# University of the Americas

> Mexican university (1963-1985)

**Wikidata**: [Q123247951](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123247951)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/university-of-the-americas-q123247951

## Summary
The University of the Americas was a Mexican university that operated from 1963 to 1985. It replaced Mexico City College and was later succeeded by Universidad de las Américas, Asociación Civil, and University of the Americas Puebla.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1963 in Mexico
- Existed until 1985 when it was dissolved, abolished, or demolished
- Replaced Mexico City College
- Was replaced by Universidad de las Américas, Asociación Civil, and University of the Americas Puebla
- Is classified as a university (academic institution for further education)
- Has aliases including "Universidad de las Américas"
- Is different from Mexico City College despite being said to be the same as it
- Has various authority IDs including Yale LUX ID (group/aefd3d81-ec59-440e-9a39-c3b35695568d)
- Has Library of Congress Authority ID: n84064557
- Has Canadiana Name Authority ID: ncf12087813

## FAQs
### Q: When was the University of the Americas founded and dissolved?
A: The University of the Americas was founded in 1963 and was dissolved, abolished, or demolished in 1985.

### Q: What university preceded and succeeded the University of the Americas?
A: The University of the Americas replaced Mexico City College and was later succeeded by Universidad de las Américas, Asociación Civil, and University of the Americas Puebla.

### Q: What is the relationship between the University of the Americas and Mexico City College?
A: The University of the Americas replaced Mexico City College, but is also described as being different from it despite being said to be the same as it.

### Q: What authority identifiers are associated with the University of the Americas?
A: The University of the Americas has several authority identifiers including Yale LUX ID (group/aefd3d81-ec59-440e-9a39-c3b35695568d), Library of Congress Authority ID (n84064557), and Canadiana Name Authority ID (ncf12087813).

## Why It Matters
The University of the Americas represents an important chapter in Mexican higher education history, bridging the gap between Mexico City College and its successor institutions. Its existence from 1963 to 1985 coincided with a period of significant educational development in Mexico. As an institution that replaced Mexico City College and was later succeeded by multiple universities, it played a transitional role in the evolution of higher education in the country. The university's various authority identifiers across different library systems indicate its recognition as a significant academic institution during its operational years. Understanding the University of the Americas provides insight into the development patterns of Mexican universities and the continuity of educational institutions through periods of transformation and reorganization.

## Notable For
- Its transitional role between Mexico City College and multiple successor universities
- Its specific operational period from 1963 to 1985 in Mexican higher education
- Having multiple aliases including "Universidad de las Américas"
- Being recognized with various authority identifiers across international library systems
- Its unique position as both a replacement for and different from Mexico City College

## Body
### History
The University of the Americas was founded in 1963 in Mexico. It operated for 22 years until it was dissolved, abolished, or demolished in 1985. The university replaced Mexico City College and was later succeeded by Universidad de las Américas, Asociación Civil, and University of the Americas Puebla.

### Classification and Relationships
- Classified as a university (academic institution for further education)
- Replaced Mexico City College
- Was replaced by Universidad de las Américas, Asociación Civil, and University of the Americas Puebla
- Is different from Mexico City College despite being said to be the same as it

### Identifiers and Aliases
- Aliases: Universidad de las Américas
- Yale LUX ID: group/aefd3d81-ec59-440e-9a39-c3b35695568d
- Canadiana Name Authority ID: ncf12087813
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n84064557
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007269382005171

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File