- Universidad Europea is a leading private higher education platform in
Spain andPortugal , operating 12 campuses
- Increasing access to higher education is a priority for governments worldwide, with robust demand for private higher education to help complement public options in
Europe and to support the employability of young graduates
- EQT to help the Company develop its position as a leading higher education player, investing into existing and new campuses and regions, and bolstering its digital initiatives
EQT is pleased to announce that the EQT Infrastructure VI fund ("EQT") has agreed to acquire a majority position in Universidad Europea (the "Company") from Permira, who will retain a significant minority stake in the Company.
Established in 1996, Universidad Europea is one of the largest and fastest-growing private university networks in
Today, Universidad Europea has 3,400 employees and comprises a network of 54,000 students and 130,000 alumni across 12 campuses, offering more than 500 degrees and 110 new official value-add programs. It offers a premium academic model focused on experiential learning, complemented with high-quality faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology, delivering superior student outcomes.
The tightly regulated and resilient Spanish and Portuguese private higher education markets are expected to grow over coming years, driven by demographic trends as well as demand from international students in
EQT will support Universidad Europea by investing in its existing campuses and applying its in-house digital team to enhance the Company's online proposition for students seeking access to hybrid and remote learning models. EQT will draw upon its local presence and international expertise to support the Company in establishing campuses in new regions.
Asís Echániz, Partner within the EQT Value-Add Infrastructure Advisory Team, and Head of
The transaction is subject to customary conditions and approvals. It is expected to close in Q3-Q4 2024.
EQT was advised by
With this transaction, EQT Infrastructure VI is expected to be 30-35% percent invested (including closed and/or signed investments, announced public offers, if applicable, and less any expected syndication) based on target fund size.
The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, and may not be used or relied upon in connection with any offer or solicitation. Any offer or solicitation in respect of EQT Infrastructure VI will be made only through a confidential private placement memorandum and related documents which will be furnished to qualified investors on a confidential basis in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The information contained herein is not for publication or distribution to persons in
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About Universidad Europea
Universidad Europea is a dynamic institution, focused on bringing value to society and actively contributing to its progress. True to its innovative vocation, it promotes applied research and sustains its activities by empowering individuals through an international educational model connected with the professional world and of high academic quality. This philosophy has made it a leading private university in
Currently, there are more than 54,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students who each year receive face-to-face or hybrid education at one of its campuses or online. In
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