Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

country rank	1
world rank	47

University Overview

Established in 1551, 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 metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ensenada, Morelos, Juriquilla, Temixco, Morelia, Mérida. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education, Mexico), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) 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 467 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Name	National Autonomous University of Mexico
Acronym	UNAM
Founded	1551
Motto	Por mi raza hablará el espíritu The Spirit will speak for my race
Colours	Blue and gold
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University Location

Address	Ciudad Universitaria Mexico City (population range: over 5,000,000) 04510 Mexico City Mexico
T	+52 (55) 5622 1280
F	+52 (55) 5616 0030
Other locations	Ensenada, Morelos, Juriquilla, Temixco, Morelia, Mérida

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral 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 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	Not reported	Not reported
International students Int'l student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)

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 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México'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 Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	Not reported
Admission Office	Avenida Universidad 3000, Torre de Rectoría, Piso 10 Mexico City 04510 +52 (55) 56 22 11 05

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México'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	over-45,000
Academic Staff	over-5,000
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	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México 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.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Accreditation
1910

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (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 Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

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 Structure

Online Courses

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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