Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla

country rank	11
world rank	1302

University Overview

Founded in 1587, Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (Autonomous University of Puebla) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Puebla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Tehuacan, Libres, Huauchinango, Tetela de Ocampo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education, Mexico), Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (BUAP) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (BUAP) 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 432 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla
Name	Autonomous University of Puebla
Acronym	BUAP
Founded	1587
Motto	Pensar bien, para vivir mejor To think well, in order to live better
Colours	Royal blue
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University Location

Address	Calle 4 Sur No. 104 Edificio Carolino, Colonia Centro Puebla (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 72000 Puebla Mexico
T	+52 (222) 229 5500 Ext 3084
F	+52 (222) 229 5500 Ext 5632
Other locations	Tehuacan, Libres, Huauchinango, Tetela de Ocampo

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master 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 Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla 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	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	Not reported
International students	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	Not reported

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 Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla'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 and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	30-40%
Admission Office	Edificio Central de la DAE. Ciudad Universitaria. Colonia San Manuel (Entre 24 Sur y Avenida San Claudio) Puebla 72570 +52 (222) 229 5500

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla'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	40,000-44,999
Academic Staff	4,500-4,999
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Continuous
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 Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla 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

Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Accreditation

2001

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Consejo para la Acreditacion de la Educacion Superior COPAES
Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia CONACYT
Sistema Nacional de Investigadores SNI
Programa para el mejoramiento del profesorado PROMEP

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 Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla 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)
Consorcio de Universidades Mexicanas (CUMEX)

Academic Structure

Not available; please submit a list of official first level academic divisions such as faculties, departments etc.

Online Courses

iTunes U

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Open Education Consortium

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Wikipedia Article

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 11 September 2019

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Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla

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Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla

University Overview

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Study Areas and Degree Levels

Yearly Tuition Range

University Admissions

Size and Profile

Facilities and Services

Accreditations

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Year of first Accreditation

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Memberships and Affiliations

Academic Structure

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