Iimas - Unam

What Iimas - Unam does

IIMAS (Instituto de Investigaciones en Matemáticas Aplicadas y en Sistemas) is a research institute within UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México), Mexico's largest and oldest public university, founded in 1551. IIMAS conducts research and teaching in applied mathematics, computer science, systems engineering, and data science, operating as one of more than 26 research institutes coordinated under UNAM's Coordinación de la Investigación Científica. The institute delivers graduate-level academic programs and contributes to UNAM's broader research output in mathematical and computational sciences.

UNAM as the parent organization provides the institutional and technology platform around IIMAS. This includes the Biblioteca Digital BIDI UNAM, Humanindex, Scielo, Latindex, and E-journal digital resources; the Aulas Virtuales learning management system and SUAyED distance education platform; and a network of physical campuses spanning the main Ciudad Universitaria headquarters (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007), nine ENP preparatoria planteles, five CCH planteles, ENES regional campuses in Querétaro, Morelia, León, Mérida, and Ensenada, and international extensions in San Antonio, Los Angeles, and Toronto. UNAM also operates broadcasting and cultural outlets (TV UNAM, Radio UNAM, Descarga Cultura, Gaceta UNAM) and a continuing-education portfolio spanning computing and telecommunications diplomas.

The business model is government-subsidized public higher education. UNAM is a decentralized organism of the Mexican State, receiving the majority of its funding from federal budget allocations that cover faculty salaries, research programs, and infrastructure. Tuition is largely free for undergraduate students, with revenue diversification coming from CONACYT research grants, Fundación UNAM donations and endowments, minor continuing-education fees, and international extension programs. Students are recruited through the COMIPEMS national exam for bachillerato and UNAM's own entrance examination for undergraduate and graduate programs, with international students served through CEPE.

Name

Iimas - Unam

Legal name

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

Website

https://unam.mx

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IIMAS is a research and teaching institute within UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) focused on applied mathematics, computer science, systems engineering, and data science, serving Mexican graduate students, researchers, and the broader Mexican society through public higher education and scientific research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Government Subsidies: As a public decentralized organism of the Mexican State, UNAM receives the majority of its funding from federal government subsidies allocated through the national budget. This constitutes the primary revenue stream supporting operations, faculty salaries, research programs, and infrastructure maintenance.
2. Tuition and Fees: While UNAM is committed to free education, historical records indicate minimal tuition fees were implemented. Currently, most undergraduate programs are tuition-free, though some specialized programs and continuing education courses may have associated costs.
3. Research Grants and Contracts: UNAM researchers secure competitive grants from CONACYT and international funding agencies for specific research projects, representing a significant revenue stream for the research community within the university.
4. Endowment and Donations - Fundación UNAM: Fundación UNAM manages donations, bequests, and endowment funds from alumni and supporters to supplement university funding for scholarships, infrastructure, and special projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IIMAS-UNAM is a research institute within the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México that conducts research and teaching in applied mathematics, computer science, systems engineering, and data science. It delivers graduate-level academic programs (specializations, master's, and doctoral degrees), continuing education courses in computing and telecommunications, and digital research-resource services including library access and bibliographic databases for the academic and research community in Mexico and Latin America.

Product overview

UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) is Mexico's largest public university, founded in 1551. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic products and services including undergraduate and graduate degree programs across its multiple faculties and schools (including IIMAS - Instituto de Investigaciones en Matemáticas Aplicadas y en Sistemas), distance education services, continuing education courses in computing and telecommunications, digital library resources (BIDI UNAM, E-journal, Scielo, Latindex), media services (TV UNAM, Radio UNAM), and cultural programming. IIMAS specifically contributes research and academic services in applied mathematics and information systems. The portfolio is structured as a multi-tier academic ecosystem encompassing formal degree programs, professional development offerings, research resources, and cultural dissemination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pumas: UNAM's athletic teams and sports brand representing the university in collegiate sports competitions
• Gaceta UNAM
• TV UNAM
• Radio UNAM

