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National Autonomous University of Mexico

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Overview

Established in 1551, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (National Autonomous University of Mexico) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Ensenada, Morelos, Juriquilla, Temixco, Morelia and Mérida. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master'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 473-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Control Typepublic

Entity

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National Autonomous University of Mexico' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name National Autonomous University of Mexico
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Puma
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Campus Location

Address Ciudad Universitaria
Mexico City
04510 Mexico City
Mexico
National Autonomous University of Mexico Phone Number +52 (55) 5622 1280
National Autonomous University of Mexico Fax Number +52 (55) 5616 0030
Other locations Ensenada, Morelos, Juriquilla, Temixco, Morelia and Mérida

National Autonomous University of Mexico'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 National Autonomous University of Mexico'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 National Autonomous University of Mexico's academic range and degree level offering.



National Autonomous University of Mexico: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on National Autonomous University of Mexico's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

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 National Autonomous University of Mexico'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 National Autonomous University of Mexico.

National Autonomous University of Mexico: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on National Autonomous University of Mexico's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

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 National Autonomous University of Mexico's admission information.

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has National Autonomous University of Mexico a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National Autonomous University of Mexico's acceptance rate range is not reported.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

National Autonomous University of Mexico has more than 6900 international students.

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Universidad 3000, Torre de Rectoría, Piso 10
Mexico City 04510
(55) 56 22 11 05


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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 National Autonomous University of Mexico.

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of over-5,000 academic employees (Faculty).


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Control Type Control Type

National Autonomous University of Mexico is a public higher education institution.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Entity Type Entity Type

National Autonomous University of Mexico is a non-profit higher education institution.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

National Autonomous University of Mexico does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of National Autonomous University of Mexico's main facilities:


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Housing University Housing

Not reported


National Autonomous University of Mexico'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 National Autonomous University of Mexico's main services:


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

National Autonomous University of Mexico'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.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1910


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of National Autonomous University of Mexico's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize National Autonomous University of Mexico as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
  • Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)
  • International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

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

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some National Autonomous University of Mexico's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Facebook page National Autonomous University of Mexico's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Twitter page National Autonomous University of Mexico's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

National Autonomous University of Mexico's YouTube channel National Autonomous University of Mexico's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Instagram page National Autonomous University of Mexico's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

National Autonomous University of Mexico's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements and supports open education.
National Autonomous University of Mexico is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Wikipedia article

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Feedback, Errors and Update

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 28 August 2024

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