Ranked second in research among the state universities in Mexico, the University of Guanajuato has over 300 researchers who have been recognized by the Mexican Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT).
Research is conducted in academic groups creating an ideal environment for knowledge creation, management and transfer. More than 80 research groups work in the following areas:
• Engineering • Arts • Social Sciences and humanities • Health sciences • Economic and administrative sciences • Natural and exact sciences
Research Groups These are some of the topics in which our research groups are working in:
Agriculture
Agro Industrial Science and Technology
Agro Industrial Machinery and Equipment Design
Natural Resources and Agricultural Development
Rural Development
Harvest Technology
Arts
Art and Design City and Heritage
Creation
Methodology of Language and Music Conducting
Design and Culture
Education and Creativity in Arts and Design
Musicology Studies
Art Technology, Theory, Concept and Design
Aesthetics Theories
Biology
Cellular and Molecular Biology of Pathogenic Microorganisms of
Biomedical Interest
Biology of Fungi and Protozoa,
Glycoproteomics
Microbiology
Biotechnology
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
Protection of Vegetal Varieties
Postharvest Technologies
Chemistry
Applied Chemistry
Catalysis and Organic Synthesis
Silicone Chemistry and Technology
Environmental Electrochemistry
Organic Synthesis
Earth sciences
Geomantic
Metallurgy
Environmental Geology
Economics
Economy
Small Businesses Development
Education
Education in Culture, History and Arts, Educational Processes
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Alternate Energies
Solar Technologies
Environment
Regional Development and Sustainability
Environmental and Land Studies
Environmental Chemistry and Industrial Processes
Environmental Management
Physics
Applied Physics
Particle Physics
Statistical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Gravitation and Mathematical Physics
History
Historical Studies
Humanities
Humanistic Research
International business
International Businesses
Tourism
Languages
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Foreign Languages
Applied Linguistics in English Teaching
Law
Legal Sciences
Fundamental Rights and New Trends in Politics and Government
Business Law
Literature
Literary Studies
Poetic Configurations
History and Literature
Management
Business Management
Human Resources
Science and Technology in Modeling Systems and Organizational
Processes Organizational Behavior
Organizational Studies
Quality Management
Mathematics
Basic Mathematics
Modeling and Applications
Medicine
Surgery
Toxicology
Nervous System Studies
Nutrition
Reproductive Health
Metabolism
Wellness and Chronic Diseases
Health Services Management
Nursing
Geriatrics
Children´s Health
Family Health
Occupational Health
Optics
Optoelectronics
Philosophy
Contemporary Epistemology and Philosophy, Social Philosophy
Psychology
Applied Psychology
Statistics
Applied Statistics
Statistical Mechanics
Society
Mobility
Space and Society
Social Transformation and Territorial Dynamics
New research groups are created in a permanent manner covering additional topics.
For further information about specific research projects or locating experts please contact Cynthia Montaudon email: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está protegida contra spambots. Usted necesita tener Javascript activado para poder verla.
The state of Guanajuato is located in Central Mexico. It covers an area of 30,608 kms. with 46 municipalities. Its prehispanic history starts before the colonization by the spaniards as shown in four archeological sites:
*Plazuelas in the city of Pénjamo *Cañada de la Virgen in the city of San Miguel Allende *Peralta in the city of Abasolo *El Cóporo in the city of Ocampo
GUANAJUATO CITY
The state capital is the city of Guanajuato; it was founded around 1520, due to the discovery of the first silver deposits which led to the growth and consolidation as a city. Its maximum splendor dates back to the XVIII century and the richness of its mines that made it the world's leading center of silver mining. This city is currently considered a jewel of baroque art. Moreover, in this city was held the first battle for independence of Mexico. www.inah.gob.mx
CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT
In 1988, Guanajuato and its adjacent mines were declared World Heritage site by UNESCO. The architecture and the decorative elements of baroque and neoclassical buildings of the city, such as the “Templo de la Compañia” a former Jesuit church, and the Valenciana church, are considered among the most beautiful examples of the Baroque architecture in Mexico. The Juarez Theater and other buildings have a strong French influence.
University and Guanajuato Cultural life
*Art collections and galleries *Art cinema *Symphonic Orchestra (OSUG) *Radio station: “Radio Universidad” (XEUG) *Museums *Internacional Cervantes Festival *International Cervantes Colloquium *Dance, theater and music companies
Five reasons to visit Guanajuato
* Discovering corners of legend among alleys and squares. * Walking in the footsteps of Independence. * Celebrating theater, dance, music and art. * Admire the monumental palaces and mines. * The city of Guanajuato is a university town, safe and hospitable.
UG FACTS and FIGURES
The Universidad de Guanajuato is a public institution located in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico. It was founded in 1732 as the Hospice of the Holy Trinity. In 1868 it became the “Colegio del Estado de Guanajuato”. In 1945 it acquires the status of a University. Since the academic and administrative restructuring in 2008, the institution is organized into four campuses in different cities of the State: Guanajuato, León, Salamanca-Irapuato and Celaya-Salvatierra.
