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The University of Quintana Roo was created pursuant to a decree issued on May 24, 1991. The University’s creation was motivated by an old desire that the inhabitants of Quintana Roo had for a higher education centre intended to prepare professionals in the areas of social science, the humanities, basic science and the technological areas that are in greater demand, according to today’s high standards of competitiveness.

In order to make this educational centre a reality, it was necessary to broaden the invaluable experience that had been gained in the past seventy years in the sphere of higher education, and some innovative concepts were incorporated with the aim of making this centre a university of excellence in Mexico and the Caribbean basin.

In accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of the University’s internal regulations, the objectives of the University of Quintana Roo are the following:

To provide higher education through bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, refresher and specialization courses, with the use of several teaching forms, and with the aim of preparing the professionals, professors and researchers that the State of Quintana Roo, the region and the country need. The above will be achieved by providing individuals with comprehensive education, who will also have a humanistic, social and scientific attitude, an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit eager to achieve objectives; oriented towards personal growth, committed to the advancement of human beings, to an appreciation of the nation and the awareness of social responsibility.
To organise, promote and broaden new knowledge by means of research into science, the humanities, social affairs, culture, and technological development, with the aim of meeting the needs of the society of Quintana Roo and the Mexican society at large.
To organise, promote and undertake programmes and activities connected with artistic creativity, the promotion and extension of the benefits of culture, which result in advancement in knowledge and development.
To contribute to the preservation, enrichment and promotion of the scientific, cultural, and natural heritage of the State of Quintana Roo, and that of the region and the country, whose especially social nature encourages the participation of society with its social views, demands, and requirements. With a diversified financial system that not only favours the generation of the University’s own income, but it also encourages greater social participation with the purpose of providing the University with funds.
With a social mission that focuses on meeting the demands of the State of Quintana Roo and those of southeast Mexico. With projection towards Central America and the Caribbean. Permanent evaluation in search of the growth of the institution, so as to better respond to society. With an innovative educational project based on the comprehensive education of students and on the academic achievement of individuals.

At present, the University is comprised of four Academic Divisions, and provides service for a total of more than three thousand students in two Academic Units. The University has a structure of 11 departments whose role is to operate 30 educational programmes, 20 of which are assessable programmes, and 17 of these are included in the level 1 category of the Interagency Committees for Higher Education Evaluation, or are accredited by organs endorsed by COPAES.