Unstoppable progress in online higher education in Mexico is now a reality: UNIR México – Almomento | News, national and international information

In Mexico, online and hybrid higher education is reinforced as a high-quality alternative, at the level of prestigious personal universities. Accreditors are recognizing academic excellence, promoting technological advances and redefining learning “outside the school” to offer education without physical boundaries

Online education has transformed the way we access knowledge, with flexibility and growth opportunities that respond to each person’s needs, to juggle work, family and academic responsibilities, enhance professional and personal development. This effect has been particularly important for women, who represent 59% of students in this mode, according to the MX Internet Association. The majority between 18 and 29 years old (52%), followed by 29% in the range of 30 to 39 years old.

This method also shows a preference for private education (57%) over public education (43%), highlighting the value that students place on the flexibility and quality of the institutions. that offers. In addition, the time dedicated to classes is less compared to traditional programs, since 45% of students of online or mixed methods invest between 3 and 5 hours per week, showing that efficiency in the use of time is a decisive factor.

Internet access in Mexico has increased dramatically, and it is expected that by 2025 more than 80% of the population will be connected, according to Statista. Online education has been an effective model to reduce inequality in access to higher education, offering flexibility to manage time, access to classes without travel; ideal inclusion for liability or geographic limitation, and even sustainability, by promoting a responsible and ecological economy.

An example of this progress is the recent belief of the International University of La Rioja (UNIR) in Mexico by the Federation of Mexican Higher Education Institutions (FIMPES). This recognition confirms the quality of the programs of UNIR, which is part of PROEDUCA, the largest online education group in Spanish with more than one hundred thousand students.

Since its arrival in 2013, the International University of La Rioja (UNIR) in Mexico has changed the lives of almost 24,000 graduates in Mexico and Latin America. His model has been a “social elevator”, achieving an average increase of 21% in the salaries of his graduates. Currently, UNIR has more than 15,000 students in more than 70 programs recognized by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP), focusing on Business (32%), Education (29%) and Engineering (26%). In addition, it is the only online university in Mexico with the highest FIMPES accreditation for 7 years.

David Mejía, Rector of UNIR in Mexico, recently highlighted the impact of FIMPES’ accreditation: “This recognition confirms the commitment to quality education, which focuses on the needs of students and the labor market, we will continue to innovate adapt to offer accessible opportunities”. The accreditation positions UNIR as a leader in the digital transformation of higher education, integrating advanced digital tools that prepare students for a dynamic work environment. Online education is also asserting itself as an engine of social and economic development, offering a flexible alternative that promotes inclusion, benefits historically marginalized sectors and opens up opportunities that will fuel the future stable

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