El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR)

ECOSUR, El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, established in 1989, is a research centre in Mexico, focusing on the sustainable development of the southern border region. It offers masters and doctorate programmes in natural and social sciences. With over 1200 students, it's one of the leading research institutions in Mexico.

Overview

El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR) inaugurated in 1989, is a public centre of scientific research and higher education, dedicated towards understanding and promoting sustainable development in the Mexico’s southern border regions and tropics. As a prestigious institution, ECOSUR has significantly expanded its academic reach and social influence over the years, attracting intelligent minds from across the globe. Masters and Doctoral programs in Natural and Social Sciences nurture the academic and research perspectives of the students. The institution currently houses over 1200 students and focuses on crucial areas like agroecology, biodiversity conservation, social-ecological systems, public health and others, aspiring to create a socio-ecological system that maintains the balance and sustains the southern region. ECOSUR ensures students have the greatest access to comprehensive education and dedicated faculty, utilizing its resources to empower students to have an optimistic global mindset.