UNIE Universidad

What UNIE Universidad does

UNIE Universidad, legally constituted as UNIE UNIVERSIDAD S.L., is a private Spanish university headquartered in Madrid that began operations in the 2022-2023 academic year. It operates as part of Planeta Formación y Universidades, the international higher education network of Grupo Planeta (22 institutions in 8 countries, more than 145,000 students), and is regulated under Spanish higher education statutes with ANECA accreditation and recognition from the Ministerio de Universidades. The institution serves three primary student segments — undergraduate (Grados), graduate (Másteres Universitarios, Doctorados), and professional development (Másteres de Formación Permanente, Diplomas de Especialización) — using both in-person and online modalities. The first undergraduate graduating class was celebrated in 2026.

The university delivers over 60 programs across six knowledge areas (Business & Tech, Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Law & International Relations, Education, and Marketing & Communication) through three physical campuses in the Madrid metropolitan area — Arapiles (central Madrid), Castellana (a Health Sciences-focused campus with a 1,000+ m² Clinical Simulation Center equipped with VR and high-fidelity patient simulators), and Tres Cantos (over 25,000 m²) — plus a 24/7 virtual campus. The core technology stack comprises the Campus Virtual online learning platform and the Centro de Simulación Clínica for experiential health sciences training. Curriculum is industry-anchored, with faculty composed of active professionals and partnerships supporting employability outcomes. Quality and regulatory infrastructure includes ISO 9001, ISO 21001, Madrid Excelente, Madrid Excelente – Lugar Ciberseguro, and ANECA accreditations.

Revenue is generated through tuition and enrollment fees across undergraduate, double degree, master's, postgraduate, and doctoral programs delivered in presencial, online, and semipresencial formats. Scholarships (own and third-party, including Banco Santander's Programa de Becas) partially offset tuition. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via website inquiries, phone contact (+34 919 032 201), on-campus admissions, and online self-service enrollment, supplemented by educational institution partnerships (Plan Impulsa for FP students) and referrals from the broader Planeta network. No publicly disclosed pricing or revenue figures were available in the source data.

Name

UNIE Universidad

Legal name

UNIE UNIVERSIDAD S.L.

Website

https://universidadunie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

UNIE Universidad is a private Madrid-based Spanish university, founded in 2022 and operated under Grupo Planeta's Planeta Formación y Universidades network, serving undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students across three Madrid campuses and an online platform with over 60 programs and a 1,000+ m² VR-enabled Clinical Simulation Center.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Private higher education
• University degree programs
• Graduate professional education
• Online university programs
• Clinical simulation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition for undergraduate degrees (Grados), double degrees (Dobles grados), master's programs (Másteres), postgraduate programs, and doctoral programs. Both in-person and online modalities available with varying fee structures.
2. Scholarship and Financial Aid Programs: Revenue partially offset by scholarship programs including own scholarships and those in collaboration with external entities such as Banco Santander, providing financial assistance to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNIE Universidad is a private university in Madrid delivering official undergraduate degrees (Grados), double degrees (Dobles Grados), master's programs, and doctoral programs across Business & Tech, Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Law, Education, and Communication. Programs are offered in presencial, semipresencial, and online modalities across three Madrid campuses (Arapiles, Castellana, Tres Cantos) plus a 24/7 virtual campus, supported by specialized facilities including a 1,000+ m² Clinical Simulation Center with VR technology for health sciences education.

