Universidad de las Américas A.C.

country rank	184
world rank	10052

University Overview

Founded in 1940, Universidad de las Américas A.C. (University of the Americas A.C.) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education, Mexico), Universidad de las Américas A.C. (UDLA Ciudad de México) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de las Américas A.C. (UDLA Ciudad de México) 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 78 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Mexican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Universidad de las Américas A.C.
Name	University of the Americas A.C.
Acronym	UDLA Ciudad de México
Founded	1940
Motto	Sapientia, Pax, Fraternitas Wisdom, Peace, Fraternity
Colours	Black, copper and white
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University Location

Address	Calle Puebla, 223 y Avenida Chapultepec, 372 Mexico City (population range: over 5,000,000) 06700 Mexico City Mexico
T	+52 (55) 5209 9800
F	+52 (55) 5511 6040

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 de las Américas A.C. 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	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)
International students Int'l student	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 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 de las Américas A.C.'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	60-70%
Admission Office	Puebla 223 Col. Roma México, D.F. 06700 +52 (55) 5209 9807 (55) 5209 9800

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 de las Américas A.C.'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	500-999
Academic Staff	100-199
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad de las Américas A.C. 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
1940

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Federación de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educación Superior (FIMPES)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

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 de las Américas A.C. 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

Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)

Academic Structure

Not available; please submit a list of official first level academic divisions such as faculties, departments etc.

Online Courses

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Open Education Consortium
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Site last updated: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

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Universidad de las Américas A.C.

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