Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales

What Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales does

Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales (CAEN-EPG) is a public Peruvian postgraduate academic institution operating as the highest-level educational body within the country's Defense Sector Education System, under the Ministry of Defense. Founded in 1951 as Centro de Altos Estudios Militares (CAEM) and renamed CAEN in 1997 when it was placed under the Ministry of Defense, the institution delivers doctoral, master's, specialization, and short programs in national defense, public administration, cybersecurity, geopolitics, and strategic intelligence. Its core customer base consists of active and retired military officers, National Police personnel, civil servants, and Peruvian legislators, with all programs delivered in a semi-presencial (blended) format at its Chorrillos (Lima) campus.

CAEN's technology stack centers on a virtual classroom platform (plataformavirtual.caen.edu.pe), an institutional repository (repositorio.caen.edu.pe) archiving theses and research output, a Turnitin-integrated plagiarism workflow, and a Koha-based library catalog (Biblioteca CAEN) oriented to defense and security themes. The institution runs a dedicated research subsidiary, the Instituto de Investigación 'Gral. Div. José del Carmen Marín Arista,' which in 2026 conducts 13 active research projects and produces four academic journals. Faculty are drawn in significant part from sitting senior government officials, including the Comptroller General of the Republic and Peru's UN Permanent Representative, providing students with direct policy expertise.

CAEN generates revenue primarily from postgraduate tuition (master's programs priced at S/.15,500 and doctorates at S/.28,500), thesis advisory and defense fees, optional international study trips (notably the Florida International University executive certificate), and corporate/institutional bulk-enrollment contracts. Distribution is driven by direct outreach plus government channel referrals through the Ministry of Defense, Armed Forces, and National Police networks, with marketing additionally conducted through institutional website, social media, and national broadcast partnerships. CAEN holds ISO 21001:2018 certification and CIEES international accreditation for flagship defense programs, and maintains active partnership agreements with institutions in the U.S., Spain, Portugal, France, Sweden, Chile, Korea, and elsewhere.

