Universidad de las Américas Puebla offers quality study programs of academic excellence through its faculty of 300 full time professors. 95% of them have graduate degrees, and 4 out of 10 are members of the National System of Researchers.
UDLAP aims its efforts to deliver a high level educational service, through an integral formation of its students in a multicultural environment based on respect and international cooperation.
All study programs have an Official Study Certification (RVOE) granted by the Secretary of Public Education and are recognized by different universities in Latin America, Europe, and the educational system of the United States.
Our students may study part of their program abroad for an enriched experience, or carry out professional practices in other countries, thus broadening their field of study or professional development.
In addition, study programs have the accreditation of COPAES (Council for Higher Education Accreditation), and CIEES (Inter-institutional Committee for Higher Education Evaluation), as well as other international accreditations.
Fundación Universidad de las Américas, Puebla is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Fundación Universidad de las Américas, Puebla may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Fundación Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, through its Institutional Development Office, has retained a status of outright accredited and affiliated university before the FIMPES’s system of acceptance and permanence for its campus on Ex Hacienda Santa Catarina Mártir, 72820 San Andrés Cholula, Puebla.
Accreditation Council for Administrative, Accounting and Related Sciences, C.A. CACECA
Accredited Programs
National Accrediting for Programs in Architecture and Living Space Disciplines, C.A. ANPADEH
Accredited Programs
Accreditation Board of Engineering Education, C.A. CACEI
Accredited Programs
Mexican Accrediting Council of Medical Education, C.A. COMAEM
Recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).
Accredited Program
National Council for the Quality of Educational Programs in Nutriology C.A. CONCAPREN
Accredited Program
Acknowledgement of good quality programs issued by the interinstitutional committees for the evaluation of higher education. CIEES
Evaluated Programs
Accredited Programs
School of Business and Economics accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International.
Mexican Accrediting Council of Medical Education, C.A. COMAEM
Recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).
Accredited Program
For more information about institutional accreditations, please contact:
Institutional Academic Effectiveness
Office: HU 216 G
Telephone: +52 (222) 229 20 00 ext. 4308
E-mail: carlos.ley@udlap.mx
National Accreditations
Office: HU 216 H
Telephone: +52 (222) 229 20 00 ext. 3265
E-mail: veronica.andrade@udlap.mx
Universidad de las Américas Puebla is located in the greater metropolitan area of Puebla, in the state of Puebla. Founded in the 16th century as a bridge between Mexico City and the port city of Veracruz, Puebla is one of the most important colonial cities in Mexico and its fourth largest city. The city of Puebla is home to many universities, and offers the commercial infrastructure and services of any world class city.
Udlap offers close to 100 academic programs that meet high quality standards in both traditional and distance learning modalities. Our programs are multidisciplinary, innovative and modern, imparting the knowledge and skills that our future alumni will use in their professional careers.
UDLAP has academic cooperation agreements with more than 300 universities located in 30 different countries. All UDLAP students are encouraged to spend a semester or year studying abroad. We also offer dual degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level with universities in Spain, United States, France, Canada and Germany.
UDLAP is committed to high educational standards, and has been accredited By the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1959. UDLAP's international accreditation with SACS was reaffirmed in 2015 for the next 10 years, making us one of five institutions in Latin America that have earned this academic recognition. Our alumni are truly export quality.
UDLAP participates actively in several university associations both nationally and internationally, exchanging information and consultations for all types of institutional processes.
