University of Quintana Roo facts for kids
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Universidad de Quintana Roo
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| Motto | Spanish: Fructificar la razón: trascender nuestra cultura |
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Motto in English
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"Fructify reason: transcend our culture" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 24 May 1991 |
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Academic affiliations
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ANUIES, CONAHEC |
| Rector | Ángel Ezequiel Rivero Palomo |
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Academic staff
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350 |
| Students | 5,359 |
| Undergraduates | 5,241 |
| Postgraduates | 118 |
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18°31′27″N 88°16′15″W / 18.5242°N 88.2709°W |
| Campus | Chetumal (Main), Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Cancún |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Mascot | Toucan |
The University of Quintana Roo (UQROO) is a public university in Mexico. It has many campuses in the state of Quintana Roo, which is part of the Yucatán Peninsula. This university started on May 24, 1991.
About UQROO
What is UQROO?
UQROO is a place where students can go to learn after high school. It is a "public" university, which means it gets support from the government. This helps make education more available for many students.
The university has several locations, or "campuses," across Quintana Roo. These include its main campus in Chetumal, and others in Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Cancún.
Learning About Health
A special part of the university, called the Division of Health Sciences, opened on October 23, 2010. This is where students learn about health and medicine. They study subjects that help them become doctors, nurses, or other health professionals.
A Big Library
The university has a large library system. It holds more than 36,634 books and other learning materials. This huge collection helps students with their studies and research.
Images for kids
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Main building
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Library
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo para niños
