With its root to Spanish culture, the city has strong educational background having the oldest university in the town, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. Other than this there are also some other well-known universities in the city.

Social science combines many different fields, including psychology, biology, and public policy. Students interested in the relationships between people and cultures may enjoy these programs. Classes are offered worldwide, which can enhance understanding of different societies.

Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a federal constitutional republic in North America. Working may require a work visa, which is difficult to get if you want to freelance for a short time. Most of the government-funded universities in major cities (state capital) have short courses on history, gastronomy, and cultural subjects, and most of them are almost free.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.