Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo

What Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo does

Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo is a private higher education institution founded in 1992 in San José, Costa Rica, operating from a single campus in Rohrmoser. The institution delivers academic programs across three faculties: Medicine, Journalism and Communication, and Education. Its core academic portfolio includes a 5-year Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, undergraduate degrees in Journalism, Preschool Education, and Education Cycles I and II, an 8-month degree in Mass Communication, and a 2-year Master's in Political Communication. The university also operates an International Program offering medical graduates practice opportunities and title homologation in Spain. Pedagogical infrastructure comprises a Clinical Simulation Center (Centro Internacional de Simulación Clínica), a virtual learning portal (Class Gestion), and a virtual library providing access to EBSCO, Cochrane Library, SciELO, and PubMed Central. SINAES accreditation has been maintained since 2016, and the institution is affiliated with the AMIR Higher Education international network spanning 15+ countries. The student body comprises domestic Costa Rican students plus an international cohort, with admissions conducted through a formal process including psychometric testing and academic interviews for medicine applicants.

Name

Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo

Legal name

Universidad Federada de Costa Rica San Judas Tadeo

Website

https://usanjudas.ac.cr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo is a private Costa Rican university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Medicine, Journalism and Communication, and Education to domestic and international students, with clinical simulation infrastructure and AMIR Higher Education network affiliation.

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Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate programs including medicine, journalism, education, and communication degrees. Fees vary by program as indicated in downloadable fee schedules (aranceles).
2. Scholarship Programs: University offers various scholarships based on academic performance, economic need, and research participation. Discounts available for graduates of Universidad Federada de Costa Rica.

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Core offering

Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo is a private Costa Rican university delivering undergraduate and graduate academic programs across three faculties: Medicine, Journalism and Communication, and Education. Its core offerings include a 5-year medical degree (Medicina y Cirugía), a Bachelor's in Journalism, preschool and primary education teacher training, a mass communication degree, and a Master's in Political Communication, delivered primarily on-campus in San José with bimodal options and supported by a clinical simulation center and virtual learning portal.

Product overview

Universidad Federada San Judas Tadeo is a Costa Rican higher education institution offering a portfolio of academic programs across three faculties: Medicine, Journalism and Communication, and Education. The core product offering consists of undergraduate degrees (Bachilleratos) in Medicine and Surgery (5 years), Journalism, Preschool Education, and Education Cycles I and II; undergraduate degrees (Licenciaturas) in Mass Communication (8 months) and a Master's degree in Political Communication (2 years). The institution also operates a virtual campus platform (Portal Class) and virtual library with access to academic databases. Programs are delivered in-person with bimodal options available, and the university is affiliated with AMIR Higher Education for international program opportunities including medical practice in Spain.

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Products and services

• Licenciatura en Medicina y Cirugía (Bachelor's in Medicine and Surgery) A 5-year undergraduate medical degree program that prepares students for general integrative medicine practice, primary care, and specialization studies, with emphasis on evidence-based health problem solving and clinical competencies for comprehensive care of individuals, families, and communities.
• Bachillerato en Periodismo (Bachelor's in Journalism) A journalism undergraduate degree focused on training communication professionals capable of investigating, analyzing, and disseminating information objectively and truthfully, with skills in digital tools and traditional media.
• Bachillerato en Educación Preescolar (Bachelor's in Preschool Education) An undergraduate degree in preschool education that trains professionals to design and carry out meaningful learning experiences for children aged 0-6 years, combining theoretical knowledge on child development with pedagogical practices.
• Bachillerato en Educación de I y II Ciclo (Bachelor's in Elementary Education) A 2-year and 8-month undergraduate degree in elementary and middle school education (Cycles I and II) with a curriculum 100% focused on education, emphasizing practical pedagogical techniques and supervised teaching practices.
• Licenciatura en Comunicación de Masas (Bachelor's in Mass Communication) An 8-month undergraduate degree in mass communication that trains professionals to create, analyze, and disseminate messages across various media, with emphasis on new journalism, radio, television, and digital journalism.
• Maestría en Comunicación Política (Master's in Political Communication) A 2-year bimodal master's degree that trains specialists to design and execute effective communication strategies in the political sphere, covering political analysis, political marketing, campaign management, digital communication, and public relations.
• Programa Internacional (International Program for Medical Students) International program for medical students offering professional practice opportunities in Spain, free MIR exam preparation, and title homologation support for practicing medicine in Spain through the Spain-Costa Rica automatic recognition agreement.

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AMIR Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic network providing specialized training and professional development programs. AMIR has presence in more than 15 countries and offers high-standard programs for health professionals. University maintains affiliation for international recognition and academic excellence.
• VithascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational healthcare and academic partnership for medical education. Vithas is shown as one of the academic agreements providing clinical practice opportunities and professional development for medical students.
• Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentioned in context of institutional collaboration for public health research. Not a direct university partnership but collaborative relationship through academic community.
• International Medical Title Recognition (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomatic recognition agreement between Spain and Costa Rica for medical degrees. No examination or additional tests required. Enables graduates to practice medicine in Spain.

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Direct peers

• Universidad Hispanoamericana: Major private Costa Rican university offering health sciences, education, and communication programs. Competes directly with Universidad San Judas Tadeo for students in the same faculties and same geography.
• Universidad Fidélitas: Costa Rican private university with a strong focus on engineering and health sciences including medicine. Competes in the same San José market for medical students and shares the private university positioning.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE): Costa Rican private university known for its health sciences programs including medicine. Direct competitor for medical school applicants in the same San José market.
• Universidad Latina de Costa Rica: One of the largest private universities in Costa Rica offering programs across multiple faculties including health sciences, education, and communication. Directly competes for the same domestic student pool in San José.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Nacional (UNA): Major Costa Rican public university with strong programs in education and health sciences. Public incumbent competing for the same student segments at significantly lower tuition.
• Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR): Costa Rica's flagship public university, the dominant higher education institution in the country. While public, it competes for top students in medicine, journalism, and education through subsidized tuition.

Others

• AMIR Higher Education: International academic network specializing in medical training and MIR exam preparation across 15+ countries. Both a partner and adjacent player in the international medical education and exam prep space.

Regional players

• Universidad del Valle de Guatemala: Leading private university in Central America (Guatemala) with health sciences and communication programs. Comparable as a regional private university serving similar Central American student demographics.
• Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) Nicaragua: Private Jesuit university in Nicaragua offering programs in health, education, and communication. Comparable as a Central American private higher education institution targeting similar regional student segments.
• Universidad Americana (UAM) Nicaragua: Private Nicaraguan university with medical and health sciences programs attracting international students. Comparable for international medical student recruitment in the Central American region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@USanJudasTadeo
• Facebookfacebook.com/usanjudas
• Instagraminstagram.com/usanjudas
• TikToktiktok.com/@usanjudas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universidad-federada-san-judas-tadeo

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Profiles5 records

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