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Universidad Regiomontana (URM), a private institution located in the industrial hub of Monterrey, is recognized for its strong practical focus, particularly in Business, Engineering, and Law. The university emphasizes a hands-on learning approach, preparing students for direct entry into the professional world. For international students, URM offers various exchange programs facilitated by its dedicated International Affairs Office, which provides support and guidance throughout their stay. While the primary language of instruction is Spanish, the university fosters a welcoming environment for students looking to immerse themselves in Mexican culture and gain valuable international experience. A distinctive characteristic is its deep integration with the local business and industrial community, providing students with unique internship and networking opportunities.
Background
The Universidad Regiomontana (known by its shortened name U-ERRE, and previously by the abbreviation UR) is an institution of higher education in Monterrey, Mexico. This university has its origin in the Instituto Modelo de Educación (Model Education Institute), which was converted into a university by Eduardo Elizondo, a former governor of Nuevo León. In 1974 a group of entrepreneurs bought the university: Rogelio Sada Zambrano, Bernardo Garza Sada, Eugenio Garza Lagüera, Andrés Marcelo Sada, Hernán Rocha, Jorge Garza, Alfonso Garza, Rodolfo Barrera, Manuel Llaguno, Humberto Lobo, Alberto Santos de Hoyos, and Alberto Fernández Ruiloba. The UR system has a secondary school and multiple campuses centrally located in the metropolitan area of Monterrey. At the undergraduate level there are three interconnected campuses and offices - Business Administration Aulas I (FACCEA), Humanities and Social Sciences Aulas II (FACHYCS), and Engineering and Architecture (FACIYA) Aulas III. 32 undergraduate degrees are offered, 10 of which are engineering degrees. The Graduate School also offers Master's degrees in Business Administration, Administration of Industrial Process...
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