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UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD MEXICO CAMPUS A SUCCESS STORY March 2013
UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
MEXICO CAMPUS
A SUCCESS STORY
March 2013
The University of the Incarnate Word, developed Centro
Universitario Incarnate Word (CIW) in Mexico City, in 2002.
CIW responds in an innovative manner to the needs of
Mexico City students seeking to pursue Bachelor and Master
degrees with an international emphasis.
The programs are offered in Mexico City, but students can
complete part of their studies in the USA.
The CIW Project
CIW is a branch campus of UIW, it is permanent in nature,
has its own faculty, administrative organization, Board,
budget and hiring authority.
UIW provides a unique energy to CIW, particularly due to
its inherent international activity.
Additionally, CIW is part of a network of educational
institutions, including the Instituto Miguel Angel a K-12
school in Mexico City.
The CIW Project
The CIW Project
CIW opened it´s doors in 2003 and currently offers different
Bachelor Degrees in:
Business, Political Science, Psychology and Nutrition.
CIW also offers Master Degree programs.
The entire population in the Mexico City metropolitan area
easily surpasses 22 million inhabitants.
Mexican government statistics indicate that in the Federal
District, 55% of the population is younger than 30, and only
6% is over the age of 65. (*)
There is a need to offer opportunities to provide high
school, technical, baccalaureate and graduate education in
order to fulfill the demand and increase the population’s
educational level.
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Student Population in Mexico City
*Source: INEGI
D.F. enrollment in the 2010-2011 academic year: About
462,000 in Bachelors’ programs.
Mexico is challenged by global competition, therefore,
educational systems will have to become more practical and
innovative, with flexible programs and services.
Approximately 25% of all high school students in Mexico live in
the metropolitan area of Mexico City.
Student Population in Mexico City
Source: SEP
Before UIW decided to open the campus in Mexico City, the
supply and demand of 75 high schools was studied.
Considering the number of annual graduates from these 75 high
schools, there are over 5,500 potential students annually who
could enroll in the area’s educational institutions.
Many continue their education in private institutions, focusing on
those offering a varied and high quality education, as well as an
active international orientation.
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Student Population in Mexico City
Competition
Of a total of 3,647 private universities in Mexico
accredited by SEP, there are 485 in Mexico City,
with a total of 127,891 students (*)
Of these, there are 65 universities that are
competing with the CIW project. 16% of those
universities are of a religious nature.
Source: SEP 2011
Undergraduate Programs
•Banking and Finance
•Business Administration
•International Business
•Marketing
•Law (Political Science by UIW)
•Nutrition
•Psychology
Graduate Programs
• Masters in Business Administration
• Masters in Education
• Masters in Nutrition (Fall 2013)
CIW Double Degree
Students that graduate in Mexico,
have a hard time finding jobs.
Having a double degree gives
students an advantage. The Mexican
degree is accredited by SEP (Ministry
of Education). UIW in Texas
recognizes the studies of students at
CIW
Students can graduate from CIW with
a Mexican degree, a U.S. degree, or
both, provided they successfully
complete all requirements, from both
countries.
International Exchange Programs
•CIW students can study up to
two semesters at UIW in San
Antonio, without paying tuition
in the U.S.
Since the programs and
courses at CIW are equivalent
to the ones offered at UIW, the
students continue their study
sequence, and when they go
back to CIW, their studies are
fully credited
• They can also study at other
universities where UIW and CIW
have exchange agreements. (123
in 40 countries)
International Students
CIW has students from the following countries:
• Brazil
• USA
• Dominican Republic
• Venezuela
• Haiti
• France
• Cuba
Scholarship Programs
In order to offer affordable tuition fees to Mexican students
more than 80% of CIW students have scholarships.
Additionally there are various student employment
opportunities available within CIW.
Language Center (open to the general public)
o English
o Spanish
o French
o German
o Russian
o Italian
o Mandarin
Art and Culture Center (open to the general public)
Other educational programs
Cambridge
ILEC
BEC
Certificate courses
Workshops
Short courses
Continued Education
CIW Newsletter
This newsletter provides information on CIW and UIW activities.
International joint sessions
On-Line joint sessions with:
Dubai University
UIW
Double degree
Bilingual education
Small groups: personalized attention
International classroom experience
International projection
Job offer agreements with several companies
Qualified faculty
Low tuition
Location
CIW Benefits for students
CIW facilities
Library
Auditoriums
Computer labs
Wireless campus
Nutrition, Psychology, Chemistry and Biology labs
Cafeteria
Parking
Dormitories
CIW Evolution
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 102003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# Students
2003 4
2004 25
2005 71
2006 117
2007 139
2008 184
2009 206
2020 317
2011 407
2012 560
2013 (p) 830
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
• Program selection
• UIW programs adapted to the local needs
• Double degree
• Personal attention / maximum of 35 students per class
• International exchange
• Visiting faculty
• Selection of local faculty
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• Classes in English / Student support for English
• UIW/CIW integration
• UIW/CIW coordination
• Marketing and promotion
• Scholarships
• Location
• Constant facility improvement
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Examples of companies where our graduate students are
working:
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Key Success Factors
• American Express
• Archer Tory Publicidad
• BDP International
• Coldwell Banker
• DIAGEO
• Diebold México
• Eulen
• Fármacos Nacionales
• UNAM
• Ipsos Bimbsa SA de CV
• Kuehne + Nagel
• Manpower Inc.
• Mattel
• Nissan Mexicana SA de CV
• SKANDIA
• Voith Turbo S. A. de C.V
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• Student trips to UIW, and China
• UIW European Study Center in Heidelberg
• New Bachelor Degrees (2013/ 2014)
• Actuary
• Engineering Management
• 3D Animation
• Gastronomy
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Future
Thank you for your attention!
Matthew G. Whitehouse / CIW [email protected]
Marcos Fragoso / UIW [email protected]
