Universidad Tecnológica de León

Name

Universidad Tecnológica de León

Legal name

Universidad Tecnológica de León

Website

https://utleon.edu.mx

Company type

Public

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Technical university degrees
• Engineering degree programs
• Dual education model
• Business incubation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterrey

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Semiannual/quarterly tuition payments from students. The university charges registration fees and per-period tuition (cuatrimestral contribution of $2,305.00 MXN).
2. Government Funding: Public university funded by State of Guanajuato and Federal government, with designated representatives in governance (Consejo Directivo includes State, Federal, and Municipal government representatives).
3. Corporate Training and Services: Revenue from specialized training, consulting, and technological services provided to businesses including Grupo Flexi, NTT Data, and other companies in the region.
4. Incubation Services: Business incubation services for entrepreneurs and startups, part of the Centro Incubador de Empresas (CIEM) integrated into the State and National incubator networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Universidad Tecnológica de León is a public higher education institution offering TSU (two-year technical), Ingeniería (four-year engineering), and Licenciatura (bachelor's) programs across three campuses in Guanajuato, Mexico. Beyond academic programs, it delivers dual education (Educación Dual), professional internships (Estadías), business incubation (CIEM), and commercial technology services including software development through InnXware (CMMI Level 4) and corporate training.

Product overview

Universidad Tecnológica de León is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services across multiple campuses. The institution provides a platform-plus-services model consisting of: TSU (Técnico Superior Universitario) two-year technical programs and four-year Ingeniería and Licenciatura degree programs; the SITO student information management system; Aula Virtual e-learning platform; InnXware software development center; Centro Incubador de Empresas for entrepreneurship; Bolsa de Trabajo job placement services; Estadías Profesionales internship programs; and professional training services (Servicios de Capacitación) for external clients. Programs are delivered through traditional, dual education (Educación Dual), and flexible mixed-modality (Modelo Flexible) formats. The institution also serves working adults through UTL Senior programs and offers micro-credentials for skill certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InnXware (Centro de Innovación y Desarrollo en TI): Center for innovation and development in information technology, generating software development and IT services for the public and private sector, holding CMMI Level 4 certification.

