Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala

What Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala does

Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala is a private higher-education institution headquartered in Huehuetenango with its principal campus in Guatemala City (Zona 4) and additional locations in Quetzaltenango, Mazatenango, Escuintla, and Petén. Founded in 2012, the university serves recent secondary-school graduates, working professionals seeking degree completion (via the PROA program), and remote learners through twelve faculties spanning architecture, business, agronomy, medicine and life sciences, law and criminology, odontology, animal sciences, nursing, humanities, engineering, music and visual arts, and psychology. Academic offerings include technical degrees, licenciaturas, profesorados, maestrías, doctorados, and diplomas delivered across daily, weekend, evening, hybrid, and virtual synchronous modalities.

The technology foundation is a three-platform digital ecosystem: U-Virtual (uvirtual.udv.edu.gt) for student enrollment, grade tracking, and tuition payment; Campus Virtual (campus.udv.edu.gt) as the learning management system for online and hybrid courses; and Sistema Class (sistemas.udv.edu.gt) for internal academic and administrative management. The institution supplements these platforms with specialized facilities such as a technological laboratory for odontology training and has integrated engineering software through its Cype Ingenieros partnership.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through tuition and academic fees, structured as recurring subscription-style payments across monthly billing cadences. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; enrollment is handled through the U-Virtual portal, direct campus contact, or inquiry. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, employing organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube), website content marketing, and on-campus enrollment events. The customer base is highly fragmented, comprising individual student borrowers rather than enterprise accounts, with segments segmented by persona (recent graduates, working professionals) and geography (in-person vs. distance learners). International academic partnerships (Palazzo Spinelli, BUAP, Anáhuac, Miami Tech) extend reach without direct revenue impact on the core Guatemalan student market.

Name

Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala

Legal name

Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala

Website

https://udv.edu.gt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala is a private Guatemalan university operating six campuses nationwide and twelve faculties, offering undergraduate, graduate, technical, and professional closure programs to recent graduates, working professionals, and remote learners via daily, weekend, evening, hybrid, and virtual modalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Alternative Teacher Certification & Licensure Programs (EDAHAFAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Professional certification programs
• Virtual learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Huehuetenango

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

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 Academic Fees: Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from students enrolled in its undergraduate degrees (licenciaturas), graduate programs (maestrías, doctorados), technical programs, teaching certifications (profesorados), professional closure programs (PROA), and diploma courses. The institution offers programs in multiple modalities including daily, weekend, evening, hybrid, and virtual synchronous formats, each with associated tuition structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala is a private university that delivers undergraduate degrees (licenciaturas), graduate programs (maestrías, doctorados), technical programs, teaching certifications (profesorados), professional closure programs (PROA), and diploma courses across 12 faculties. Programs are delivered through multiple modalities including daily, weekend, evening, hybrid, and virtual synchronous formats across six national campuses and online platforms.

Product overview

Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala is a private university in Guatemala offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across 12 faculties (Architecture and Design, Administrative and Commercial Sciences, Agronomic Sciences, Medical and Life Sciences, Legal and Criminological Sciences, Odontological Sciences, Animal Sciences, Nursing and Health Care Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Industry and Technology, Music and Visual Arts, Psychology) plus an Institute of Languages and International Studies. The institution provides academic programs at multiple levels including technical degrees, professional degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorates. Supporting its educational offerings, the university operates technology platforms including U-Virtual (student enrollment and grade portal), Campus Virtual (learning management system), and Sistema Class (academic management system). The institution also offers PROA (Professional Update and Completion Program) and virtual degree programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Campus Virtual: Virtual campus platform for online learning and student services
• U-Virtual
• Instituto de Idiomas y Estudios Internacionales
• PROA

