Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo
A public polytechnic university in Tulancingo de Bravo, Hidalgo, Mexico, offering engineering, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs.
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Overview
The Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo (UPT) is a public institution of higher education and postgraduate studies located in Tulancingo de Bravo, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. It was created as a decentralized public institution of the Government of the State of Hidalgo and began operations on 18 September 2002, with its founding decree published on 2 December 2002. The university was established on the initiative of the municipal government, under Article 23 of the State of Hidalgo's Planning for Development Law and Article 29, Section I-a of the decree that created it. UPT offers a broad academic portfolio organized into engineering programs, bachelor's degrees (licenciaturas), master's degrees and doctorates. Its engineering offerings include Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic Systems, and Information Technologies and Digital Innovation. Bachelor's programs include International Trade and Customs, Administration, Financial Engineering, Business and Marketing, Architecture, and Psychology. Master's programs cover Renewable Energies, Optical Computing, Organizational Management, Software Development, Automation and Control, Process Optimization, and Tax Contributions. Doctoral programs are offered in Optomechatronics and Administrative Management. The university is incorporated into the Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES), and according to the rector's message, twelve of its educational programs are accredited by evaluators such as CACEI, CACECA, CIEES and PNPC. Its academic model emphasizes practical and dynamic education, a highly qualified faculty, and areas of high labor demand and social impact. The institution also promotes a second language, STEM academia, Industry 4.0, scholarships, guided visits, courses, workshops, mobility, job placement, and research. UPT is led by a rector. Felipe Olimpo Durán Rocha has served as rector since 1 February 2023, having previously held positions in the Direcciones de Educación Abierta y a Distancia, Vinculación y Extensión, and Servicios Escolares. The university's campus is located at Calle Ingeniería #100, Col. Huapalcalco, Tulancingo, Hidalgo, and it maintains an online presence through its website and social media channels.
History
The Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo (UPT) was created as a decentralized public institution of the Government of the State of Hidalgo. Its establishment was driven by the initiative of the municipal government and was formalized through Article 23 of the State of Hidalgo's Planning for Development Law and Article 29, Section I-a of the decree that created the university. The decree was published on 2 December 2002, and the institution began operations on 18 September 2002. The university opened with Rocío Ruiz de la Barrera as its first rector, serving from 18 September 2002 to 30 April 2005. She was followed by Amparo Nidia Castillo Santos, who served from 1 May to 5 September 2005. Luis Téllez Reyes then led the institution from 5 September 2005 to 28 March 2012, a period of consolidation. Gerardo Téllez Reyes served as rector from 28 March 2012 to 14 August 2015, followed by Miriam Yta from 14 August 2015 to 8 July 2016. Ramón Castillo González held the position from 8 July to 19 October 2016. Arturo Gil Borja served from 19 October 2016 to June 2022, and Oswaldo Del Villar Furiati from 3 June 2022 to 1 February 2023. Felipe Olimpo Durán Rocha became rector on 1 February 2023 and remains in office. Over the years, UPT expanded its academic offerings to include engineering, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. It became incorporated into the Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES). According to the rector's message, twelve educational programs have been accredited by bodies such as CACEI, CACECA, CIEES and PNPC. The university emphasizes quality education, a highly qualified faculty, and programs in areas of high labor demand and social impact. It also promotes a second language, STEM academia, Industry 4.0, scholarships, guided visits, courses, workshops, mobility, job placement, and research.
UPT begins operations.
Decree creating UPT is published.
Rocío Ruiz de la Barrera becomes first rector.
Amparo Nidia Castillo Santos becomes rector.
Luis Téllez Reyes becomes rector.
Gerardo Téllez Reyes becomes rector.
Miriam Yta becomes rector.
Ramón Castillo González becomes rector.
Arturo Gil Borja becomes rector.
Oswaldo Del Villar Furiati becomes rector.
Products and positioning
Public polytechnic university focused on practical, dynamic education in high-demand fields, with accredited programs and links to industry and society.
Ingeniería Mecatrónica
Ingeniería en Manufactura Avanzada
Ingeniería Industrial
Ingeniería Civil
Ingeniería en Sistemas Electrónicos
Ingeniería en Tecnologías de la Información e Innovación Digital
Licenciatura en Comercio Internacional y Aduanas
Licenciatura en Administración
Licenciatura en Ingeniería Financiera
Licenciatura en Negocios y Mercadotecnia
Licenciatura en Arquitectura
Licenciatura en Psicología
Maestría en Energías Renovables
Maestría en Computación Óptica
Maestría en Dirección de Organizaciones
Maestría en Desarrollo de Software
Maestría en Automatización y Control
Maestría en Optimización de Procesos
Maestría en Contribuciones Fiscales
Doctorado en Optomecatrónica
Doctorado en Gestión Administrativa
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