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Institutional philosophy

Mission, vision and values

We are a university that educates humanistic, innovative professionals committed to society, the country and the planet. This is what drives us.

Our missionOur values
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Mission

What we do every day

We are a university that educates humanistic, innovative professionals committed to social, corporate and environmental responsibility at the undergraduate and graduate levels, contributing to the country's sustainable development through teaching, research, community engagement and lifelong learning.

TeachingResearchCommunity EngagementLifelong learning
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Vision

Where we are headed

Universidad Tecnológica ECOTEC establishes itself nationally and internationally as a teaching and research institution, becoming a scientific, technological and environmental benchmark for the quality of its core processes.

Our values

What defines us

Our values support the fulfillment of our vision, shape our mission and organizational culture, and underlie every decision we make.

Humanism

Recognizing the dignity of the person as the center of the educational process and as the foundation of a well-rounded education oriented toward human and social development.

Integrity

Recognizing the dignity of the person as the center of the educational process and as the foundation of a well-rounded education oriented toward human and social development.

Freedom

The ability to think, teach, learn, research, deliberate and express ideas responsibly, within intellectual pluralism, respect for human dignity, the legal framework and institutional principles.

Social, corporate and environmental responsibility

Commitment to sustainable development, creating value for society and the productive sector, and responsibly managing the impacts of our work.

Respect

Recognizing the dignity of every person and valuing diversity in relationships within the university community.