Products and services

• Posgrado (Graduate Programs) Specializations, master's degrees, and doctoral programs coordinated by UNAM's Coordinación de Estudios de Posgrado, serving graduate-level students across Mexico and abroad.
• Educación Abierta y a Distancia (Open and Distance Education) Distance learning programs delivered online via CUAED and SUAyED, allowing students to complete academic programs without physical presence.
• Cursos y Diplomados en Cómputo y Telecomunicaciones Continuing education and professional diploma courses in computing and telecommunications fields for professionals and lifelong learners.
• Educación Continua (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs for professional development, lifelong learning, and skill building in multiple disciplines.
• Becas UNAM (UNAM Scholarships) Scholarship and financial support programs providing funding assistance to UNAM students at various academic levels.
• Biblioteca Digital BIDI UNAM Digital library providing access to academic resources, journals, and research publications for the UNAM community and external users.
• Humanindex - Base de Datos Bibliográfica de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales Bibliographic database specializing in Humanities and Social Sciences research materials and publications.
• IIMAS Digital Resources Access Digital resource access services provided by IIMAS for academic research in applied mathematics and systems engineering.
• IIMAS Library Services Library and bibliographic services offered by IIMAS to its academic community for research in applied mathematics, computer science, and systems engineering.

Quantifiable outcome

• UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for Ciudad Universitaria campus (2007)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CONACYT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational science and technology council providing funding for graduate scholarships, research grants, and scientific programs. UNAM researchers compete for CONACYT grants and UNAM hosts CONACYT-funded fellows and programs.
• Red de Macrouniversidades de América Latina y El CaribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of major universities across Latin America and the Caribbean promoting academic cooperation, student exchange, research collaboration, and joint initiatives among member institutions.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNAM's Ciudad Universitaria campus was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, recognizing its architectural and urban planning significance.
• Sistema Incorporado (Incorporated Institutions)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate educational institutions with study programs incorporated to UNAM, operating under UNAM's academic oversight and standards. These institutions pay incorporation fees and follow UNAM curriculum requirements.
• COMIPEMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnified admission examination for public high schools in the Mexico City metropolitan area. UNAM participates in this system for admitting students to its bachillerato level programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ETH Zurich: Swiss public research university with premier applied mathematics, computer science, and systems engineering programs. Comparable to IIMAS as a leading public research institution whose core applied-math/CS focus closely mirrors IIMAS's mission at European scale.
• Stanford University: World-leading research university with renowned programs in applied mathematics, computer science, and systems engineering. Comparable to IIMAS/UNAM as an elite research university whose applied math and CS research output, faculty prestige, and tech-industry partnerships mirror IIMAS's mission at higher global scale.
• Universidade de São Paulo (USP): Brazil's largest public research university with premier applied mathematics and computer science programs. Comparable as a leading Latin American public research institution with similar scale, state funding model, multi-campus operations, and breadth of STEM disciplines analogous to UNAM/IIMAS.
• Universidad de Chile: Chile's flagship public research university with strong mathematics and applied science programs. Comparable as a major Latin American public research university with federal funding and applied research focus that mirrors UNAM's institutional profile at smaller scale.
• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay: Premier Indian public research and engineering institution with world-class applied mathematics, computer science, and systems engineering programs. Comparable as a leading public research institution with applied STEM focus, large graduate output, and an applied-math/CS research mission analogous to IIMAS.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Global leader in applied mathematics, computer science, and systems engineering research. Comparable to IIMAS as the benchmark applied-math/CS research institution; both concentrate high-impact research and graduate education in overlapping disciplines (applied math, CS, data science, systems engineering).
• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Mexico's leading private university with strong STEM, applied mathematics, and computer science programs. Comparable as Mexico's counterpart for elite STEM higher education, competing with UNAM for top Mexican students and faculty in disciplines where IIMAS operates.
• Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN): Mexico's other major public higher education institution focused on engineering and applied sciences. Comparable as Mexico's direct counterpart public STEM university with overlapping student pipeline and similar federal funding model.
• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA): Argentina's flagship public university with tuition-free admissions model similar to UNAM. Comparable as a major Latin American public research university with strong mathematics and computer science research output and similar federal funding dependence.
• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid: Spain's leading public technical university with strong applied mathematics and computer science research. Comparable as a public research university in a Spanish-language context serving similar Latin/Spanish student populations and overlapping applied-math/CS disciplines relevant to IIMAS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UNAM_MX
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/unam
• Facebookfacebook.com/UNAM.MX.Oficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/unam_mx
• TikToktiktok.com/@unam.mx.oficial?lang=es

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries33 records

Funding overview

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