Universidad Anáhuac de Oaxaca

What Universidad Anáhuac de Oaxaca does

Universidad Anáhuac de Oaxaca is one of ten campuses in the Red de Universidades Anáhuac, a private higher-education network operating in Mexico under the legal entity Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores, S.C. The network was founded in 1960, with the Oaxaca campus established in 2000, and is affiliated with the Regnum Christi movement. The institution delivers undergraduate (licenciaturas), graduate (maestrías, doctorados, especialidades), preparatory (Prepa Anáhuac), and continuing education programs, totaling more than 68 undergraduate degrees, 98 master's programs, 23 doctorates, 26 specializations, and 500+ continuing education offerings. It serves roughly 48,000-66,000 students across the network, supported by 200 researchers in Mexico's National Research System (SNI) and a faculty organized under the Modelo Educativo 2025.

The underlying technology stack comprises standard learning management systems (SIU, SUAS, Brightspace), the NET Anáhuac mobile application for iOS/Android, the Anáhuac Online virtual campus, and an Anáhuac+edX partnership distributing MOOCs globally. Internationalization is delivered through 668 exchange options in 71 countries plus double-degree programs with Coventry University (UK) and UCAM (Spain). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer for student recruitment via digital admissions, campus visits, fairs, webinars, and downloadable content guides; distribution is multi-channel through physical campuses, online platforms, and corporate-delivered continuing education.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven (subscription/recurring revenue) across undergraduate, graduate, preparatory, and continuing education streams, with auxiliary revenue from international programs and the Sorteo Anáhuac annual lottery fundraiser. Customer segments include incoming undergraduate students, graduate students, continuing education professionals, and preparatory students, with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts. No external equity funding, no M&A activity, and no public revenue disclosure are present in the available data; the institution is privately held with no apparent PE/VC involvement.

Name

Universidad Anáhuac de Oaxaca

Legal name

Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores, S.C.

Website

https://anahuac.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Universidad Anáhuac de Oaxaca is one of ten campuses in the Red de Universidades Anáhuac, a private Mexican higher-education network offering undergraduate, graduate, preparatory, and continuing education programs to roughly 48,000-66,000 students via physical campuses, online platforms, and international exchange partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate academic programs
• Online university programs
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oaxaca

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition payments for undergraduate (licenciatura), graduate (maestrías, doctorados, especialidades), and continuing education programs. Costs vary by program and campus.
2. Education Continuing Programs: More than 500 diploma courses, seminars, and courses offered in-person or online through various delivery modes (university venues, virtual classrooms, via internet, at companies, at institutions).
3. International Programs: Revenue from double degree programs with international partners (e.g., Coventry University), exchange programs, and international mobility services.
4. Prepa Anáhuac: Revenue from high school (preparatoria) programs operated under the Anáhuac brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad Anáhuac de Oaxaca is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate (licenciaturas), graduate (master's, doctorates, specializations), high school (Prepa Anáhuac), and continuing education programs across multiple modalities including in-person at 10 campuses across Mexico, online via Anáhuac Online, and MOOCs through Anáhuac+edX. The institution operates under the Red de Universidades Anáhuac network and emphasizes integral formation grounded in Christian humanism and leadership development.

Product overview

Universidad Anáhuac de Oaxaca is part of the Red de Universidades Anáhuac, a network of 10 private universities in Mexico. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services: core undergraduate programs (68+ licenciaturas), graduate programs (98 master's, 23 doctorates, 26 specializations), online education via Anáhuac Online and Anáhuac+edX, continuing education with 500+ diplomas, and preparatory education via Prepa Anáhuac. The network operates its NET Anáhuac mobile app, publishes the Generación Anáhuac alumni magazine, runs the Sorteo Anáhuac fundraising program, and maintains international double-degree partnerships with Coventry University and UCAM. The institution's Modelo Educativo 2025 guides its Christian humanist educational approach, and academic research is supported through 200 researchers in the National Research System. The university is positioned in the top 2% of world universities and top 3 for employability in Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anáhuac Online: Online education platform offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs virtually.
• Anáhuac+edX
• Prepa Anáhuac
• Pontificio Instituto Juan Pablo II

