Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

country rank	6
world rank	831

University Overview

Established in 1974, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Metropolitan Autonomous University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Azcapzalco, Iztapalapa, Cuajimalpa, Xochimilco, Lerma. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education, Mexico), Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Name	Metropolitan Autonomous University
Acronym	UAM
Founded	1974
Motto	Casa abierta al tiempo House open to time
Colours	Black and white
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University Location

Address	Prolongación Canal de Miramontes, 3855 Mexico City (population range: over 5,000,000) 14387 Mexico City Mexico
T	+52 (55) 5483 4000 ext 1691
F	+52 (55) 5483 4000 ext 1658
Other locations	Azcapzalco, Iztapalapa, Cuajimalpa, Xochimilco, Lerma

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)
International students Int'l student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission Rate	20-30%
Admission Office	Prol. Canal de Miramontes No 3855 Mexico City 14387 +52 (55) 5483 4000 ext 1618

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	over-45,000
Academic Staff	over-5,000
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Quarters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Not reported
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Accreditation

1974

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Thursday, 7 March 2019

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Please visit the official website of Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.