Introduction to Panamerican University:

Introduction

Panamerican University is a well-known private research university in Mexico with a strong Roman Catholic background.

Overview

Campus distribution: There are four campuses. The main campus Mixcoac is located in the Benito Juarez district in the southwest of Mexico City and was established in 1968; the Guadalajara campus was established in 1981; the Aguascalientes campus was established in 1989; the Santa Fe campus in Mexico City was established in 2011.

Student size: In 2022, there are 11,341 undergraduates and 4,128 graduate students.

Discipline settings: 42 undergraduate majors are offered, covering the fields of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws, as well as 120 graduate programs.

History

In 1967, a group of wealthy Catholic businessmen and scholars inspired by the University of Navarra and the University of Salamanca founded the Pan American Institute of Advanced Business Administration (IPADE), which subsequently promoted the creation of the university. The Pan American Institute of Humanities, founded in 1968, merged with IPADE to form the Pan American University. In 1978, the Pan American Institute of Humanities was awarded university status and changed its name to Pan American University.

Establishment

Founded in 1967 as a business school, it officially became a university in 1978.

School Strength

It is one of the most prestigious universities in Mexico, with strong strength in teaching and research. Many of the school's disciplines have a high reputation in Mexico and internationally, and have trained many outstanding graduates, and have achieved remarkable achievements in business, law, engineering, medicine and other fields. The school has a highly qualified faculty, including experts and scholars with profound attainments in various disciplines. In addition, the school has established extensive cooperative relations with many well-known universities and institutions at home and abroad, providing students with rich communication and learning opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Private research university. Educational philosophy

The school motto is "Ubi spiritus, libertas", which means "where there is spirit, there is freedom", emphasizing the love of freedom in the space of cultivating humanistic spirit, that is, the love of true freedom.

Key laboratories and disciplines

The school has outstanding performance in many disciplines. Although there is no specific key laboratory, it has strong strength and high reputation in disciplines such as business management, law, engineering, and medicine.

Faculty

There are 5 colleges and 3 departments, namely the School of Institutional Management, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Economics and Administrative Sciences, the School of Communication, the School of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Philosophy, and the School of Education.

Ranking

In the QS World University Rankings, it is the 4th university in Mexico and the 2nd best private university in Mexico; in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it ranks 15th in Mexico.

Expenses

The specific tuition fees vary depending on the major and degree level. Generally speaking, the tuition fees of private universities are relatively high, but the school may provide some scholarships and grants to help students reduce the financial burden.

Campus Environment

Each campus has a beautiful environment and unique architectural style, which combines modern and traditional elements. The campus is fully equipped with advanced teaching facilities, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, student dormitories, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions. At the same time, the school pays attention to campus cultural construction and often holds various academic activities, cultural performances, sports competitions, etc. to enrich students' extracurricular life.