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Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

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world rank  1554

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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

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Autonomous University of Baja California
Acronym UABC
Founded 1957
Motto Por la realización plena del hombre
For man's fulfillment
Colours Green and gold
Mascot Bighorn Sheep
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Avenida Álvaro Obregón y Julián Carrillo s/n, Colonia Nueva Edificio de Rectoría
Mexicali
21100 Baja California
Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Phone Number +52 (686) 551 8200
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Fax Number +52 (686) 551 8200
Other locations Tijuana, Ensenada, Tecate and Rosarito

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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 de 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 Universidad Autónoma de Baja California'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 de 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 Universidad Autónoma de Baja California.

Universidad Autónoma de 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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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 de Baja California's admission information.

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Autónoma de Baja California a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de 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.

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Autónoma de Baja California.

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 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 de Baja California's main facilities:


Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Library


Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Housing University Housing

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Universidad Autónoma de 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 Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's main services:


Universidad Autónoma de 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.

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California'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 de Baja California's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1957


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 de 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 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

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Autónoma de Baja California's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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