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AMERIKE University has officially inaugurated its fifth campus in Santa Fe, Mexico City, marking a significant expansion of its educational offerings. The new campus will feature a diverse range of programs, including a dedicated degree in video games, alongside courses in technology, sports, and creative industries.
AMERIKE University’s Expansion and Innovative Educational Model
The new Santa Fe campus joins existing locations in Guadalajara, Mexico City, Satélite, and Puebla, further solidifying AMERIKE’s presence in Mexico. The university aims to provide specialized education that aligns with the demands of modern industries.
State-of-the-Art Facilities for Practical Learning
Spanning 4,000 square meters, the Santa Fe campus is equipped with facilities designed to complement academic learning with practical activities. These include a music production studio, a television forum, a video game arena, a gymnasium, and a Cyberlab, catering to various academic disciplines.
Diverse Academic Programs and Industry-Experienced Faculty
AMERIKE University’s academic offerings encompass cybersecurity, sports sciences, digital music production, video games, business & sports management, audiovisual communication, interactive software development, and physiotherapy, in addition to various postgraduate programs.
A core component of AMERIKE’s educational model is the ‘Learning by Doing’ methodology, which emphasizes hands-on projects and practical activities. The university also boasts a faculty of professionals actively engaged in their respective industries, including Mauricio Castro (Ubisoft NEXT winner), Iñaki Vázquez (founder of Fobia, Moderatto, and Gran Sur), and Erick Marín Martínez (former Club América player).
Community Impact and Industry Connections
Cristina Peña, institutional rector of AMERIKE, stated that the expansion to Santa Fe reflects the university’s growth and its commitment to fostering connections within the local educational and business communities.
AMERIKE currently serves over 1,700 students and has 832 graduates, with 513 agreements established with national and international companies. The university also maintains partnerships with European educational institutions such as EUSES (affiliated with the University of Girona and Rovira i Virgili University), ENTI-UB (affiliated with the University of Barcelona), and EUNEIZ.
According to the institution, all its programs are accredited by the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), and over 90% of its graduates are employed in their fields.
Source: https://www.levelup.com/noticias/abren-universidad-con-licenciatura-en-videojuegos-en-santa-fe-ciudad-de-mexico/
