Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Puebla

What Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Puebla does

Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Puebla (UPMP) is a public higher education institution established by government decree in Puebla, Mexico in 2011, operating under the Subsistema de Universidades Tecnológicas y Politécnicas (SUTyP) of Mexico's federal education system. It offers four competency-based undergraduate programs — Licenciatura en Administración y Gestión Empresarial, Ingeniería en Logística y Transporte, Ingeniería en Biotecnología, and Ingeniería en Sistemas Computacionales — structured around a proprietary BIS (Bilingual, International, Sustainable) Model adopted in January 2016 that delivers 5,535 hours of English immersion, international mobility, and UN SDGs Agenda 2030-aligned sustainability education across 6,000 hours of structured learning per program.

Operationally, UPMP delivers coursework through a Moodle-based LMS and uses iTEP English certification exams, with a 51-strong faculty that includes PRODEP-recognized professors and SIN researchers in fields spanning chemical engineering, biotechnology, AI/NLP, and business management. Revenue is generated through modest tuition recovery fees ($1,920 MXN/month), admission and degree completion fees, continuing education and incubation services through the CIETT innovation center, and space rentals, supported by state and federal education budget allocations. Customer-facing distribution relies on a network of high school counselor partnerships (CECyTE, CONALEP, CBTIS), social media, and direct WhatsApp/phone recruitment.

The institution engages 51 formal collaboration agreements with Mexican and international universities (Spain, South Korea, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Panama), government research agencies (INAOE, CONACYT), and employers — supporting student mobility, internships, professional residencies, and graduate placement. A Bolsa de Trabajo platform integrates with OCC Mundial, LinkedIn, and La Pieza to distribute alumni into the labor market, while CIETT extends continuing education, consulting, and technology transfer services to local industry and external clients.

Name

Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Puebla

Legal name

Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Puebla

Website

https://metropoli.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UPMP is a public polytechnic university in Puebla, Mexico offering four bilingual undergraduate programs in business, logistics, biotechnology, and computer systems under the BIS Model, serving regional high-school graduates and funded through government subsidies plus modest tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAA

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAHAE

Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAAALAM

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAIAAAE

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Program Providers (Multi-Country & Multi-Discipline)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Polytechnic university programs
• Bilingual undergraduate education
• Engineering degree programs
• Public university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Puebla

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: As a public Mexican university, UPMP generates revenue primarily from tuition and enrollment fees paid by students. Fees include admission exam ($615 MXN), monthly tuition ($1,920 MXN per month for undergraduate programs), annual enrollment fees, and degree completion fees ($2,740 MXN). These fees are processed through the state government payment portal (rl.puebla.gob.mx).
2. Continuing Education and Training Services: The CIETT (Business Innovation and Technology Transfer Center) offers paid courses, workshops, seminars, and diploma programs to the public, generating additional revenue streams.
3. Space Rental Services: UPMP rents specialized spaces including a Business Center, Germplasm Bank, sports courts, and auditoriums to external parties for events and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Puebla (UPMP) is a public Mexican university that delivers four undergraduate degree programs (Licenciatura en Administración y Gestión Empresarial, Ingeniería en Logística y Transporte, Ingeniería en Biotecnología, and Ingeniería en Sistemas Computacionales) under the BIS (Bilingual, International, Sustainable) Model. The university also operates the CIETT business innovation and technology transfer center, continuing education services, a digital library, and a job placement portal for students and alumni.

Product overview

Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Puebla operates as a public higher education institution offering a portfolio of 4 undergraduate engineering and business programs (Licenciatura en Administración y Gestión Empresarial, Ingeniería en Logística y Transporte, Ingeniería en Biotecnología, and Ingeniería en Sistemas Computacionales), supported by the Modelo BIS educational framework that provides bilingual, international, and sustainability components. The institution complements its academic offerings with the CIETT innovation center providing business incubation, consulting, and technology transfer services, a digital library, and career services through its Bolsa de Trabajo platform. The programs are delivered through a competency-based curriculum model aligned with Mexico's Technological and Polytechnic University subsystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIETT (Centro de Innovación Empresarial y Transferencia Tecnológica): Innovation center for business incubation, consulting, continuing education, technology transfer, and project development supporting students and the productive sector.
• Modelo BIS (Bilingüe, Internacional y Sustentable)

