Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna explained

Autonomous University of La Laguna
Native Name:Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna
Motto:Vencimos al Desierto, Cultivamos el Espíritu
Motto Lang:Spanish
Mottoeng:We Conquered the Desert, We Cultivate the Spirit
Type:Private
Parent:Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna, A.C.
Rector:Omar Lozano Cantú
Students:4,800
City:Torreón
State:Coahuila
Country:Mexico
Colours:Dark green and light green
Mascot:Halcones

The Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna (Autonomous University of La Laguna, commonly referred to as UAL) is a private university located in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. It was founded in December 1988 by professor Pedro H. Rivas Figueroa.

The university includes four schools: the College of Administrative Sciences, the College of Sciences and Engineering, the College of Humanities, and the College of Health Sciences. UAL also operates a natural history museum and a university radio station, XHUAL-FM 98.7.

History

UAL was founded on December 4, 1988. On January 17, 1989, the university formally began academic activities. Construction on the university campus began in April 1989, with the first building opening in August 1990.

The university's history has been marked by expansion in facilities and programs. The radio station began operations in 2006.

Academics

Undergraduate (licenciatura)

College of Administrative Sciences

College of Sciences and Engineering

College of Humanities

College of Health Sciences

Graduate