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National Autonomous University of Mexico

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University Overview

Established in 1551, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (National Autonomous University of Mexico) 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 Ensenada, Morelos, Juriquilla, Temixco, Morelia and Mérida. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) 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 474-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Control Typepublic

Entity

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National Autonomous University of Mexico' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) National Autonomous University of Mexico
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNAM
Founded 1551
Motto Por mi raza hablará el espíritu
The Spirit will speak for my race
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Puma
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Ciudad Universitaria
Mexico City
04510 Mexico City
Mexico
National Autonomous University of Mexico's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
National Autonomous University of Mexico Phone Number (55) 5622 1280
National Autonomous University of Mexico Fax Number (55) 5616 0030
Other locations Ensenada, Morelos, Juriquilla, Temixco, Morelia and Mérida

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Recognition and Accreditation

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1910


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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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 National Autonomous University of Mexico 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

National Autonomous University of Mexico Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



National Autonomous University of Mexico: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

National Autonomous University of Mexico Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

National Autonomous University of Mexico Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of National Autonomous University of Mexico 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 National Autonomous University of Mexico.



National Autonomous University of Mexico: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on National Autonomous University of Mexico's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

National Autonomous University of Mexico Admission Info


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


National Autonomous University of Mexico's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

National Autonomous University of Mexico has more than 6900 international students.

National Autonomous University of Mexico's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Universidad 3000, Torre de Rectoría, Piso 10
Mexico City 04510
(55) 56 22 11 05


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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 National Autonomous University of Mexico's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

National Autonomous University of Mexico Size and Profile


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


National Autonomous University of Mexico is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

National Autonomous University of Mexico Facilities


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Library University Library

Yes Visit National Autonomous University of Mexico's Library


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Housing University Housing

Not reported


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

National Autonomous University of Mexico Services


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


National Autonomous University of Mexico's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

National Autonomous University of Mexico Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

National Autonomous University of Mexico Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
  • Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)
  • International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements, and supports open education.
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.


Wikipedia

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