YDUQS Participacoes SA is a Brazilian education company that focuses on higher education. The company operates universities, colleges, and distance learning campuses across the country, with over 90 locations in 22 Brazilian states. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional designation programs for its students. Estácio Participações attracts middle and low income workers across the country to its educational programs and enrolls more than 500,000 students annually. Approximately 75% of those enrolled study at the company's campus facilities, which drives most of the revenue to the company. Geographically, Estâcio Participações operates most of its campuses around Rio de Janeiro.