Mexico City, October 17, 2025.— In an increasingly interconnected world, where the job market demands global skills, the Universidad Panamericana taken a decisive step by expanding its offerings to include seven bachelor’s degree programs taught entirely in English.
This strategic initiative, which encompasses the schools of Engineering, Business, and Communication, is a cornerstone of the university’s educational mission to train leaders with an international outlook.
Strategic vision: to educate global citizens
Dr. Lorena Berumen, director of Industrial Engineering and Data-Driven Innovation, explains that this academic program “aims to train leaders with a global reach, capable of functioning in multicultural environments and providing innovative solutions in international settings.These programs serve as a bridge between Mexico and the world, aligning UP with world-class universities.”
For her part, Gabriela Esteban Gómez, M.A., dean of the School of Economics and Business at , emphasizes that this is a comprehensive vision: “The university positions itself as a competitive institution in the higher education landscape, both nationally and internationally. The strategy aims to ensure that its graduates not only master a language but also become global citizens with an intercultural mindset.”
Meanwhile, Gabriela Ambás, M.A., director of the Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, adds: “The main goal is to prepare our students so that, upon graduation, they become leaders with global impact with the skills needed to innovate and excel in any international setting.”
Global competencies: beyond language proficiency
They all agree that the unique value of these programs goes beyond simply teaching English. The goal is to develop well-rounded professionals with specific skills for the global arena.
Dr. Berumen emphasizes that the Pan-American University “fosters intercultural thinking, global leadership, an international business perspective, and a strong ethical commitment to global social responsibility.”
As for the School of Business, Ms. Esteban explains that “students learn to think critically and solve complex problems from the perspective of different cultures, which makes them more flexible and better able to adapt to changing environments. Intercultural communication becomes an essential tool that enables them to lead, negotiate, and work in teams with people from diverse backgrounds.”
For the Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Ms. Ambás lists key competencies such as “leadership, analytical skills grounded in the global context, the ability to understand and construct international narratives, the ability to connect with multicultural audiences, social responsibility toward global issues, negotiation, and conflict resolution.”
International standing and institutional prestige
The expansion of this academic program strengthens the Universidad Panamericana ’s position Universidad Panamericana a globally competitive institution of higher education. “It allows it to be recognized as an international academic destination.Our programs attract student and faculty talent from different countries, which strengthens ties with foreign institutions, ” says Dr. Berumen.
Esteban Gómez adds that the commitment to 100% English-language programs “By opening its doors to domestic and international students, the institution positions itself as an innovative university, capable of competing in international rankings.”
Regarding the strategy, Ms. Ambás adds that “By facilitating greater international collaboration, we can demonstrate our academic strength to consolidate our global reputation on multiple fronts, including rankings and new strategic partnerships.”
Entry into the global labor market
Programs taught entirely in English prepare students to successfully enter the global job market. Dr. Berumen notes that “they provide students with an education that fosters professional communication in English and creates opportunities for both academic and professional engagement through the activities these types of programs offer (summer school, exchanges, etc.).”
Ms. Ambás, for her part, emphasizes that “by acquiring the tools to craft international narratives and connect with multicultural audiences, students will be prepared to enter the global media landscape. This specialized training ensures that our graduates are highly competitive and ready to excel in the global job market.”
Professionals who transcend borders
This expansion of programs taught entirely in English reflects the Universidad Panamericana firm commitment Universidad Panamericana academic excellence and Universidad Panamericana training professionals capable of transcending borders, thereby contributing to the strengthening of Mexican higher education on the global stage.
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