# UGMA academic and industrial expansion in Maturín > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ugma-academic-and-industrial-expansion-in-maturn > Updated: 2026-10-13T19:06:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho University (UGMA) in Maturín is implementing initiatives to expand its academic offerings and integrate new technologies. The institution has reported 170 new student enrollments for the 2025-2026 period and is seeking approval from the National Council of Universities (CNU) for new programs in Digital Marketing, Mechatronics, and Design. To better align education with regional economic needs, UGMA has established a cooperation agreement with Fedecámaras. This partnership focuses on providing specialized training in management, engineering, and the oil industry. Rector Edgar Ortiz indicated that the university plans to conduct consultancies to identify specific corporate demands in fields such as technology, human resources, and market research to support regional production and investment. ## Claims - UGMA and Fedecámaras have established a cooperation agreement to train human resources in management, engineering, and the oil sector. (single source) - The university plans to seek approval for new degrees in mechatronics engineering, digital marketing, and industrial design. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: UGMA and Fedecámaras partner to align academic training with private sector needs UGMA and Fedecámaras have partnered in Maturín to align university training with the demands of the oil and productive sectors, focusing on engineering and management. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ugma-and-fedecmaras-partner-to-align-academic-training-with-private-sector-needs ### 2026-09-29: UGMA Maturín expands academic offerings and technological integration UGMA Maturín is upgrading its technological infrastructure and expanding its academic offerings, including pending applications for new programs in Digital Marketing and Mechatronics. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ugma-maturn-expands-academic-offerings-and-technological-integration --- Cite as: UGMA academic and industrial expansion in Maturín. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ugma-academic-and-industrial-expansion-in-maturn