Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University

The Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University (Spanish: Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno) is a university in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. It was created by supreme decree of December 15, 1879. The first rector was Bishop Juan Jose Valdivia, and the first university careers offered were Medicine, Theology, and Law.

Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University
Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno
Former name
Santa Cruz University
Motto in English
University Management for Society
TypePublic
Established1880
RectorVicente Cuellar
Academic staff
2 000a
Administrative staff
1 000a
Students90 000a
Location
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
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CampusUrban
LanguageSpanish
Colours   Carmine and Navy Blue
NicknameUAGRM
Websiteuagrm.edu.bo

The university is named after thinker, historian, and literary figure Gabriel René Moreno, called the "Prince of the Letters".

The university is the fifth-best university in Bolivia, as of 2023, and is first in academic quality in the department of Santa Cruz.

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