Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán

About

The Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY) is a prominent public institution in southeastern Mexico, highly regarded for its strong regional focus and commitment to sustainable development and cultural heritage. It is particularly known for robust programs in Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Architecture, often integrating research relevant to the Yucatán Peninsula's unique environment and culture. For international students, UADY offers various exchange programs facilitated by its Coordinación de Relaciones Internacionales, which provides support for incoming and outgoing mobility, though Spanish is the primary language of instruction. A distinctive characteristic is its deep integration with the cultural and social fabric of the Yucatán region, including significant research into Mayan culture and biodiversity.

Background

The Autonomous University of Yucatan, (Spanish: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán; UADY), is an autonomous public university in the state of Yucatán, Mexico, with its central campuses located in the state capital of Mérida. It is the largest tertiary educational institution (Spanish: educación superior) in the state, offering some 41 different courses at the undergraduate or Bachelor's degree (licenciatura) level, and 26 postgraduate Master's degrees (maestrías). The institution was established in 1922 by then governor Felipe Carrillo Puerto as the Universidad Nacional del Sureste, but its lineage may be traced back to a Spanish Empire royal decree promulgated in 1611, that allowed for the creation of the Colegio de San Francisco Javier in Mérida.

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