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The National Autonomous University of Mexico, the National Polytechnic Institute, the Autonomous Metropolitan University, and the Center for Research and Advanced Studies signed the University Alliance of Mexico City on June 8 at UAM's Casa del Tiempo. The agreement coordinates academic infrastructure across the country's four largest institutions.
The alliance aims to position Mexico City as a global hub for knowledge and scientific innovation with a humanistic approach. The accord opens specialized laboratories, libraries, and digital platforms across all four institutions in a coordinated manner. The scale is impressive:
- 648,000 students served across the four institutions
- 301 undergraduate and 390 graduate programs
- 81.2 billion pesos in combined annual federal budget
- 72,000 academic staff members
- 10,404 members of the National System of Researchers
"This agreement formalizes our commitment to transform advanced research into social welfare and effective public policy," said Gustavo Pacheco López, general rector of UAM, during the signing ceremony. The alliance operates across six lines of cooperation: academic training, personnel exchange, shared infrastructure, problem-solving platforms, coordinated continuing education, and specialized advisory services.
The four institutions also agreed to combine resources to establish a national high-performance computing and artificial intelligence cluster, backed by SECIHTI and the Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications (ATDT). The cluster will focus on high-performance computing, open science, and biotechnology.
The alliance's technical committee is scheduled to hold its first meeting on July 1 at UAM's General Rectory. SECIHTI will release a calendar of coordinated calls for proposals in the coming days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which institutions make up the University Alliance of Mexico City signed in June 2026?
The University Alliance of Mexico City comprises UNAM, the National Polytechnic Institute, the Autonomous Metropolitan University, and the Center for Research and Advanced Studies. The four institutions signed the agreement on June 8, 2026, at UAM's Casa del Tiempo, according to La Crónica de Hoy.
How many students do these institutions serve?
The University Alliance of Mexico City brings together institutions serving 648,000 students, offering 301 undergraduate programs and 390 graduate programs, with a combined annual federal budget of 81.2 billion pesos. The combined academic staff totals 72,000 members.
In which areas will the alliance institutions collaborate?
The University Alliance operates across six cooperation areas: academic training, personnel exchange, shared infrastructure, problem-solving platforms, coordinated continuing education, and specialized advisory services.