Name

Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales

Legal name

Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales

Website

https://caen.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales (CAEN-EPG) is Peru's Ministry of Defense-affiliated postgraduate institution, delivering master's, doctoral, and specialization programs in national defense, cybersecurity, public administration, and strategic intelligence to active and retired military, police, civil servants, and legislators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Postgraduate Tuition and Fees: CAEN generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for doctoral programs (S/.28,500), master's programs (S/.15,500), specialization programs, and diploma courses. Additional revenue streams include thesis advisory fees, defense/sustentation fees, and examination fees. Corporate and institutional agreements provide bulk enrollment discounts, while individual discounts are offered based on military/police status, early payment, civil servant employment, and alumni status.
2. International Study Trip Fees: Revenue from optional international programs such as the Florida International University (FIU) executive certificate trip, where participants cover the FIU program cost, airfare, and medical insurance independently.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CAEN is a Peruvian state-owned postgraduate academic institution offering doctoral degrees, master's degrees, specialization programs, and diploma courses focused on national defense, strategic security, public administration, cybersecurity, and strategic intelligence. Programs are delivered in semi-presencial (blended) format combining on-campus sessions at the Chorrillos headquarters in Lima with online learning through its virtual classroom, and tuition is structured per semester for 4-6 semester programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctorado en Políticas Públicas y Gestión del Estado Doctoral program providing advanced academic training in public policy formulation, state management, and governance for professionals serving in government, military, and public administration roles. Delivered semi-presencial (40% in-person, 60% virtual) over 6 semesters.
• Maestría en Administración y Gestión Pública con mención en Defensa Nacional Master's program for public administrators, military officers, and civil servants seeking advanced training in public administration with specialization in national defense. Includes thesis advisory (S/.800 plan review + S/.1,500 final report) and defense fees (S/.1,500 in-person / S/.1,350 virtual). Delivered semi-presencial over 4 semesters.
• Maestría en Ciberseguridad y Ciberdefensa con mención en Transformación Digital Master's program providing advanced training in cybersecurity, cyberdefense, and digital transformation for professionals in security, defense, and IT roles. Delivered semi-presencial (40% in-person, 60% virtual) over 4 semesters.
• Maestría en Geopolítica, Estrategia y Seguridad Internacional Master's program providing advanced training in geopolitics, strategic analysis, and international security for professionals in defense, foreign policy, and strategic analysis roles. Delivered semi-presencial over 4 semesters with classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
• Maestría en Inteligencia Estratégica 2025 Master's program providing advanced training in strategic intelligence analysis, intelligence methods, and national security intelligence for professionals in military, police, and intelligence roles. Delivered semi-presencial over 4 semesters with evening classes on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• II Programa Especializado en Políticas para el Ciberespacio e Inteligencia Artificial Specialized program providing training in cyberspace policy and artificial intelligence applications, developed jointly with Neurometrics (a technology company specializing in neuroscience and AI). Aimed at postgraduate students and professionals working in security and strategic studies.
• Florida International University (FIU) Executive Certificate Program 5-day executive certificate program conducted at FIU's Miami campus through partnership with FIU's Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. Covers Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Disaster Risk Management, Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Environment. Participants cover FIU program cost, airfare, and medical insurance independently.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 21001:2018 international certification achieved, demonstrating compliance with educational organization management standards.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Congreso de la República del Perú (Centro de Estudios Constitucionales y Parlamentarios)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Joint development of the 'Program of Development, Security and National Defense for Senators and Congressmen', designed to strengthen the strategic formation of legislative authorities. Inaugurated in July 2026 with participation of elected senators and congressmen.
• CEPLAN (Centro Nacional de Planificación Estratégica)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Strategic academic articulation between CAEN and CEPLAN for the development of national security planning. Includes joint conferences and coordinated research activities.
• Embassy of the United States in PerucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Cooperation agreement to strengthen academic and institutional ties between CAEN and the U.S. Embassy, facilitating exchange programs, joint research, and international academic activities in defense and security studies.
• Republic of Korea — Defense SpecialistmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026A distinguished specialist from the Republic of Korea joined CAEN's research team to drive investigations in strategic security and defense, bringing Korean expertise to Peruvian academic programs.
• Ministerio del Ambiente (MINAM) del PerúcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Agreement to strengthen environmental management and sustainable development, integrating environmental policy perspectives into CAEN's academic and research programs.
• Cámara Peruana del LibrominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Agreement to promote the dissemination of knowledge and culture through book publishing, supporting CAEN's editorial production and library resources.
• Colegio de Geógrafos del PerúminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Inter-institutional cooperation agreement with Peru's College of Geographers to promote geographic studies relevant to territorial governance and national security.
• AthenaLab — ChilemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Cooperation agreement with AthenaLab of Chile to strengthen academic and institutional ties, facilitating joint research and academic exchange in security and strategic defense studies.
• CORFEP (Corporación de Desarrollo Productivo)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Agreement to implement the EFQM excellence model and strengthen institutional excellence at CAEN, focusing on quality management and organizational improvement.
• ACDIAA (Armed Forces Command and Staff Course of Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Visit of the Colombian Armed Forces Command and Staff Course delegation to CAEN, strengthening international military academic cooperation and strategic studies exchange between Peru and Colombia.
• European Institute from SwedenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Academic agreement with a European Swedish institute to strengthen CAEN's international projection, enabling student and faculty exchanges and joint academic programs.
• ADEX (Asociación de Exportadores del Perú)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Cooperation agreement to strengthen strategic training and economic development, promoting collaboration between academic defense studies and the export sector.
• CAFAE ESSALUDminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Framework cooperation agreement for institutional collaboration between CAEN and CAFAE ESSALUD (social benefit fund for ESSALUD health personnel).
• ACDIAA — Association of Directors of Defense and Intelligence AcademiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026CAEN participates in virtual meeting of ACDIAA directors to strengthen international academic cooperation in defense and intelligence education across Latin America.
• SUCAMEC (Superintendencia Nacional de Control de Servicios de Seguridad, Armas, Municiones y Explosivos de Uso Civil)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Strategic alliance to promote training and national security through joint programs addressing arms control, security services oversight, and civil explosives regulation.
• MINJUSDH (Ministerio de Justicia y Derechos Humanos del Perú)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Strategic alliance with Peru's Justice Ministry to strengthen legal studies, human rights education, and institutional cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
• Instituto de Defensa Nacional de PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Academic cooperation agreement signed between CAEN and Portugal's National Defense Institute, promoting joint research, faculty exchange, and collaborative academic programs in defense and security.
• Escuela Superior de Guerra Naval del PerúcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Academic cooperation agreement with Peru's Naval War College to strengthen joint academic activities benefiting the educational community, promoting shared research and faculty exchange.
• France — Ministry of Defense CooperationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Academic cooperation with France in defense and security matters, including joint activities, research collaboration, and faculty exchange with French defense institutions.
• CESEDEN (Centro Superior de Estudios de la Defensa Nacional) — SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Letter of Intent signed to strengthen academic cooperation between CAEN and CESEDEN of Spain, facilitating joint activities in defense studies and strategic research.
• NeurometricsmajorTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Joint inauguration of the 'II Specialized Program in Policies for Cyberspace and Artificial Intelligence' with Neurometrics, a technology company specializing in neuroscience and AI applications for strategic studies.
• Programa Nacional PAIS — MIDISmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Articulation agreement with MIDIS's PAIS National Program to drive research and specialized training, connecting social development programs with strategic security and defense studies.
• Ministerio de Cultura del PerúmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Joint inauguration of a Specialization Course in Public Policies and Public Management with Peru's Ministry of Culture, integrating cultural policy perspectives into CAEN's curriculum.
• IRTP (Instituto Nacional de Radio y Televisión del Perú)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 January 2026Agreement to strengthen the dissemination of academic and institutional content through national television and radio, expanding CAEN's reach and public awareness.
• Fundación Konrad Adenauer PerumajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Cooperation agreement with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation to promote academic collaboration, joint research, and professional development in governance and strategic studies.
• Florida International University (FIU) — USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FIU's Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, offering a 5-day executive certificate program in Miami covering Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Disaster Risk Management, Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Environment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• King's College London - Defence Studies Department: King's College London's Defence Studies Department at the Joint Services Command and Staff College offers postgraduate defense education to international military officers. Comparable in mission (training mid-career officers in strategic studies) but with a UK/Commonwealth orientation rather than Latin American.

