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Autonomous University of the West

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Overview

Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (Autonomous University of the West) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. This institution also has branch campuses in El Fuerte, Guamuchil, Guasave, Los Mochis and Mazatlán. Founded in 1978, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAdeO) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico. UAdeO provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. UAdeO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

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Control

Autonomous University of the West's Control Typepublic

Entity

Autonomous University of the West's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Autonomous University of the West' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Autonomous University of the West's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Autonomous University of the West
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UAdeO
Founded 1978
Motto Por la Cultura a la Libertad
For the Culture of Liberty
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Location

Address Km. 1.5 Carretera a Culiacancito
Culiacán
80054 Sinaloa
Mexico
Autonomous University of the West's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Autonomous University of the West Phone Number (667) 754 0444
Autonomous University of the West Fax Number (667) 754 4034
Other locations El Fuerte, Guamuchil, Guasave, Los Mochis and Mazatlán

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Autonomous University of the West's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Autonomous University of the West is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Autonomous University of the West as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Autonomous University of the West Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Autonomous University of the West 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 Autonomous University of the West's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Autónoma de Occidente: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
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B&S
M&H
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Programs and Courses

Autonomous University of the West Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Autonomous University of the West Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Autonomous University of the West categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Autonomous University of the West.



Autonomous University of the West: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
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students		 Not reported Not reported
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students		 Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Autonomous University of the West Admission Info


Autonomous University of the West's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Autonomous University of the West is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Autonomous University of the West's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Autonomous University of the West 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Autonomous University of the West 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

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Autonomous University of the West's International Students Admission International Students

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Autonomous University of the West's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Autonomous University of the West Size and Profile


Autonomous University of the West's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Autonomous University of the West's total enrolment number is not reported.


Autonomous University of the West's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Autonomous University of the West's academic staff number is not reported.


Autonomous University of the West's Control Type Control Type

Autonomous University of the West is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Autonomous University of the West's Entity Type Entity Type

Autonomous University of the West is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Autonomous University of the West's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Autonomous University of the West's main campus setting is not reported.


Autonomous University of the West's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Autonomous University of the West adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


Autonomous University of the West's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Autonomous University of the West is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Autonomous University of the West Facilities


Autonomous University of the West's Library University Library

Yes Visit Autonomous University of the West's Library


Autonomous University of the West's Housing University Housing

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Autonomous University of the West's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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Autonomous University of the West's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

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Autonomous University of the West's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Autonomous University of the West's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Autonomous University of the West's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Autonomous University of the West's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Autonomous University of the West's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Autonomous University of the West Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Autonomous University of the West Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Autónoma de Occidente's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)
  • Consorcio de Universidades Mexicanas (CUMEX)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autonomous University of the West public or private?

Autonomous University of the West is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Autonomous University of the West profit or non-profit?

Autonomous University of the West is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Autonomous University of the West in terms of enrollment?

Autonomous University of the West's total enrolment number is not reported.

What is the size of Autonomous University of the West in terms of academic staff?

Autonomous University of the West's academic staff number is not reported.

Is Autonomous University of the West a coeducational institution?

Autonomous University of the West is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Autonomous University of the West use?

Autonomous University of the West adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.

What religion is Autonomous University of the West affiliated with?

None.

Does Autonomous University of the West admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Autonomous University of the West's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Autonomous University of the West 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend Autonomous University of the West UAdeO?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Autonomous University of the West UAdeO located?

Autonomous University of the West is located in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Address: Km. 1.5 Carretera a Culiacancito.

Is Autonomous University of the West UAdeO accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Autonomous University of the West is accredited by Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (since ).

Does Autonomous University of the West offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Autonomous University of the West offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Autonomous University of the West have a university library?

Yes

Does Autonomous University of the West provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Autonomous University of the West have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Autonomous University of the West offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Autonomous University of the West offer career services?

Not reported

Does Autonomous University of the West offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Autonomous University of the West have an institutional hospital?

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