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Licenciaturas) Bachelor's-level degree programs offered across 12 faculties including architecture, business administration, agronomy, medicine, law, dentistry, veterinary sciences, nursing, humanities, engineering, music and visual arts, and psychology, intended for students seeking first professional university degrees.
• Graduate Programs (Maestrías and Doctorados) Master's and doctoral programs for professionals seeking advanced specialization and graduate-level credentials, available across multiple disciplines.
• Technical Engineering Programs (Ingenierías) Technical engineering degree programs in civil, industrial, and systems engineering, as well as agricultural engineering, intended for students pursuing technical professional qualifications.
• Teaching Certifications (Profesorados) Teacher training and pedagogy certification programs for students pursuing careers as educators, delivered through the Faculty of Humanities.
• Diploma Programs (Diplomados) Shorter-form continuing education diploma courses for professionals seeking targeted credentials without committing to a full degree program.
• Professional Closure Program (PROA) Professional update and degree completion program designed for students who began but did not finish university studies elsewhere, providing a structured path to obtain a recognized degree.
• Virtual Degree Programs (Carreras Virtuales) Fully online degree programs delivered virtually and synchronously across Guatemala, enabling students to enroll regardless of proximity to a physical campus.
• Language and International Studies Programs Language training and international studies programs, including translation programs, delivered through the university's dedicated Institute of Languages and International Studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Civil Engineering graduates celebrated in October 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• Instituto Italiano di Arte y Restaurazione Palazzo SpinellinotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025Academic partnership signed between Dr. Emanuele Amodei (legal representative of Palazzo Spinelli in Florence, Italy) and Dr. José Cyrano Ruiz Cabarrús (Rector of Universidad Da Vinci). The Memorandum Académico aims to unite in benefit of art and culture, providing international academic collaboration in art restoration and cultural heritage.
• Music Production Partnership (New Alliance)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2024New alliance announced for the Music degree with specialization in Music Production and Digital Sound, likely providing industry connections or curriculum collaboration.
• Cinema Industry PartnershipnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Alliance to impulse national cinema, supporting the Digital Cinema and Audiovisual Production program and industry connections.
• BUAP (Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2024Universidad Da Vinci signed a cooperation agreement with BUAP de México, one of the oldest and most prestigious public universities in Mexico, for academic exchange and collaboration.
• Universidad Anáhuac de MéxiconotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2024Joint Marca Ciudad (City Brand) project initiated between Universidad Da Vinci and Universidad Anáhuac, focusing on urban development and branding initiatives in Guatemala.
• SENACYT (Secretaría Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología de Guatemala)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2024Universidad Da Vinci participates in the National Week of Science, Technology and Innovation 2024 organized by SENACYT, demonstrating commitment to scientific research and technological advancement.
• Cype Ingenieros, S.A.notableTechnology or Integration · 20 July 2023Specific agreement signed for engineering software and technology solutions, providing students and faculty access to professional engineering tools and technologies.
• ASODI (Asociación de Interiorismo de Guatemala)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2023Letter of understanding signed between the Faculty of Architecture and Design and ASODI for collaboration in interior design education and professional development.
• Miami Technology & Arts UniversitynotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2023Collaboration allowing Davincianos to be part of the first promotion of Master's programs in Business Administration and Education Sciences at Miami Technology & Arts University.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Francisco Marroquín: Prestigious private Guatemalan university focused on liberal arts, business, medicine, architecture, and law. Direct peer in private Guatemalan higher education with established brand and similar multi-faculty structure.
• Universidad Galileo: Private Guatemalan university offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with strong emphasis on technology, engineering, health, and business. Direct peer in private multi-modal higher education, particularly in Guatemala City.
• Universidad Panamericana de Guatemala: Private Guatemalan university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across business, engineering, health, and social sciences. Comparable private multi-faculty competitor within Guatemala's same tier.
• Universidad Rafael Landívar: Private Jesuit university with national campus presence across Guatemala offering programs in health sciences, engineering, law, business, and humanities. Direct competitor in the private multi-faculty Guatemalan higher education segment.
• Universidad del Valle de Guatemala: A leading private university in Guatemala offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties. Directly comparable as a multi-campus private Guatemalan university competing for the same student segments in Guatemala City and regional campuses.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC): Guatemala's public national university with nationwide presence and comprehensive program offerings. Comparable as a multi-faculty Guatemalan university; competes on price rather than modality or service quality.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Large Mexican private university with strong online and multi-campus presence across Latin America. Comparable in operating multi-modal undergraduate and graduate programs at scale, including virtual delivery, and increasingly relevant as a regional competitor for Guatemalan students.

Regional players

• Universidad Rural de Guatemala: Private Guatemalan university focused on accessible higher education with regional campus presence. Comparable as a domestic private multi-campus competitor pursuing similar student segments in non-metropolitan Guatemala.
• Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA): Private Jesuit university in El Salvador offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a Central American private multi-faculty university with similar market positioning and Jesuit-affiliated institutional model.
• INCAE Business School: Top-tier Central American business school with campuses in Nicaragua and Costa Rica offering MBA and executive education. Comparable as a premium Central American graduate education provider with regional brand and international accreditations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/udvgt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@udavincigt
• Facebookfacebook.com/UDVGT1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidaddavincideguatemala

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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