The pioneering university in Physical Therapy in the state of Veracruz, with its own rehabilitation center for hands-on practice.
Discover ICESAbout us
Instituto Científico de Educación Superior (ICES) educates professionals capable of responding to the needs of a society in constant change, bringing together science, technology, knowledge and human values in every academic program. We are a community that teaches with an eye on the future and a sense of humanity.
Read our mission and vision
Founded
2006
What sets us apart
Our own facilitiesWe run our own rehabilitation centre, where students carry out clinical practice and their social service placement.
Discover CRICES20+ years of experience
More than two decades educating health professionals, with a proven track record.
Pioneers in Veracruz
The first institution in the state to offer a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
International exchanges
Exchange programs abroad during the holiday periods.
Mission and vision
Our purpose is not a text hanging on a wall: it shapes every syllabus, every laboratory and every decision we make while you study with us.
To educate highly qualified professionals across a range of fields, with a solid scientific and humanistic grounding that allows them to develop skills, abilities and a strong sense of responsibility, so they can practise with excellence and ethical commitment.
To be a leading institution recognized nationally and internationally, standing out as a benchmark in higher education for its educational quality, continuous innovation and social commitment.
By 2030 we aim to consolidate our academic excellence through an integrated approach that develops educational quality standards, based on continuous faculty training and stronger facilities that support the effective application of the knowledge gained during professional training, building a recognizable identity among our graduates.
Scientists with Human Values
Our values
ICES is known for educating scientists with human values. These are the nine values that underpin that education and the standard by which we support everyone who studies with us.
Acting on sound professional principles, and standing behind every decision before whoever is owed an account of it.
Recognizing another person's situation before intervening: understanding who you are treating is part of professional practice.
Living alongside different ideas, backgrounds and ways of working, and keeping the conversation open even in disagreement.
Putting knowledge at the service of the community and supporting those who need it, inside and outside the institute.
Treating classmates, teachers, patients and users with consideration, whatever their circumstances or their history.
Recognizing your own limits and staying willing to learn: training does not end with the degree.
Owning the consequences of every professional decision and delivering on what was promised, on time and in full.
Telling the truth and acting transparently, even when the outcome is not the most comfortable one to share.
Sustaining effort with consistency and method: that is what turns knowledge into real competence.
On campus
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Classrooms, laboratories, placements and ceremonies: a tour of the spaces and moments that make up daily life at ICES. Open any image to see it full size.
Frequently asked questions
We have gathered what people ask us most when they are about to take the step: admissions, costs, study formats and campus life. If your question is not here, write to us and we will reply the same day.
We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Yes. All our bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs are accredited by Mexico's Ministry of Public Education (SEP) under a current federal RVOE.
No. Our only campus is in the city of Xalapa, at Paseo de las Palmas No. 17 y 19, Fraccionamiento Veracruz.
Two: the on-campus format, with in-person classes Monday through Friday, and the blended format, which combines in-person sessions on Saturdays with online study from Monday to Friday.
As a matter of institutional policy, we share tuition costs in person at our campus.
We recommend booking a visit so we can review your situation: that way we can give you accurate information for your particular case.
There is no age limit. As long as you hold a high school certificate, you can begin your professional studies.
