The Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México (UACM) (Autonomous University of Mexico City) is a public university from México City founded in 2001. Before, the Federal District was the only federal entity without a state university.
 Cuautepec library | |
| Motto | Nada humano me es ajeno |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 26 April 2001 |
| Students | 15,000 |
| Location | , 19°23′9″N 99°9′39″W / 19.38583°N 99.16083°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www.uacm.edu.mx |
History edit
The UACM was established on April 26 of 2001 by Andrés Manuel López Obrador as Universidad de la Ciudad de México. The first venue was Casa Libertad, the formerly Santa Marta Acatitla women's prison and later a youth center.[1] On December 16 of 2004 was declared autonomous.[2]
In July 2005 the house of the artist Víctor Sergi is donated after his death and is converted in the Centro Vlady[3]
Venues edit
The rectory is in Benito Juárez delegation.
Academic Venues edit
There are 5 academic venues, one is for postgraduates studies.
| Venue | Delegation | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Libertad | Iztapalapa | Undergraduate |
| Centro Histórico | Cuauhtemoc | Undergraduate |
| Cuautepec | Gustavo A. Madero | Undergraduate |
| Del Valle | Benito Juárez | Undergraduate & Graduate |
| San Lorenzo Tezonco | Iztapalapa | Undergraduate |
Cultural Centers edit
The UACM has two cultural centers Casa Talavera in Cuauhtemoc delegation and the Centro Vlady in Benito Juárez.
Programs edit
The UACM offers 11 bachelor's degrees, and 10 postgraduates programmes (8 master's degrees and 2 doctoral degrees).
Arts edit
- Arts and cultural patrimony
- Literature creation
Sciences edit
- Genomic sciences
- Environmental sciences and climate change
Social Sciences edit
- Politic sciences and urban administration
- Social sciences
- Communications and culture
- Philosophy and history of ideas
- History and contemporary society
- Law
Engineering edit
- Urban transport system engineering
- Industrial electronic system engineering
- Electronic and telecommunication system engineering
- Energy Systems Engineering
Health edit
- Nutrition and health
- Civil protection
- Health promotion
References edit
- ^ "Santa Martha Acatitla alberga hoy una prepa y la Casa Libertad". La Jornada. September 19, 2000.
- ^ "Breve Historia de la UACM". UACM. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Acerca del Centro Vlady". UACM. Retrieved November 24, 2010.