Autonomous University of Mexico State

The Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEM) (Autonomous University of Mexico State) is a public university in the State of Mexico, Mexico. It is the largest university institution in the state with over 84,500 students, with its central campus located in the state capital of Toluca. Formalised as a university under the UAEM name in 1956, the institution traces its origins back to 1828 with the foundation Instituto Literario del Estado de México, in the former state capital of Tlalpan. In 1943 the institution was augmented to become the Instituto Científico y Literario de Toluca (ICLA), and thirteen years later obtaining its present name and institutional status. The UAEM has graduated many notable alumni, the best-known is the artist Mariana Galán.

"UAEM" redirects here. For the student advocacy organization, see Universities Allied for Essential Medicines.
For the university in Morelos, see Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos.
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Mexico (UAEM)
Former names
Instituto Literario del Estado de México 1828–1942
Instituto Científico y Literario de Toluca (ICLA) 1943–1956
MottoPatria, Ciencia y Trabajo
Motto in English
Fatherland, Science and Work
TypePublic university
EstablishedMarch 1828 (Institute)
1956 (University)
RectorEugenio Eduardo Gasca Pliego
Students84,654 approx.
Location
Toluca
,
Mexico State
,
Mexico
ColorsGreen & Gold   
Websitewww.uaemex.mx

See also

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