What if I told you that this campus was built on an idea conceived in 1997? That’s right. We’re standing before the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe. It’s more than just a university. It’s a testament to modern architecture and a hub for innovation in Mexico City.
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe is part of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education system. It is often called ITESM Campus Santa Fe or Tec Santa Fe. This campus provides high school and professional studies. Its international programs attract students from all over.
The Santa Fe campus began construction on March 19, 2001. It welcomed its first students on October 22, 2001. Students transferred from the Mexico City Campus. New students joined them. By year’s end, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe had 1150 students. It also had connections with 35 Santa Fe businesses.
The campus boasts modern architecture by Ricardo Legorreta. It features over 30,000 square meters of construction. More than 3,000 students attend.
In 2003, Lic. Salvador Eduardo Garza Boardman became the head of Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe. He had worked within the ITESM system for over a decade. That same year, construction started for the preparatory building. By 2004, the campus earned first place for its technological infrastructure quality. It beat out all other campuses. A treaty was signed with IBM for collaborative research. This included computing, electronics, and business. ITESM and HP then inaugurated the TEC Discovery Center. The business incubator was founded. The International Entrepreneurs Congress hosted 600 people in October 2003.
The campus continued to grow. The first Literary Creation and Expression of Movement Contest occurred in 2004. The Food Bank was created to support the community. June 2004 saw the preparatory building’s inauguration. Dr. Julio Rubio Barrios took over from Salvador Garza as campus head.
In 2005, ITESM System defined a new mission. The first class graduated from Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe. Lic. Salvador Garza returned to replace Dr. Julio Rubio. The “Laws of Life” contests gave preparatory students a voice. They wrote essays about their worldviews.
By its fifth anniversary in 2006, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe had 3023 students. One thousand were high schoolers. There were also 1482 undergraduates and 372 graduate students.
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe stands on 13 hectares. That’s about 33 acres. It includes sports, culture, and leisure facilities. You’ll find a full-size football field, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. There’s also a 1200 square meter cafeteria.
The campus offers two libraries. Science and engineering labs are available. There are also computer labs. Free parking is offered. Free transportation connects to major city areas.
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe is divided into buildings for professional studies. A separate preparatory building exists. It has its hall, green areas, library, and snack bar. The professional area includes three halls, an auditorium, a library, and a bookstore. An information technologies center features 70 computers. Software is divided by type: business, programming, multimedia, and design. There is a business center and a Gesell dome. This dome is used for marketing studies.
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe can join or create student groups. They can also get funding for university improvements. Recreation is available in athletics and the arts. Students with an average above 80% can study abroad. Common destinations include Europe, Canada, and the US.
This institution is located in Santa Fe. It is in the highest wealth area of Mexico. Annual tuition and fees are around US$20,000. This makes Tec Santa Fe one of Latin America’s most expensive universities. It prepares students for leadership in a globalized world.
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe not only shapes minds but also the future of Mexico.