Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer - USAM

Name

Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer - USAM

Legal name

Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer

Website

https://usam.edu.sv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Health sciences programs
• Professional degree programs
• Continuing education diplomas
• University clinical services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Salvador

HQ country

El Salvador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Monthly Fees: Students pay monthly tuition installments (mensualidades) billed on the 16th of each month. Tuition rates vary by program. Payments are made through the online payment portal, NPE, or at authorized bank branches.
2. Admissions Process Fee: A one-time admission application fee of $30.00 is charged to applicants to cover processing costs.
3. Laboratory and Clinical Services: Revenue generated from clinical services including the Clínica Veterinaria VET-USAM, Clínica Odontológica, Clínica Médica USAM, Unidad de Ultrasonografía, and Laboratorio de Control de Calidad, which serve both students and the general public.
4. Continuing Education and Diplomas: Diplomados and short courses offered through the Unidad de Formación Continua, including programs supported by INSAFORP for corporate training.
5. Certification and Administrative Fees: Fees for certifications, course enrollment, exam fees, card replacements, and various academic administrative services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

USAM is a private university delivering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs in health sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy), Business Sciences, and Law, with monthly tuition billing. It supplements academic instruction with on-campus clinical services (medical, dental, veterinary, ultrasound), an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited quality control laboratory, free legal aid (OFAL), business incubation (CEFADE), and a Canvas-based online learning platform (UVirtual).

Product overview

Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer (USAM) is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem comprising undergraduate (pregrado), graduate (posgrado), diploma, and continuing education programs across health sciences (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing, pharmacy), business sciences, law, and social sciences. The institution operates a multi-platform digital infrastructure including the Canvas-based UVirtual learning management system, student and faculty portals, online payment/billing systems, and a library resource center (CRAI). USAM provides extensive clinical and professional services including medical, dental, veterinary, and legal clinics, a quality control laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited), ultrasound unit, and business development center (CEFADE). The institution also operates research (ICTUSAM), international relations (DIRNI), social outreach, cultural, and sports extension programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UVirtual – Canvas LMS
• Admisiones Portal
• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Pregrado)
• Graduate and Postgraduate Programs (Posgrado)

Quantifiable outcome

• Institutional accreditation maintained since 2004, demonstrating sustained quality standards

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad Novi Sad (Serbia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Lead coordinator of the DUALELS project (Fortalecimiento de Capacidades para la Implementación de la Educación Dual en la Educación Superior de El Salvador), a 48-month initiative running from December 2024 to November 2028, co-funded by the European Union Erasmus+ program. USAM participates as one of 7 Salvadoran universities in this project.
• Academia (Eslovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024European partner in the DUALELS project providing expertise in dual education methodology and implementation frameworks for Salvadoran higher education institutions.
• Universidad de Cádiz (España)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024European partner in the DUALELS project contributing knowledge transfer and quality assurance frameworks for dual education implementation.
• EBSCOhostcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital library resource provider providing access to academic databases and peer-reviewed journals for USAM students and faculty.
• ELibrocoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital library platform providing e-book collections for the USAM library system.
• Research4LifecoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch access program providing USAM students and researchers with access to scientific literature in health, agriculture, and environmental sciences.
• UDUALC (Unión de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe)minorOthersAffiliation with UDUALC, an association of Latin American universities promoting higher education cooperation and mobility.
• ISSUP (International Society of Substance Use Professionals)minorOthersInternational professional association related to substance use prevention and professional development.
• OUI IOHE (Organización Universitaria Interamericana)minorOthersInter-American university organization providing virtual internship opportunities and inter-institutional cooperation.
• Red INCA (Red de Investigación)minorOthersResearch network for Central American universities facilitating collaborative academic research.
• Universidad de Antioquia (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university for academic exchange, research collaboration, and student mobility programs.
• Universidad Central del EcuadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university for academic exchange, research collaboration, and student mobility programs.
• Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university for academic exchange, research collaboration, and student mobility programs.
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for academic exchange and research collaboration, one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America.
• Instituto Confucio / Universidad de Heilongjiang / AUPRIDESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium offering Mandarin Chinese language scholarships for active students and faculty at AUPRIDES-associated universities, with classes starting April 21, 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador: A private university in San Salvador with programs in health sciences, engineering, business, and theology. Directly competes with USAM in the Salvadoran private higher education market, particularly in health-related programs.
• Universidad Don Bosco (UDB): A private Salesian university in Soyapango/El Salvador offering engineering, health sciences, architecture, and humanities programs. Closely comparable to USAM as a faith-inspired private institution with engineering and health sciences focus in the same domestic market.
• Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador (UTEC): A private university in San Salvador with a technology and engineering orientation but also offering business and social sciences. Competes with USAM for working adults and continuing education students, particularly through online and hybrid modalities.
• Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG): A private university in San Salvador with multi-disciplinary faculties including health sciences, economics, law, and engineering. Competes with USAM in the same Salvadoran private higher education market for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado: A private multi-disciplinary university in San Salvador offering health sciences, business, law, and engineering programs. It directly competes with USAM for the same Salvadoran student pool and shares a similar private, non-profit operating model.
• Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA): One of El Salvador's most established private Jesuit universities, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties including health, business, law, and engineering. Directly comparable to USAM in scale, accreditation status, and target student segments.

Regional players

• INCAE Business School: A regional business school with campuses in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, focused on MBA and executive education across Central America. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but relevant for understanding the regional private higher education competitive landscape and graduate program positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de El Salvador (UES): El Salvador's largest public university, founded in 1841, with broad program offerings across all major disciplines. While public and tuition-free, UES competes with USAM for the same Salvadoran student pool and represents the dominant incumbent in higher education capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/usamelsalvador
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/USAM-ES
• Facebookfacebook.com/usamelsalvador
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usamelsalvador
• Instagraminstagram.com/usamelsalvador
• TikToktiktok.com/@usamelsalvador

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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