Universidad de las Ciencias

What Universidad de las Ciencias does

Universidad de las Ciencias (UDC) is a private Mexican higher-education institution headquartered in the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Founded in 2000, it offers 13 RVOE-accredited programs across two tiers: seven undergraduate degrees (licenciaturas) in Law, Clinical Psychology, Performing Arts, Forensic Legal Psychology, Digital Law, International Business and Commerce, and Pedagogy; and six graduate programs comprising two specialties and four master's degrees focused on forensic psychology, criminal procedural law, and education. Three programs (Licenciatura en Derecho, Licenciatura en Psicología Clínica, and certain specializations) carry dual title-granting authority through incorporation agreements with Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro dating to 2007, enabling graduates to receive official UAQ-issued degrees. As of available reporting, UDC has produced more than 1,600 graduates.

UDC operates a hybrid delivery model: in-person instruction at its single Querétaro campus and 100% online programs delivered through the Mayahii virtual campus platform (udc.mayahii.com), which also hosts the UniversiTEA extension platform offering 19 self-managed continuing-education courses and a virtual library. Core technology is the Mayahii LMS, which supports synchronous live classes and asynchronous course materials and is integrated into enrollment and student-services workflows. Tuition is not publicly disclosed; revenue derives from recurring per-program tuition payments, with scholarship and discount programs for academic performance, partner-institution students (COBAQ, CETIS, Prepa UAQ), families, public servants, and educators. The go-to-market motion is inside-sales: prospective students are guided by academic advisors via WhatsApp, phone, email, and campus visits through program selection, enrollment fee payment, and documentation submission. Distribution is single-country (Mexico), primarily Querétaro with online reach nationwide. The institution is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, and no M&A activity.

Name

Universidad de las Ciencias

Legal name

Universidad de las Ciencias

Website

https://universidaddelasciencias.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Universidad de las Ciencias is a private Mexican university in Querétaro offering RVOE-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in law, psychology, performing arts, pedagogy, and business, delivered on-site and online via the Mayahii virtual campus. Three programs carry dual UAQ title-granting authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAJ

Online For-Profit Career Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

SECONDARYEDAAAEAA

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

Keywords

• Higher education
• University programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate programs
• Online education

Headquarters

HQ city

Querétaro

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Degree Programs (Licenciaturas): Tuition revenue from official degree programs including Law, Psychology, Performing Arts, Pedagogy, Digital Law, Business and International Commerce. Programs offered in-person and online with varying durations (3-4.5 years).
2. Graduate Programs (Posgrados): Revenue from specialty and master's programs including Psychology Forense, Education, Criminal Procedure Law, with durations from 1 to 2 years.
3. Continuing Education Courses and Diplomas: Short courses and diploma programs in areas such as personal development, law, forensic psychology, and professional tools. Free access for enrolled students.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad de las Ciencias is a private Mexican university in Querétaro that delivers RVOE-recognized undergraduate (licenciatura) and graduate (posgrado) programs in fields including Law, Psychology, Performing Arts, Pedagogy, Digital Law, and Business Administration. It combines on-campus instruction with its Mayahii virtual campus platform and operates under an academic partnership with Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and program fees paid by individual students.

Product overview

Universidad de las Ciencias (UDC) is a Mexican higher education institution offering a portfolio of 7 undergraduate programs (licenciaturas) and 6 graduate programs (posgrados: 2 specialties and 4 master's degrees), all with official RVOE recognition. Three programs (Licenciatura en Derecho, Licenciatura en Psicología Clínica, and related specializations) carry dual certification through incorporation agreements with Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ). The institution operates the UniversiTEA virtual campus platform for online and hybrid learning delivery. Programs focus on legal sciences (including emerging Digital Law), psychology (clinical and forensic), performing arts, pedagogy, and international business. Graduate offerings include executive and specialized master's degrees in forensic psychology, criminal law, and education innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licenciatura en Derecho RVOE-recognized undergraduate degree in Law for students seeking a legal education credential in Mexico.
• Licenciatura en Psicología RVOE-recognized undergraduate degree in Psychology for students pursuing clinical, organizational, or educational psychology careers.
• Licenciatura en Artes Escénicas RVOE-recognized undergraduate degree in Performing Arts for students pursuing careers in theater, dance, and stage performance.
• Licenciatura en Pedagogía RVOE-recognized undergraduate degree in Pedagogy for students preparing for teaching and educational leadership roles.
• Licenciatura en Derecho Digital RVOE-recognized undergraduate degree in Digital Law focused on legal frameworks for technology, data, and digital environments.
• Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas RVOE-recognized undergraduate degree in Business Administration for students pursuing management and corporate careers.
• Posgrados (Graduate Programs) RVOE-recognized graduate degree programs offered to professionals seeking advanced specialization, delivered on-site and online via the Mayahii platform.
• Mayahii Virtual Campus Online virtual campus used by Universidad de las Ciencias to deliver blended and remote coursework alongside on-campus instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,600+ graduates from academic programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007UDC operates as an incorporated institution of UAQ through Instituto Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer A.C. Students in Law and Clinical Psychology programs receive official titles issued by Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. This partnership provides legitimacy and official government recognition to UDC graduates.
• MayahiicoreTechnology or IntegrationMayahii provides the virtual campus technology platform (udc.mayahii.com) powering all online programs, course management, and student services. The platform also delivers the Technology Education diploma component for the Pedagogy program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• UNADM (Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de México): Public online university offering tuition-free RVOE-recognized degrees across Mexico. Comparable as a 100% online degree-granting institution competing for the same non-traditional student segments where UDC's online programs operate.
• UNITEC (Universidad Tecnológica de México): Private for-profit university with multiple campuses and strong online offering targeting working adults with no-entrance-exam admissions. Closely comparable to UDC on business model (recurring tuition, flexible modalities, career-focused programs) and target student (non-traditional learners in Mexico).
• Universidad Insurgentes (UniverMÁS): Private for-profit Mexican university focused on online and flexible-schedule degree programs for working adults. Closely comparable to UDC on small-to-mid scale private-for-profit model, modality mix, and career-oriented program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad del Valle de México (UVM): Laureate-run private for-profit university with multi-campus reach and online programs across Mexico. Comparable because it competes head-to-head with UDC for non-traditional, working-adult students seeking flexible RVOE degrees in law, psychology, and business.
• Universidad Anáhuac: Private university network with national presence offering on-campus and online programs in law, psychology, education, and business. Comparable as a Mexican private higher-education competitor with broader brand reach and RVOE-recognized programs.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey): Mexico's largest private university system with national online (TecOnline) and in-person programs spanning law, business, education, and social sciences. Comparable as a private higher-education peer competing for the same Mexican online and working-adult segments across multiple modalities.
• Universidad La Salle (ULSA): Established Mexican private university network with multiple campuses and online offerings. Comparable because it competes in the same RVOE degree space (law, education, business, psychology) and targets a similar mix of traditional and working-adult learners.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO): Private Jesuit university in Mexico City with strong programs in law, psychology, education, and humanities. Comparable because it competes for upper-middle-income Mexican students seeking accredited private degrees with similar program mix.

Regional players

• Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP): Mid-sized private Mexican university offering RVOE-recognized programs in law, psychology, business, and education with growing online presence. Comparable as a similarly scaled private university targeting career-focused degree students in a defined Mexican region.
• Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ): Public state university in Querétaro that is both UDC's incorporation partner and a direct competitor for traditional students in the same catchment. Comparable because it issues the official titles UDC graduates receive and sets the benchmark for program legitimacy in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/udc_mx
• Facebookfacebook.com/UDCQRO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/udc-mx

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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