Overview
Founded in 1957, the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (Autonomous University of Baja California) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mexicali (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Baja California. This institution also has branch campuses in Tijuana, Ensenada, Tecate and Rosarito. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 67-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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UABC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad Autónoma de Baja California  |
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| Name (English) | Autonomous University of Baja California |
| Acronym | UABC |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Motto | Por la realización plena del hombre For man's fulfillment |
| Colours | Green and gold |
| Mascot | Bighorn Sheep |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Álvaro Obregón y Julián Carrillo s/n, Colonia Nueva Edificio de Rectoría Mexicali 21100 Baja California Mexico |
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+52 (686) 551 8200 |
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+52 (686) 551 8200 |
| Other locations | Tijuana, Ensenada, Tecate and Rosarito |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's X (formerly Twitter) page
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's YouTube channel
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Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's main LinkedIn profile
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