It is perhaps the only one university in the world which is governed by a President elected for a period of 3 years by direct general balloting by the unqualified vote of both students and teachers.

The city's reputation for learning dates back to Colonial times and this tradition continues to be true today.

Nearby attractions include Xochipoli Park, the Don Martin Dam and the Bisagra Turtle Reserve.

The university also has an inter-institutional agreement with the Universidad Mexico Americana del Norte in Reynosa, Tamaulipas to offer its Doctor of Business Administration degree at the border city.

Students have access to computers connected to the Internet and all the university centers have cafeterias, a library and sports facilities.