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CETYS Universidad Campus Mexicali, in collaboration with the Friends of CETYS Foundation, hosted the Discover CETYS event this week. The event presented scholarship and financial aid opportunities for Southern California students interested in pursuing higher education at the institution.
The event was designed to reach students from the Imperial Valley and surrounding areas, with limited four-year university options. Organizers said the initiative reflects a growing effort to strengthen educational ties in the CaliBaja region and to ensure that students from border communities have access to programs that meet both academic and industry needs.
“There is financial aid available right now, and of course, the studies we offer for CETYS students really help,” said Dr. Víctor Jaime, director of the Friends of CETYS Foundation. “The next step is to bring students so they can experience the wonderful programs CETYS offers.”
Founded in 2011 by CETYS alumni, the foundation has served as a bridge to expand opportunities for Imperial Valley students and to promote binational cooperation in higher education. Scholarships and cross-border partnerships remain at the core of its mission.
Dr. Mario Dipp Núñez, director of CETYS Universidad Campus Mexicali, emphasized the school’s commitment to developing well-rounded graduates prepared to contribute to their communities. “We want good people, good citizens,” he said. “Our education focuses not only on technical skills but on how each student develops character and becomes the best version of themselves.”
During the event, attendees learned about the university’s programs in administration and business, law, psychology, and engineering. Engineering fields in particular were highlighted as high-demand areas in Mexicali, where industries such as aerospace, automotive, and semiconductors continue to expand. University officials said these programs are designed to prepare graduates for careers that support the region’s industrial growth while maintaining international competitiveness.
CETYS, which has operated for more than 60 years, is accredited in both Mexico and the United States. Its leaders say that dual recognition allows students to pursue academic and professional opportunities across borders, further enhancing the institution’s role in regional mobility and economic development.
In addition, Imperial Valley College and CETYS Universidad have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a binational study program that broadens access to courses and resources for students from both institutions. Approved by the Imperial Community College District Board of Trustees, the agreement runs through June 30, 2026. The partnership allows IVC students to pursue degrees in areas such as engineering and corporate law through CETYS, with classes offered in English and Spanish. In turn, CETYS students who meet IVC’s international student requirements may enroll at IVC and pay local tuition rates.
As part of the agreement, IVC will issue necessary visa documentation for participating CETYS students, while CETYS will extend tuition waivers for select programs, including full coverage for IVC students in its International Summer Program in Ensenada. Up to five IVC students will also be admitted into CETYS’ entrepreneurship program with 90 percent tuition covered. Leaders from both institutions said the partnership underscores their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by expanding study abroad opportunities, cross-cultural collaboration, and affordable educational access in the border region.