University Overview
Established in 1988, Universidad Autónoma de la Laguna (Autonomous University of La Laguna) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Torreón (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Coahuila. This institution also has branch campuses in Gomez Palacio y LerdoDgo, Matamoros y San Pedro and Coah. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de la Laguna (UAL) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de la Laguna (UAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Mexican higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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very small-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name (English) | Autonomous University of La Laguna |
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| Name | Universidad Autónoma de la Laguna |
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| Acronym | UAL |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Motto | Vencimos al Desierto, Cultivamos el Espíritu We defeat the desert, cultivated the spirit |
| Colours | Green and gray |
| Mascot | Halcones |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Universidad s/n, Colonia El Tajito Torreón 27100 Coahuila Mexico |
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(871) 718 5533 |
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(871) 722 2817 |
| Other locations | Gomez Palacio y LerdoDgo, Matamoros y San Pedro and Coah |
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