Products and services

• Licenciaturas (Undergraduate Programs) Over 68 undergraduate degree programs across ten campuses in Mexico covering medicine, architecture, business administration, law, economics, marketing, international business, gastronomy, and related fields for prospective undergraduate students.
• Posgrados (Graduate Programs) Graduate programs comprising 98 master's degrees, 23 doctorates, and 26 specializations spanning actuarial science, architecture, medicine, communication, law, design, economics, business, and education for advanced-degree-seeking students.
• Anáhuac Online Online learning platform providing undergraduate degrees, master's programs, and diploma courses delivered virtually for remote and working learners globally.
• Anáhuac+edX Partnership with edX offering Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from the Anáhuac network, accessible globally through the edX platform for self-directed learners.
• Prepa Anáhuac High school preparatory program (preparatoria) operated under the Anáhuac brand, providing secondary-level education aligned with the university's educational model.
• Educación Continua (Continuing Education) More than 500 diploma courses, seminars, and workshops delivered in-person or online across university venues, virtual classrooms, on the internet, at companies, and at institutions for professional development.
• NET Anáhuac Mobile App Proprietary mobile application for iOS and Android providing enrolled students with access to university services, communications, and student life resources.
• Doble Titulación Coventry (Coventry Double Degree) Double degree program with Coventry University (UK) offering BA International Strategic Management with five online modules taught in English and two mandatory in-person summer modules, validated by Coventry's Quality Assurance office.
• Doble Titulación UCAM (Gastronomy) International double degree program with Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM) in Gastronomy enabling students to earn credentials from both institutions.
• Investigación Académica (Academic Research) Academic research infrastructure comprising 200 researchers in the National Research System (SNIs), research centers, and professorships linked to business, government, and NGO sectors.
• Sorteo Anáhuac Annual lottery program operated by the university network as a fundraising mechanism supporting institutional activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23% of presidents of BMV-listed companies are Anáhuac alumni
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of CoventrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational double degree partnership offering BA International Strategic Management. Students complete 5 online modules in English (1st-5th semester) plus 2 mandatory in-person summer modules, followed by 6 face-to-face Coventry modules (6th-8th semester). All instruction and assessment under Coventry methodology. Validated by Coventry University with quality assurance from their Quality Assurance office.
• edXcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership providing Anáhuac+edX platform access, offering online courses from Anáhuac through the global edX platform. Students and learners worldwide can access Anáhuac educational content.
• Pontificio Instituto Juan Pablo IIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated institute within the Anáhuac network specializing in family studies and Catholic social teaching.
• UCAM (Universidad Católica de Murcia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for international double degree programs in Gastronomy, enabling students to obtain credentials from both institutions.
• Regnum Christi International Universities (RIU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of universities affiliated with Regnum Christi, facilitating student exchanges, joint programs, and academic collaboration across member institutions worldwide.
• CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education)minorOthersInternational organization for educational advancement providing professional development and networking opportunities for Anáhuac staff.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online education platform offering degree programs and certificates. Directly competes with Anáhuac Online and continuing-education offerings for adult learners and graduate students seeking flexible, lower-cost credentials.

Direct peers

• Universidad Panamericana: Private Catholic university with campuses across Mexico, similar religious-affiliation positioning and premium-pricing model. Competes directly for the same Catholic, leadership-oriented applicant pool.
• Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM): Private Catholic university in Monterrey with comparable multi-program portfolio, religious affiliation, and emphasis on leadership formation and international partnerships.
• Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP): Private Mexican university with strong international focus, exchange programs, and premium positioning similar to Anáhuac. Comparable in targeting globally-mobile Mexican students.
• Universidad Iberoamericana: Private Jesuit university in Mexico City with a values-based (Catholic) educational model very similar to Anáhuac's Christian humanism approach. Competes for the same values-oriented, premium-paying Mexican student segment.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Mexico's largest private non-profit university system with multi-campus presence, strong employer brand, and a similar premium-pricing model. Directly comparable to Anáhuac in targeting Mexican students seeking private higher education with strong employability outcomes.
• Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM): Top-tier private Mexican university focused on economics, business, and law; competes with Anáhuac for the same high-achieving, premium-paying Mexican student segment with strong career outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Laureate International Universities: Global operator of for-profit private university networks across Latin America. Operates at greater scale than Anáhuac and competes in the same Mexican private-higher-education category with similar multi-campus strategies.
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM): Mexico's largest and most prestigious public university. While free and public (so not a direct commercial competitor), it sets the prestige benchmark that Anáhuac and other private universities compete against for top students.

Regional players

• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile: Latin America's leading Catholic-affiliated research university. While Chile-based, it competes with Anáhuac for the same regional Latin American, Catholic-values-oriented, internationally-mobile student segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/anahuacoaxaca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@universidadanahuac/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/Anahuac.Oaxaca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-anahuac_50453
• Instagraminstagram.com/redanahuac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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