Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas

Overview

The Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAZ), officially known as Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas Francisco García Salinas, is a prominent public research university located in Zacatecas, Mexico. With multiple campuses across the state, it offers more than 100 academic programs focused on teaching, research, outreach, and comprehensive student training. Its history dates back to 1774 and includes a legacy of transformation through various educational institutions before achieving its current status in 1968.

Academic offerings are organized into seven areas, including Art and Culture, Basic Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Social, Economic, and Administrative Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. The university emphasizes research and social outreach while preparing students as competent citizens with regional relevance. Recognized among Mexico's top universities and affiliated with ANUIES, campus life encourages political and social activism. The athletic teams, known as the Tuzos, are represented by a gopher mascot.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +52 492 922 2680
• Website: uaz.edu.mx
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/uazoficial

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• regional development projects
• research and development
• research output
• community cultural events
• community engagement
• engineering
• university education
• research publications
• scholarships
• public university
• academic programs
• student scholarships
• zacatecas
• digital infrastructure
• library services
• higher education
• cultural activities
• community outreach
• digital repositories
• research collaboration
• cultural festivals
• social activism in education
• community services
• international exchange
• scientific publications
• colleges, universities, and professional schools
• environmental science research
• digital scholarly publishing
• cultural events
• services
• regional development
• research in physics
• public research outputs
• student support
• public higher education
• housing services
• sustainability
• student mobility programs
• research
• student services
• cultural preservation programs
• digital thesis repositories
• research university
• distance learning
• university
• autonomous university
• international mobility
• research projects
• continuing education
• student exchange
• degree programs
• postgraduate education
• academic calendar
• school control
• commande
• educational offer
• becas
• competency development
• career opportunities
• graduation follow-up
• institutional email
• student mental health
• quality management system
• course offerings
• beca programs
• cultural development
• social responsibility
• institution transparency
• university community
• student mentoring
• learning strategies
• historical university
• student housing
• alumni network
• inclusion initiatives
• cultural exchange
• art and science programs
• administrative services
• community integration
• quality education
• student governance
• student engagement
• event coordination
• health programs
• professional development
• educational resources
• education
• non-profit
• research & development
• education management
• hospital & health care
• environmental services
• renewables & environment
• nonprofit organization management

Technologies Used

• Apache
• Apache Coyote
• Apache Coyote v1.1
• Gmail
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Ubuntu
• WordPress.org
• YouTube