Technology and computing degrees in Mexico
Robotics, systems, software engineering, computing, artificial intelligence, computer science and data science: they are technology and computing degrees you can study in Mexico.
If you keep testing programs until you understand how they work, you're the one they call at home when something stops working or you're curious about how a machine learns, there are degrees that start from that.
How technology and computing is studied in Mexico
There are bachelor's degrees and engineering degrees in the field at universities and technological institutes, public and private, from almost all over the country: Monterrey, Tijuana, Mexicali, Ciudad Juárez, Aguascalientes, La Paz or Tuxtla Gutiérrez, among other cities. In almost all programs there is a lot of hands-on practice with programs and equipment, projects that are delivered working and teamwork.
The names look similar and overlap: Computing, Computer Engineering and Information Systems can have very different subjects depending on the institution. If you choose a private institution, ask for its reconocimiento de validez oficial de estudios (RVOE) number and verify it with the Secretariat of Public Education.
Technology and computing degrees in Mexico
Among those studied in Mexico are Robotics, Software Engineering, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Robotics builds machines that move and react; Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, programs that learn from data; Information Systems, the development and maintenance of software in various languages; Software Engineering, how programs are designed and maintained. Robotics and Software overlap with engineering degrees in Mexico, and the visual side with design ones.
Where to study technology and computing in Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)Mexicali · PublicInformation SystemsComputer EngineeringRoboticsComputingComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ)Ciudad Juárez · PublicComputingComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceInformation Systems
Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)Ciudad de México · PublicComputer EngineeringRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceData ScienceComputer Science
Instituto Tecnológico de MexicaliMexicali · PublicRoboticsComputer EngineeringInformation SystemsSoftware Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana (ITT)Tijuana · PublicComputer EngineeringComputingInformation SystemsArtificial Intelligence
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)Monterrey · PrivateComputer EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsComputer Science
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS)La Paz · PublicComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringInformation SystemsComputer Engineering
Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH)Chihuahua · PublicComputer ScienceComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringInformation SystemsHow to choose between them
Notice what comes naturally to you when you have some free time: if you build something until it works, if you are more interested in how an app looks or how it is made inside, if you like logic puzzles or if you stay watching how a robot moves.
Then ask yourself which part appeals to you: building the program, analyzing the data it generates, making a system work well for an organization or bringing a machine to life.
If you're torn between Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, think about whether you're more drawn to building a machine that moves or a program that learns from data. The career test helps you see which one fits.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to code before starting?
Usually not: the first semesters start from the basics. If you have doubts, try a small project, like a page or a simple game.
How long do these degrees take in Mexico?
Software Development is among the shortest; Robotics, Software, Systems, or Artificial Intelligence fall in the middle, and Informatics Engineering and Computer Science are among the longest.
What is the difference between Informatics and Computer Science?
Informatics usually focuses on using technology within organizations; Computer Science puts more emphasis on the theory behind programs and algorithms.
What entrance exam is required?
Each institution sets its own process; many use the EXANI-II from Ceneval and others use their own.
Do Robotics and Artificial Intelligence require a lot of math?
They usually rely heavily on math and programming. Review each program's curriculum and check the admission requirements.