Products and services

• TSU Programs (Técnico Superior Universitario) Two-year technical higher education programs offered by Universidad Tecnológica de León across areas including Administration, Tourism, Gastronomy, Logistics, Mechatronics, Industrial Processes, Chemistry, and Information Technologies, designed to deliver rapid workforce-ready credentials.
• Ingeniería Programs Four-year engineering degree programs in Information Technologies, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Environmental Technology, and Electromobility, available to TSU graduates as continuation studies.
• Licenciatura Programs Bachelor's degree programs in Administration, Business Innovation and Marketing, Gastronomy, and Tourism Management offered as continuation studies for TSU graduates.
• Educación Dual Dual education model integrating academic learning at UTL with practical work experience in partner companies from early stages of students' careers.
• Modelo Flexible Flexible mixed-modality education combining 60% virtual and 40% in-person classes on weekends, designed for working students seeking credentials without leaving employment.
• UTL Senior Program for adults 40+ years old to professionalize their culinary experience and obtain a Gastronomy degree.
• Microcredenciales Short-duration academic credentials recognizing specific competencies acquired during training, without requiring completion of a full study program.
• Estadías Profesionales Professional practice program where students apply acquired knowledge through real projects in partner companies over a 13-week period, with guidance from academic and organizational advisors.
• Servicios de Capacitación Professional development training services including courses, workshops, and diplomas in Quality, Productivity, Human Development, Logistics, Environment, and Robotics for external corporate clients.
• Servicios de Desarrollo Tecnológico Technology development services including consulting, process improvement, audits, and software development for public, private, and social sector clients.
• InnXware (Centro de Innovación y Desarrollo en TI) Software development center offering custom software development, IT services management, and software testing services to public and private sector clients, operating at CMMI Level 4 maturity.
• Centro Incubador de Empresas (CIEM) Business incubation center fostering entrepreneurship and innovation culture by incubating ideas and projects from the university community and broader society, integrated with RISUT and Red Estatal de Incubadoras de Guanajuato.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two professional titles in 3 years 4 months through integrated TSU + Ingeniería/Licenciatura pathway
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad de ChubucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership enabling student and faculty mobility, research collaboration, and academic exchange programs between Mexico and Japan.
• Universidad de SantandercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with university in Bucaramanga, Colombia for academic exchange, mobility programs, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Madrid EditionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with institution in Madrid, Spain for international academic experiences and cultural exchange programs.
• Hampton by Hilton Alcobendas MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership providing internship and professional development opportunities for hospitality and tourism students in Spain.
• Niagara CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with Canadian institution for academic exchange, joint programs, and cross-cultural learning experiences.
• NTT DatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partnership for software development projects, talent recruitment, and industry-aligned curriculum development with global IT services company.
• MetaphorceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner providing software development opportunities and industry experience for students in IT programs.
• Grupo Flexi S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor employer in the leather goods and footwear industry providing dual education opportunities, internships, and workforce training partnerships.
• Grupo PlasmaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturing partner providing industrial training and professional development opportunities for engineering students.
• Sandalias AztlánminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFootwear company offering internship positions and industry-aligned training for production and process students.
• FlensaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutomotive parts manufacturer providing practical training and employment opportunities for engineering students.
• MAJOBAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial partner offering training and professional development programs for students in manufacturing and logistics programs.
• TransportaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation and logistics company providing practical experience opportunities for logistics and supply chain students.
• SEG (Secretaría de Educación de Guanajuato)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education secretariat partnership for educational programs, coordination, and alignment with state educational priorities.
• IdeaGtocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState innovation and entrepreneurship agency partnership for startup support, innovation programs, and entrepreneurial development.
• Red de Incubadoras del Subsistema de Universidades Tecnológicas (RISUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational incubator network connecting universities for shared resources, best practices, and coordinated startup support across the technological university subsystem.
• Red Estatal de Incubadoras de GuanajuatocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide incubator network coordinating entrepreneurial support and resources across Guanajuato institutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey / ITESM): Mexico's largest private multi-campus university system with a strong engineering, technology, and business focus across the country. Comparable to UTL on technology/engineering curriculum and corporate-partnership emphasis, but operates as a much larger, well-funded private incumbent with national reach and significantly higher tuition.
• Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN): Mexico's largest public technological and scientific education institution, offering engineering and technical degrees across multiple campuses. Comparable to UTL on public-sector technology education focus and TSU-equivalent programs, but at vastly larger national scale.
• Universidad de Guanajuato: The principal public university of the same state as UTL, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Guanajuato. Comparable as a same-state public higher education institution competing for the same regional student pool, but broader in scope (humanities, sciences, health) rather than technology-specialized.
• Universidad La Salle Mexico: Large Mexican private university network with engineering and business programs across multiple campuses. Comparable to UTL on multi-campus delivery and industry-aligned curricula, but broader in mission and significantly larger as a private institution.

Direct peers

• Universidad Tecnológica de México (UNITEC): Mexican private university offering technology- and business-oriented undergraduate programs across multiple campuses. Comparable to UTL on technology-focused curriculum, multi-campus delivery, and dual/co-op-style industry engagement, but operates as a private institution with tuition-funded economics.
• Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro (UTEQ): Public Universidad Tecnológica in the same Mexican subsystem as UTL, delivering TSU, Ingeniería, and Licenciatura programs in Bajío-region Querétaro. Directly comparable on dual education model, UTL-subsystem structure, and technology-and-engineering curriculum focus.
• Universidad Tecnológica de Aguascalientes (UTA): Public Universidad Tecnológica serving Aguascalientes with the same TSU/Ingeniería/Licenciatura structure as UTL. Directly comparable as a sister institution in the same Mexican technological-university subsystem, sharing the same federal-state funding model and dual-education orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/utlmex
• Facebookfacebook.com/UTLmex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-tecnologica-de-leon

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Universidad Tecnológica de León