Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo

What Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo does

Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo S.A. (operating as Unifranz) is a private multi-campus university in Bolivia incorporated as a sociedad anónima (S.A.) and recognized as the country's first private university, having received "Universidad Plena" (Full University) status by Ministerial Resolution No. 288/2001 and operating authorization ratified by Supreme Decree No. 1069 in 2011. The institution operates four physical campuses in La Paz (headquarters), Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, and El Alto, serving undergraduate and postgraduate students across five faculties: Law and Social Sciences, Economics and Business, Design and Crossmedia Technologies, Health Sciences, and Engineering. Academic offerings comprise 20+ degree programs with professional specializations ("menciones") ranging from 4 to 6 years in duration, plus a dedicated postgraduate platform at postgrado.unifranz.edu.bo. Approximately 25% of the student body is international, supported by 300+ cross-border university partnerships across five continents.

The technology stack is an integrated digital ecosystem anchored by a Student Portal (Portal Estudiantil), Faculty Portal (Portal Docente), Virtual Campus (Campus Virtual), Digital Library (Biblioteca Virtual), Administrative Intranet, and an Alumni Network Platform (Red Alumni) — covering the full student lifecycle from admissions through post-graduation engagement. The library system integrates third-party research platforms (Research4Life, E-Libro) and academic integrity tooling (Turnitin). Specialized research infrastructure includes CIINTUR (tourism digital transformation), FabLab Santa Cruz (digital fabrication), and institutes focused on neuroscience (INU), women's entrepreneurship (IME), and economic development (IPEE). The organization maintains ~183 employees and runs on a tuition-based subscription revenue model with multi-year contracts, supplemented by student services fees. Marketing and enrollment are conducted through a multi-channel approach spanning the institutional website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok), the 'Catedral de Innovación' visitor program, and dedicated international student recruitment services. Recognition includes the INNOVATIC award (BID/FUNDETIC), QS Stars certification (5-star employability), Great Place to Work Bolivia, and MERCO reputational-growth ranking.

Name

Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo

Legal name

Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo S.A.

Website

https://unifranz.edu.bo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo (Unifranz) is a private multi-campus Bolivian university offering 20+ undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across five faculties at four campuses (La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, El Alto), with 25% international enrollment supported by 300+ global university partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate education programs
• Private university education
• Professional specialization certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

La Paz

HQ country

Bolivia

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: Degree programs in law, psychology, business, health sciences, engineering, and architecture with durations ranging from 4 to 6 years
2. Graduate/Postgrado Programs: Postgraduate degrees and specializations offered through dedicated postgrado.unifranz.edu.bo platform
3. Professional Certifications and Menciones: Specialized professional mentions within degree programs that enhance graduate employability
4. Student Services Fees: Payments for university services processed through UX platform or campus cashier offices

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo (Unifranz) delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five faculties (Law and Social Sciences, Economics and Business, Design and Crossmedia Technologies, Health Sciences, and Engineering) through four Bolivian campuses. Programs range from four to six years with professional specializations (menciones) such as Legal Tech, Digital Business Analytics, Biomedical Research, and Digital Architecture. The university supplements teaching with an integrated digital ecosystem (student and faculty portals, virtual campus LMS, digital library, alumni network) and operates research centers plus a social foundation.

