Who We Are - YDUQS | Investor Relations

We are an educational technology and services group. We work to raise the quality of higher education in Brazil.

We offer a diverse portfolio of educational institutions, covering a wide range of courses and modalities. With a strong embrace of digital culture, we develop methodologies, content, and solutions that address the challenges and needs of our time, providing high-quality higher education to people of all social classes throughout the country and across their adult lives.

We believe we can contribute to transforming the Brazilian educational landscape and provide real opportunities to those who aspire to enter higher education but have never had the chance. Our approach focuses on quality, scalability, innovation, and personalized teaching, adapting to the individual needs and socio-economic realities of each student.

Moreover, we are the only higher education organization in the world with an "AA" ESG rating, by MSCI, a global benchmark in evaluating corporate sustainability practices. This places us among the top tiers of the market among publicly traded companies. Our commitment to sustainable development and the communities we serve is guided by a robust ESG strategy, which can be accessed here.

Today, we are one of the largest educational groups in Brazil, home to some of the country's most relevant educational institutions. For over five decades, our trajectory has been defined by a commitment to Brazilian development, the integration of digital culture and innovation, and inclusive education.

PURPOSE

Educate to transform

VISION

We have taken an important step in our cultural evolution: Yduqs’ vision is now reflected in each of our brands. We have revisited the vision statements across all brands to ensure they authentically express our strategy.

In this process, Estácio and Wyden have also developed their own paths, establishing distinct visions aligned with their realities and the unique challenges of each brand.

Estácio
To offer the best learning experience to an ever-growing number of students, with efficiency, intensive use of technology, and appreciation for people — ensuring our students are prepared to meet the challenges of the job market.

Ibmec
To develop future leaders through education of excellence, connected to the market and grounded in innovative, international, human-centered, and technology-driven experiences.

IDOMED
To be a national reference in medical education, training professionals who are human-centered, ethical, and technically and technologically proficient — capable of generating positive impact in the healthcare system and contributing to the transformation of society.

Wyden
To be recognized for academic quality, international experiences, and career opportunities, leveraging technology and innovation to prepare professionals highly valued by the job market.

VALUES

Focus on the student
We all work for our students and share a passion for education.

Sense of ownership
We act as owners, taking pride in every delivery.

Results-Driven
Every effort generates real and sustainable impact.

Educational Excellence
We exceed expectations, delivering the best learning and experience across all our segments.

People Development
We are proud to work here. We foster growth and value outstanding performance.

Innovation & Technology
We embed technology in every process, empowering students, faculty, and employees.

Diversity and ethics
We work as a team, we do what's right and value differences and diversity

OUR TEACHING ECOSYSTEM

Our educational portfolio consists of teaching brands: Estácio, Ibmec, IDOMED, Wyden, and Damásio, offering face-to-face, semi-face-to-face, and distance education (EaD). We also operate two edtechs specializing in preparing candidates for exams and competitions in their respective professional areas: HardWork Medicina and Grupo Q, which offers solutions such as Qconcursos in its portfolio.

Each of these institutions serves different student profiles nationwide, providing a personalized educational experience. To complement our teaching ecosystem, we have EnsineMe, an edtech dedicated to developing methodologies, digital content, platforms, and technologies specific to education across all our institutions.

Get to know the institutions that are part of Yduqs:

Click here to download the Educational Institutions list .

A Estácio is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Brazil and, since 1970, synonymous with providing accessible and quality education for the C and D socioeconomic classes. Present in all Brazilian municipalities with over 50 thousand inhabitants, the institution aims to expand its presence through semi-presential modalities and the strengthening of educational centers. Additionally, Estácio maintains a robust program of socio-environmental responsibility.
Ibmec is one of the most renowned business schools in the country, with over 50 years of tradition, offering a wide range of courses, including MBAs, Global MBAs, and LL.M., both in on-site and online formats. Additionally, it provides undergraduate courses in various areas such as economics, finance, administration, law, international relations, engineering, communication, and architecture. Ibmec is recognized for producing leaders in their respective fields.
The IDOMED brings together 17 medical schools and consolidates over 25 years of experience in this field. It is present in all regions of the country, with more than 8,300 students and a focus on excellence in teaching, practical learning, applied technology, faculty development, and connection with the medical career. The group offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, specialization, as well as improvement and update courses. It is among the leaders in incorporating educational technology into medical education.
Nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious institutions in the field of Law, Damásio offers a comprehensive journey for a legal career. It provides postgraduate programs, preparation for public and related careers, as well as preparation for the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) exam.
Wyden Educacional is present in the North, Northeast, and Southeast regions of Brazil, offering courses in various areas with a focus on quality and excellent infrastructure. The institution follows the best academic and market practices to maintain its position as a reference in education in the regions where it operates.
The Q Group is an educational platform dedicated to providing employability solutions. Using scalable business models, advanced technology, and data analysis, the Q Group develops solutions aimed at maximizing the e-score of its students. Currently, the group has four brands: Qconcursos, OPX, Folha Dirigida, and Prisma. Each of them plays a fundamental role in the Q Group's pursuit of improving the employability prospects and quality of life of its students.
The Hardwork Medicina strengthens the educational universe of Idomed Medical Schools. It is a 100% digital company specializing in preparing for residency, title, and diploma revalidation exams. It relies on a teaching model based on the experience of prominent physicians in the market and the use of machine learning to customize the offering of digital content and questions for each specific exam.