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Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

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Overview

Founded in 1933, the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Autonomous University of Nuevo León) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of San Nicolás de Los Garza (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nuevo Leon. This institution also has branch campuses in Mederos, Monterrey, Linares, Sabinas Hidalgo and Marín. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) 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 90-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UANL 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 Nuevo León's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Autonomous University of Nuevo León
Acronym UANL
Founded 1933
Motto Alere Flammam Veritatis
Let the Flame of Truth Shine
Colours Yellow and blue
Mascot Tiger
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University Location

Address Avenida Pedro de Alba s/n Torre de Rectoría 8º Piso Ciudad Universitaria
San Nicolás de Los Garza
66451 Nuevo Leon
Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León Phone Number +52 (81) 8329 4000
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León Fax Number +52 (81) 8376 7757
Other locations Mederos, Monterrey, Linares, Sabinas Hidalgo and Marín

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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 Nuevo León'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 Nuevo León'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 Nuevo León'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 Nuevo León.

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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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 Nuevo León's admission information.

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León has more than 1300 international students.

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Admission Office Admission Office






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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 Nuevo León.

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León 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 Nuevo León's main facilities:


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Library


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Housing University Housing

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Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León'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 Nuevo León's main services:


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León'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 Nuevo León's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Career Services Career Services

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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 Nuevo León's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León'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

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


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Facebook page Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's YouTube channel Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Instagram page Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's main LinkedIn profile

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