Mexico's higher education system comprises public and private universities, with the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) being prominent. The system is structured into undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels, with a strong emphasis on research. Key institutions like the Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) drive innovation. Academic job opportunities are abundant, particularly in STEM fields, with a growing demand for professionals in research and development.