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University of Colima
Mexico

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Official website: https://www.ucol.mx/
Tel:+52 312 316 1000
Address:Av. Universidad No. 333, Las Víboras, C.P. 28040, Colima, Colima, México.

Introduction to the University of Colima, Mexico:

Introduction: The University of Colima is a public university in the state of Colima, Mexico. It plays an important role in the local education field and offers multidisciplinary undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs. Its high-quality education and research programs attract students from all over the world.

Overview: The school has 912 academic staff and a total student population of approximately 12,367, including 10,214 undergraduates and 604 graduate students. The school has several campuses throughout Colima, including Manzanillo, Tecomán, Colima (Central Campus and North Campus), Coquimatlan and Villa Alvarez.

History: The university was founded on September 16, 1940, originally named the People's University of Colima, by the then Mexican President Lázaro Cárdenas to meet the educational needs of Michoacan, Jalisco and Colima. On August 25, 1962, the school gained autonomy and separated from the state education system.

Founded: 1940.

School Strength: The university has a high degree of internationalization and has signed a series of agreements with academic and business institutions in many countries such as the United States, Canada, and Spain, and has signed 240 academic and scientific cooperation agreements. The school has 15 research centers, 6 curriculum and teaching support centers, etc., and also manages 31 vocational preparatory high schools.

Institutional Nature: A public university funded by the government, with the purpose of serving the society, cultivating talents and promoting regional development.

Educational Philosophy: There is no clear and public educational philosophy, but as a public university, it usually focuses on cultivating students' comprehensive qualities, emphasizing the imparting of knowledge, the cultivation of abilities and the shaping of social responsibility, and is committed to cultivating various professional talents for the society.

Key laboratories and disciplines: There are no outstanding key laboratories. In terms of key disciplines, engineering, telecommunications, health, communication, economics and business are the most prominent majors of the university. In addition, there are also strong academic strengths in the fields of agricultural science, natural science, management and social science.

Faculty: There are multiple departments such as the Department of Agricultural Sciences, the Department of Health, the Department of Natural Sciences, the Department of Management and Social Sciences, the Department of Education and Humanities, the Department of Engineering and Technology, etc., providing a wealth of professional courses.

Ranking: It is not clearly listed in the world university rankings such as QS and Times, nor is it mentioned in the U.S. News World University Comprehensive Ranking. It may have a certain ranking and influence in the region or country.

Fees: For international students, the application fee is US$200. The school may provide scholarships or grants for outstanding students, but the specific fees and funding information can be further consulted with the school.

Campus environment: It has 5 campuses, each with its own management office and unique environment. The campuses are located in different areas of Colima. Some campuses are close to the sea, such as the Manzanillo Campus, where marine science-related subjects are taught and students can enjoy the beautiful sea view. Other campuses also have their own characteristics. The campuses are generally well-equipped with libraries, laboratories, sports and leisure centers, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions.