Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua

What Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua does

Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH) is a public autonomous university headquartered at C. Escorza 900, Col. Centro, Chihuahua, Mexico, founded in 1835. It serves as the principal institution of higher education for Chihuahua state, operating 17 faculties spanning sciences, engineering, health, humanities, and social sciences, with a primary student base drawn from the state and broader region. The university delivered 117 dental surgeons and 134 nursing graduates in 2026 alone, and attracted 9,806 admission applicants in the 2026 cycle.

UACH's core technology infrastructure is built around the Campus Virtual platform, which delivers online and distance education programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supplemented by SEGA (academic management system) and a portfolio of ancillary administrative platforms (SICUDD for faculty training, SISS for community service, SIBA for scholarships, UNIQ for quality assurance, eCOSORE for requisitions, eNuve for institutional updates). The university also publishes 12+ peer-reviewed scientific journals through the Revistas Científicas UACH publishing platform and operates Radio Universidad, a 5-station FM broadcast network covering Chihuahua, Cuauhtémoc, Delicias, and Hidalgo del Parral. Research output is anchored by 438 SNII-registered researchers and 90 organized academic bodies (Cuerpos Académicos).

UACH's revenue model is a hybrid of public-sector funding (federal and state government allocations through SEP channels) and student-paid fees. Tuition is subsidized as a public university, with disclosed fees including a $1,080 MXN admission application fee (ficha de admisión) and $2,293.50 MXN per EGEL examination. Revenue streams are recurring (tuition and government appropriations) and transactional (examination and admission fees). The go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer admissions process through the official portal (fichas.uach.mx) supplemented by vocational aptitude tests, campus visits, and educational fairs. UACH holds no private equity, venture capital, or parent-company ownership, operating as a constitutionally autonomous public institution.

Name

Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua

Legal name

Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua

Website

https://uach.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1835

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua is a public autonomous university in Chihuahua, Mexico, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across 17 faculties, supported by a Campus Virtual digital platform, Radio Universidad broadcast network, and a research base of 438 SNII researchers.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Public university programs
• Distance learning platform
• Scientific research publications
• Professional degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chihuahua

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from student tuition payments, admission fees (ficha de admisión), and academic service charges. The university charges fees for admission applications, examinations, and various academic services.
2. Government Funding: Public federal and state funding for public universities in Mexico, allocated through SEP and state government channels for operations, research, and student support.
3. Examination Services: Revenue from standardized testing services including EGEL (CENEVAL) examination fees ($2,293.50 MXN per examination).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH) is a public autonomous university delivering higher education and professional credentialing across 17 faculties covering sciences, engineering, health, humanities, and social sciences. It offers undergraduate (licenciatura/ingeniería), specialty, master's, and doctoral programs, supplemented by distance learning through Campus Virtual, scientific research dissemination via its journal platform, and cultural programming through Radio Universidad FM stations.

