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More than 55 years educating philosophers. A bachelor's degree program with tradition and vision.

For more than 55 years, the BA in Philosophy at Universidad Panamericana has educated students in the philosophical tradition, critical thinking, argumentation, and a broad historical and cultural perspective.

The philosophers at the School of Philosophy and Humanities ( Universidad Panamericana ) possess the intellectual and philosophical tools necessary to critically understand contemporary culture and to address today’s social, cultural, and ethical challenges in depth.

Dean of the School of Philosophy

Dr. Leonardo Ruiz Gómez

Dean of the School of Philosophy
BA in Philosophy

Curriculum

First Semester

  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Philosophy of the Person
  • History of Philosophy: From the Presocratics to Plato
  • Philosophy of Culture
  • Logic of Terms
  • Introduction to Latin
  • Academic Writing

Second Semester

  • Philosophical Anthropology
  • Philosophy of Nature
  • Propositional Logic
  • Philosophy of Contemporary Culture
  • History of Philosophy: From Aristotle to Neoplatonism
  • Philosophical Writing Techniques
  • Latin

Third semester

  • History of Philosophy: Patristics and the Middle Ages
  • Ethics
  • Metaphysics
  • Theory of Knowledge
  • Predicate Logic
  • Philosophical Writing Workshop
  • Translation of Latin Texts

Fourth semester

  • History of Philosophy: Scholasticism
  • Problems in Ethics
  • Introduction to Classical Greek
  • Ontology
  • Epistemology
  • Dialectic and Argumentation

Fifth semester

  • History of Philosophy: Early Modernity
  • Political Philosophy
  • Classical Greek
  • Foundations of Teaching and Learning
  • Theological Anthropology I
  • Elective I
  • Elective II
  • Elective III

Sixth semester

  • History of Philosophy: Kant and the Development of Idealism
  • Social Philosophy
  • Translation of Greek Texts
  • Modern Philosophy of Nature
  • Theological Anthropology II
  • Elective IV
  • Elective V
  • Elective VI

Seventh semester

  • History of Philosophy: Hegel and Post-Hegelianism
  • Aesthetics
  • Thesis Seminar
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Philosophy in New Spain
  • Elective VII
  • Elective VIII

Eighth semester

  • Phenomenology and Hermeneutics
  • Philosophy of Art
  • Graduation Seminar
  • Contemporary Epistemology
  • Philosophy in Independent Mexico
  • Analytic Philosophy and Pragmatism
  • Elective IX
  • Elective X

STUDENT PROFILES

ENTRY PROFILE

Students admitted to the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program are characterized by:

  • Their curiosity: they observe, notice subtle differences, and are eager for knowledge.
  • Their awareness: they ask questions about themselves and the world.
  • Their critical thinking skills: they analyze and question the social situation around them.
  • Their creativity: Based on a critical analysis of their situation and reality, they develop innovative alternatives and solutions to current problems. 

GRADUATE PROFILE

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy are able to:

  • Understand the different philosophical traditions in their historical context.
  • Analyze complex theoretical and practical problems.
  • Synthesize diverse ideas in addressing theoretical and practical questions.
  • Examine and analyze arguments and forms of discourse.
  • Analyze concrete situations through the application of abstract models.
  • Communicate knowledge effectively using linguistic, methodological, technological and pedagogical tools.

Program Highlights

  • Curriculum grounded in the classical tradition: grounded in the historical study of the philosophical tradition, logic, and classical languages, as a foundation for understanding the fundamental questions about human beings, truth, and reality.
  • Development of advanced critical-thinking skills— argumentative, analytical, and critical—applied to understanding contemporary cultural, social, and ethical challenges, with an emphasis on conceptual clarity and rational thinking.
  • Distinguished faculty: our faculty includes internationally recognized researchers and members of the Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNII), who provide personalized academic support and direct guidance in the intellectual development of each student.
  • Comprehensive humanities education: focused on intellectual and ethical leadership, promoting ethical reflection, interdisciplinary dialogue, and active participation in philosophical research projects with academic and social impact.
  • Specialized career services and Career Services to support students in applying philosophical skills to the professional world.

What do philosophy graduates do for a living?

About 50% of our graduates work in academia and education, both in Mexico and abroad.

