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Universidad de Sonora

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world rank  2104

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Overview

Founded in 1942, the Universidad de Sonora (University of Sonora) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Hermosillo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sonora. This institution also has branch campuses in Caborca, Navojoa and Santa Ana. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 81-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Mexican higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNISON 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 Sonora's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Sonora's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Sonora' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Sonora's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Sonora
Acronym UNISON
Founded 1942
Motto El saber de mis hijos hará mi grandeza
The knowledge of my children will be my greatness
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universidad de Sonora general video presentation.

University Location

Address Calle Rosales y Boulevard Luis Encinas s/n, Colonia Centro
Hermosillo
83000 Sonora
Mexico
Universidad de Sonora's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Sonora Phone Number +52 (662) 259 2136
Universidad de Sonora Fax Number +52 (662) 259 2135
Other locations Caborca, Navojoa and Santa Ana

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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 Sonora'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 Sonora'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 Sonora'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 Sonora.

Universidad de Sonora: 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 de Sonora's admission information.

Universidad de Sonora's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Sonora's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Sonora's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Universidad de Sonora's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of Sonora has more than 300 international students.

Universidad de Sonora'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 de Sonora.

Universidad de Sonora's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Sonora has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


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

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


Universidad de Sonora's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Sonora is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Sonora's Entity Type Entity Type

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


Universidad de Sonora's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de Sonora's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Sonora 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 Sonora's main facilities:


Universidad de Sonora's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad de Sonora's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Sonora'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 Sonora's main services:


Universidad de Sonora's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad de Sonora's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad de Sonora's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad de Sonora's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

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

Universidad de Sonora 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

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 de Sonora'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)
  • Movilidad Académica Colombia-México (MACMEX)
  • Asociación Mexicana Para la Educación Internacional (AMPEI)
  • Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC)
  • Consejo de Rectores de las Principales Universidades de Québec (CREPUQ)
  • MÉXico Francia Ingenieros TECnología (MEXFITEC)
  • Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI)
  • Alianza del Pacifico
  • Consorcio de Universidades Mexicanas (CUMEX)
  • Espacio Común de Educación Superio (ECOES)
  • Erasmus Mundus KA+107
  • Jóvenes en Intercambio México-Argentina (JIMA)
  • Programa de Intercambio y Movilidad Académica (PIMA)
  • Santander-Universia
  • UDUAL-PAME (Unión de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe)

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

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


Facebook Facebook

Universidad de Sonora's Facebook page Universidad de Sonora's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

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

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Sonora's YouTube channel Universidad de Sonora's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Sonora's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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