Universidad de Morelia

Universidad de Morelia (UdeMorelia) is a private higher-education institution based in the city of Morelia, in the Mexican state of Michoacán. Founded in 1994, it describes itself as a university that has been a reference point for higher education in Mexico for more than 30 years, built on a humanist and innovation-focused approach. Its institutional motto is "Cada ser humano como principio, una sociedad libre como meta" ("Each human being as a principle, a free society as a goal"). The university offers academic programs at licenciatura (undergraduate), especialidad, maestría, doctorado, diplomado and continuing-education levels, organized around areas such as health sciences, humanities, business and administration, and technology and design. Its educational model allows students to complete undergraduate degrees in three years, and it offers escolarizada (on-campus), semiescolarizada (part-time) and online modalities to accommodate working students. Among its distinctive programs are Ingeniería en Videojuegos y Deportes Electrónicos (video game and esports engineering) and a semi-schooled Psychology degree. UdeMorelia emphasizes integral formation, academic innovation, flexibility and a sense of community. It promotes linkage with productive and social sectors, cultural and sports activities, entrepreneurship, and research. Its stated mission is to train professionals with leadership and a humanist vision through academic, research and scientific excellence, innovation and socio-emotional development. Its vision is to be a reference in systemic pedagogy, fostering socio-emotional intelligence and critical thinking to form global leaders committed to a sustainable society. The institution is located on the site of the former Dieguinos convent complex (the ex-convento and Templo de San Diego) and took over part of the infrastructure of the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Michoacán. It has a white lion mascot named Púki, a name derived from the Purépecha language meaning "lion," officially presented during the "Music Running UdeMorelia" night race marking the university's 25th anniversary. In September 2018, students, faculty and staff voted on social media to adopt the white lion as the official mascot. As a private institution, UdeMorelia is not listed on a stock exchange and does not disclose a parent company in the available sources. It continues to position itself as a community-oriented university engaged in social responsibility, mental-health awareness and community service programs.

Universidad de Morelia (UdeMorelia) was founded in 1994, emerging onto the Mexican educational landscape with the aim of creating an accessible institution of academic excellence and humanist character that would enrich the professional field of Michoacán. Its founders envisioned a university that would serve the region's needs while maintaining high academic standards. The institution was built on the site of the former Dieguinos convent, a complex that includes the current ex-convento and Templo de San Diego. It also took over part of the infrastructure of the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Michoacán and set out to build an officially validated and fully recognized university proposal. From the outset, the founders considered establishing extraordinary degree programs and committed to continuous improvement of academic programs, aiming to graduate professionals equipped with the best tools and competitive advantages. Over the decades, UdeMorelia has continued to propose, innovate and improve its academic offerings and the quality of its services. It developed study models that include escolarizado (on-campus), semiescolarizado (part-time) and online formats, responding to different professional training needs. The university has emphasized linkage with productive and social sectors, promotion of cultural and sports activities, and programs oriented toward students' academic and professional development. A notable milestone came in September 2018, when students, faculty and administrative staff voted on social media to choose a white lion as the institution's official mascot. The mascot, named Púki — from the Purépecha word for "lion" — was officially presented during the Carrera Nocturna "Music Running UdeMorelia," commemorating the university's 25th anniversary. Púki symbolizes strength, leadership and positive energy, and represents the power and spirit of the university community. By the 2020s, the university described itself as having more than 30 years of professional formation in Michoacán. Its current educational model allows students to complete undergraduate degrees in three years, guaranteeing academic excellence, professional linkage and promotion of research. It offers nine licenciaturas, one engineering program and sixteen posgrados, along with continuing education through diplomados, seminars and workshops. The institution has also engaged in community service and mental-health awareness initiatives, including an emotional intelligence workshop for public servants of the fiscalía in November 2023 with more than 120 attendees, and visits by children from a casa hogar in 2018, 2019 and 2023.

• 2023

  In November, the university hosts an emotional intelligence workshop for public servants of the fiscalía, with more than 120 attendees.

• 2019

  Púki, the white lion mascot, is officially presented during the Carrera Nocturna 'Music Running UdeMorelia,' commemorating the university's 25th anniversary.

• 2018

  In September, students, faculty and staff vote on social media to adopt a white lion as the official mascot, later named Púki.

• 1994

  Universidad de Morelia is founded in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, as a private higher-education institution.

A private, humanist and innovation-driven university in Michoacán offering accessible, flexible and professionally linked higher education, with a distinctive three-year undergraduate model and emerging-area programs such as video game and esports engineering.

• Licenciatura en Cultura Física y Deporte

  Trains professionals with teaching, research and administrative capabilities in physical education, recreation, sports and training to promote health and physical culture.

• Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Nutrición

  Prepares competent nutrition professionals focused on preventing and improving health, well-being, quality of life and productivity through eating habits and physical exercise.

• Licenciatura en Psicología (escolarizada/semiescolarizada)

  Specializes in social, clinical, work and educational psychology, applying scientific theories and instruments to promote human growth and development.

• Licenciatura en Historia del Arte

  Trains professionals to understand, value and promote universal and Mexican artistic culture through research, analysis and criticism.

• Ingeniería en Videojuegos y Deportes Electrónicos

  An emerging-area engineering program focused on video games and esports.

• Maestría en Nutrición Humana

  Prepares nutrition professionals with a panoramic view of human nutrition, able to integrate multidisciplinary knowledge to address individual and community nutrition problems.

• Maestría en Psicología Clínica

  Trains professionals for knowledge generation and application of therapeutic strategies to improve individual physical and psychological well-being.

• Maestría en Entrenamiento y Gestión Deportiva

  Specializes in administrative, management and leadership skills for directing and setting goals in the physical culture and sports industry.

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