Universidad Finis Terrae, with 33 years of history, has trained nearly 13,000 professionals in the education sector who have become agents of change in society. The university has 9 faculties, 4 campuses, and around 700 employees, including administrative and academic staff.
To take a decisive step in its digital transformation, the institution partnered with Despapeliza, a technology partner of Validated ID —now part of Signaturit Group—, specialized in document digitalization and process automation.
The challenge: fast and reliable online enrollment
Traditional signing methods created multiple difficulties:
- Mandatory travel → students had to physically attend to sign documentation.
- Enrollment delays → if a student missed the appointment, all procedures were put on hold.
- Inefficient document management → organizing, registering, and storing paperwork was costly and caused bottlenecks.
The university needed a solution that would allow students to sign documentation remotely, reduce waiting times, and eliminate its dependency on paper.
The solution: Despapeliza and biometric electronic signature
After evaluating several options, Universidad Finis Terrae chose the biometric electronic signature, a solution by Validated ID —now part of Signaturit Group—, implemented with the support of Despapeliza.
Despapeliza is a technology consultancy specialized in document digitalization, with strong expertise in the education sector and the integration of trusted digital solutions. Its role was key in ensuring a smooth implementation fully adapted to the university’s processes.
Key benefits included:
- API REST integration → fast and efficient, without altering existing workflows.
- Remote signing with double validation (email + OTP) → ensures security and signer identity.
- Multi-device access → intuitive signing from PC, tablet, or smartphone.
- Legal compliance and traceability → provides robust legal evidence, equal or superior to handwritten signatures.
“As an institution, we faced the challenge of carrying out the enrollment process fully online while reducing paper usage and waiting times. Finally, we found the right solution with Despapeliza, thanks to the seamless integration of biometric electronic signature.” — Andrés Hurtado, Head of Enrollment and Collections, Universidad Finis Terrae
The result: faster and more sustainable academic processes
Thanks to the collaboration with Despapeliza and the biometric electronic signature solution by Validated ID, Universidad Finis Terrae has transformed its academic management:
- Full digitalization of procedures: enrollment, internship agreements, and other academic documents.
- Time and resource savings: faster processes, elimination of queues, and administrative automation.
- Sustainability: reduced paper consumption and lower printing and storage costs.
- Security and compliance: maximum protection of students’ and employees’ personal data.
“The biometric electronic signature has had a very positive impact on our enrollment process and has received excellent feedback from both students and faculty staff. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Despapeliza in the future.”
— Andrés Hurtado, Head of Enrollment and Collections, Universidad Finis Terrae
A partnership driving digital transformation in higher education.
This project’s success reinforces Universidad Finis Terrae’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. The institution now plans to extend the use of electronic signature to other areas, consolidating a more efficient, secure, and environmentally friendly academic model.
The collaboration between Despapeliza and Validated ID, now part of Signaturit Group, highlights how technology partners and trusted digital solutions can transform education processes.
