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Autonomous University of Baja California

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world rank  1543

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Overview

Founded in 1957, the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (Autonomous University of Baja California) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mexicali (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Baja California. This institution also has branch campuses in Tijuana, Ensenada, Tecate and Rosarito. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 67-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Mexican higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UABC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Autonomous University of Baja California's Control Typepublic

Entity

Autonomous University of Baja California's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Autonomous University of Baja California' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Autonomous University of Baja California's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Autonomous University of Baja California
Colours Green and gold
Mascot Bighorn Sheep
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Álvaro Obregón y Julián Carrillo s/n, Colonia Nueva Edificio de Rectoría
Mexicali
21100 Baja California
Mexico
Autonomous University of Baja California Phone Number +52 (686) 551 8200
Autonomous University of Baja California Fax Number +52 (686) 551 8200
Other locations Tijuana, Ensenada, Tecate and Rosarito

Autonomous University of Baja California's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Autonomous University of Baja California's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Autonomous University of Baja California's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Autonomous University of Baja California's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Autonomous University of Baja California.

Autonomous University of Baja California: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Autonomous University of Baja California's admission information.

Autonomous University of Baja California's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Autonomous University of Baja California's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Autonomous University of Baja California a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Autonomous University of Baja California's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Autonomous University of Baja California's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Autonomous University of Baja California has more than 1900 international students.

Autonomous University of Baja California's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Alvaro Obregon y Julian Carrillo
Mexicali 21100
(686) 551 8200


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Autonomous University of Baja California.

Autonomous University of Baja California's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Autonomous University of Baja California has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Autonomous University of Baja California's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Autonomous University of Baja California's Control Type Control Type

Autonomous University of Baja California is a public higher education institution.


Autonomous University of Baja California's Entity Type Entity Type

Autonomous University of Baja California is a non-profit higher education institution.


Autonomous University of Baja California's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Autonomous University of Baja California's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Autonomous University of Baja California does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Autonomous University of Baja California's main facilities:


Autonomous University of Baja California's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Autonomous University of Baja California's Library


Autonomous University of Baja California's Housing University Housing

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Autonomous University of Baja California's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Autonomous University of Baja California's main services:


Autonomous University of Baja California's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Autonomous University of Baja California's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Autonomous University of Baja California's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Autonomous University of Baja California's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Autonomous University of Baja California's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Autonomous University of Baja California's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Autonomous University of Baja California is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1957


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Autonomous University of Baja California's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)
  • Consorcio de Universidades Mexicanas (CUMEX)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

Autonomous University of Baja California's YouTube channel Autonomous University of Baja California's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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