Our institution has a long and storied history. It was created, established, and is run under a philosophy which informs its goals, vision, and values. Because of this, UDLAP is firmly grounded in the present, while looking toward the future. Our Mission: “To educate well informed, critical, creative and innovative professionals that are also highly skilled in technology, but above all, aware of their great social responsibility to ensure a fair distribution of the benefits of globalization”. Our Vision: "To be recognized worldwide as the leading institution in academic, scientific, cultural and public policy proposals that respond to the challenges presented by globalization."