Our History

Tecnológico de Monterrey was founded in 1943 thanks to the vision of Mr. Eugenio Garza Sada and a group of businessmen, who formed a civil association called Enseñanza e Investigación Superior, A.C. (Higher Education and Research, A.C.).

Tec de Monterrey is a private, non-profit, independent and non-partisan institution.

The work of Tec de Monterrey and all its campuses is supported by civil associations, made up of a large group of outstanding leaders from all over the country committed to the quality of higher education.

80 years after the founding of Tec de Monterrey, these are some of the main historical events that distinguish our Institution.

And the dream continues...
1943 - 1953

Start

In 1943 it is founded with 350 students, Business and Engineering careers and the Preparatory School. The Monterrey Campus is inaugurated, the first university campus in Mexico.

Start
1953 - 1973

Growth

In 1954, the new Library is inaugurated with the iconic mural "The Triumph of Culture" by Jorge González Camarena. The School of Sciences is born with majors in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. Begins offering master's degrees in engineering and science. The first computer arrives with the acquisition of IBM 1620 equipment and the Electronic Calculation Center is created. The Mexico City and Ciudad Obregón campuses are opened.

Growth
1973 -1993

Consolidation

The School of Medicine is born. Personal computers and computers are introduced in all degree programs (first in Mexico). The first Internet connection in Latin America is made. Tec celebrates its 50th anniversary and already has 50,610 students in engineering, architecture, science, business, humanities and medicine.

Consolidation
1993 - 2003

Transformation

Virtual University is created. Laptop as a requirement and platform for courses. Double degrees with foreign institutions are initiated. Master's degree 100% online. Tecmilenio University is inaugurated.

Transformation
2003 - Hoy

Innovation

The first edition of INCmty takes place. The Eugenio Garza Lagüera Entrepreneurship Institute is inaugurated.launching of Distrito Tec and Profesor holograma. The Tec celebrates its 80th anniversary, with 96,040 students and 61,522 students in Tecmilenio.

Innovation

Corporate values

Our Culture

At our institutions, culture is lived and built day by day through every interaction, decision, and experience we share with students, patients, collaborators, and faculty.

The elements that unite us and guide our daily actions are our Code of Ethics and Values.
  • INNOVATION
  • INTEGRITY
  • COLLABORATION
  • EMPATHY AND
    INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL
    CITIZENSHIP

INNOVATION

We are passionate about the disruption that generates value.

  • We break paradigms creating new opportunities for our public.
  • We are entrepreneurs, we generate ideas oriented to the public we serve and make them a reality.
  • We support and recognize people, so they can generate changes, take risks and learn from their mistakes.

    • INTEGRITY

    We exert freedom with responsibility.

  • We are congruent, we lead with the truth and reject non-ethical behavior.
  • We are responsible of our behavior and our decisions are consistent with our principles and values.
  • We use the Institution´s resources in an austere and honest manner.

    • COLLABORATION

    We achieve the vision together.

  • We encourage and recognize collaborative and multidisciplinary work.
  • We act with high standards, we empower people and remove barriers that prevent us from collaborating.
  • We place collective success before individual achievements.

    • EMPATHY AND INCLUSION

    We always put people in first place.

  • We take time to listen, understand, support and develop our community members.
  • We respect the dignity of people and value the diversity of our community.
  • We encourage compassion and learn to live in harmony with our differences.

    • GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

    We work for a sustainable world.

  • We are conscious citizens with a global vision.
  • We work together to solve the problems of the world and those of the most vulnerable communities.
  • We promote sustainable development for the benefit of future generations and the planet.

    • We are committed to creating environments that foster the personal and professional development of our employees and teachers, where they can apply their strengths, feel valued, and contribute in their roles toward fulfilling our purpose.

    These are some other elements that characterize and make our culture unique:

     

    🚀 People at the center

    We create environments where individuals can grow, feel valued, and leave a meaningful mark.

    📣 We listen to our people

    We regularly assess the organizational climate to co-create a better workplace for everyone.

    🙌 Recognition as a daily practice

    We celebrate achievements, express gratitude for contributions, and inspire people to become the best version of themselves.

    💡 Flexible and collaborative spaces

    Designed to promote well-being, innovation, and connection—fostering diversity and sustainability in every corner.

    🎉 Events that bring us together

    We organize events that strengthen our sense of community and connect us with what makes us extraordinary.