Universidad de las Américas Puebla offers study programs of academic excellence through its faculty of over 250 Full Time professors. 99% of them have graduate degrees, and over 45% of them are also members of the National System of Researchers (SNII).
UDLAP aims to deliver academic services of the highest level, through comprehensive education for its students in a multicultural environment based on respect and international cooperation.
All its academic programs have a Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) granted by the Secretariat of Public Education in Mexico and are acknowledged by different universities in Latin America, Europe, as well as the educational system of the United States of America.
Our students have the opportunity to complete part of their studies abroad, broadening their horizons or gaining access to professional internships overseas, thus making their educational and professional development more extensive and diverse.
In addition, all the academic programs at UDLAP have been accredited by COPAES (Council for the Accreditation of Higher Education), or CIEES (Inter-institutional Committees for the Evaluation of Higher Education), as well as other international accreditations. In addition, all doctoral programs are part of the SNP (National System of Graduate Programs) of CONAHCYT (National Council for the Humanities, Sciences, and Technologies).
Fundación Universidad de las Américas, Puebla is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, doctorate degrees, and medical specializations. Fundación Universidad de las Américas, Puebla also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. 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 has the status of accredited and affiliated university for 7 years -the maximum recognition- before the Mexican Federation of Private Institutions of Higher Education (FIMPES) according to their system of acceptance and permanence for its campus on Ex Hacienda Santa Catarina Mártir, 7280, 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
It is important to consider that due to their nature, some academic programs are currently in the process of accreditation.
For more information about institutional accreditations, please contact:
Director of Institutional Academic Effectiveness
Office: HU 216 G
Phone: +52 (222) 229 20 00 ext. 4308
E-mail: carlos.ley@udlap.mx
Head of National Accreditations
Office: HU 216 H
Phone: +52 (222) 229 20 00 ext. 3265
E-mail: veronica.andrade@udlap.mx
Head of International and Graduate Studies Accreditations
Office: HA 116 B
Phone: +52 (222) 229 20 00 ext. 2305
E-mail: erika.barba@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 over 70 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.
Agreements for Academic Cooperation have been established with over 200 universities in 40 countries worldwide, allowing students to complete one or more academic terms of their program abroad. Dual-degree programs (double diploma) have been established at undergraduate and graduate levels with universities in the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States of America, France, Canada, and Germany.
UDLAP meets high educational standards and since 1959, it has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) of the United States of America, an accreditation that was reaffirmed in 2015 for the following 10 years and is currently undergoing the reaffirmation process for a similar period. This positions UDLAP as one of the five institutions in Latin America with this academic endorsement, a distinction that grants our graduates 'export-quality' credentials.
UDLAP participates actively in several university associations both nationally and internationally, exchanging information and consultations for all types of institutional processes.
