UPAEP University

Founded in 1973 the UPAEP was established at the request of the people of Puebla in order to serve the people in the community. The University is noted for its academic excellence and the number of accredited programs as well as for its Institutional Development Strength.

The total number of university-level enrollees is 12,558 students. Puebla is well known as a college town and UPAEP is one the private principal universities in the city, that welcomes students from different states throughout Mexico, mainly from the center and southeast of the country, creating a diverse and dynamic student population.

UPAEP has an attractive location in an urban setting, just a few blocks from historic downtown Puebla. UPAEP is the ideal setting for the student who wants to know the daily Mexican life. The UPAEP campus is perfectly alligned with public transportation, connecting it to all parts of the city. Shopping centers, movie theaters and night clubs are all located close to campus.

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  Main Campus

  Puebla City, Mexico Campus Website

  5,000 - 20,000 on Campus

  250,000+ residents in Puebla City

  Language(s) spoken on campus: Spanish

  Puebla is located in the heart of Mexico, in the country's central zone, just 127 kilometers southeast of Mexico City. Puebla is a short trip from Veracruz, Acapulco, the Mayan Riviera and other cities.

  Puebla is the fourth largest metropolitan city, with a population of nearly three million people and is considered the "city of the student." It is one of the most important, beautiful and peaceful cities in the country due to its history and industrial development. Puebla is an excellent place to acquaint oneself with Mexican traditions and culture.

  UPAEP is located just two blocks from the tourist destination of Juarez Avenue and a few blocks from Puebla's historic downtown, which due to its colonial architecture has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  UPAEP's campus has much to offer to international students including cultural and sports activities.

  Campus facilities include a fully equipped computer center, library center, conference room, language center, bank, cafeteria, film center, gymnasium, outdoor pool and other sports facilities. The university is renowned for its basketball and soccer teams. Student groups are active in theater, dance, chorus, speech, debate, photography and animation.

  International students may participate in several social activities through the international affairs department. Activities include the welcome lunch, farewell dinner, latin dance class, international experience competition and trips to Mexico City and Oaxaca. Additional activities are organized by our UPAEP students who are committed to integrating international students into the university and are always glad to help the international students with anything, introducing them to life in Puebla. ISEP students can ask to be assigned a student "buddy" to help them with life at UPAEP.

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