Universidad La Salle Bajío

What Universidad La Salle Bajío does

Universidad La Salle Bajío is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 1968 and headquartered in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. It operates five campuses across the State of Guanajuato (Campestre, Américas, Juan Alonso de Torres, Salamanca, and San Francisco del Rincón) serving approximately 15,000 students spanning Secundaria, Preparatoria, Licenciatura, Especialidad, Maestría, and Doctorado levels, with nearly half drawn from outside the local area. The institution is part of the global Lasallist educational network founded by Saint John Baptist De La Salle, which spans 82 countries and ~1 million students; in Mexico it is one of 15 Lasallist universities and a founding member of the Red de Universidades La Salle.

The university's product portfolio is a multi-platform academic ecosystem. Core academic delivery is supplemented by a CampusVirtual LMS, MiSalle mobile app (Android/iOS), authenticated student portal, digital library (Koha), and a Job Board. Specialized facilities include a Centro de Simulación para la Salud (Neonatal ICU, Operating Room, Trauma Cubicles), CADELS agricultural research centers (4 sites spanning 82+ hectares including a VMS milking robot unique in the region), an Audiovisual Media Center with ProTools/Adobe Audition and Apple video editing suites, Centro de Idiomas with TOEFL testing, and 25+ cultural workshops. The research arm runs 22 Lines of Generation and Application of Disciplinary Knowledge (2024-2026 cycle) with 26 Full-Time Researchers (17 SNII members) and publishes Nova Scientia. International exchange is supported through the AIUL network and 'Amigo La Salle' program.

The business model is tuition-driven and subscription-recurring: semester or cuatrimestral fees per program (e.g., $8,065 MXN/semester for Negocios Internacionales), supplemented by continuing education (diplomados, languages), housing (212 beds on Campus Campestre), TOEFL testing, and ancillary services. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via five physical campuses, the MiSalle app, virtual tours, admission campaigns, and education fairs. The primary customer segment is prospective students and families in the Bajío region seeking quality higher education with international mobility. The institution is accredited by FIMPES (7-year maximum, May 2025), SEP Excelencia Académica (2006), and 14+ program-level accreditors, and is a Great Place to Work (2022).

Name

Universidad La Salle Bajío

Legal name

Universidad La Salle Bajío

Website

https://lasallebajio.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Universidad La Salle Bajío is a private Lasallist higher education institution in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, operating five campuses that serve approximately 15,000 students across secondary, undergraduate, and graduate programs, funded primarily through recurring tuition plus continuing education, housing, and language-testing services.

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Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Secondary education programs
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Leon, Gua

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition: Semester-based tuition fees for undergraduate programs (Licenciatura) and graduate programs (Maestrías, Doctorados, Especialidades). Pricing varies by program. Example: Negocios Internacionales at $8,065 MXN per semester with additional inscription fee; Entrenamiento Deportivo at $7,555 MXN per cuatrimestre.
2. Preparatoria and Secondary Education: Education fees for secondary and preparatory levels across multiple campuses.
3. University Residence (Housing): Student housing services at Campus Campestre offering furnished apartments (25 units for 92 female residents) and rooms (39 units for 120 male residents) with semester-based payments included in tuition receipts.
4. Continuing Education: Diplomados, cursos, talleres, and language courses (English, French, Italian, German, Japanese) for students and general public, offered through the Centro de Idiomas and Centro de Lenguas.
5. TOEFL Testing Services: Institutional TOEFL testing authorized center offering exams in March, June, September, and November for students and external candidates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Universidad La Salle Bajío is a private educational institution that delivers secondary, preparatory, undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education across five campuses in Guanajuato, Mexico. Its service portfolio includes language courses, TOEFL testing, student housing, international academic exchange, practical training facilities, research and knowledge-transfer activities, and digital academic services.

Product overview

Universidad La Salle Bajío is a private higher education institution in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs across five campuses. Its product and service portfolio is organized as a multi-platform academic ecosystem centered on a semi-departmentalized schools model. Core academic delivery is supplemented by digital platforms including the MiSalle mobile app, Campus Virtual LMS, and a student portal; a publishing division (Editorial Universum Nostrum); a research journal (Nova Scientia); a language center (Centro de Idiomas); an innovation park (Parque de Innovación); a university museum (MIM); a healthcare simulation center; audiovisual production facilities; agricultural research centers (CADELS); computer centers; a digital library; student housing; career services; and international exchange programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOVA SCIENTIA: Revista de investigación de la Universidad DeLaSalle Bajío, a scientific research journal oriented toward the dissemination of knowledge and research products.
• Parque de Innovación La Salle Bajío
• Mi Museo Universitario (MIM)
• Editorial Universum Nostrum
• Vicerrectoría de Bienestar Universitario
• CADELS - Centros Agropecuarios de Experimentación La Salle
• MISALLE App

