Universidad de Guadalajara (The University of Guadalajara), Guadalajara

The University of Guadalajara is Mexico’s second-oldest university, originally founded in 1586 and formally established as the Royal University of Guadalajara in 1792, before taking its present form in 1925. Today, it stands as a leading public and autonomous university system in Jalisco, with a network of 15 university centres, high schools, and a large virtual campus serving more than 280,000 students in August 2022.

More than an educational institution, the university's main campus showcases several architecturally significant buildings, including the General Rectory-home to the Museum of the Arts. The university also operates the University Cultural Center in Zapopan, one of the largest cultural complexes in Latin America, which houses performance venues, libraries, auditoriums, and soon, an Environmental Sciences Museum.

Wander through the leafy plazas, browse exhibitions at the Museum of the Arts and attend a performance at the Diana Cultural Center or Cineforo located within the museum facilities. The university’s Folkloric Ballet keeps traditional Mexican dances alive, while its various arts centers host exhibitions and film series.