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University of Quintana Roo
Universidad de Quintana Roo
Logo de la UQROO.svg
Motto Spanish: Fructificar la razón: trascender nuestra cultura
Motto in English
"Fructify reason: transcend our culture"
Type Public university
Established 24 May 1991
Academic affiliations
ANUIES, CONAHEC
Rector Ángel Ezequiel Rivero Palomo
Academic staff
350
Students 5,359
Undergraduates 5,241
Postgraduates 118
Location ,
Mexico

18°31′27″N 88°16′15″W / 18.5242°N 88.2709°W / 18.5242; -88.2709
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 is located in the state of Quintana Roo, which is part of the Yucatán peninsula. The university first opened its doors on May 24, 1991. It helps students learn and grow in many different subjects.

What is UQROO?

The University of Quintana Roo is a place where young adults can go to study after high school. It is a "public" university, meaning it gets support from the government. This helps make education available to many students. UQROO has several campuses across Quintana Roo. This means students can study in different cities like Chetumal, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Cancún.

Learning and Studying

UQROO offers many different study programs. These programs help students prepare for various jobs and careers. The university has a special area called the Division of Health Sciences. This part of the university focuses on subjects related to health and medicine. It officially opened on October 23, 2010.

The University Library

The university has a large library system. It is a great resource for students and teachers. The library holds more than 36,634 books and other learning materials. Students can use these resources to research, study, and complete their assignments.

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