Tecnológico de Monterrey Tops Global Entrepreneurship Ranking

The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine’s 2026 rankings place Tecnológico de Monterrey as the top international undergraduate school for entrepreneurship studies. The acknowledgment places the Mexican institution among the world’s leading universities fostering entrepreneurial education and innovation.

The annual rankings, now in their 20th edition, evaluate nearly 300 institutions across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. Tecnológico de Monterrey ranked 10th overall in the undergraduate category and first among international universities. The Princeton Review’s methodology considers more than 40 data points, including academic offerings, faculty experience, mentorship programs, alumni ventures, and startup funding.

Tecnológico de Monterrey calls entrepreneurship a strategic pillar aimed at linking scientific and business development. Alumni of its entrepreneurship institute have launched nearly 1,100 startups over the past decade, underscoring the institution’s growing influence in Latin America’s innovation landscape.

“The colleges and universities that made our lists for 2026 are truly exceptional,” says Rob Franek, Editor in Chief, The Princeton Review. “Their entrepreneurship studies programs have robust experiential components. Their faculties are outstanding. Their students have access to extraordinary mentors and networking contacts that will serve them well into their careers.”

Tecnológico de Monterrey has been expanding partnerships that connect academic research with industry applications. In November, it announced an alliance with Zentynel Frontier Investments to promote scientific entrepreneurship and biotech innovation across Latin America. The collaboration focuses on oncology, aging, and applied sciences, aiming to transform research into scalable ventures.

“Latin America is experiencing a defining moment to translate scientific ideas into scalable ventures,” says Joel Cano, Director of Technology Transfer, Tecnológico de Monterrey. “Fostering collaboration among research institutions, investors, and industry is key to sustaining innovation.”

Mexico faces persistent issues in many areas, including healthcare. Funding and accessibility challenges limit the reach of new technologies and treatments. Industry representatives say innovation can help bridge these gaps when properly directed. “There is innovation in Mexico, but equitable access remains a challenge. Innovation must be directed and adapted to meet the needs of patients,” says Jaen Velázquez, Director of Strategy and Business Development, Siemens Healthineers.

The partnership with Zentynel aligns with Tecnológico de Monterrey’s broader innovation agenda, which promotes entrepreneurship as a driver of social and economic development. The university’s efforts also extend into sustainability and urban resilience. Earlier this year, Tecnológico de Monterrey formalized a collaboration with UN-Habitat to advance the UN’s New Urban Agenda in Mexico and Latin America. The initiative seeks to strengthen public awareness and cooperation among academia, government, and the private sector to address urban and environmental challenges.

The collaboration is “a milestone aligned with Tec’s 2030 vision,” says Ramiro Estrada of the School of Architecture, Art, and Design at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico City. The alliance with UN-Habitat builds on a relationship that began in 2007. In 2023, both institutions launched a diploma in the New Urban Agenda, providing urban planning tools to public, private, and civil society actors across seven Latin American countries.

Tecnológico de Monterrey’s recognition by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur marks the second consecutive year the university leads in the international undergraduate category, reflecting the growing influence of Latin American education institutions in global entrepreneurship education.

Entrepreneur’s November–December issue, featuring the full list, highlights that top-ranked schools combine academic rigor with hands-on experience to prepare students for launching and scaling ventures. “Inside every successful entrepreneur is a willingness to challenge the status quo,” says Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur. “These programs create real-world opportunities for students to test ideas, build connections, and launch meaningful ventures.”