Product overview

Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo (Unifranz) operates as a multi-campus private university in Bolivia offering undergraduate and graduate education across five faculties: Law and Social Sciences, Economics and Business, Design and Crossmedia Technologies, Health Sciences, and Engineering. The institution provides a platform of digital services including student and faculty portals, a virtual campus, digital library system, and alumni networking platform. Academic programs range from 4 to 6 years with professional specializations in areas such as Legal Tech, Digital Business Analytics, Healthcare Innovation, and Digital Architecture. The university also operates research centers focused on tourism, neuroscience, women's entrepreneurship, and economic development, along with a foundation for social programs in health, education, and research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Derecho (Law) Four-year undergraduate law degree program for prospective Bolivian and international students, with professional specializations (menciones) in Legal Tech and Digital Governance, and Digital Criminal Justice.
• Psicología (Psychology) Four-year undergraduate psychology degree program with professional specializations in Well-being Psychology and Transformational Development, and Comprehensive Innovation in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health.
• Comunicación y Periodismo Digital (Digital Communication and Journalism) Four-year undergraduate degree program in digital communication and journalism with specializations in Strategic Communication and Transmedia Narrative, and Content Creation and Interactive Multimedia Production.
• Enfermería (Nursing) Four-year undergraduate nursing program with professional specialization in Specialized Care Nursing.
• Negocios y Gestión Empresarial (Business and Enterprise Management) Four-year undergraduate business administration degree with professional specializations in Digital Transformation and Business Analytics, and Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Startup Development.
• Turismo y Hotelería (Tourism and Hospitality) Four-year undergraduate degree in tourism and hospitality with specializations in Sustainable Destination Development, and Hospitality and Digital Experience.
• Gastronomía y Artes Culinarias (Gastronomy and Culinary Arts) Four-year undergraduate program in gastronomy and culinary arts with specializations in Gastronomic Innovation, and Gastronomic Entrepreneurship.
• Auditoría Financiera y Control de Gestión (Financial Auditing and Management Control) Four-year undergraduate auditing degree program with professional specializations in Forensic Auditing and Compliance, and Digital Finance and Analytics.
• Ingeniería Comercial (Commercial Engineering) Four-year undergraduate commercial engineering program with specializations in International Trade and Global Business, and E-commerce and Intelligent Platforms.
• Ingeniería Económica y Financiera (Economic and Financial Engineering) Four-year undergraduate economic and financial engineering program with specializations in Decentralized Finance and Capital Markets, and Applied Economics and Public Policies.
• Arquitectura (Architecture) Four-and-a-half-year undergraduate architecture program with specializations in Sustainable and Digital Architecture, and Urban Design, Smart Cities and Sustainable Territory.
• Diseño Digital y Producción Transmedia (Digital Design and Transmedia Production) Four-year undergraduate digital design and transmedia production program with specializations in Creative Technologies and Immersive Experiences, and UX/UI and Digital Experience Design.
• Publicidad y Marketing (Advertising and Marketing) Four-year undergraduate advertising and marketing program with specializations in Advertising Creativity and Immersive Experiences, and Marketing Analytics and Performance.
• Bioquímica y Farmacia (Biochemistry and Pharmacy) Five-year undergraduate biochemistry and pharmacy program with specializations in Biopharmaceutical Innovation and Cosmetic-Pharmaceutical Products Development, and Clinical Pharmacy and Genomic Pharmacovigilance.
• Medicina (Medicine) Six-year undergraduate medical program with professional specialization in Biomedical Research and Digital Health.
• Odontología (Dentistry) Five-year undergraduate dentistry program with professional specialization in Digital Dental Aesthetics and Advanced Biomaterials.
• Ingeniería de Sistemas e Innovación Digital (Systems Engineering and Digital Innovation) Four-and-a-half-year undergraduate engineering program focusing on artificial intelligence, data analysis, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, with agile project management methodology.
• Postgrado (Postgraduate Programs) Graduate and postgraduate programs including master's degrees and specializations across various disciplines, delivered through the dedicated postgrado.unifranz.edu.bo platform for working professionals and continuing-education students.
• Fundación Unifranz (Social Programs) Affiliated nonprofit foundation that develops and implements programs and projects in health, education, and research for the benefit of Bolivian citizens.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star rating in employability (QS Stars)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• RAUI América (Red de Administradores Universitarios)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for university administration best practices and professional development in higher education management across Latin America
• OUI-IOHE (Organización Universitaria Interamericana de Educación Superior)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-American organization promoting higher education collaboration and academic exchange across the Americas
• MARCA (Movilidad Académica Regional del MERCOSUR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional academic mobility program enabling student and faculty exchanges within MERCOSUR countries
• Mondragon UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation with Mondragon Corporation's educational institution for innovation and cooperative enterprise education
• Hospital Centers (Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Brazil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hospital partnerships for health sciences students providing clinical rotation and training opportunities
• 300+ International UniversitiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational agreements with prestigious universities across five continents for student and faculty mobility, joint research, and academic collaboration
• Great Place to WorkcoreOthersGlobal authority on workplace culture and employee experience that certified Unifranz as best workplace in Bolivia
• QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)flagshipOthersInternational higher education ranking organization providing QS Stars certification for quality assurance
• CIINTUR (Centro de Investigación, Innovación y Transformación Digital en Turismo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal research center focused on tourism innovation and digital transformation located at El Alto campus
• Instituto de la Mujer y Empresa (IME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute focused on women's empowerment and business development in Bolivia
• Instituto Nacional de Neurociencias (INU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeuroscience research institute advancing brain science research and clinical applications
• Instituto de Progreso Económico y Empresarial (IPEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic and business research institute promoting economic development studies
• NIHR - Centre for Community Management of Non-communicable Diseases in Latin AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration focused on non-communicable disease management in Latin American communities
• Observatorio Nacional del Trabajo (ONT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational labor observatory conducting research on employment and workforce development in Bolivia
• FabLab Santa CruzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital fabrication laboratory providing maker spaces and technology innovation resources for students and entrepreneurs
• Research4LifecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital library access providing peer-reviewed scientific and technical literature for academic research
• E-LibrocoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital ebook platform providing academic and research publications access
• TurnitincoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic integrity and plagiarism detection platform for research and assignment verification
• Pacto Global Red BoliviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Global Compact network promoting corporate sustainability in Bolivia
• Red de Educación Continua de Latinoamérica y Europa (RECLA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for continuing education collaboration between Latin America and Europe
• Educación STEM LatinoaméricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM education initiative promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Latin American schools
• MERCOSURcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional bloc certification program ensuring courses meet MERCOSUR standards for knowledge generation and production
• United Nations (UN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN membership supporting sustainable development goals and global education initiatives
• Millennium ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal futures research organization exploring long-term challenges and opportunities
• RIBER (Millennium Project Node)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional node of the Millennium Project focusing on futures studies and strategic foresight
• Futures WeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal initiative exploring future trends and scenarios for education and society
• L ImpactominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American impact network connecting organizations focused on social and environmental change
• Programa MarcaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional academic mobility program for MERCOSUR educational institutions

