Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo

What Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo does

Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH) is a public higher education institution headquartered in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, founded in 1917 and operating under Mexican federal and state education regulations. It serves prospective and current students across Michoacán by delivering educational programs at four levels — Medio Superior (upper secondary), Técnico Superior (higher technical), Superior (undergraduate/licenciatura), and Posgrado (postgraduate) — through multiple academic faculties and institutes. Revenue is not commercially derived; the institution is government-subsidized, with no publicly disclosed tuition pricing.

UMSNH's core technology and product surface is anchored on a digital infrastructure stack comprising the UbiKt mobile application (iOS and Android), Campus Virtual (learning management system for remote course delivery), SIIA (internal administrative and academic information system), and Biblioteca Virtual (digital library). The university also operates cultural and community-facing assets including Radio Nicolaita and a Cultural Billboard managed through its Difusión Cultural department. Research is coordinated through the Coordinación de Investigación Científica (CIC), with project pipelines tied to federal programs (CIC, CONAHCYT, ICTI) and an intellectual property program (PROFOPPIUM). Technical research is conducted with computational design tools (Rhino, Grasshopper) used in biomimetic architecture projects and phenomenological mass-balance modeling for engineering studies — notably the April 2025 Baobab Shelter environmental enrichment prototype for Ring-tailed Lemurs at Benito Juárez Zoo.

UMSNH is led by Rector Yaraví Ávila, who oversees directorate appointments and institutional ceremonies such as the Presea Vasco de Quiroga. The institution is organized under public governance, with no parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership. Marketing and outreach are conducted through the institutional website, a university radio station, press communications, and cultural events — primarily aimed at prospective students, the academic community, and the regional public of Michoacán.

Name

Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo

Legal name

Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo

Website

https://umich.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo is a public Mexican university founded in 1917 in Morelia, Michoacán, delivering secondary-through-postgraduate education, digital learning platforms, and federally-funded research to regional students, academics, and the broader Michoacán community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/Educational Local Stations (College Radio, Campus TV) (MPABACAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Public university
• Academic research
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Morelia

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH) is a public university delivering higher education programs across multiple levels—Medio Superior, Técnico Superior, undergraduate (licenciaturas), and postgraduate (posgrado)—to students in Michoacán, Mexico, alongside scientific research through its CIC division and cultural/community programming such as Radio Nicolaita. It supplements classroom instruction with digital services including a Virtual Campus (Campus Virtual), a Virtual Library (Biblioteca Virtual), an internal academic/administrative information system (SIIA), and a mobile application (UbiKt) for the university community.

Product overview

UMSNH offers a portfolio of digital products centered around educational and administrative services. The primary offerings include the UbiKt App (mobile application for iOS/Android), Campus Virtual (digital learning platform), SIIA (internal administrative information system), and Biblioteca Virtual (digital library). These products serve the university's educational mission by providing digital access to learning resources, academic management tools, and administrative services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UbiKt App: Mobile application developed by the university for unspecified purposes.
• Radio Nicolaita
• Verano Nicolaita de Investigación

Products and services

• UbiKt App The UbiKt App is a mobile application developed by UMSNH and distributed on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play), serving as a digital tool for members of the university community.
• Campus Virtual Campus Virtual is UMSNH's virtual campus platform providing online educational services and learning resources to UMSNH students and faculty through a learning management system.
• Biblioteca Virtual Biblioteca Virtual is UMSNH's virtual library system providing digital access to academic resources and publications for students, faculty, and researchers in the university community.
• Radio Nicolaita Radio Nicolaita is UMSNH's university radio station that broadcasts cultural and educational content to the broader community.
• Verano Nicolaita de Investigación Verano Nicolaita de Investigación is a UMSNH summer research program that enables students to participate in scientific research projects at the university.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG): Large state public university serving western Mexico; comparable on multi-tier offerings, regional cultural programming, and public university governance model.
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM): Mexico's flagship public university; directly comparable as a public, multi-tier (undergraduate through postgraduate) research university with CONAHCYT-funded research programs and federal public funding model.
• Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL): State public university in northern Mexico with comprehensive undergraduate/graduate programs and active research division; directly comparable in structure and scale.
• Universidad Veracruzana (UV): Regional public state university with multi-campus delivery and comprehensive academic programs; comparable in scale and public funding model.
• Universidad de Colima: Smaller Mexican state public university with comprehensive programs; comparable in public state university model and regional scope.
• Universidad de Guanajuato (UG): State public university with strong research and postgraduate programs; comparable in mid-sized state public university profile and CONAHCYT research funding participation.
• Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP): Mid-sized Mexican state public university with multi-tier programs and research activity; directly comparable in scale and structure to UMSNH.
• Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP): State public university offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs; directly comparable as a Mexican state public university with multi-tier offerings and state funding structure.
• Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEMéx): State public university serving central Mexico with comprehensive programs; comparable in size, structure, and public state funding model.
• Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN): Major federal public university with strong technical/applied research orientation; directly comparable on multi-tier public higher education delivery and government-funded research scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/umsnh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/umsnh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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