Overview
Founded in 1944, the Universidad Veracruzana (University of Veracruz) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Xalapa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Veracruz. This institution also has branch campuses in Veracruz, Boca del Río, Orizaba, Córdoba, Nogales, Ciudad Mendoza, Ixtaczoquitlán, Poza Rica, Tuxpan, Coatzacoalcos, Minatitlán and Acayucan. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Veracruzana (UV) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Veracruzana (UV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master'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 79-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, 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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University Identity
| Name | Universidad Veracruzana  |
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| Name (English) | University of Veracruz |
| Acronym | UV |
| Founded | 1944 |
| Motto | Arte, Ciencia, Luz Art, Science, Light |
| Colours | Blue and green |
| Mascot | Falcon |
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University Location
| Address | Lomas del Estadio s/n Edif. A, 3er. Piso Zona Universitaria Xalapa 91090 Veracruz Mexico |
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+52 (228) 842 1763 |
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+52 (228) 817 6370 |
| Other locations | Veracruz, Boca del Río, Orizaba, Córdoba, Nogales, Ciudad Mendoza, Ixtaczoquitlán, Poza Rica, Tuxpan, Coatzacoalcos, Minatitlán and Acayucan |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Veracruzana's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad Veracruzana's Facebook page
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