Autonomous University of Carmen facts for kids

The Autonomous University of Carmen (often called UNACAR) is a public university in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico. It helps students learn and grow after high school.

This university started on June 13, 1967. It took over from an older school called Liceo Carmelita, which began way back in 1854.

What Can You Study?

UNACAR has eight main areas of study, like different departments. These are:

• Engineering and Technology
• Health Sciences (like nursing or medicine)
• Natural Sciences (like biology or chemistry)
• Chemical and Oil Sciences (important for the region)
• Information Sciences (like computer science)
• Education and Humanities (for future teachers or writers)
• Administrative Economic Sciences (for business and finance)
• Law

Where is the University?

The university has three different locations, called campuses:

Campus I: The Main Hub

Campus I is the biggest and most important campus. It is home to five of the eight study areas. This campus also has the Estadio Resurgimiento. This stadium is where the professional baseball team, the Delfines del Carmen, plays their games in the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol.

Campus II: For High School Students

Campus II is located in the city's shopping area. This campus is where UNACAR runs its bachillerato program. This program is like a high school or preparatory school, getting students ready for university.

Campus III: Science and Health Focus

Campus III is located a bit outside the main town. This campus is where students can study health sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. It's a great place for those who love science and technology.

UNACAR also has its own radio station, XHUACC-FM 88.9.

See also

In Spanish: Universidad Autónoma del Carmen para niños