Universidad Tecnológica Boliviana

What Universidad Tecnológica Boliviana does

Universidad Tecnológica Boliviana (UTB) is a private higher-education institution founded in 1993 and headquartered in La Paz, Bolivia, operating three campuses across the La Paz metropolitan area (central La Paz, El Alto, and Zona Sur). It serves incoming university students and working professionals through a portfolio of 20 undergraduate programs spanning engineering, business, law, social sciences, technology, and design, plus a separate postgraduate division. Its core technology stack comprises an academic management system (SIADE), a learning management system (Campus UTB), an online tuition payment platform (Pago Fácil), a virtual library, and a distinctive EEG-based vocational orientation product called S.A.B.I.O. that maps brain-activity patterns to multiple-intelligence profiles for incoming students.

UTB's revenue model is tuition-driven and recurring, with supplementary income from continuing-education workshops and professional development seminars. Recruitment runs through direct-to-consumer channels: high-school vocational fairs (EXPODECIDE), campus tours, social media (YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram), WhatsApp inquiries, and a network of inter-institutional partnerships with municipal governments, the Plurinational Legislative Assembly, and other educational bodies that produce scholarship and internship pipelines. The institution offers flexible payment plans, preferential pricing, and scholarship programs, positioning around accessible, career-aligned education for the La Paz metro market.

Name

Universidad Tecnológica Boliviana

Legal name

Universidad Tecnológica Boliviana

Website

https://utb.edu.bo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Universidad Tecnológica Boliviana (UTB) is a private La Paz-based higher-education institution founded in 1993, operating three campuses and offering 20 undergraduate programs plus postgraduate education to students and working professionals across the La Paz metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Private university education
• Vocational orientation testing
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

La Paz, Murillo

HQ country

Bolivia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 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. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate program tuition, course fees, and academic services. The university offers flexible payment options through its Pago Fácil online payment system.
2. Professional Development and Continuing Education: Revenue from professionalization workshops, seminars (such as BIOCOMBUSTIBLES, MOTORES ELÉCTRICOS), and specialized courses offered to working professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad Tecnológica Boliviana is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate degree programs across 20 academic disciplines including business administration, engineering, law, technology, and social sciences. It complements classroom instruction with proprietary digital platforms (SIADE academic management, Campus UTB LMS, Pago Fácil payments, Biblioteca Virtual, and S.A.B.I.O. EEG-based vocational testing), along with ancillary services such as international academic travel, scholarships, continuing education seminars, and a job placement board.

Product overview

Universidad Tecnológica Boliviana (UTB) is a higher education institution in La Paz, Bolivia, offering a portfolio of 20 undergraduate programs. The institution provides an integrated educational ecosystem comprising multiple digital platforms and services: Sistema Académico (SIADE) for academic management, Campus UTB as its Learning Management System, Pago Fácil for online tuition payments, Biblioteca Virtual for digital research resources, and SABIO, a neurocientífico vocational orientation system using EEG technology. Additional services include international travel programs, scholarship opportunities, and a job placement board. The university operates across multiple campuses in La Paz, El Alto, and Zona Sur, serving students with flexible schedules and personalized orientation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (20 Carreras) Portfolio of 20 undergraduate programs including Business Administration, Architecture, International Trade, Digital Communication, Public Accounting, Law, Multimedia Design, Gastronomy, Agroindustrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Commercial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Cybersecurity, Ecology, Corporate Finance, Marketing, Psychology, Tourism, and Sales. Designed for incoming university students and working professionals.
• Sistema Académico (SIADE) Academic management system handling student enrollment, academic records, and grading for UTB students.
• Campus UTB (LMS) Learning Management System providing online access to educational materials for undergraduate courses.
• Pago Fácil Online tuition payment platform enabling students to pay tuition and fees securely from anywhere.
• Biblioteca Virtual Virtual library providing digital academic resources and research materials for students and faculty.
• S.A.B.I.O. Vocational Orientation System Neuroscience-based vocational orientation system using electroencephalography (EEG) to analyze brain patterns, identifying multiple intelligences, aptitudes, and interests for career guidance, with personalized reports and psychology mentorship.
• Viajes UTB (International Academic Travel Program) International academic travel program offering UTB students experiential learning opportunities abroad.
• Becas (Scholarship Program) Scholarship program providing financial assistance and educational opportunities, including institutional and municipal scholarship partnerships.
• Bolsa de Trabajo (Job Placement Board) Job placement board connecting UTB students and graduates with employment opportunities.
• Postgrado UTB (Postgraduate Programs) Postgraduate programs operated through postgradoutb.edu.bo, including professional development and continuing education offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-time champion of the ADULP (Asociación de Universidades Privadas) sports championship

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gobierno Autónomo Municipal de La Paz (GAMLP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026Convenio de Cooperación Interinstitucional signed to strengthen research, innovation, and academic formation. The partnership enables internships and pre-professional practices for UTB students, linking them with municipal projects in areas including applied research, digital transformation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and urban planning.
• Centro Boliviano Americano (CBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2026Inter-institutional agreement to strengthen academic cooperation and generate new training opportunities. The partnership provides a 20% scholarship for students and administrative staff of both institutions, facilitating continued professional development and competency building.
• Instituto Tecnológico Boliviano SuizocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Cooperación interinstitucional agreement signed at UTB facilities, establishing a strategic alliance for academic and professional development collaboration between the two institutions.
• Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional de BoliviacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Convenio de Cooperación Interinstitucional signed at the Cámara de Diputados. Agreement aims to strengthen academic, legal, and social collaboration. Signed by President of Cámara de Diputados Roberto Castro Salazar and UTB President PhD. Ángel Fernando Costa Sarmiento.
• LABxRIESGO ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Program focused on strengthening climate resilience, community participation, and sustainable development. UTB participated in the 2026 certification ceremony, demonstrating commitment to environmental initiatives.
• Sociedad de Ingenieros de Bolivia Departamental La PazminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2024Convenio signed in benefit of students from various engineering programs, facilitating professional development and industry connection opportunities.
• Gobierno Autónomo Municipal de PalcaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2024Convenio de cooperación interinstitucional providing study scholarships to outstanding students from the Palca municipality.
• Agroinsdustrias Nativas Import, Export AGRONAT S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2023Cooperación interinstitucional agreement to promote ecological, productive, technological, and commercial activities enabling academic integration through pre-professional practices and graduation modalities. AGRONAT has 30 years of market experience in natural products, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals.
• Parlamento AndinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisit by MSc. Dr. René Camacho Quezada, President of the Andean Parliament, who shared a talk on leadership, Andean integration, innovation, and social commitment with UTB students and professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UTBcanaloficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/UTB.edu.bo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universidad-tecnol%C3%B3gica-boliviana-utb
• Instagramcutt.ly/ierGUOMS
• TikToktiktok.com/@utb_oficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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