Universidad de Sonora
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The University of Sonora (Spanish: [es], abbreviated as UNISON) is located in the state of Sonora, Mexico. Sonora has quickly established itself as one of the Mexican's leading seats of learning, Today one of the most important universities in northwestern Mexico.
Reputation
- Sonora University is one of the most accredited public universities in the country.
- According to CENEVAL, Sonora has recently ranked 5th in the Mexican university-ranking table.
- 6 postgraduate subjects accredited in the level of academic excellence for the "Mexican Research Council in Science and Technology" (Spanish: [es]).
- Currently, leader of the National Association of Mexican Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES) in northwestern Mexico.
History
It was founded in 1942 after a committee to create a state university was formed on August 10, 1938.
Research and teaching
Sonora University has research departments and teaching schools in most academic disciplines. The University provides educational programs in the following colleges:
- Natural Science
- Engineering.
- Biological and Health Sciences.
- Social Sciences.
- Economics and Administration.
- Humanities and Fine Arts.
Postgraduate programmes
In the postgraduate level, Sonora tends to have a slight bias towards scientific subjects, but it also has a number of strong humanities and social science schools.
There are 6 subjects accredited in the level of academic excellence for the "Mexican Research Council in Science and Technology" (Spanish: [es]). It is a highly competitive certification.
- Physics, PhD and Master.
- Material Science, PhD and Master.
- Geology, Master.
- Engineering, Master.
- Food Science and Technology, Master.
- Inmunohematology, Postgraduate certificate.
Admission
Admissions processes at Sonora is based on qualifications relevant to their chosen undergraduate course, admission tests given by the university, and, in some subjects, the interviews which are held between applicants and faculty members.Postgraduate admission is first decided by the department or research centre relating to the applicant's subject. In recent years, Sonora has made greater efforts to attract overseas students.
Campuses
There are five campuses. Its main campus is located in the capital of the state of Sonora, Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo
- Caborca.
- Navojoa.
- Nogales.
- Santa Ana.
Research Institutes
Sports Teams
Sonora has many successful sports teams, including association football, baseball, american football and many more.Campus museums
- Regional museum
Mobility of students
Sonora intends to increase the access and mobility of its students within the Americas and the European Union area of higher education, contributing to improve their professional skills and their access to better working opportunities in the northwestern region of the country.Other items of interest
The University is
- The UN Regional Coordination of Activities in Basic Space for America[link]
Rectors
- 1942-1943 Prof. Aureliano Esquivel Casas
- 1944-1946 Ing. Francisco Antonio Aztiazarán
- 1946-1953 Prof. Manuel Quiróz Martínez
- 1953-1956 Ing. Norberto Aguirre Palancares
- 1956-1961 Lic. Luis Encinas Johnson
- 1961-1967 Dr. Moisés Canale Rodríguez
- 1967-1968 Lic. Roberto Reynoso Dávila
- 1968-1972 Dr. Federico Sotelo Ortiz
- 1973-1982 Lic. Alfonso Castellanos Idiáquez
- 1982-1987 Ing. Manuel Rivera Zamudio
- 1987-1989 Ing. Manuel Balcázar Meza
- 1989-1993 Matemático Marco Antonio Valencia Arvizu
- 1993-2001 M.C. Jorge Luis Ibarra Mendívil
- 2001-present Dr. Pedro Ortega Romero
External links
- ()[The University of Sonora website].
- ()[Universidad de Sonora Extension].
- ()[University Radio Station].
- ()[University Television Station].
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