Product overview

Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua operates as a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem for academic delivery, research dissemination, and administrative management. The core platform is Campus Virtual (Plataforma), enabling online and distance education across undergraduate and graduate programs. Supporting infrastructure includes SEGA for academic management, various administrative systems (SICUDD, SISS, SIBA, UNIQ, eCOSORE, eNuve) handling faculty training, community service, scholarships, quality assurance, requisitions, and institutional communications. Research output is disseminated through the Revistas Científicas UACH platform hosting multiple peer-reviewed journals (TECNOCIENCIA Chihuahua, PHRŌNESIS, FINGUACH, Orexis, and others), with Radio Universidad providing FM broadcast services across four cities. Additional services include the institutional repository, e-CARNET for cultural activities, and examination services integrated with CENEVAL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Licenciatura/Ingeniería) Face-to-face undergraduate degree programs (licenciatura and ingeniería) across 17 faculties for students seeking professional credentials and licensure, including programs in engineering, medicine, dentistry, nursing, law, accounting, chemistry, philosophy, and more.
• Graduate Degree Programs (Especialidad, Maestría, Doctorado) Postgraduate academic programs including specialties, master's degrees, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines for students seeking advanced degrees and research training.
• Campus Virtual - Online and Distance Learning Platform Virtual campus platform offering online undergraduate and graduate degree programs for remote learners, providing flexibility for students who cannot attend in-person classes.
• Radio Universidad FM Broadcasting Service University radio broadcasting service with 5 FM stations (105.3 FM Chihuahua, 88.1 FM Chihuahua, 105.7 FM Cuauhtémoc, 92.1 FM Delicias, 89.1 FM Parral) offering cultural and informational programming to communities across Chihuahua state.
• Scientific Journal Publishing Platform (Revistas Científicas UACH) Open-access digital publishing platform hosting peer-reviewed scientific journals including TECNOCIENCIA Chihuahua, PHRŌNESIS, FINGUACH, Orexis, QVADRATA, and other academic publications across multiple disciplines.
• Admissions Application Service (Ficha de Admisión) Online admission application portal where prospective students complete the university admission process, take the EXANI II exam, and register for academic programs during designated admission periods.
• EGEL Examination Service (CENEVAL) Standardized EGEL (Egreso de Licenciatura) examination administration via CENEVAL at $2,293.50 MXN per examination for any undergraduate program, serving as professional egress certification.
• Continuing Education and Diploma Programs Continuing education, diploma, and extension programs for working professionals and community members, delivered through Campus Virtual and faculty-based extension units.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90 registered academic bodies across various disciplines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consejo Estatal de Población (COESPO) de ChihuahuacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026FCPyS-UACH, in coordination with COESPO, organized training on human trafficking prevention as part of the Sectorial Commission against Trafficking in Human Beings in contexts of human mobility. Participation included multiple government institutions.
• Consulado de GuatemalaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2026Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (FCPyS-UACH) strengthens ties with the Guatemalan consulate for joint activities related to community outreach, migration support, and international cooperation.
• Consulado General de El Salvador en Ciudad JuárezminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (FCPyS-UACH) strengthens international linkage with the Salvadoran consulate in Ciudad Juárez for collaboration on migration, community services, and binational academic initiatives.
• Western New Mexico UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026UACH and Western New Mexico University signed a dual-degree agreement (convenio de doble titulación) at undergraduate level, enabling students to earn degrees from both institutions through a coordinated program.
• Instituto Francés de la Vid y el VinocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Faculty of Chemical Sciences (FCQ-UACH) maintains international linkage with the French Institute of Vine and Wine for academic collaboration, research exchange, and knowledge sharing in viticulture and enology disciplines.
• Instituto Chihuahuense de la Mujer (ICHMujeres)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Participated in FCPyS-UACH training on human trafficking prevention, contributing to gender-based violence prevention and victim support initiatives.
• Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026International Organization for Migration participated in FCPyS-UACH training program on human trafficking prevention, bringing international expertise to local capacity building efforts.
• Universidad Politécnica de ChihuahuacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026UACH signed a collaboration agreement (convenio de colaboración) with Universidad Politécnica de Chihuahua to promote joint academic activities, research collaboration, and student exchange.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG): Large state public autonomous university with multiple campuses, SNI researchers, and similar revenue model blending public funding with tuition. Direct Mexican peer in scale and structure.
• Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL): Public autonomous university in northern Mexico operating across multiple faculties with strong research output and international partnerships. Closely comparable regional public university peer.
• Universidad Veracruzana (UV): State public autonomous university with multi-campus operations, multiple faculties, and a public autonomous governance model. Comparable in operating structure and scale.
• Universidad Politécnica de Chihuahua: Public university in Chihuahua state with a recent collaboration agreement with UACH (2026-06-16). Operates in overlapping geographic market with complementary engineering and technical programs.
• Universidad de Sonora (UNISON): State public university in northwestern Mexico with similar faculty structure, research bodies, and degree-granting authority. Directly comparable in governance and operating model.
• Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC): State autonomous university in northern Mexico with multi-campus operations, research infrastructure, and similar public funding model. Comparable size and mission profile.
• Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV): Public research and postgraduate institution under Mexico's SEP with similar SNII researcher base and graduate-only focus. Comparable in research infrastructure and public funding model.
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM): Mexico's flagship public autonomous university with similar constitutional status, broad faculty structure, and SNII research base. Comparable in mission and operating model, though materially larger in scale.
• Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM): Federal public autonomous university with strong research focus, multiple academic units, and similar constitutional autonomy status. Directly comparable in mission and structure.

Broad incumbents

• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey): Mexico's largest private university with multiple campuses, strong international positioning, and online programs. Competes with UACH for top students in northern Mexico but operates under a fully private funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/uachmx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/uachvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/universidadautonomadechihuahua
• Instagraminstagram.com/uach_mx

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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