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Universidad de Guanajuato

country rank  11
world rank  1553

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Overview

Founded in 1945, the Universidad de Guanajuato (University of Guanajuato) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Guanajuato (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Irapuato, Leon, Celaya, Salamanca, Salvatierra and Silao. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Guanajuato (UGto) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Guanajuato (UGto) 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 79-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UGto 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 de Guanajuato's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Guanajuato's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Guanajuato' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Guanajuato's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Guanajuato
Acronym UGto
Founded 1945 Origins date back to 1732
Motto La Verdad os hará libres
The Truth Shall Make You Free
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University Location

Address Lascurain de Retana No. 5, Colonia Centro
Guanajuato
36000 Guanajuato
Mexico
Universidad de Guanajuato's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Guanajuato Phone Number +52 (473) 732 0006
Universidad de Guanajuato Fax Number +52 (473) 735 1902
Other locations Irapuato, Leon, Celaya, Salamanca, Salvatierra and Silao

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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 de Guanajuato'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 de Guanajuato'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 de Guanajuato'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 de Guanajuato.

Universidad de Guanajuato: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 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 de Guanajuato's admission information.

Universidad de Guanajuato's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Guanajuato's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de Guanajuato a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Guanajuato's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad de Guanajuato's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of Guanajuato has more than 200 international students.

Universidad de Guanajuato's Admission Office Admission Office

Lascurain de Retana Nº 5 Colonia Centro
Guanajuato 36000
(473) 7320006


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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 de Guanajuato.

Universidad de Guanajuato's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Guanajuato has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de Guanajuato's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de Guanajuato's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Guanajuato is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Guanajuato's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Guanajuato is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Guanajuato's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de Guanajuato's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Guanajuato 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 de Guanajuato's main facilities:


Universidad de Guanajuato's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad de Guanajuato's Library


Universidad de Guanajuato's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Guanajuato'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 de Guanajuato's main services:


Universidad de Guanajuato's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad de Guanajuato's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad de Guanajuato's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad de Guanajuato's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de Guanajuato'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 de Guanajuato's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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


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 de Guanajuato'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

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad de Guanajuato's Facebook page Universidad de Guanajuato's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de Guanajuato's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de Guanajuato's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Guanajuato's YouTube channel Universidad de Guanajuato's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de Guanajuato's Instagram page Universidad de Guanajuato's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Guanajuato's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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