Universidad Autónoma del Carmen

Autonomous University of Carmen
Universidad Autónoma del Carmen
Motto Por la Grandeza de México
Motto in English
For the Greatness of Mexico
Type Public
Established June 13, 1967
Rector José Antonio Ruz
Students 2,486 (2000)
Location Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Delfines
Website unacar.mx

The Universidad Autónoma del Carmen is an institution of higher education located in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico. Founded on June 13, 1967, it is the successor to the Liceo Carmelita, which was established in 1854.

Schools

The university is divided into eight schools: Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Chemical and Oil Sciences, Information Sciences, Education and Humanities, Administrative Economic Sciences, and Law.

Campuses

The school has three campuses. Campus I houses five of the eight schools as well as the Estadio Resurgimiento, home of the professional Delfines del Carmen of the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol. Campus II is located in the commercial district and houses UNACAR's bachillerato program. Campus III is on the outskirts of town and houses the health sciences, natural sciences and engineering schools.

UACC also operates a university radio station, XHUACC-FM 88.9.

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