About Universidad Anáhuac Mayab

Universidad del Mayab is the largest private university in the southeastern part of the Mexican Republic. Founded in 1984, belongs to the Anahuac Network of Catholic educational institutions directed by the Legionaries of Christ with the objective of contributing to the formation of men and women of diverse faiths and cultures, as proactive leaders with an international vision and committed to the society development.

This academic network extends across the globe including more than 100 educational centers from kindergarten to graduate institutions committed to academic excellence.

Universidad del Mayab has academic exchange with international institutions in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Our Mission

The mission of the Universidad del Mayab is to “facilitate the process of forming integral individuals that, with their excellent professional and cultural preparation, inspired by the perennial values of Christian humanism, their genuine social conscience and their pro active leadership capabilities, promote the authentic development of the human being and society.”
Our Philosophy

“Vince in Bono Malum” (Conquer evil with good) is the synthesis of the philosophy of Universidad del Mayab. It is a concept which repudiates negative attitudes through a program of positive action in order to overcome the evil of ignorance with the wisdom of science; the evil of improvisation with skillful professionalism supported by modern technology; the evil of rash materialism with the benevolence of humanism; the evil of social antagonisms with the benefits of peace and harmony; the evil of injustice with the virtue of charity and the evil of audacity with the merit of enlightenment.

Universidad del Mayab hopes to develop in its community the will to pursue human and professional excellence. The university aims to forge in its students an integral formation for the benefit of society.

Institutional Strategies

Universidad del Mayab strives to enrich students through:

• Academic excellence.
• Development of human values.
• Personalized education.
• Creation of leadership skills.
• Awareness of the importance of the international environment.

History

• Universidad del Mayab was established in the city of Merida in the Yucatan State in Mexico in 1984 by the Archbishop Manuel Castro Ruiz. With the support of local business men, Universidad del Mayab began its educative activities offering the Business Administration, Tourism, Accounting and Law undergraduate degrees.
• In 1985 Universidad del Mayab expanded the undergraduate programs offering, adding Psychology and Communication Sciences.
• In 1992 Universidad del Mayab started offering two graduate degrees: Master in Marketing and Master in Strategic Management.
• In 1995 Lic. José María Sabín Sabín, our present Rector, arrived to Universidad del Mayab.
• In 1996 the videoconference rooms were established, being Universidad del Mayab one of very few universities that had this kind of technology.
• In 1998 the Medical Surgeon undergraduate program is offered and with it came the growth of the university facilities.
• In the following years, the Mayab keeps adding more degrees to its curriculum, obtaining different accreditations that acknowledge and certify its development and leadership among universities in Mexico.
• Universidad del Mayab has always had a very strong link with the society, helping in times of need as in September 2002, after Hurricane Isidore hit the Yucatan Peninsula.
• In 2004 the Mayab celebrates its XX Anniversary keeping up the expansion of curriculum and accreditations in every of the degrees offered.