Overview
Founded in 1945, the Universidad de Guanajuato (University of Guanajuato) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Guanajuato (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Irapuato, Leon, Celaya, Salamanca, Salvatierra and Silao. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Guanajuato (UGto) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Guanajuato (UGto) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 79-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UGto also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Guanajuato  |
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| Name (English) | University of Guanajuato |
| Acronym | UGto |
| Founded | 1945 Origins date back to 1732 |
| Motto | La Verdad os hará libres The Truth Shall Make You Free |
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University Location
| Address | Lascurain de Retana No. 5, Colonia Centro Guanajuato 36000 Guanajuato Mexico |
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+52 (473) 732 0006 |
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+52 (473) 735 1902 |
| Other locations | Irapuato, Leon, Celaya, Salamanca, Salvatierra and Silao |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de Guanajuato's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad de Guanajuato's Facebook page
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Universidad de Guanajuato's YouTube channel
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