Uri Campus De Erechim

What Uri Campus De Erechim does

URI Campus de Erechim is a Brazilian community university operating under the FUNDAÇÃO REGIONAL INTEGRADA - FURI umbrella, headquartered in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, with approximately 850 collaborators across two main campuses, the URICEPP practice center, and a basic education school. The institution delivers higher education across 21 on-campus undergraduate programs (including Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Law, multiple Engineering disciplines, Architecture, Computer Science, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy), distance learning (EAD) programs, lato sensu postgraduate specializations and MBAs, and four CAPES-recommended stricto sensu programs (Food Engineering at CAPES Concept 4, Master's and Doctorate in Comprehensive Health Care, Master's in Ecology, and the newly approved Professional Master's in Sustainable Technologies, PPGTS).

The underlying technical platform comprises modern multi-user research laboratories (LABINS, LAFIQB, LAMIC, LABMICRO, LABCLINICAL), a 5,802.73 m² URICEPP practice center housing clinic-schools for Physiotherapy, Law, Clinical Analyses, Nutrition, Psychology, and Dentistry, plus a Centro Clínico Veterinário with diagnostic imaging, surgical suites, and hospitalization facilities. The MuRAU science museum (inaugurated 1985) maintains permanent zoology, botany, and paleontology collections including 45,000 entomological specimens and vertebrate fossils dating 250 million years. Infrastructure spans Campus I (142,356.53 m² land, 30,366.14 m² built area across 15 buildings) and Campus II (508,000 m² for agronomy, engineering, and veterinary operations).

URI Erechim operates a multi-stream revenue model anchored by recurring undergraduate and postgraduate tuition, supplemented by extension course fees (R$49.90 per EAD course), event participation fees (R$100-190), and ancillary service revenue from URICEPP clinical services, veterinary care, university pharmacy, and language center. GTM motion is event-driven and direct-to-consumer, leveraging vestibular entrance exams (R$30 essay, R$15 ENEM), seasonal vestibular editions, and student financing via PROUNI, FIES, and the in-house CREDIURI credit program. Distribution reaches the Alto Uruguai and Missões regions, with over 30,000 graduates produced since founding and 100,000+ free services delivered through URICEPP community clinics.

Name

Uri Campus De Erechim

Legal name

FUNDAÇÃO REGIONAL INTEGRADA - FURI

Website

https://uri.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

URI Campus de Erechim is a Brazilian community university serving the Alto Uruguai and Missões regions with 21 undergraduate programs, four CAPES-recommended graduate programs, K-12 education, and clinical practice centers, enrolling students through vestibular exams and government financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Community university programs
• Postgraduate research education
• Distance learning degrees
• Clinical veterinary services

Headquarters

HQ city

Erechim

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Graduate tuition (Graduação): Monthly tuition fees charged to undergraduate students across all presencial and semipresencial programs. Prices vary by course; discounts offered for egressos (alumni), senior citizens (50+), family groups, and permanence programs.
2. Postgraduate tuition (Lato Sensu): Specialization and MBA programs (lato sensu) generate revenue through monthly or semester tuition. Examples include courses in Development of Digital Games 2D, Environment Health Education, Data Science, and dozens of others listed.
3. Stricto Sensu programs (Mestrado/Doutorado): Master's and doctoral programs (CAPES-recommended) that may charge tuition for some professional master's tracks or generate revenue through research funding and grants.
4. Extension courses and events: Continuing education extension courses (e.g., EAD courses at R$ 49.90) and event participation fees (e.g., academic weeks, SIMPósios, sports projects) generate ancillary revenue.
5. School of Basic Education (Escola Básica): K-12 education services including scholarships for the Escola de Educação Básica and Tia Gelsumina early childhood education school.
6. Service provision (Prestação de Serviços): Free and paid services including the Clínica-Escola de Fisioterapia, Núcleo de Prática Jurídica, Laboratory of Clinical Analyses, Centro Clínico Odontológico, and ambulatory services at URICEPP. Veterinary clinical services provided at Centro Clínico Veterinário.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

URI Campus de Erechim is a regional community university offering on-campus and distance-learning undergraduate programs across 21 disciplines, Lato Sensu specializations and MBAs, four CAPES-recommended Stricto Sensu graduate programs, basic K-12 education, language training, and clinical services through on-campus clinic-schools and a veterinary clinical center. The institution operates two main campuses (Campus I at 142,356 m² and Campus II at 508,000 m²) plus URICEPP practice center in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Product overview

