Investment and Location of the New Institution
With an investment of 390 million pesos, this new free institution will accommodate 4,000 students across 19 bachelor’s programs. Construction is set to begin in March at the historic Plaza Tlaxcoaque.
- The institution aims to democratize access to artistic education without an admission exam, transforming a former detention site into a space of memory and creative freedom connected to the new elevated park on Avenida Tlalpan.
- The University will be located in Plaza Tlaxcoaque, the former site of the Subsecretaría de Tránsito.
Historical Significance and Objectives
The location holds significant historical weight, having served as a center for serious human rights violations from 1957 to 1989. The project aims to build public memory and justice through culture, addressing its past while fostering transformation.
Institution Details and Educational Offerings
Spanning 14,204 square meters across four levels with auditoriums and basements, the campus will feature a cutting-edge pedagogical model encompassing seven fields of study.
- The educational offerings include 19 bachelor’s degrees in disciplines such as dance, theater, music, visual arts, audiovisual arts, production, and memory & conservation, each lasting four years with extension programs.
Financial Aspects and Inclusivity
The allocated budget of 390 million pesos will cover the complete construction of the building, which will be urbanistically integrated with the elevated park currently being built over Avenida Tlalpan.
The public call for admission will not require an entrance exam, ensuring that Mexico City continues to be a leading international pluricultural reference.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main purpose of the new University of the Arts? The primary goal is to professionalize art as a social, economic, cultural, and transformative force by providing accessible artistic education to all.
- Where will the University be located? The institution will occupy Plaza Tlaxcoaque, previously the site of the Subsecretaría de Tránsito.
- Why is the location significant? The site has historical importance due to its role in human rights violations between 1957 and 1989. The project aims to build public memory and justice through culture.
- What programs will be offered at the University? The University will provide 19 bachelor’s degrees in disciplines such as dance, theater, music, visual arts, audiovisual arts, production, and memory & conservation.
- How will admission to the University be managed? The admission process will not include an exam, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all interested students.
