Introduction to the University of Guadalajara:

Introduction: The University of Guadalajara is a public autonomous university in Jalisco, Mexico. It has a certain influence internationally, combining an international perspective with a strong sense of social responsibility. It is one of the leading higher education institutions in Mexico.

Overview: The school has 15 university centers, 60 high schools and a virtual university system. In 2022, the school has 15,229 academic staff and a total of 281,882 students, including 109,992 undergraduates, 6432 postgraduates and 139,520 high school students. It offers 422 professional, high school, undergraduate and graduate academic programs.

History: Its history can be traced back to 1586, when higher education began to be provided in Guadalajara. It was officially established on February 12, 1791, named the Royal University of Guadalajara. On October 12, 1925, it was renamed the University of Guadalajara. Since then, the school has continued to grow and become an important educational institution in Mexico.

Date of establishment: It was officially established on February 12, 1791, but its origins in higher education can be traced back to 1586.

Strength of running a school: It has a large and well-known faculty and plays an important role in Mexico. It has fruitful academic research results and publishes many scientific journals. The school has a wide range of majors, covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technical sciences, economic management sciences, health sciences and other fields, providing students with a wealth of choices.

Nature of the institution: Public research university.

Educational philosophy: Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking, and is committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive social development. Through undergraduate, graduate and research projects, it provides students with a comprehensive education so that they can adapt to the development needs of society.

Key laboratories and disciplines: No key laboratories have been identified yet. In terms of disciplines, medicine, engineering, economics, law and other disciplines are strong. For example, its medical major has a high reputation in Mexico and has trained a large number of excellent medical talents; the engineering major focuses on the combination of practice and theory, providing students with rich practical opportunities and advanced teaching facilities.

Department: Including 15 university centers such as the University Center of Art, Architecture and Design, the University Center of Biological and Agricultural Sciences, the University Center of Economics and Management Sciences, the University Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering, the University Center of Health Sciences, and the University Center of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Ranking: It is not ranked at the top in international rankings such as the QS World University Rankings, but it performs well in the domestic rankings in Mexico. It is the second largest university in Mexico after the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Cost: For local Mexican students, the tuition fee for undergraduate and master's programs is about US$51 per year. The tuition fee for undergraduate and master's programs for international students is about US$1,000 per year. In Guadalajara, students' monthly living expenses are approximately between US$267 and US$484.

Campus environment: The campuses are located throughout Jalisco State and have modern teaching facilities, libraries, laboratories, etc. The school pays attention to campus culture construction and often holds various cultural activities, such as the Guadalajara International Book Fair, the Guadalajara International Film Festival, etc., providing students with rich cultural experiences.