Ibero-American University Tijuana
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| Established | 1982 |
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Rector | David Fernández Dávalos, SJ |
Director | Luis Núñez Gornés |
| Affiliations | Jesuit, AUSJAL Catholic |
| Website | IBERO Tijuana |
Ibero-American University Tijuana (Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana) in Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico, was founded by the Jesuits in 1982. It is a part of the Mexican Jesuit University System.[1]
History
In 1982 Universidad Iberoamericana opened its campus in Tijuana at two sites, one rented and the other on the premises of Peace College. Later space was rented in the Civil Hospital building. At first only high school studies and degrees in Architecture, Graphic Design, and Law were offered. In 1985 the cornerstone was laid for the present building.[2]
Facilities
Current facilities include, besides classrooms, a large hall, videoconference room, computer rooms, audiovisual communication and multimedia centre, library, fitness centre, community service centre, and Manresa House for retreats. There are sports facilities for tennis, indoor soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
Academic programs
The following undergraduate programs are offered:
- Business Administration
- Architecture
- Foreign Trade and Customs
- Communication
- Law
- Graphic Design
- Nursing
- Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Psychology
Professional nursing programs
- General Nursing
- Ongoing studies in nursing
- Administration and Teaching
- Intensive Care
- Pediatric Nursing
- Surgical Nursing
- Public Health
Masters programs
The following two courses are offered only at Tijuana: Digital Graphic Design and Urban Development Area in Geographic Information Systems.
The following are offered at both Tijuana and Mexicali:
References
Coordinates: 32°31′11.11″N 117°6′8.75″W / 32.5197528°N 117.1024306°W UIA Campus Tijuana Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana