“Where exactly is the Departamento de Ingenieria Industrial located?” someone asks. It is located in the Centro de Ingenieria Avanzada building also known as Anexo de Ingenieria. This building sits on the southern edge of the Facultad de Ingenieria campus. This is the Edificio de Ing. Industrial.
The Edificio de Ing. Industrial is part of the National Autonomous University of Mexico UNAM. The Faculty of Engineering has a rich history. It traces back to the Real Seminario de Mineria. That is the Royal School of Mining. This school was founded in 1792. It makes it the first engineering school in the Americas.
The Edificio de Ing. Industrial is part of the Faculty of Engineering. The Faculty of Engineering has thirteen undergraduate majors. It also has graduate programs. In 2008 the school had over 10900 undergraduate students. It also had 1115 graduate students and postdocs.
The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Division is in charge of the majors. It acts as a bridge between the school and the industry. There are programs for young entrepreneurs. Some courses resemble a BA program.
The Faculty of Engineering is located in Ciudad Universitaria. It sits between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Administration. The Edificio de Ing. Industrial is part of this complex. The faculty has libraries for undergraduates and graduates. It also has civil and mechanical engineering laboratories. There are also various electronic engineering labs.
Many successful people studied at the Faculty of Engineering. Carlos Slim studied civil engineering here. He is a businessman and was the world’s wealthiest person. Rodolfo Neri Vela is a professor. He was the first Mexican in space.
The Faculty of Engineering is highly ranked. According to QS Universities Rankings in 2024 it is ranked 28th in Engineering Petroleum. It is ranked 66th in Engineering and Technology.
The Edificio de Ing. Industrial is served by the UNAM’s internal transport system. This is the Pumabus. It is a free service. It helps people move around the university campus. There are also controlled parking areas on campus. Some are free. Others require a fee.
The Edificio de Ing. Industrial and the Faculty of Engineering have many student organizations. There is a Tuna a chorus and a photo club. Each major has its student organization. They promote activities. These include extracurricular courses workshops and congresses. SAFIR is the Astronomical Society of the Faculty of Engineering.
The Edificio de Ing. Industrial represents a commitment to engineering education in Mexico. From its historic roots to its modern facilities it plays a vital role. It shapes future engineers. It also contributes to Mexico’s technological advancement.