Unleash Innovation
with Cutting-Edge Talent

Baja California is proud of our dramatic transformation from a predominantly agricultural community to an epicenter of technological innovation. 

Fueling this high-tech evolution are the people of Baja –– and the educational system that has fostered them. Today, our local universities and vocational schools are partnering with industry-leading companies to cultivate the next generation of innovators, equipping them with the skills to transform bold ideas into reality.

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Academic Institutions

International Students.
Global Impact.

Higher education in Baja sets global standards of excellence with institutions that rival the most prestigious worldwide. Our academic community thrives through international collaborations, exchange programs, joint educational initiatives, and visiting professors from around the world.

This rich ecosystem cultivates global citizens who gain broader perspectives and comprehensive preparation. Baja graduates emerge as valuable assets to multinational organizations, ready to drive innovation across numerous fields.

GLOBAL-SCALE TALENT DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY

  • 113 Higher Education Institutions
  • +100 Engineering Programs
  • +57,000 STEM Students

TALENT THAT BUILDS THE FUTURE

Baja California is the region that connects the frontier between innovation and advanced manufacturing.

Here, talent is developed, attracted, and accelerated to design, produce, and scale technologies with global impact.

+18 Talent Collaboration Tables between Schools and Industry.

GLOBAL INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS

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GLOBAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

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Our world-class universities

are constantly evolving their programs to meet the needs of Baja’s advanced industries, working hand-in-hand with leading high-tech companies to ensure graduates possess the skills and expertise required by today’s cutting-edge industries.

Our world-class universities

are constantly evolving their programs to meet the needs of Baja’s advanced industries, working hand-in-hand with leading high-tech companies to ensure graduates possess the skills and expertise required by today’s cutting-edge industries.

Our world-class universities

are constantly evolving their programs to meet the needs of Baja’s advanced industries, working hand-in-hand with leading high-tech companies to ensure graduates possess the skills and expertise required by today’s cutting-edge industries.

STRATEGIC TALENT DEVELOPMENT SECTORS

  • Semiconductors and Advanced Electronics.
  • Aerospace and Smart Mobility.
  • Life Sciences and Medical Devices.
  • Software Development, AI and Cybersecurity.
  • Digital Animation and Videogames.
  • Agroindustry, Logistics and Binational Trade.
  • Gastronomy, Wine and Craft Beer with Global Identity.

PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP HIGH-VALUE INDUSTRY SKILLS

  • +15,000 Individuals Trained In Advanced Technical Programs.
  • Semiconductor Certifications with UABC + Skyworks + Qualcomm + Infineon.
  • Semiconductor Engineering Programs (UABC, ITT, ITM, UPBC, UTT).
  • Specialized Laboratories in IOS Development, AI, Cloud, and Advanced Manufacturing.
  • Google Cloud Academy Baja.
  • Certifications with AWS, IBM and SIEMENS.
  • Intel Innovation Challenge.
  • Internship BC – USMF Washington.

Some of Our Principal Universities

Shaping Innovation Through Education

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Technical School

Precise Training. Proven Success.

Baja California’s technical schools excel at producing skilled, adaptable workers who quickly master new technologies.

Training focuses on high-demand fields like advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, medical devices, and information technology.

Through partnerships with global industry leaders, students gain hands-on experience that leads directly to careers in the region’s thriving tech sector.

NATIONAL LEADER IN SEMICONDUCTORS

  • 3 Global Industry Leaders: Skyworks, Qualcomm, Infineon.
  • +127 Advanced Electronics and Semiconductor Companies.
  • 50 Years of Experience in ATP (Assembly, Packaging and Testing).

Unique academic semiconductor track in Mexico:

  • 2 Technical Careers.
  • 2 TSU Programs.
  • 5 Engineering Programs.
  • 3 Master’s Programs.
  • International Faculty Development Program.

NATIONAL LEADER IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Key Programs

  • Low-Code Development with MENDIX | +1,000 Trained.
  • AWS Cloud Skills | 3,000 Certified Educators and Students.
  • InteligencIA | 1,092 Youth and Educators Trained.
  • IBM AI & Data Skills | 1,000 Students Trained in AI and Cybersecurity.
  • Google Cloud Academy Baja | +500 Professionals Certified.
  • Women in Sustainability | 150 Women Trained in Energy and Technology.
  • Google Conectadas | +280 Women Certified in IT Support.

Academic Offer

  • 1 Technical Career in Artificial Intelligence.
  • 2 TSU Programs in Digital Innovation (UTT, UPBC).
  • 11 Engineering Programs in AI, Software, Computing, Cybersecurity and Digital Systems.
  • 4 Bachelor’s Degrees in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
  • 7 Master’s Programs in IT, Digital Engineering and Tech Innovation.
  • 4 PhD Programs in Sciences, Digital Systems and Telecommunications.
  • 1 Faculty Training Program in Generative AI (OpenAI + Santander + UABC + 15 Universities).
  • +10 Specialized Seminars in AI, Computer Vision, Cybersecurity and Advanced Programming.
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Collaborative Action. Disruptive Results.

Learn more about REDCIBAJA
Our Innovation Centers serve as dynamic platforms where technical infrastructure, specialized talent, and research excellence converge to drive scientific and technological progress. Through a network of 33 centers across the region –– known as Red CI BAJA–– these facilities bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application, helping local enterprises compete in the global economy.

Coordinated by the Secretary of Economy and Innovation, our diverse ecosystem of public and private centers brings together educational institutions, research facilities, and industry partners across life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. Whether located in universities, research institutes, or private companies, these centers provide the collaborative spaces needed to transform cutting-edge research into market-ready solutions.

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