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La Salle University, Mexico

Universidad La Salle México
Former name	Colegio Cristobal Colon High School
Motto	Indivisa Manent (Latin)
Motto in English	Remain Undivided
Type	Private Catholic
Established	1962; 63 years ago (1962)
Founder	Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic (Christian Brothers)
Academic affiliations	CNAHEC IALU
President	Br. José Francisco Flores Gamio, F.S.C.
Location	Mexico City , Mexico
Campus	Urban 15 campuses Main: Mexico City
Colors	Blue  - White  -  Red
Nickname	ULSA
Mascot	Eagles

La Salle University (in Spanish, Universidad La Salle), also known as ULSA, is a private Catholic university in Mexico. This means it is not run by the government and has a connection to the Catholic church. The university is managed by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

ULSA has 15 campuses all over Mexico. It offers many levels of education, including high school, bachelor's degrees (the first degree you get at a university), master's degrees, and Ph.D.s (the highest university degree).

The university is part of a huge worldwide group of schools started by Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, who is known as the patron saint of teachers. This group has schools in many countries, including the United States, Brazil, France, and the Philippines.

The Story of La Salle in Mexico

The journey of La Salle in Mexico began a long time ago, in 1905. A group of men called the Brothers of the Christian Schools traveled from France to Mexico. Their mission was to start schools and educate young people.

They opened schools in several Mexican cities. In 1931, they opened their first high school in Mexico City. A few years later, in 1938, they started another school called Colegio Cristóbal Colón.

Becoming a University

In 1962, something big happened. The Colegio Cristóbal Colón moved to a new location in Mexico City. On February 15, it opened its doors as a new school. Just a few months later, it was announced that the school would become a full university. This was the beginning of Universidad La Salle.

Since then, the university has grown a lot. Today, its main campus in Mexico City has about 10,000 students. ULSA is now considered one of the top seven private universities in Mexico. It is especially well-known for subjects like Architecture, Engineering, and Medicine.

The Medical School

The university's medical school, called the Facultad Mexicana de Medicina, is one of the best in Mexico. It opened in 1970 and was the first private medical school in the country. Many important doctors and heads of hospital departments in Mexico graduated from La Salle.

A mural at the university.

Where to Find La Salle Campuses

Plaza La Salle, a common area for students.

La Salle University has its main campus in Mexico City, but it also has campuses in many other states across Mexico. This network of universities is called the La Salle Universities System.

Here are the cities where you can find a La Salle campus:

What Can You Study at La Salle?

ULSA offers a wide variety of subjects for students to study. These study areas are called programs or majors. Some of the most popular ones include:

See also

In Spanish: Universidad La Salle (México) para niños

• Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools