Foundedin 1957, the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) hasconsolidated as one of the top higher education institutions in Mexico. TheUniversity is socially responsible and fulfils its mission of educating theyouth of Baja California and Mexico; promoting social and economic progress inthe region; bolstering community development, including socially vulnerablegroups, and leading the most important social causes.

Forcompeting among the top higher education institutions in Mexico and LatinAmerica due to its quality and academic appropriation, the Universidad Autónomade Baja California (UABC), was awarded the High Quality Recognition “QSStar” with a Three Star distinction, awarded by the British organizationQuacquarelli Symonds (QS).