Companies where our graduates have worked include:

  • Google
  • Starbucks
  • EY
  • Amazon
  • Pinkerton
  • Banorte
  • Profuturo
  • Mercado Libre
  • Michael Page
  • Odoo
  • Ford
  • PepsiCo
  • Efficio
  • L'Oréal
  • HSBC
  • Grupo Reforma
  • Wal-Mart
  • Novartis Mexico

Our Philosophy graduates have studied or worked at institutions such as:

  • Oxford University
  • King's College London
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of Toronto
  • University of Otago
  • University of California
  • Catholic University of America
  • Brown University
  • Complutense University of Madrid
  • University of St. Andrews
  • University of Louvain
  • University of Lille
  • University of York
  • University of Nottingham
  • Mary Immaculate College
  • Tilburg University
  • University of Sheffield
  • University of Texas
  • Columbia University
  • Comillas Pontifical University
  • Autonomous Metropolitan University
  • National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
  • Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
  • Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)

Testimonials

Bernardo Sainz

UP CDMX

Meet Bernardo Sainz, a graduate of the BA in Philosophy at Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City.

Ana Paula Márquez

UP CDMX

Learn about the story of Ana Paula Márquez, a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program at the Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City

Faculty of Philosophy Faculty Council

Faculty

Eduardo Óscar Charpenel Elorduy

Philosophy

Gustavo González Pacheco Serrato

Philosophy

Héctor Jesús Zagal Arreguín

Philosophy

José Luis Rivera Noriega

Philosophy

Karen González Fernández

Philosophy

Luis Xavier López Farjeat

Philosophy

María Elena García Peláez Cruz

Philosophy

Virginia Aspe Armella

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International Agreements

  1. Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany
  2. Universidad Austral, Argentina
  3. Monash University, Australia
  4. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Brazil
  5. University of Moncton, Canada
  6. University of Regina, Canada
  7. University of La Sabana, Colombia
  8. University of Manizales, Colombia
  9. CUNEF University, Spain
  10. Catholic University of Valencia, Spain
  11. Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
  12. University of La Laguna, Spain
  13. University of Salamanca, Spain
  14. University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  15. North Park University, U.S.
  16. The Catholic University of America, U.S.,
  17. Liverpool Hope University, England
  18. Durham University, England
  19. University of Southampton, England
  20. University of Westminster, England
  21. Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy
  22. Soochow University, Taiwan
  23. University of Montevideo, Uruguay

Job Board

Universidad Panamericana, through its Career Services department, offers a job board with opportunities for current students and alumni.

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In addition, the School offers career development initiatives for students and recent graduates. For more information, please contact Gustavo González Pacheco Serrato (ggonzalep@up.edu.mx)

Student groups

Student groups are student-led communities where students explore shared interests and engage in discussion. These may include reading groups, workshops, and discussion forums. Because they are extracurricular and student-led, they may vary from semester to semester.

Examples of student groups

  • Granada — Student Magazine.
  • Circle of Hermeneutics—Gadamer Reading Group.
  • Chancellor Circle—Analytic Philosophy Reading Group.
  • Eastern Philosophy Circle — Reading Group on Chinese and Indian Philosophy
  • Thomistic Institute — Promoting the Thought of St. Thomas Aquinas
  • Nous — A student group that fosters intellectual exchange among UP students.
  • Philosophy Before I Die—A student group that promotes philosophy among students in other degree programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The admissions process consists of:

  • CENEVAL EXANI-II admissions exam.
  • Psychometric test.
  • Interview with the Dean of the School of Philosophy.

This process allows us to learn more about each applicant and determine how best to support them throughout their university studies.

Philosophy graduates develop strong skills in analysis, argumentation, critical thinking, and communication, which enable them to pursue careers in a wide range of professional fields.

Our graduates work in teaching, research, business, consulting, data analysis, media, politics, and cultural management.

Philosophy alumni have studied or worked at institutions such as the University of Oxford and King’s College London, and at companies such as Google, Amazon, and HSBC.

For information on costs, please contact the admissions coordinator directly:

José de Jesús Preza Garza

  • 55 6868 5881
  • jpreza@up.edu.mx

The University offers merit-based scholarship opportunities linked to admission exam results. View upcoming scholarship dates here:

Pending review

In addition, the School of Philosophy holds a short story and essay contest in which top-performing participants may receive scholarships.

To apply for a scholarship, you must:

  • A minimum high school GPA of 8.
  • Submit the appropriate application.
  • Approval by the Admissions Council.

Yes. The School has international partnerships with universities in countries such as Spain, England, Italy, the United States, Canada, and Australia, including Durham University, the Complutense University of Madrid, and Monash University. These programs allow students to broaden their academic and cultural experience abroad.

No. There is no age limit for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program.

RVOE AND DATE OF AUTHORIZATION

RVOE SEP 20200774, dated October 28, 2020; 2020 curriculum; on-campus format; 498 Augusto Rodin, Col. Insurgentes Mixcoac, Benito Juárez, ZIP Code 03920, Mexico City, Mexico.

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CONTACT

José de Jesús Preza Garza

Admissions Coordinator, BA in Philosophy
WA — +52 1 55 6868 5881