URI Câmpus de Erechim is a comprehensive educational institution offering a multi-level portfolio of products and services. The core academic offerings include on-campus undergraduate programs (Graduação Presencial) across 21 disciplines and distance learning (Graduação EAD), complemented by Lato Sensu postgraduate specializations and MBAs. At the Stricto Sensu level, the institution provides four research programs: Mestrado em Tecnologias Sustentáveis (sustainable technologies, 2025), Mestrado e Doutorado em Atenção Integral à Saúde (comprehensive healthcare), Mestrado em Ecologia, and the established PPG Engenharia de Alimentos (food engineering, concept 4-5 CAPES). Supporting educational services include the Escola de Educação Básica (K-12 school), Centro de Línguas (language center with Cambridge certification), URICEPP (internship and professional practice center housing multiple clinical services), Centro Clínico Veterinário (veterinary hospital), Biblioteca Central, and MuRAU science museum. Additional services include career placement (URI Carreiras), student financing (CREDIURI), university pharmacy, and a mobile app. The institution operates across Câmpus I (main campus, 142,356 m²) and Câmpus II (508,000 m² agricultural/engineering campus), plus URICEPP and clinical ambulatory facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROUNI: Programa Universidade para Todos - government student aid program
• FIES
• CREDIURI
• URICEPP
• CEAPPI
• MuRAU

Products and services

• Graduação Presencial (On-Campus Undergraduate Programs) On-campus undergraduate degree programs offering 21 courses including Administration, Agronomy, Architecture, Biomedicine, Computer Science, Law, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Nutrition, Dentistry, and more for prospective students in Rio Grande do Sul.
• Graduação a Distância (EAD) - Distance Learning Undergraduate Programs Distance learning undergraduate programs delivered through the URI EAD portal (ead.uri.br), covering multiple areas of study with online-only delivery mode for students seeking flexible learning options.
• Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu (Especializações/MBAs) Postgraduate specialization and MBA programs offered in both in-person and distance formats across areas including Management, Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences, and Technology for graduates seeking professional certification.
• Mestrado em Tecnologias Sustentáveis (PPGTS) Professional master's program in Sustainable Technologies focused on energy production, material processing, and sustainable technologies. Approved by CAPES (Portaria nº213, 20/03/2025) and started activities in 2025.
• Mestrado e Doutorado em Atenção Integral à Saúde Master's and doctoral programs in Comprehensive Health Care aimed at scientific knowledge production and researcher formation in the health sector.
• Mestrado em Ecologia Master's program in Ecology focused on human resource formation and ecological research development.
• PPG Engenharia de Alimentos Master's and doctoral program in Food Engineering with CAPES Concept 5 (2010-2012) and Concept 4 (2013-2016, 2017-2020). The first Stricto Sensu program at URI, approved in 2002.
• Escola de Educação Básica Basic education school (K-12) including Early Childhood Education, Elementary School (1st-9th grade), High School, and Technical Nursing Course. Includes scholarships for the Tia Gelsumina early childhood school.
• Centro de Línguas URI Language center offering language courses and Cambridge English certification preparation for students and community members.
• Centro Clínico Veterinário Veterinary clinical center with consultation rooms, surgical suites, clinical analysis and imaging laboratories, diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy), and hospitalization areas for small and large animals.
• URICEPP - Centro de Estágios e Práticas Profissionais Professional internship and practice center (5,802.73 m²) housing Physiotherapy School-Clinic, Legal Practice Clinic, Clinical Analysis Lab, Nutrition Dietetic Clinic, Applied Psychology Center, and Odontology Clinic for student training and community services.
• MuRAU - Museu Regional do Alto Uruguai Regional science museum inaugurated in 1985, featuring permanent zoology, botany (Herbarium with ~12,000 specimens), paleontology (680+ minerals and fossils dating 250 million years), and temporary exhibitions. Registered in National and State Museum systems.
• URI Carreiras (Career Services) Career services providing student support for professional placement, internships, and employment assistance, including professional orientation tests and job market connection for students and graduates.
• CREDIURI - Student Credit Program University credit program financing up to 50% of monthly tuition fees for enrolled undergraduate students, providing financial accessibility.
• Farmácia Universitária (University Pharmacy) University pharmacy offering reduced-cost medications to students and community members.
• app URI (Mobile Application) Mobile application for the university community providing access to academic services and information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ graduates produced across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• PROUNI (Programa Universidade para Todos)coreOthersPROUNI is a Brazilian government program providing full and partial scholarships for undergraduate programs at private higher education institutions. As a philanthropic institution (Entidade Filantrópica), URI Erechim participates in PROUNI, enabling access for low-income students.
• CREDENOR (Conselho Regional de Desenvolvimento do Norte do RS)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREDENOR is a regional development council based in northern Rio Grande do Sul. Located at Câmpus I of URI Erechim, CREDENOR collaborates with the university on regional development initiatives.
• SEBRAE-RSmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEBRAE-RS (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas do Rio Grande do Sul) partners with URI through programs such as CITECS (Congress of Innovation, Technology and Sustainability), providing expertise in entrepreneurship, ESG practices, and support for small business development.
• REASUL (Rede Sul Brasileira de Educação Ambiental)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerREASUL is a Southern Brazilian network for environmental education. URI participates as a member network, promoting cooperation in environmental education and sustainability actions.
• ARIUSA (Alianza de Redes Iberoamericanas por la Sustentabilidad y el Ambiente)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerARIUSA is an Ibero-American alliance of networks for sustainability and environment. URI participates in this international network to promote cross-border cooperation in sustainability education.
• RISU (Red de Indicadores de Evaluación de Sustentabilidad en Universidades Latinoamericanas)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRISU is a Latin American network of university sustainability evaluation indicators. URI participates to benchmark and contribute to sustainability assessment standards across Latin American universities.
• OAB/RS Subseção ErechimmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brazilian Bar Association, Erechim Subsection, partners with URI's Law program for events, student development, and professional integration activities including the Simpósio Internacional de Direito Contemporâneo.
• Unimed ErechimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnimed Erechim, a local health cooperative, sponsors URI events such as the SIPPG (Seminário de Integração, Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação), demonstrating corporate-university collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Direct peers

