University Overview
Established in 1974, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Metropolitan Autonomous University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Azcapzalco, Iztapalapa, Cuajimalpa, Xochimilco and Lerma. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 51-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAM 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
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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very selective
University Identity
| Name (English) | Metropolitan Autonomous University |
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| Name | Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana |
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| Acronym | UAM |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Motto | Casa abierta al tiempo House open to time |
| Colours | Black and white |
| Mascot | Panther |
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University Location
| Address | Prolongación Canal de Miramontes, 3855 Mexico City 14387 Mexico City Mexico |
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(55) 5483 4000 ext 1691 |
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(55) 5483 4000 ext 1658 |
| Other locations | Azcapzalco, Iztapalapa, Cuajimalpa, Xochimilco and Lerma |
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