Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes

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The Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA) is a prominent public institution in Mexico, highly regarded for its strong programs in Health Sciences, Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences. For international students, UAA offers a rich cultural immersion experience, primarily through its Academic Exchange Department which facilitates incoming student mobility and provides support services. While the primary language of instruction is Spanish, the university offers orientation and assistance to help international students adapt, including access to Spanish language courses. A distinctive characteristic is its deep integration with regional development, fostering a strong sense of community and practical application of knowledge within the state of Aguascalientes.

Background

The Autonomous University of Aguascalientes (in Spanish: Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, UAA) is a Mexican public university based in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico. The Autonomous University of Aguascalientes has several campuses that are located across the state. The university was founded on June 19, 1973, its preceding institution, The School of Agriculture (in Spanish: Escuela de Agricultura), was founded on January 15, 1867. The Autonomous University of Aguascalientes currently offers 64 different bachelor's degrees, 15 master's degrees and 9 doctoral degrees. Its library is named after poet and university president Desiderio Macías Silva, and holds over 183,063 volumes. The UAA also operates a radio station, XHUAA-FM 94.5, and a television station (UAA TV) available on cable providers in the city.

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