Overview
Established in 1940, the Universidad de Colima (University of Colima) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Colima (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Colima (UCol) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Colima (UCol) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 83-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Mexican higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCol also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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least selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Colima  |
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| Name (English) | University of Colima |
| Acronym | UCol |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Motto | Estudia*Lucha*Trabaja study, fight, work |
| Colours | Green and yellow |
| Mascot | Loro |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Universidad No. 333, Colonia Las Víboras Colima 28040 Colima Mexico |
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+52 (312) 316 1000 |
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+52 (312) 316 1009 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de Colima's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad de Colima's Facebook page
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