Products and services

• Licenciatura en Administración y Gestión Empresarial Undergraduate degree program in business administration and management, forming professionals with competencies in organizational management, marketing, and business development. Designed for Mexican high school graduates seeking affordable, competency-based bilingual higher education in Puebla.
• Ingeniería en Logística y Transporte Engineering program focused on logistics operations, supply chain management, transportation systems, and urban mobility. Aimed at prospective students pursuing technical engineering careers with bilingual competency.
• Ingeniería en Biotecnología Engineering program covering microbiology, genetic engineering, environmental sustainability, and biochemical processes. Targeted at students interested in biotechnology and applied biological sciences.
• Ingeniería en Sistemas Computacionales Computer systems engineering program with focus on applied linguistics, machine learning, automatic learning systems, and intelligent conversation systems. Serves students seeking engineering careers in computing and AI.
• Centro de Innovación Empresarial y Transferencia Tecnológica (CIETT) Business innovation and technology transfer center offering business incubation, enterprise consulting, continuing education courses and diploma programs, specialized space rental, technology transfer office services, and innovation project development. Serves local businesses, entrepreneurs, and the broader community.
• Bolsa de Trabajo Job placement platform connecting students and graduates with employment opportunities through partnerships with OCCMundial, LinkedIn, and La Pieza platforms. Aimed at UPMP students, alumni, and regional employers.
• Biblioteca Digital Digital library providing electronic information resources and digital bibliographic services, including access to the BiDig-ECEST digital library, to support academic programs for enrolled students and faculty.
• Modelo BIS (Bilingüe, Internacional y Sustentable) Bilingual, International, and Sustainable educational model providing comprehensive English language training, internationalization programs, and sustainability education aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Underpins all four undergraduate academic programs at UPMP.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates achieve minimum B2 English proficiency level (CEFR) upon degree completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

