineering and business programs. Active Modelo Colaborativo 2026 participant.
• Universidad Santa María (USM): Private Venezuelan university with strong Law and Engineering programs. Direct competitor in the Venezuelan private university market; co-participant in the Modelo Colaborativo 2026 on hydrocarbons regulation.
• IESA (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración): Top Venezuelan business school focused on MBAs and postgraduate management education. Direct competitor in the postgraduate and executive education segment where Monteávila's Dirección de Desarrollo Profesional and postgraduate specializations operate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/monteavila
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Canalumatv
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnivMonteavila
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universidad-monteavila
• Instagraminstagram.com/monteavila

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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