Universidad Internacional

What Universidad Internacional does

Universidad Internacional (UNINTER) is a private Mexican higher education institution founded in 1980 in Cuernavaca, Morelos. It operates a full educational continuum from middle school through doctorate, organized into four schools — ESCAT (Sciences, Arts and Technology), ENDECS (Business, Law and Social Sciences), EHLI (Humanities, Languages and Internationalization), and ARQ-ICI (Architecture and Civil Engineering) — and serves Mexican students alongside international learners from 25 countries. The portfolio includes SIU (Secundaria Internacional), BIU (Bachillerato Internacional), Licenciaturas Presenciales, Licenciaturas Ejecutivas (accelerated degrees for working professionals), Posgrados (doctorados, maestrías, especialidades), Diplomados, and the Spanish School for international students; cumulative alumni exceed 71,000.

The core technology infrastructure comprises the UNINTER-Virtual platform delivering the Learning 4.0 blended (in-person/remote) instructional model and the SEL (Sistema Escolar en Línea) for online enrollment, grade access, scheduling, and student services, supported by the Calcula Tu Beca scholarship calculator and Test Vocacional funnel-qualification tool. Bilingual and multilingual education is a stated differentiator, with 49 subjects taught in English or French and a Centro de Idiomas offering German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Italian, and Mexican Sign Language in addition to core English and French instruction. Operational quality is anchored by ISO 9001:2015 certification maintained since 2008 (AUDAMEX-audited), FIMPES accreditation (third self-study in 2025 under version 4.1), RVOE recognition from SEEM, and authorized DELF/TOEFL testing-center status, plus Cisco Networking Academy membership for IT certifications.

The business model is tuition-driven (recurring subscription from degree and continuation programs) priced via a scholarship-adjusted monthly billing schedule; auxiliary revenue streams include one-time Diplomados fees and professional-services revenue from language certification administration. Go-to-market combines field-based admissions (phone, in-person, campus visits), informative sessions and webinars, an events portfolio (e.g., XII Congreso Internacional, UNINTER Empresarial), alumni word-of-mouth, and a multichannel digital presence (website, WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok). Distribution leverages 130+ international university partnerships, 1,500+ corporate linkages, and 500+ institutional internship agreements that funnel students into the Enlace Profesional professional-placement program, with the university reporting that 30% of 2,000 students completing partner-company internships are hired upon completion and 35% receive financial support during their internships.

Name

Universidad Internacional

Legal name

Universidad Internacional

Website

https://uninter.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Universidad Internacional is a private Mexican university founded in 1980 in Cuernavaca, offering bilingual, multicultural education from secondary school through doctorate to Mexican and international students across 25 countries, with 71,000+ alumni and ISO 9001:2015-certified operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic & Classroom Integration Support (Study Skills, Academic Norms, Integrity) (EDAIAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Short-Term Exchange & Visiting Student Programs (EDAIABAG), International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Private university programs
• Bilingual secondary education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuernavaca

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Revenue from undergraduate (licenciatura) programs including 23 licenciaturas and 6 engineering programs. Students pay tuition with access to scholarship and financial aid programs.
2. Tuition and Fees - Graduate Programs: Revenue from postgraduate programs including doctorates, master's degrees, and specialty programs.
3. Continuing Education and Diplomas: Revenue from continuing education programs, diploma courses, and professional development offerings.
4. Secondary and High School Education: Revenue from BIU (Bachillerato Internacional) and SIU (Secundaria Internacional) programs.
5. Spanish School for International Students: Revenue from Spanish language programs for international students.
6. Professional Services and Certifications: Revenue from language certifications (DELF, TOEFL), exam administration, and professional certification programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universidad Internacional is a private Mexican university that delivers bilingual and multilingual education across the full educational continuum — secondary school (SIU), international high school (BIU), in-person and executive undergraduate degrees (Licenciaturas), graduate programs (Posgrados), continuing education diplomas, and a Spanish school for international students. Teaching is delivered on the Cuernavaca campus and through the UNINTER-Virtual blended/online platform (Learning 4.0), supported by SEL online enrollment, with international academic exchanges across 130+ partner universities and corporate internships via the Enlace Profesional program.

