Universidad del Mar

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The Universidad del Mar «UMAR» is a public institution of higher education and scientific research of the Government of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico, with the support and recognition of the federal government. It belongs to the Oaxaca State University System (OSUS) and has three campuses, Puerto Angel, Puerto Escondido, and Huatulco, and a Center of Tourist Training (CECAT). Its main functions are teaching, research, cultural diffusion and promoting development. UMAR was founded in 1992 at the request of Oaxaca Governor Heladio Ramírez López. It was designed and executed by Modesto Seara Vázquez, rector of the university. The Universidad del Mar has positioned itself as one of the best universities in Mexico, as demonstrated by results achieved in the last 13 years, when the bachelor's degrees in tourism administration and international relations have obtained first place in the CENEVAL knowledge test.

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