50 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad de GuadalajaracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo agreements with Universidad de Guadalajara: a general collaboration agreement and a specific agreement for student and academic staff exchange at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Universidad Autónoma del Estado de MoreloscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint academic activities aimed at professional development, scientific and technological research, and knowledge dissemination.
• Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) - Unidad IztapalapacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in teaching, research, cultural preservation and dissemination, training, academic advising, and exchanges within their respective regulatory frameworks.
• Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado de Puebla (CECyTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of activities including professional practices, community service, internships and professional residencies, training courses, research, and joint project announcements.
• Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica (INAOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree specific collaboration agreements: (1) faculty training in laboratory equipment use, (2) biotechnology laboratory equipment maintenance, and (3) joint research lines.
• Universidad de Salamanca (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational scientific, technological, and cultural university collaboration, including academic exchanges and joint activities.
• Woosong University (South Korea)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational cooperation to promote academic ties and expand understanding of Korean and Mexican cultures, including academic exchanges.
• Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana de Santiago de ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual technical and academic assistance services, including faculty and student exchanges, research, and cultural dissemination.
• Lambton College (Sarnia, Ontario, Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvaluation and determination of different areas of collaboration that are mutually beneficial, including student mobility and faculty exchanges.
• University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca (USAMVCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific and cultural collaboration actions including student exchange, academic staff exchange, joint research projects, course design, conferences, symposia, and exchange of publications of common interest.
• Universidad del Istmo (Panama)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programs and projects to promote technical and scientific cooperation between UPMP and Universidad del Istmo.
• Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to promote and carry out joint actions for academic and institutional development.
• Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla (IBERO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research activities, student exchanges, and academic cooperation to elevate the quality of educational functions, social service, internships, professional residencies, and professional practices.
• AIESEC México, A.C.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational and professional internship programs for students to gain global work experience.
• Enactus México (SIFE México)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvolvement of university students in projects that increase the standard and quality of life of people and communities through sustainable business development and labor market linkages.
• Universidad Tecnológica de PueblacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint promotion of the 'State Robotics Ecosystem' to promote scientific and technological vocations among youth and generate technological projects for social welfare through robotics.
• Universidad Politécnica de PachucacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative internships, professional residencies, and community service for student professional development.
• Universidad Politécnica del Estado de GuerrerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration framework for human resource formation, joint research, technological and academic development, information exchange, and academic advisory.
• Universidad Politécnica del CentrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination mechanisms to maximize use of human, material, and financial resources for academic visits, internships, technology services, and training.
• Universidad Politécnica de Monclova FronteracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormation, training, and updating activities, joint research, academic mobility, bibliographic material exchange, and joint linking activities.
• Universidad Tecnológica de LeóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess to the BiDig-ECEST digital library for electronic information resources and digital library services to support academic programs.
• Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of an online job board for UPMP to connect students and alumni with employment opportunities.
• ASPEL de México S.A. de C.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonation of educational versions of ASPEL software systems for student training in business management tools.
• CONACYTcoreOthersNational research funding agency providing scholarships for master's and doctoral students. Several faculty members have been CONACYT scholarship recipients during their graduate studies.
• Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brazil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mobility partner for student and faculty exchange programs.
• Woosong University (South Korea) - International MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mobility partner offering study abroad and exchange opportunities for UPMP students and faculty.
• CANACINTRA TlaxcalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework for academic, scientific, and technological collaboration for human resource formation, joint research, academic advisory, publications, training projects, and community service.
• CONVENIOS Y PARQUES (State Government Entity)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research projects, teaching, and knowledge dissemination in technological development, and for professional residencies, community service, and curricular feedback.
• Instituto Tecnológico Superior de ZacapoaxtlaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research activities, academic exchange and cooperation to elevate educational quality, social service, professional residencies, and professional practices.
• Universidad Tecnológica de OrientalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic and scientific research activities contributing to comprehensive and excellent student formation, promoting social welfare and contributing to climate change mitigation.
• Universidad Tecnológica de DurangominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research activities and academic exchange and cooperation to elevate educational quality, including guided visits and professional practices.
• Universidad Tecnológica de Izúcar de MatamorosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint academic, scientific, and cultural collaboration actions for educational enrichment. Student and faculty exchange, project development, and course organization.
• Seglo Operaciones Logísticas S.A. de C.V. and Seglo Mexicana S.A. de C.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActivities to promote academic formation through professional practices, internships, and professional residencies for students.
• MICROALGAS OLEAS DE MÉXICO S.A. DE C.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization and development of professional internships and residencies for UPMP students.
• TALENTO STARTUP S.A.P.I. DE C.V. (La Pieza)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJob board collaboration agreement to establish bases for coordination and formalize strategic alliances for student placement.
• VASTER HUMAN A.C. (CELEKTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in professional practices, internships, professional residencies, and community service.
• EXACTLYIT SERVICE COMPANY S DE RL DE CVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization and development of professional internships and residencies for UPMP students.
• CONSORCIO VALSI S.A. DE C.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization and development of professional internships, residencies, and community service.
• CONDOLAVIS S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint projects, work, and actions in environmental impact and joint design and development of social programs.
• CONDOLAVIS S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint projects, work, and actions in environmental impact and joint design and development of social programs.
• SmartSoft America Business Applications S.A. de C.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic, scientific, and technological collaboration for joint activities enabling maximum development in human resource formation, research, academic exchange, and advisory.
• Tecnologías de la Información América S.A. de C.V. (TI América)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization and development of professional residencies for UPMP students at TI América.
• Consultores en Procesos e Ingeniería de Software S.A. de C.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic, scientific, and technological collaboration framework for joint activities in human resource formation, research, academic exchange, and advisory.
• CENIDE Productos y Servicios S.C.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of professional residencies for UPMP students.
• Colegio de Educación Profesional Técnica del Estado de Puebla (CONALEP Puebla)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint activities promoting academic offer dissemination, cultural and sports activities, and technical and scientific project development.
• Fundación NEMI A.C.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContribution to fulfillment of professional internships and residencies for students.
• Ventur PipiolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotion of Ventur Pipiol summer camps for student work and offering of training courses and conferences.
• Monitoreo Maya S.A. de C.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinkage and collaboration for joint actions on professional internships and residencies.
• Universidad Tecnológica BISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation bases to promote inter-institutional linking, training, professional practices, and community service, workshops, advisory, and scientific and technological strengthening.
• Logísticas S.A. de C.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinkage and collaboration for joint actions on professional internships and residencies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Politécnica de Puebla: Direct peer operating under the same SUTyP subsystem in Puebla, offering a similar range of engineering and business undergraduate programs with the competency-based polytechnic model — competes for the same local student pool.
• Universidad Politécnica de Monclova Frontera: Polytechnic university within the same SUTyP subsystem, with a formal academic collaboration agreement with UPMP. Operates under the same competency-based polytechnic model targeting engineering and business students.
• Universidad Politécnica del Centro: Polytechnic university within the SUTyP subsystem that has a formal collaboration agreement with UPMP for maximizing use of academic resources and student mobility. Direct comparable in size and program mix.
• Universidad Tecnológica de Puebla: Sister institution under Mexico's Technological University subsystem located in Puebla, partnering with UPMP on the State Robotics Ecosystem. Overlapping engineering and technology program offerings targeting the same regional student audience.
• Universidad Politécnica de Pachuca: Direct peer under the Mexican Polytechnic University subsystem, with which UPMP maintains a formal collaboration agreement for internships and residencies. Similar BIS-style competency-based curriculum and engineering program mix.
• Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla (IBERO): Private Jesuit university in Puebla that partners with UPMP for scientific research and student exchanges. Competes for the same bilingual, internationally-minded student segment but at significantly higher tuition.
• Universidad Politécnica del Estado de Guerrero: Another Mexican Polytechnic University subsystem institution with a formal academic collaboration agreement with UPMP. Comparable competency-based curriculum and engineering program structure.
• Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP): Private university in Puebla with which UPMP has a collaboration agreement. Offers competing engineering, business, and biotechnology programs at higher price points, attracting students who can pay premium tuition.

Broad incumbents

• Tec de Monterrey (Campus Puebla): Private, high-tier Mexican university with a Puebla campus. Competes for top-tier engineering and biotechnology students at substantially higher tuition; UPMP draws faculty and competes for the same ambitious student demographic.
• Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP): The dominant public university in Puebla state, offering a much broader range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Primary indirect competitor for high-achieving high school graduates in the Puebla metropolitan area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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