Universidad Insurgentes

What Universidad Insurgentes does

Universidad Insurgentes (UIN) is a private Mexican higher education institution operating 20 physical campuses plus 1 online campus across the Mexico City metropolitan area, Estado de México, Guanajuato (León), and a new Querétaro location. Founded in 1995 (per firmographic data, with one source citing 1999), the institution serves over 26,000 students through three delivery modalities: in-person, mixed/hybrid (executive Saturday/weekend format), and 100% online. Its academic portfolio spans preparatoria (high school) programs, licenciaturas (undergraduate degrees), and 13 online maestrías (master's programs), with 100+ RVOE-accredited programs recognized by SEP, UNAM, and IPN.

The institution's technology platform is built around the proprietary Portal UIN student portal, mobile App UIN Campus Digital, Google Workspace for Education Plus (UIN is the only private university in Mexico with Google Reference College certification), and integrations with Moodle, Blackboard, and Coursera content from global universities (Wharton, Stanford, Yale, Tec de Monterrey, UNAM) and organizations (Google, IBM, Meta). Supporting infrastructure includes virtual and physical laboratories (nursing simulation, Camera Gesell for psychology), digital libraries with 96+ million titles, blockchain-verified digital badges, and the OCC Mundial job portal providing 1,466 exclusive vacancies through the Red Universitaria del Empleo.

UIN operates a direct-to-consumer revenue model based on recurring monthly tuition with scholarships ranging from 38% to 60% across programs, and a flexible pay-per-subject option for mixed programs. Customer segments include high school students seeking recognized preparatory credentials, working adults pursuing undergraduate degrees in flexible modalities, and graduate students seeking specialized master's programs with Coursera integration. The institution is led by CEO Ricardo Phillips and is FIMPES-accredited among the top 50 private universities in Mexico, ranked #25 by Grupo Reforma in 2023.

Name

Universidad Insurgentes

Legal name

Universidad Insurgentes

Website

https://universidadinsurgentes.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Universidad Insurgentes is a private Mexican higher education institution operating 20 physical campuses plus one online campus across central Mexico, serving 26,000+ students with preparatoria, undergraduate, and master's programs delivered in in-person, mixed, and online modalities through RVOE-accredited curricula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Enrollment Yield, Matriculation & Onboarding Platforms (EDAFAMAG), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG), Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate programs
• Online learning
• Secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Benito Juarez

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Revenue generated from undergraduate (licenciatura) tuition payments across in-person, mixed (executive), and online modalities. Pricing varies by program and first payment amounts range from $500 MXN for mixed programs and $1,300+ for in-person programs.
2. Tuition and Fees - Preparatoria Programs: Revenue from high school/bachillerato programs with first payments from $999 MXN, including preparatory school, UNAM preparatory, CCH UNAM, and technological baccalaureate options.
3. Tuition and Fees - Master's Programs: Revenue from 13 online master's programs with first payments from $999 MXN. Programs include integrated Coursera content from global universities and institutions.
4. Flexible Payment per Subject: Mixed programs offer payment flexibility where students pay only for the number of subjects enrolled, providing cost control and financial accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad Insurgentes is a private Mexican university that delivers secondary (preparatoria/bachillerato), undergraduate (licenciatura), and graduate (maestría) education through three modalities — in-person, mixed/hybrid (executive), and fully online — across 20 physical campuses and 1 online campus in Mexico, serving over 26,000 students. The institution offers more than 100 RVOE-accredited programs including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, high school programs (Prepa UIN, Prepa UNAM, CCH UNAM, technological baccalaureates), and specialized health diplomas, with monthly tuition pricing and scholarships up to 60%. Supporting offerings include the proprietary Portal UIN platform, Google Workspace for Education Plus integration, Coursera content for master's programs, blockchain-verified digital credentials, and an OCC Mundial job portal.

Product overview

Universidad Insurgentes is a private Mexican university offering a multi-modal educational platform with three delivery formats (in-person, mixed/hybrid, and online) across bachelor's degrees, master's programs, high school/preparatoria, and continuing education. The core products include traditional on-campus licenciaturas across 20+ physical campuses, mixed-format programs combining weekly in-person sessions with online platforms, and fully online undergraduate and graduate degrees. Supporting products include the Portal UIN student platform, UIN Campus Digital mobile app, Bolsa de Trabajo employment portal with OCC Mundial integration, digital libraries with 96+ million titles, vocational testing tools, and the ADN UIN 2030 social responsibility initiative. Graduate offerings include 13 online master's programs with Coursera integration and blockchain-verified digital credentials. The institution also offers specialized health programs including diplomas and master's degrees launched in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADN UIN 2030: Social responsibility initiative committed to UN Sustainable Development Goals with focus on gender equity, environmental care, and social entrepreneurship
• Prepa en Línea UIN

