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Universidad de las Américas A.C.

country rank  199
world rank  10189

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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 79 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
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

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

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
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 Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)
International
students		 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 Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type 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 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.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico


Year of first Accreditation

1940


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Federacion de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educacion Superior FIMPES
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools SACS

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Universidad de las Américas A.C. as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (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 Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

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

Academic Structure

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Online Courses

iTunes U

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Open Education Consortium

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Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia

Universidad de las Américas A.C.'s Wikipedia article


Video Presentation

Not available; please submit an official general video presentation of this higher education institution.


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Site last updated: Wednesday, 11 September 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Universidad de las Américas A.C.'s representatives.
Please visit the official website of Universidad de las Américas A.C. to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.


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