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Autonomous University of Guadalajara

country rank  35
world rank  3213

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University Overview

Established in 1935, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (Autonomous University of Guadalajara) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Zapopan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jalisco. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) 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 90-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAG 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

Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Autonomous University of Guadalajara' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Autonomous University of Guadalajara
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UAG
Founded 1935
Motto Ciencia y Libertad
Science and Freedom
Colours Burgundy, yellow and black
Mascot Owl
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University Location

Address Ciudad Universitaria Avenida Patria N. 1201 Lomas del Valle, 3a Sección
Zapopan
45129 Jalisco
Mexico
Autonomous University of Guadalajara's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Autonomous University of Guadalajara Phone Number (33) 3648 8824
Autonomous University of Guadalajara Fax Number (33) 3610 0244
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Recognition and Accreditation

Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Autonomous University of Guadalajara is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Federación de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educación Superior (FIMPES)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Autonomous University of Guadalajara as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Autonomous University of Guadalajara 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 Autonomous University of Guadalajara's academic range and degree level offering.



Autonomous University of Guadalajara: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Autonomous University of Guadalajara categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Autonomous University of Guadalajara.



Autonomous University of Guadalajara: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Admission Info


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Autonomous University of Guadalajara is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Autonomous University of Guadalajara has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Autonomous University of Guadalajara 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Admission Office Admission Office

Centro de Información y AdmisiónAv. Patria 1201, Lomas del Valle, 3a Sección,
Zapopan 45129
(33) 3648 8463


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Size and Profile


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Autonomous University of Guadalajara has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Autonomous University of Guadalajara's academic staff number is not reported.


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Control Type Control Type

Autonomous University of Guadalajara is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Entity Type Entity Type

Autonomous University of Guadalajara's type of entity is not reported.


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Autonomous University of Guadalajara's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Autonomous University of Guadalajara adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Autonomous University of Guadalajara is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Facilities


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Library University Library

Yes Visit Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Library


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Services


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Autonomous University of Guadalajara's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara'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)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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Free Online Courses

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