Universidad de Guanajuato

The Universidad de Guanajuato (in English, the University of Guanajuato) is a university based in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, made up of about 26,000 students in programs ranging from high school level to the doctorate level. Over 10,000 of those are pursuing undergraduate, masters, and doctorate degrees. The university offers 122 academic programs, including 9 doctorates, 28 masters programs, and 53 bachelor's degrees. The university has schools in nine cities throughout the state of Guanajuato. It is the only school in Mexico whose main building appears in an official banknote (mil pesos).

History

The university traces its history back to the educational institute called the Hospice of the Holy Trinity, which was established on October 1, 1732. On August 29, 1827, upon the signing of the first constitutional government, the school changed its name to the College of the Immaculate Conception and fell under government responsibility. Programs founded around this time included Mining, Law, Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. In 1831, a library was established.

The name of the college changed again in 1867, this time to the National College of Guanajuato. During the following decade, technical programs at the school grew rapidly, as did research. Finally, in 1945, the college changed its name to the University of Guanajuato, and the school was granted autonomy by the state legislature beginning on May 21, 1994.

References

* [http://www.ugto.mx/sitioug/espanol/estructurapagina/index.htm History of the University of Guanajuato] , accessed April 16, 2005

External links

* [http://www.ugto.mx/sitioug/ingles/estructurapagina/index.htm English Main Page]
* en icon fr icon [http://www.guanajuatocapital.com Guanajuato capital] : Attractions, services, lodging, art, culture, restaurants and much more.