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Universidad Veracruzana

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University Overview

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 (Buydiploma 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 Buydiploma 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.

University Identity

Name:Universidad Veracruzana
Acronym:UV
Founded:1944
Motto:Arte, Ciencia, Luz Art, Science, Light
Colours:Blue and green
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University Location

Address:Lomas del Estadio s/n Edif. A, 3er. Piso Zona Universitaria Xalapa 91090 Veracruz Mexico
Tel:+52 (228) 842 1763
Fax: +52 (228) 817 6370
Other locations:Veracruz, Boca del Río, Orizaba, Córdoba, Nogales, Ciudad Mendoza, Ixtaczoquitlán, Poza Rica, Tuxpan, Coatzacoalcos, Minatitlán and Acayucan

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Universidad Veracruzana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Veracruzana is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1944


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)
  • Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Unión de Universidades de America Latina y el Caribe (UDUAL)
  • Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC)
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)