The Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna (Autonomous University of La Laguna, commonly referred to as UAL) is a private university located in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.

It was founded in December 1988 by professor Pedro H. Rivas Figueroa.

UAL also operates a natural history museum and a university radio station, XHUAL-FM 98.7.

On January 17, 1989, the university formally began academic activities.

Construction on the university campus began in April 1989, with the first building opening in August 1990.