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Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

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world rank  1017

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Overview

Established in 1974, the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Metropolitan Autonomous University) 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 Azcapzalco, Iztapalapa, Cuajimalpa, Xochimilco and Lerma. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Metropolitan Autonomous University
Acronym UAM
Founded 1974
Motto Casa abierta al tiempo
House open to time
Colours Black and white
Mascot Panther
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University Location

Address Prolongación Canal de Miramontes, 3855
Mexico City
14387 Mexico City
Mexico
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Phone Number +52 (55) 5483 4000 ext 1691
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Fax Number +52 (55) 5483 4000 ext 1658
Other locations Azcapzalco, Iztapalapa, Cuajimalpa, Xochimilco and Lerma

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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 Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana'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 Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana'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 Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana.

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

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 Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's admission information.

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Metropolitan Autonomous University has more than 500 international students.

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Admission Office Admission Office

Prol. Canal de Miramontes No 3855
Mexico City 14387
(55) 5483 4000 ext 1618


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana.

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's main facilities:


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Library


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana'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 Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's main services:


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1974


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana'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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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 Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Facebook page Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's YouTube channel Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's Instagram page Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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