• UCS (Universidade de Caxias do Sul): Community university in Serra Gaúcha region of Rio Grande do Sul with multiple campuses, broad academic portfolio, and philanthropic institution status. Operates with similar teaching-research-extension integration model as URI Erechim.
• URI Frederico Westphalen: Sister campus under the FURI/URI system in Frederico Westphalen, RS. Shares the same community integration mission, philanthropic status, and regional higher education focus as URI Erechim, with comparable program offerings and student demographics.
• URI Santo Ângelo: Sister campus under the same FURI/URI system in Santo Ângelo, RS. Operates with the same community university model, shared administrative structure, and similar undergraduate and graduate program portfolio serving regional markets in Rio Grande do Sul.
• UNISC (Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul): Community university in Rio Grande do Sul offering comparable undergraduate, postgraduate, and basic education programs. Operates as a philanthropic institution with similar regional integration focus and multiple campus/service infrastructure.
• UPF (Universidade de Passo Fundo): Private regional university in Passo Fundo, RS offering undergraduate, graduate, and basic education programs. Similar to URI Erechim in serving northern Rio Grande do Sul with comparable program breadth and community integration focus.
• UNIJUÍ (Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul): Regional community university in northwestern Rio Grande do Sul with similar philanthropic status, multi-campus structure, and broad academic portfolio. Comparable in mission, governance model, and target student demographics.
• UNIPAMPA (Universidade Federal do Pampa): Public federal university with multi-campus structure across Rio Grande do Sul's interior regions. Competes with URI Erechim for regional students in the same geographic markets, offering comparable program breadth in undergraduate and graduate levels.

Broad incumbents

• PUCRS (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul): Large private university in Porto Alegre offering comprehensive academic and research programs across all levels. While not a direct regional competitor, PUCRS competes for graduate students and faculty, and sets the benchmark for graduate program quality and CAPES ratings in Rio Grande do Sul.
• UFRGS (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul): Top public federal university in Rio Grande do Sul, offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Competes indirectly with URI Erechim for top students and faculty, and sets the regional benchmark for research output and CAPES ratings.

Emerging players

• UNINTER (Centro Universitário Internacional): Large national-scale EAD provider with extensive distance learning program offerings across Brazil. Represents the primary competitive threat to URI Erechim's presencial and EAD programs in the regional market, leveraging scale and pricing to attract cost-sensitive students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/urierechim
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLFyAq2D51Su_SKi41-47zA9UE2Ux4PfSo
• Facebookfacebook.com/uricampuserechim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uri-campus-de-erechim
• Instagraminstagram.com/urierechim

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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