Direct peers

• Colegio de Defensa Iberoamericano (CODIFA): Latin America's defense college network, in which CAEN participates through ACDIAA. Both institutions serve as regional hubs for Iberoamerican defense education, training senior officers from across Latin America in strategic studies and defense policy.
• Escuela Superior de Guerra del Ejército del Perú: Peruvian Army's War College, an immediate domestic peer that trains army officers in strategic leadership. Overlaps directly with CAEN's military cohort and serves a complementary role in the same defense sector education ecosystem.
• Escuela Superior de Guerra Naval del Perú: Peru's Naval War College, a sister military postgraduate institution. CAEN has a formal academic cooperation agreement with this institution for joint research and faculty exchange. Both serve overlapping cohorts of military officers pursuing advanced strategic education.
• William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies: U.S. Department of Defense institution focused on defense education for Latin American and Caribbean military and civilian leaders. A direct competitor for the regional senior official continuing education market that CAEN also serves.
• CESEDEN (Centro Superior de Estudios de la Defensa Nacional) - Spain: Spain's national defense college, one of CAEN's most prominent international partners via a Letter of Intent signed in March 2026. Both institutions serve as the postgraduate academic arms of their respective national defense systems and offer similar curricula in strategic studies, defense policy, and security.
• Instituto de Defesa Nacional de Portugal: Portugal's National Defense Institute, which signed an academic cooperation agreement with CAEN in April 2026. Both institutions occupy equivalent positions in their national defense sector education systems, training senior military officers, diplomats, and government officials in strategic studies.
• Florida International University - Jack D. Gordon Institute: FIU's Gordon Institute partners with CAEN to deliver an executive certificate program in Miami. Both institutions offer postgraduate executive education in national security, cybersecurity, and intelligence topics, and compete for the same Latin American security professional market.

Regional players

• Universidad del Pacífico: Leading Peruvian private university offering postgraduate programs in public policy and business administration. While not focused on defense, it competes for the same civil servant and government professional cohort that CAEN targets with its public administration programs.

Broad incumbents

• National Defense University (United States): The U.S. National Defense University is a far larger, federally chartered institution offering postgraduate defense and strategic studies. While much broader in scope, it serves a similar function of educating senior military officers, civilians, and international fellows in strategic leadership and national security policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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