Product overview

Universidad Internacional (UNINTER) is a comprehensive private university in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, operating since 1980 with over 71,000 alumni. Its educational portfolio spans secondary (SIU), high school (BIU), undergraduate (Licenciaturas Presenciales and Licenciaturas Ejecutivas), graduate (Posgrados including doctorados, maestrias, and especialidades), continuing education (Diplomados), and specialized language programs (Centro de Idiomas and Spanish School). The institution organizes its academic offerings through four schools: ESCAT (Sciences, Arts, and Technology), ENDECS (Business, Law, and Social Sciences), EHLI (Humanities, Languages, and Internationalization), and ARQ-ICI (Architecture and Civil Engineering). UNINTER supports its academic mission with digital platforms including UNINTER-Virtual (online/blended learning with a Modelo Learning 4.0), SEL (Sistema Escolar en Linea for administrative management), a Calcula Tu Beca tool, and a Test Vocacional. International mobility is enabled through international exchange programs with 130+ partner universities, while the Enlace Profesional program connects students with 1,500+ companies for professional internships and placement. The university also offers extracurricular activities including sports teams (Legionarios), cultural programs (Filarmonica, theater), and the Diploma Internacional for cross-cultural competency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIU - Bachillerato Internacional UNINTER: International Baccalaureate program for high school students
• SIU - Secundaria Internacional UNINTER
• Spanish School UNINTER
• Verano Kids UNINTER
• UNINTER Virtual
• SEL - Sistema Escolar en Linea
• Legionarios UNINTER
• UNINTERInforma
• UNINTERPress

Products and services

• Licenciaturas Presenciales (In-person undergraduate degrees)

