UDEM Identity

OUR ESSENCE

Our essence is to form people who improve their surroundings

We are a university with a deeply human history; this essence is manifested in our vision, principles, mission, purpose, and values.

Hero

Our history

The University of Monterrey was founded in 1969 by 5 religious congregations and a group of visionary entrepreneurs.

With more than 55 years of history, our University maintains its commitment to person-centered education, forming individuals in all their dimensions.
 

OUR VISION

To be an innovative and flexible educational ecosystem that, committed to our principles and values, offers transformative experiences for individuals and society

Our principles

HUMANISM

Every person is called to be fully human.

OPENNESS

Humanization is lived in openness to oneself, to others, and to the transcendent.

SERVICE

Human beings only reach fulfillment in service to others.

OUR ESSENCE

MISSION

The University of Monterrey, based on its Catholic inspiration, values, and academic excellence, comprehensively forms individuals to contribute to building a sustainable society, transcend in service to others, and reach their fullest potential.

PURPOSE

To inspire the best version of our communities.

Our values

Truth

We are open to reality to discover its deepest meaning.

Dignity

We recognize and value every human being simply for being human.

Integrity

We work to always live in congruence, seeking the greatest possible good.

Justice

We strive to build a social order where every person can grow and develop.

Freedom

We choose the greatest possible good for ourselves and for others.

Respect

We treat every person and all of creation with dignity, thus living in harmony.

Transcendence

Aware of the value of life, we direct our daily actions toward the common good.