Academic higlights *Academic Functions: Teaching, Extension. *Major Research Institution
Academic areas *Natural and Exact Sciences *Engineering *Health Sciences *Economic and Administration Sciences *Social Sciences and Humanities *Arts
Faculty members (2,773) *Full-time: 887 *Part-time: 240 *Fixed-term contract: 1,646
Academic Programs *Doctorates: 19 *Master’s degrees: 35 *Graduate specializations: 21 *Undergraduate degrees: 65 *Technical professional baccalaureate: 5 *Technical university degrees: 3 *High school (offered in ten locations):1
QUALITY STANDARDS
*Faculty in National System of Researchers: 311 *Faculty with PROMEP profile: 348 *Certified administrative processes (ISO 9001-2008): 235(DNV) *Students in accredited programs: 86%
GRADUATE PROGRAMAS
UG offers 75 graduate programs, of which 29 are accredited by the PNPC (Padrón Nacional de Posgrado de Calidad) of the National Council for Science and Technology of Mexico (CONACYT). www.daip.ugto.mx/posgrados/
The doctoral program in Physics and the Masters in Physics, and in the Master in Electrical Engineering hold international accreditation (CONACYT).
Foreigners likewise Mexican citizens can apply for a CONACYT scholarship, if the program is part of the PNPC. The scholarship consists of a monthly stipend for daily expenses.
www.daip.ugto.mx
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
The International Office (Direction of Academic Cooperation) works to strenghten the internationalization process of the Universidad de Guanajuato through a variety of actions:
*Reinforce national and international exchanges for students and faculty members.
*Boost the number of academic programs including international activities.
*Signing of agreements with national and international institutions.
* Organization of workshops and seminars on international education.
*Foster the study of foreign languages.
*Promote Internationalization at Home.
International cooperation networks UG participates in a number of academic cooperation networks, including: NAMP, TIES, ERASMUS-MUNDUS, JIMA, ISEP, CONAHEC, among others.
Double degree programs Undergraduate double degree programs: one with Sup de Co La Rochelle (France) and one with Fachhochschule Dortmund (Germany).
Graduate double degree programs: one with Nagaoka University of Technology (Japan), and one with Southern Oregon University (USA).
Academic Cooperation facts *Active agreements: 302 *Outgoing students per year: 200 *Incoming students per year: 300 *PROMESAN (NAMP) programs: 2 *MEXFITEC-INSA program:1 *MEXFITEC-ParisTech program: 1
Located in the state of Guanajuato, in central Mexico, The University of Guanajuato is one of the leading public universities in the country.
Scholarships are available on the following Masters, Doctorates and Specialties degrees recognized by the National Quality Program (PNPC), from the Mexican Council of Science and Technology, (CONACYT).
Celaya-Salvatierra Campus Health Sciences and Engineering Division Master in Nursing Sciences
Guanajuato Campus Architecture, Arts and Design Division Inter-institutional Doctoral Program in Architecture
Social Sciences and Humanities Division Master in Philosophy Master in History (Interdisciplinary Historic studies) Master in Hispano-American Literature Doctorate in Philosophy
Natural and exact sciences Division Master in Sciences (Astrophysics) Master in Sciences (Biology) Master in Sciences (Chemistry) Master in Chemical Engineering (process integration) Doctorate in Sciences (Biology) Doctorate in Chemical Engineering Doctorate in Chemistry Doctorate in Sciences (Astrophysics)
Engineering Division Master in Water Sciences
Economic and Management Sciences Division Master in Management Master in Economics
Law, Politics and Government Division Inter-institutional Doctorate in Law
Irapuato-Salamanca Campus Sciences of life Division Master in Biosciences
Engineering Division Master in Electric Engineering (instrumentation and digital systems) Master in Mechanical Engineering Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering
Leon Campus Science and Engineering Division Master in Physics Doctorate in Physics
Heath Sciences Division Master in Medical Sciences Master in Clinical Research Doctorate in Medical Sciences Inter-institutional Doctorate in Psychology
Additional programs by Campus
(Not Included in the National Quality Program (PNPC)
Celaya-Salvatierra Campus Health Sciences and Engineering Division Specialty in Intensive Care Doctorate in Nursing Sciences
Social and Management Sciences Master in Taxes
Guanajuato Campus Architecture, Arts and Design Division Master in Sites and Monuments Restoration Master in Arts Master in Regional Urban Planning Doctorate in Arts
Social Sciences and Humanities Division Master in Teaching Development Master in Educational Research Master in History (Historical Research)
Engineering Division Specialty in Economics of Construction Specialty in Real Estate/Property Valuation Doctorate in Water Sciences & Technology Economic and Management Sciences Division Master in Organizational Development Master in Human Resources Management Master in Business Management (dual degree with Southern Oregon University). Master in Taxes
Law, Politics and Government Division Specialty in State and Municipal Public Administration Specialty in Public Notary Master in Judicial Legal Sciences Master in Public Administration
Irapuato-Salamanca Campus Sciences of Life Division Specialty in Intensive Care Nursing Master in Vegetal Variety Protection
Engineering Division Doctorate in Electric Engineering
Social Sciences and Humanities Division Master in Culture and Arts Master in Social Sciences Doctorate in Culture and Arts Doctorate in Social Sciences
Leon Campus Health Sciences Division Specialty in Anesthesiology Specialty in Pediatric Anesthesiology Specialty in Spine Surgery Specialty in General Surgery Specialty in Geriatrics Specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialty in Internal Medicine Specialty in Family Medicine Specialty in Neonatology Specialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialty in Otorhinolaryngology Specialty in Pediatrics Specialty in Radiology Diagnostics Specialty in Psychiatry Specialty in Nephrology Specialty in Patient in Critical Condition Medicine Specialty in Workplace Medicine Specialty in Intensive Care Nursing Specialty in Family Therapy
Social Sciences and Humanities Division Master in Culture and Arts Master in Social Sciences Doctorate in Culture and Arts Doctorate in Social Sciences