Quantifiable outcome

• 71,000+ graduates placed professionally in Mexico and internationally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIMPES (Federacion de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educacion Superior)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Internacional is accredited by FIMPES and currently undergoing its third auto-study process in version 4.1. This accreditation demonstrates the institution's commitment to continuous improvement in educational quality and institutional effectiveness through a six-stage evaluation process culminating in 2025.
• APAIE (Asian Pacific Association for International Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Internacional is a member of APAIE, an international non-profit association focused on activating and strengthening internationalization of higher education. The Director of International Affairs participates in the annual congress held in Asian cities each March.
• EAIE (European Association for International Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Director of International Affairs is a member of EAIE and participates in the annual congress organized each year in European cities in September. EAIE is a non-profit association with approximately 2,500 members, mostly from European institutions.
• NAFSA (Association of International Educators)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Director of International Affairs is a member of NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, which promotes and administers international student and scholar exchange programs. NAFSA has approximately 10,000 members and is headquartered in Washington D.C.
• ASINEA (Asociacion de Instituciones de la Ensenanza de la Arquitectura)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Internacional has been a member of ASINEA since 2010. The association focuses on exchanging experiences in architecture and urbanism education nationally. Approximately 105 of 420 Mexican architecture schools are members.
• CONACYT - RENIECYTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Internacional is part of the National Registry of Scientific and Technological Institutions and Companies (RENIECYT), administered by CONACYT for scientific research, technological development, and innovation support.
• ANFECA (Asociacion Nacional de Facultades y Escuelas de Contaduria y Administracion)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNINTER is affiliated with ANFECA, which integrates 274 Mexican institutions of higher education offering accounting, business administration, informatics, and international business programs. ANFECA has been active for half a century.
• Cisco Systems - Networking AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationUNINTER participates in Cisco Networking Academy, providing students with essential technological skills for success in a global internet-driven economy. The program offers interactive online content, digital assessments, personalized performance tracking, hands-on labs, instructor support, and preparation for globally recognized certifications.
• Erasmus+ (European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Internacional is included in the list of actors supported by Erasmus+ program funding from the European Union. This includes a Jean Monnet Module for teaching about the European Union (granted August 2015 for 3 years) and Erasmus+ scholarships for student exchanges with European institutions.
• Mexicana de BecasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexicana de Becas is an civil association that promotes, develops, and implements Excellence Scholarship Plans for middle and higher education. They partner with UNINTER to help parents build educational assets for their children.
• AUDAMEXcoreTechnology or IntegrationAUDAMEX certified Universidad Internacional under ISO 9001:2015 standards. AUDAMEX has over 15 years of experience in manufacturing and services certification, backed by IAF and EMA.
• SEP (Secretaria de Educacion Publica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Internacional complies with SEP guidelines and holds official study validity registrations (RVOE) for all programs, authorized by the State Education Secretary of Morelos (SEEM).
• International University Partners (130+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Internacional maintains academic exchange agreements with more than 130 universities worldwide, enabling student and faculty mobility programs across continents.
• Foundation for Academic Cultural ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partner organization facilitating cultural and academic exchange programs for UNINTER students.
• American Field Services (AFS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partner providing intercultural learning programs and exchange opportunities for students.
• Canada Options EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation exchange partner providing international study and exchange options, particularly for Canada-based programs.
• Latino Australia EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation exchange partner providing study abroad and exchange opportunities in Australia for Latin American students.
• Corporate Partners (1,500+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversidad Internacional maintains over 1,500 corporate linkages for student professional internships, practice placements, and employment opportunities. These partnerships enable the Enlace Profesional program where students gain real-world professional experience.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UNIVA (Universidad del Valle de Atemajac): Private Catholic Mexican university network offering undergraduate, executive, and graduate programs across multiple campuses — comparable in private university positioning and program breadth.
• Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP): Private Mexican university historically recognized for internationalization, exchange programs, and bilingual programs — highly comparable to UNINTER's international diploma, Buddy Program, and 130+ partner university model.
• Universidad del Valle de México (UVM): Multi-campus Mexican private university chain with broad program offerings including online, executive, and graduate programs — directly comparable to UNINTER's presencial and ejecutivo undergraduate model plus UNINTER-Virtual online layer.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO): Jesuit private university in Mexico City offering full undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs with strong emphasis on social sciences and humanities — comparable in portfolio breadth and graduate offerings.
• UNITEC (Universidad Tecnológica de México): Mexican private university chain offering licenciatura, ejecutiva, and online modalities — closely comparable to UNINTER's Licenciaturas Presenciales, Licenciaturas Ejecutivas, and UNINTER-Virtual portfolio.
• Universidad La Salle México: Private Mexican university with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple schools — comparable academic structure and FIMPES-style private accreditation positioning to UNINTER.
• Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP): Private Mexican university with multiple schools covering engineering, business, social sciences, health, and architecture — comparable in academic school structure and FIMPES-style positioning to UNINTER's ESCAT/ENDECS/ARQ-ICI schools.
• CETYS Universidad: Private Mexican university with multiple campuses and strong internationalization focus, including bilingual programs and corporate partnerships — closely comparable to UNINTER's internationalization-driven value proposition.
• Universidad Anáhuac: Large Mexican private university network offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs with a strong international focus and multiple schools — comparable to UNINTER's four-school structure and full educational ladder.

Broad incumbents

• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey / ITESM): Mexico's largest and most prominent private university, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple campuses with strong internationalization and corporate linkages — directly comparable to UNINTER's positioning as an internationalized private university, but at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/uninteredu
• Instagraminstagram.com/uninter.cuerna?igsh=N3J0MDVwMnBldnZl
• TikToktiktok.com/@uninter_cuerna
• Xx.com/Uninter_Cuerna
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-internacional-uninter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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