Products and services

• Licenciaturas Presenciales (In-Person Bachelor's Degrees) Traditional on-campus undergraduate degree programs (licenciaturas) in business, law, psychology, nutrition, nursing, gastronomy, accounting, criminalistics, international relations, digital design and animation, and more, offered across 20+ campuses with morning, afternoon, and evening schedules. Includes the Contador Público IPN program with IPN certification. First payment from $1,300 MXN with scholarships up to 60% for the entire degree program.
• Licenciaturas Mixtas (Mixed/Executive Bachelor's Degrees) Hybrid undergraduate degree programs combining 4 hours of in-person classes once weekly with online content delivered through educational platforms. Designed for working adults needing flexible scheduling with first payment of $500 MXN plus free enrollment, scholarships up to 38%, and per-subject payment flexibility.
• Licenciaturas en Línea (Online Bachelor's Degrees) 100% online undergraduate degree programs with asynchronous content, 24/7 platform access, and scholarships up to 43% for the entire degree. Allows students to work and study simultaneously with full flexibility in scheduling.
• Maestrías en Línea (Online Master's Degrees) 13 fully online graduate master's programs including MBA, Finance, Law, Cybersecurity, and other specializations. Includes integrated Coursera content from global universities (Wharton, Stanford, Yale, Tec de Monterrey, UNAM) and organizations (Google, IBM, Meta), plus blockchain-verified digital credentials. First payment of $999 MXN with scholarships up to 40%.
• Preparatoria UIN (High School/Preparatory Programs) High school/Preparatoria programs offering multiple tracks: Prepa UIN (general), Prepa UNAM (with UNAM curriculum and benefits), CCH UNAM (Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades), and Bachilleratos Tecnológicos IPN (Administrative Informatics, Puericulture, Tourism with IPN technical certifications). First payment from $999 MXN with scholarships up to 50% for entire preparatory career.
• Prepa en Línea (Online High School Program) 100% online preparatory/high school program with SEP RVOE validation, live afternoon classes, 24/7 platform access, virtual laboratories, and 2-year completion timeline with automatic passage to UIN bachelor's programs. Scholarships up to 50%.
• Diplomados en Salud (Health Diploma Programs) Specialized health sector diploma programs including Pediatric Hospitalization, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Intensive Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, Mindfulness, and other medical specializations designed for healthcare professionals seeking continuing education.
• Másteres en Salud (Health Master's Programs) Specialized health master's programs including Hospital Management, Nutrition Obesity and Microbiota, Sports Nutrition, School Nursing, and Sexology and Couples Therapy designed for healthcare professionals seeking advanced specialization in clinical and health management fields.
• Portal UIN (Student Platform) Proprietary university portal platform providing students access to academic resources, course delivery, enrollment management, online learning materials, and institutional information across all programs and modalities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of UIN graduates are currently employed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CourseracoreTechnology or IntegrationCoursera integration in master's programs providing access to courses from global universities (Wharton, Stanford, Yale, Tec de Monterrey, UNAM) and organizations (Google, IBM, Meta). Students receive certifications from these institutions integrated into their UIN master's degrees.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle for Education Reference College - the only private university in Mexico with this certification. Students and faculty use Google Workspace for Education Plus tools for collaboration and learning.
• OCC MundialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership providing OCC Mundial job portal access to UIN students. Platform offers 1,466 exclusive vacancies for UIN students, company verification, and CV posting to 20,000+ recruiting companies. Supported by Red Universitaria del Empleo.
• SEP (Secretaría de Educación Pública)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrograms carry RVOE (Reconocimiento de Validez Oficial de Estudios) from SEP, guaranteeing legal validity for degrees, professional credentials, and further education opportunities nationwide.
• UNAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNAM incorporation provides Preparatoria UNAM, CCH UNAM programs with UNAM curriculum, same benefits and discounts as UNAM students. Additional undergraduate programs with UNAM recognition.
• IPN (Instituto Politécnico Nacional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnological baccalaureate programs (Bachilleratos Tecnológicos) in Informatics, Tourism, Childcare, and Design with IPN curriculum leading to technical titles. Also Contador Público IPN degree program.
• ANUIESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of National Universities and Higher Education Institutions membership, validating institutional standing in Mexican higher education.
• FIMPEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of Mexican Private Higher Education Institutions accreditation representing maximum quality certification for private universities in Mexico.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tecmilenio (Sistema Tecmilenio): Mexican private university system focused on flexible, technology-enabled education for working professionals with multiple campuses and online offerings. Closely aligned in modality flexibility and target student.
• Aliat Universidades: Mexican private higher-education network with multiple campuses and online programs serving similar price-sensitive, working-adult segments. Comparable modality mix and scholarship-led demand generation model.
• UNEA (Universidad de Estudios Avanzados): Mexican private university chain targeting working adults with multi-modal delivery (in-person, online, mixed) across multiple campuses. Closely aligned business model to UIN, with similar scholarship-driven accessibility and RVOE-accredited programs.
• UNITEC (Universidad Tecnológica de México): Large multi-campus Mexican private university with online and in-person modalities serving working adults across central Mexico. Closely comparable scale, geographic footprint, and student demographic.
• Universidad del Valle de México (UVM): Major Mexican private university with nationwide campus network and online programs, comparable to UIN in multi-modality delivery and RVOE-accredited undergraduate/graduate offerings.
• Universidad Azteca: Private Mexican university offering flexible in-person and online licenciaturas and maestrías nationwide. Similar target audience of working adults seeking affordable, RVOE-recognized degrees.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Anáhuac: Established Mexican private university with multiple campuses and online programs. Operates in the same higher-education space with broader portfolio and stronger traditional brand recognition than UIN.
• IPN (Instituto Politécnico Nacional): Major Mexican public institution offering technical baccalaureate and undergraduate degrees. UIN's IPN-affiliated technological baccalaureate and Contador Público programs directly leverage IPN curricula, making IPN both a partner and competitive incumbent.
• UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México): Mexico's largest public university, providing free undergraduate and graduate education nationwide. While public and free, UNAM sets the competitive ceiling on degree recognition and brand prestige that UIN must position against.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey): Mexico's dominant private university with national campus footprint and online presence. Competes with UIN across modalities but at a substantially higher price point and brand prestige; serves as the upper-bound incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/134520803293802
• Xx.com/UInsurgentes

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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