Product overview

UNIE Universidad is a private university in Madrid, Spain (founded 2022-2023), operating as part of the Planeta Formación y Universidades network. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including undergraduate degrees (Grados), double degrees (Dobles Grados), master's programs (Másteres Universitarios), permanent training programs (Másteres de Formación Permanente), specialization diplomas (Diplomas de Especialización/Experto), and doctoral programs (Doctorados). Programs are delivered in three modalities: presencial (on-campus), online, and semipresencial (blended), across four campuses (Arapiles, Castellana, Tres Cantos, and Online). Key academic areas include Business & Tech, Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Law & International Relations, Education, and Marketing & Communication. The university features specialized facilities including an advanced Clinical Simulation Center at Campus Castellana with VR technology, and maintains international exchange programs through Erasmus. The institution serves students seeking professional preparation with industry connections and employs experiential learning methodologies including simulations, case studies, and practical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ADE) Undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Management, available in presencial, online, and part-time formats across multiple campuses (Arapiles, Tres Cantos), preparing students for business and management careers.
• Grado en Ingeniería Informática Undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering offered in presencial (Arapiles, Tres Cantos) and online part-time formats, providing comprehensive IT education with business management perspective.
• Grado en Psicología Undergraduate degree in Psychology available in presencial (Castellana, Tres Cantos) and part-time formats, covering developmental, clinical, and applied psychology across population groups.
• Grado en Derecho Undergraduate degree in Law offered in presencial (Arapiles, Tres Cantos) and part-time formats, providing comprehensive legal education for professional practice.
• Doble Grado en Psicología y Criminología Double degree combining Psychology and Criminology, allowing students to obtain two degrees concurrently with integrated curriculum.
• Doble Grado en Derecho y Administración y Dirección de Empresas Double degree combining Law and Business Administration, providing dual expertise in legal frameworks and business management.
• Máster Universitario en Dirección y Gestión de Proyectos University master's in Project Management available in presencial, part-time, and online formats, preparing students for PMP certification by PMI.
• Máster Universitario en Data Science y Business Intelligence University master's in Data Science and Business Intelligence focused on data analysis, machine learning applications, and business decision-making.
• Máster Universitario en Marketing Digital University master's in Digital Marketing covering analytics, digital strategy, and modern marketing techniques for business applications.
• Máster Universitario en Ciberseguridad University master's in Cybersecurity available in full-time and part-time formats, covering information security, threat management, and digital protection strategies.
• Máster Universitario en Inteligencia Artificial University master's in Artificial Intelligence offered in part-time format, covering AI fundamentals, deep learning, and AI applications across industries.
• Doctorado en Derecho y Sociedad Doctoral program in Law and Society offering advanced research in legal studies, social impact, and interdisciplinary legal analysis.
• Doctorado en Marketing Doctoral program in Marketing providing advanced research training in marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and digital marketing evolution.
• Campus Virtual / Online Learning Platform Virtual campus (oncampus.universidadunie.com) providing online education delivery with 24/7 availability, synchronous and asynchronous classes, digital resources, and remote access to educational materials for online students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for employment through industry-connected curriculum and practical experience
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• COIT (Colegio Oficial de Ingeniería Técnica en Informática)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2026Official college for technical computer engineering professionals. UNIE Universidad and COIT signed a collaboration agreement for student and professional development.
• Planeta Formación y UniversidadescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Parent organization and network affiliation. UNIE Universidad is part of Planeta Formación y Universidades, the international higher education network of Grupo Planeta, comprising 22 institutions across 8 countries with over 145,000 students. This partnership provides institutional backing, shared resources, and brand recognition.
• Ministerio de UniversidadescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Ministry of Universities - governmental body that grants official university recognition and oversees higher education standards in Spain.
• ANECA (Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency for quality assessment and accreditation in higher education, responsible for certifying the quality of university programs and institutions in Spain.
• Comunidad de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government of Madrid - grants institutional operating licenses and provides regulatory oversight for higher education institutions in the Madrid region.
• Banco SantanderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship program collaboration with Banco Santander providing financial aid and scholarships for students through the Programa de Becas de Banco Santander y UNIE Universidad.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mobility program participation enabling student exchanges with partner universities across Europe and international academic collaboration.
• Madrid ExcelentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality certification body of the Comunidad de Madrid that awards quality and excellence seals to organizations meeting high management standards. UNIE received Madrid Excelente seal and Madrid Excelente – Lugar Ciberseguro certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• OBS Business School: Online-focused business school within Planeta Formación y Universidades. Comparable to UNIE's online master's portfolio in business, marketing, and data, and shares the same parent-network distribution advantage.

Direct peers

• ESIC University: Madrid-based private business and marketing university with undergraduate, master's, and executive education programs. Overlaps directly with UNIE's Business & Tech and Marketing & Comunicación areas.
• Universidad Europea: Large Spanish private university with multiple campuses and online delivery, also part of a major educational network (Grupo Proeduca). Competes head-to-head with UNIE for undergraduate and health-sciences students in Madrid.
• Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (UDIMA): Madrid-affiliated private online university with a comparable multi-modal delivery model. Direct competitor in the online undergraduate and master's segment UNIE targets through its Campus Online.
• Universidad Internacional de Valencia (VIU): Sister institution within the Planeta Formación y Universidades network. Online-first private Spanish university sharing UNIE's parent, target segments, and operating geography; provides a direct comparison for online modality performance.
• IE University: Madrid-based private university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs with a strong industry-linked, international orientation. Closest direct peer to UNIE in target market, modality mix, and positioning toward employability and global credentials.
• Universidad Camilo José Cela: Madrid-based private university with health-sciences and business programs, online and presencial modalities, and industry partnerships. Directly comparable in scale, modality mix, and Spanish-market private positioning.
• Universidad Francisco de Vitoria: Madrid-area private Catholic university with health sciences, business, law, and communication programs. Comparable in scope, modality, and emphasis on practical professional outcomes.
• Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio: Madrid-area private university with broad undergraduate and health-sciences portfolio, including clinical simulation infrastructure. Competes for the same domestic student pool seeking professional outcomes.

Regional players

• EU Business School: European private business school with campuses across multiple countries offering business and tech programs in English. Comparable in private, internationally-oriented positioning, though it does not directly compete in the Spanish domestic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/unie-universidad

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

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