Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC) (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California)

The history of the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California begins in the 1950s when Baja California is recognized as a state of the Mexican Republic and the implementation of higher education in the state is sought after. The Organic Law of the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) is enacted on February 28th, 1957, making it an official institution after years of analysis and promotion regarding the possibility of founding a state university.

The Pro University State Committee is formed, following the stipulations of the transitory articles, and on July 26th, 1957 a short list of three candidates is presented to assign the members of the first Governing Board.

In a context in which the university did not receive state or federal backing regarding budget and infrastructure, Governor Maldonado Sánchez donated the building of the Escuela Cuauhtémoc of Mexicali to UABC as its headquarters to hold the meetings of the Committee and Governing Board.

On April 26th, 1959, the president of the Committee, José Guadalupe González Cordero, passed away in Ensenada. In compliance with regulations, the position was then occupied by Mexicali-based Vice-president, Santos Silva Cota.

Mission

To provide individuals with highly skilled professional training aimed towards becoming competent in the local, national, cross-border, and international spheres, through the development of critical-analytical, creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial thinking, as well as a global vision and the capability to transform their environment in compliance with institutional values. Correspondingly, UABC seeks the promotion, production, and dissemination of knowledge to contribute to sustainable development, the progress of science, technology, humanities, art, and innovation, as well as the increase of the quality of life in Baja California, and the country.

Vision

In 2030, the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) is widely recognized in the national and international context for being a socially responsible institution that contributes with opportunity, equity, relevance, and the best quality standards, to the increase the quality of life in Baja California and Mexico, as well as the innovation, production, and dissemination of knowledge, science, culture, and art.