Autonomous University of Sinaloa
The Autonomous University of Sinaloa (Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa or UAS) is a public university with its central campus located in the state capital of Culiacán, Sinaloa and with campuses in multiple locations within the state. The university is renowned for having quality academic conduct and governing systems, and is ranked in the top 25 universities of Mexico.
Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa | |
| Motto | Sursum Versus |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Upwards |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 5 May 1873 |
| Rector | Jesús Madueña Molina |
| Students | 160,000 (2022) |
| Location | 4 main campuses with the central campus in Culiacán , Sinaloa , Mexico |
| Colors | Blue, gold and mustard |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | uas |
UAS was founded on 5 May 1873 in Mazatlán and at the time called Liceo Rosales. The school transferred to Culiacán in 1874 due to political reasons and its name changed to Colegio Rosales. Towards the end of the Mexican Revolution, in 1918 it received "autonomy status" and re-named as the Universidad de Occidente. In 1965, it was re-named to its present name.
The university serves some 160,000 students on its own at high school, undergraduate and postgraduate level. UAS is divided into 4 Regional Units within the state of Sinaloa and has 4 main campuses in Culiacán, Guamúchil, Los Mochis and Mazatlán as well as several satellite campuses throughout the state.