UniAcademia - Centro Universitário

What UniAcademia - Centro Universitário does

UniAcademia - Centro Universitário is a private higher education institution headquartered in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, operating four physical campuses (Academia, Arnaldo Janssen, Verbo Divino, and Seminário Santo Antônio) and functioning as a member of the Rede Verbita de Educação network administered by the Congregação do Verbo Divino. The institution delivers undergraduate programs (Bacharelado and Tecnólogo formats), Lato Sensu postgraduate specializations and MBAs, and short-duration extension courses, with instruction delivered in presencial (in-person), semipresencial (hybrid), and EAD (synchronous and asynchronous distance learning) modalities. Supporting infrastructure includes the Clínica-Escola de Psicologia (a teaching clinic founded in 1979 that provides supervised psychological services to the community), a junior enterprises program, a structured internship network with over 500 partner companies, a research ethics committee (CEP), a Pergamum-based library system, and digital platforms (AVA Plataforma A from Grupo A Education, Microsoft Teams for virtual events, and student/faculty portals on the Rede Verbita infrastructure).

The revenue model is anchored in recurring monthly tuition subscriptions across undergraduate, postgraduate, and extension programs, with pricing tiers ranging from approximately R$1,000 to R$5,000 per month depending on course and modality, supplemented by nominal fees for community-accessible psychology clinic services priced at R$10 per session. Customer segments include prospective and enrolled high school graduates pursuing first degrees, working professionals seeking postgraduate specialization, diploma holders pursuing second degrees (eligible for a 20% discount under the Programa de Obtenção de Novo Título), and the local Juiz de Fora community accessing the psychology teaching clinic. The go-to-market is sales-led and traditional: enrollment is driven through vestibular entrance exams, ENEM score utilization, transfer programs, and direct campus and online portal registration, supported by a multi-channel digital presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, and a content blog).

The institution holds a Nota 4 rating from the Ministério da Educação (MEC) for academic excellence and has reported graduate outcomes including an 85% job market insertion rate within 15 months of graduation. The broader Rede Verbita network claims 50+ educational institutions, 7,000+ employees, and 20,000+ students globally, but UniAcademia-specific headcount is reported at 261, and detailed revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

UniAcademia - Centro Universitário

Legal name

Centro Universitário Academia

Website

https://uniacademia.edu.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

UniAcademia is a private Brazilian higher education institution in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, operating four campuses and offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and extension courses in presencial and EAD modalities. It serves local students, working professionals, career changers, and the Juiz de Fora community through its psychology teaching clinic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Scholarship, Financial Aid & FAFSA Support (EDAMAKAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate specialization courses
• Distance learning programs
• Psychology teaching clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Juiz de Fora

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Monthly tuition fees from undergraduate programs including in-person and EAD modalities. Tuition varies by course and program type.
2. Graduate Programs (Pós-Graduação): Lato Sensu specialization courses, MBAs, and continuing education programs generating revenue from enrolled students.
3. Extension Courses: Short-duration complementary courses providing additional revenue streams with lower time commitment.
4. Clinic Services: Psychology clinic services at R$10 per session, providing affordable mental health access to the community while generating nominal revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

UniAcademia is a private higher education institution offering undergraduate (Bacharelado and Tecnólogo), Lato Sensu postgraduate specialization/MBA, and short-duration extension courses in fields including Health, Technology, Management, Communication, Law, and Engineering across four campuses in Juiz de Fora. It complements academic programs with the supervised Clínica-Escola de Psicologia community service, library services, and a structured internship program linking students to over 500 partner companies for practical professional experience.