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB): Leading private Bolivian university offering multi-faculty undergraduate and graduate programs with a comparable positioning in the domestic higher education market. Competes with Unifranz for the same domestic and international student pool across Bolivia's largest cities.
• Universidad del Valle (Univalle): Private Bolivian university with multiple campuses and a broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs. Directly comparable to Unifranz in scale, multi-city footprint, and private multi-faculty positioning within Bolivia.
• Universidad Católica Boliviana 'San Pablo' (UCB): Established Bolivian private university with campuses in La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, and Tarija. Overlaps with Unifranz in faculties offered, campus geography, and target student segments, including international recruitment.
• UNITAS Bolivia: Private Bolivian university group operating across multiple cities with undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. Competes with Unifranz for similar student segments and faculty talent within Bolivia.

Broad incumbents

• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Large Mexican private university system with multi-campus footprint, strong internationalization, and recognized digital learning platforms. Comparable as a broader Latin American incumbent pursuing international students and online delivery at much greater scale than Unifranz.

Regional players

• Universidad Galileo (Guatemala): Private Guatemalan university known for online programs and international partnerships across the Americas. Comparable to Unifranz in its focus on digital delivery, multi-disciplinary programs, and recruitment of international students in the Latin American region.
• Universidad de las Américas (UDLA): Ecuadorian private university with multiple campuses and a broad portfolio including health sciences, engineering, business, and architecture. Similar multi-faculty private model to Unifranz, although operating in a different national market.
• Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN): Large Peruvian private university network with multiple campuses and an emphasis on employability-focused professional programs. Comparable to Unifranz in scale, multi-campus private model, and focus on digitally enabled professional education in Latin America.
• INCAE Business School: Leading Latin American graduate business school with campuses in Costa Rica and Nicaragua and a multinational student body. Comparable to Unifranz in its internationalization leadership and postgraduate business focus, though narrower in scope (graduate only).
• Universidad Latina de Costa Rica: Private Costa Rican university with multi-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate offerings, including health sciences and business. Similar mid-sized multi-faculty private university model to Unifranz, although serving a different national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UnifranzBolivia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UnifranzOficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/unifranz.edu
• Instagraminstagram.com/unifranz
• TikToktiktok.com/@unifranz.oficial

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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