Educational institutions in Sonora expand engineering programs

Educational institutions in Sonora, Mexico, are expanding their engineering offerings to meet industrial and regional needs. The Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas de Norteamérica (UCAN) is promoting a dual educational model in Guaymas, covering five engineering disciplines: Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, and Semiconductors. The university plans to introduce Electromobility and postgraduate programs in Manufacturing by January.

UCAN’s model integrates classroom learning with practical experience at the Interindustrial Technological Development Center. The institution operates specialized centers for robotics, advanced manufacturing, and welding, alongside a language center offering English, Mandarin Chinese, and German.

Separately, the Universidad de Sonora (Unison) Navojoa campus is undergoing accreditation evaluations for two new programs: Civil Engineering and Industrial and Systems Engineering. The evaluation, conducted by the Interinstitutional Committees for the Evaluation of Higher Education (CIEES), aims to ensure quality teaching and identify areas for continuous academic improvement in southern Sonora.