Product overview

UniAcademia - Centro Universitário is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and services. The core offerings include undergraduate programs (Graduação - Bacharelado and Tecnólogo formats), postgraduate/specialization programs (Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu), and extension courses (Extensão). Supporting services include the Clínica-Escola de Psicologia for supervised practical training, Library services with digital access, an Ethics Committee for research oversight, multiple online platforms (Student Portal, Faculty Portal, AVA Plataforma A learning environment), an internship program with 500+ partner companies, and junior enterprise initiatives. The institution operates across four campuses (Academia, Arnaldo Janssen, Verbo Divino, Seminário Santo Antônio) in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, and is part of the Rede Verbita de Educação network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduação (Undergraduate Programs) Undergraduate degree programs (Bacharelado and Tecnológico) across multiple fields including Health, Technology, Business, Communication, Law, and Engineering, available in face-to-face format with isolated discipline options. Open to prospective students via vestibular, ENEM, transfer, and Novo Título pathways.
• Pós-Graduação (Lato Sensu Specialization and MBA) Lato Sensu specialization and MBA programs covering multiple professional areas for career advancement, delivered in Presencial, Semipresencial, EAD Síncrono/Assíncrono, and EAD Assíncrono modalities. Aimed at working professionals seeking credentialed postgraduate qualifications.
• Extensão (Extension Courses) Short-duration complementary academic courses for continuing education and professional development, offering practical knowledge on specific themes. Designed for rapid upskilling without long-term enrollment commitment.
• Clínica-Escola de Psicologia (Psychology Teaching Clinic) Supervised teaching clinic providing individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults and elderly, professional orientation, and cognitive screening for seniors at R$10 per session. Serves the Juiz de Fora community as both a practical training ground for Psychology students and an affordable mental health access point.
• Programa de Estágio (Internship Program) Structured internship program connecting students to over 500 partner companies across industries for hands-on professional experience. Provides career preparation and direct pathways to employment for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of graduates inserted in job market within 15 months after graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rede Verbita de Educação (Congregação do Verbo Divino)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of UniAcademia. Part of a global educational network with 50+ educational institutions, 7,000+ employees and 500+ social works. The Verbite Divine Word Congregation operates educational institutions worldwide with presence in 76 countries.
• 500+ Partner Companies (Internship Program)coreOthersExtensive network of over 500 companies providing internship opportunities for students across various academic programs, enabling practical professional experience and career preparation.
• RedeVerbita de EducaçãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational network encompassing 50+ institutions, 7,000+ collaborators, 500+ social works and 20,000+ students across Brazil and internationally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Universidade Anhembi Morumbi: Brazilian private university offering a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including health, business, and engineering tracks. Comparable scope and modality coverage.
• Universidade Potiguar (UnP): Regional Brazilian private university (part of Anima group) operating in Northeast Brazil. Comparable model as a multi-campus, multi-modality private university serving regional student bases.
• FMU - Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas: Private São Paulo-based higher-education group offering undergraduate, graduate, and extension programs across multiple schools. Comparable operating model and program portfolio.
• Universidade Anhanguera: Brazilian private university with strong presence in presencial and EAD undergraduate/graduate programs across multiple regions. Comparable mix of tuition-funded programs, extension courses, and large-scale online delivery.
• Universidade Estácio de Sá: One of Brazil's largest private university networks with broad undergraduate and postgraduate offerings, including EAD. Closely comparable private higher-education operating model targeting similar student segments.
• Unicesumar: Private Brazilian higher-education institution focused on EAD and presencial programs with a strong postgraduate portfolio. Comparable in modality mix and target audience.
• Unisa - Universidade de Santo Amaro: Faith-affiliated Brazilian private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs with presencial and EAD modalities. Comparable religious-affiliation positioning and student-segment focus.

Broad incumbents

• Yduqs: Publicly listed Brazilian education holding company operating Estácio, Ibmec, and other institutions. Larger and broader incumbent with overlapping program portfolio and significantly greater scale.
• Cogna Educação: Brazil's largest education group, owner of Kroton and Vasta platforms. Overlaps heavily in higher-ed and K-12 segments, with national EAD reach far exceeding UniAcademia's footprint.

Others

• Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF): Public federal university located in the same city as UniAcademia. Competes for the same Juiz de Fora student pool via tuition-free public programs, shaping local demand dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uniacademiajf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@uniacademiajf
• Facebookfacebook.com/uniacademiajf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uniacademiajf
• Instagraminstagram.com/uniacademiajf
• TikToktiktok.com/@uniacademiajf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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