Products and services

• Secondary Education (Secundaria) The university provides secondary education for students at its Guanajuato campuses, including the San Francisco del Rincón campus.
• Preparatory Education (Preparatoria) The university provides preparatory/high-school education at multiple campuses, including León and Salamanca locations.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Licenciaturas) The university offers undergraduate degree programs in semester and cuatrimester formats, including Negocios Internacionales and Entrenamiento Deportivo.
• Graduate Programs (Posgrados) The university offers postgraduate education through specialties, master's degrees, and doctorates for students seeking advanced study.
• Continuing Education (Diplomados, Cursos y Talleres) Continuing education includes diplomados, courses, workshops, and language courses for students and the general public.
• Language Center and TOEFL Testing Services (Centro de Idiomas La Salle Bajío) The Centro de Idiomas provides language courses in English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, and Spanish as a second language, along with TOEFL testing and programs aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference.
• University Residence (Residencia Universitaria) The university provides on-campus housing for approximately 212 residents, with furnished apartments and rooms, internet, cable TV, study rooms, recreational facilities, and semester-based payments included in tuition receipts.
• Academic Exchange Program (Intercambio Académico) The academic exchange program enables students to study for one semester at partner universities in Mexico or abroad, with mobility support, visa and language assistance, housing, cultural adaptation, and the Amigo La Salle welcoming program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of undergraduate students enrolled in accredited programs (2012)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• FIMPES (Federación de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educación Superior)coreOthers · 1 May 2025Institutional accreditation organization for private higher education in Mexico. Universidad La Salle Bajío has achieved FIMPES accreditation five times, including the maximum 7-year recognition in May 2025. Also granted Distintivo Integridad Académica Nivel 3 in May 2025.
• AIUL (Asociación Internacional de Universidades Lasallistas)coreOthers · 1 January 1998International association of Lasallist Higher Education institutions created in 1998 to promote excellence in Catholic Higher Education. Universidad La Salle Bajío participates in joint activities and facilitates exchange of information.
• AMIESIC (Asociación Mexicana de Instituciones de Enseñanza Superior de Inspiración Cristiana)flagshipOthers · 1 January 1984Association of Mexican Higher Education institutions with Christian inspiration, founded in 1984. Groups more than 40 institutions. Universidad La Salle Bajío participates as an active member.
• Red de Universidades La Salle (Mexico)coreOthersCivil association created to share strengths in favor of the missions of each Lasallist Institution in Mexico. Universidad La Salle Bajío was one of the founding institutions of this important project.
• SECOLI (Servicio de Cooperación Lasallista Internacional)flagshipOthersInternational coordination organism through which Lasallist regions with economic means help those with greater needs. Annual collection supports international projects of Lasallist inspiration institutions worldwide.
• BayerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration partner for agricultural development projects at CADELS San Miguel.
• CIMMYT (Centro International de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research center collaboration for agricultural development and wheat/corn improvement at CADELS San Miguel.
• Harinera La ModernaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural research collaboration partner for grain production at CADELS San Miguel.
• Seed Companies (Berentsen, Asgrow, Dekalb, Crop Plant)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious seed companies collaborate on grain research and agricultural experiments at CADELS San Miguel.
• 60+ Civil Society OrganizationsflagshipOthersUniversidad La Salle Bajío works with over 60 Civil Society Organizations (OSC) supporting the most vulnerable sectors of society through student solidarity programs. Includes shelters, health institutions, schools, community centers, and more.
• Partner Universities (International Exchange)flagshipOthersMultiple university partnerships for academic exchange enabling students to study one semester at partner institutions in Mexico or abroad. Requires 8.5 GPA and completion of specified semesters.
• ANFECA (Asociación Nacional de Facultades de Escuelas de Contaduría y Administración)minorOthersNational association for Accounting and Administration programs. Universidad La Salle Bajío is affiliated through its business programs.
• La Salle Business School AllianceflagshipOthersAlliance of Lasallist Business Schools providing network collaboration and exchange opportunities for business education programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Universidad de Guanajuato: Public state university serving the same Guanajuato region. Comparable as a higher-education provider competing directly for the same student pool in the Bajío, but operates as a public institution with different pricing dynamics and broader academic breadth.

Direct peers

• Universidad La Salle México: Flagship Lasallist university in Mexico City, sharing the same Lasallist educational philosophy and network. Directly comparable as a Lasallist private university with similar multi-level program offerings and FIMPES accreditation, but larger and more nationally prominent.
• Universidad La Salle Laguna: Lasallist sister university in the Laguna region (Coahuila/Durango), operating under the same Red de Universidades La Salle Mexico. Directly comparable in mission, governance, and academic model, but serving a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad del Valle de México (UVM): Large Mexican private university network with national presence and developed online programs. Comparable as a multi-campus private higher-education provider competing for similar professional-class students, but with substantially greater scale and digital infrastructure.
• Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey): Mexico's largest and most prominent private university system with national and international reach across 26+ campuses. Comparable as a Mexican private higher-education institution competing for similar student demographics, but operates at vastly greater scale with more developed online programs.
• UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México): Mexico's flagship public national university with national reach and remote learning programs (SUAyED). Comparable as a higher-education competitor for the same Mexican student pool, but operates at vastly larger scale and with public funding advantages.
• Universidad Anáhuac México: Large Mexican private Catholic-affiliated university network with multiple campuses. Comparable as a faith-inspired private university competing for similar Catholic-leaning families and professional-class students, but operates nationally with significantly larger enrollment.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO): Jesuit private university in Mexico City, comparable as a faith-inspired private higher-education institution. Overlaps with Universidad La Salle Bajío in Catholic educational philosophy and target student segments, but is significantly larger and more research-intensive.
• Universidad Panamericana (UP): Private Catholic university with multiple campuses across Mexico. Comparable as a faith-based private university targeting similar family demographics, but more concentrated in larger metropolitan markets.

Emerging players

• UNIR México (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja): Spain-based fully online private university with Mexican operations. Comparable as a higher-education provider targeting adult and remote learners, but operates purely online and poses a competitive threat on price and flexibility rather than campus experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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