Founded in 1944, the Universidad Veracruzana (University of Veracruz) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Xalapa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Veracruz. This institution also has branch campuses in Veracruz, Boca del Río, Orizaba, Córdoba, Nogales, Ciudad Mendoza, Ixtaczoquitlán, Poza Rica, Tuxpan, Coatzacoalcos, Minatitlán and Acayucan. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Veracruzana (UV) is a very large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Veracruzana (UV) 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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public
Entity
non-profit
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very large-sized
Selectivity
very selective
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Name (English) | University of Veracruz |
Acronym | UV |
Founded | 1944 |
Motto | Arte, Ciencia, Luz Art, Science, Light |
Colours | Blue and green |
Mascot | Falcon |
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Address | Lomas del Estadio s/n Edif. A, 3er. Piso Zona Universitaria Xalapa 91090 Veracruz Mexico |
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+52 (228) 842 1763 | |
+52 (228) 817 6370 | |
Other locations | Veracruz, Boca del Río, Orizaba, Córdoba, Nogales, Ciudad Mendoza, Ixtaczoquitlán, Poza Rica, Tuxpan, Coatzacoalcos, Minatitlán and Acayucan |
What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.
The following Universidad Veracruzana's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Veracruzana's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
International students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Veracruzana a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad Veracruzana's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Universidad Veracruzana has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of over-5,000 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Veracruzana is a public higher education institution.
Universidad Veracruzana is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Veracruzana does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Universidad Veracruzana is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1944
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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