Colleges & Universities in Mexico

Pontifical University of Mexico

country rank  145
world rank  9691

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University Overview

Founded in 1982, Universidad Pontificia de Mexico (Pontifical University of Mexico) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Pontificia de Mexico (UPM) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Pontificia de Mexico (UPM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 43-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Mexican higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pontifical University of Mexico's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontifical University of Mexico's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontifical University of Mexico' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Pontifical University of Mexico's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (English) Pontifical University of Mexico
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UPM
Founded 1982
Motto Alma Veritatis Parens
Truth generating Spirit
Colours Red and grey
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Gral. Guadalupe Victoria No. 98, Deleg. Tlalpan
Mexico City
14000 Mexico City
Mexico
Pontifical University of Mexico's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pontifical University of Mexico Phone Number (55) 5573 0600
Pontifical University of Mexico Fax Number (55) 5573 0571
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Recognition and Accreditation

Pontifical University of Mexico's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1996


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Congregazione per l'Educazione Cattolica (CEC)


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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 Pontifical 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

Pontifical University of Mexico Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Pontifical 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
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Pontifical University of Mexico Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Pontifical University of Mexico Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pontifical 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 Pontifical University of Mexico.



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

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Admissions

Pontifical University of Mexico Admission Info


Pontifical University of Mexico's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Pontifical University of Mexico's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Pontifical University of Mexico has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontifical University of Mexico's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


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


Pontifical University of Mexico's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Pontifical University of Mexico's Admission Office Admission Office






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

Size and Profile

Pontifical University of Mexico Size and Profile


Pontifical University of Mexico's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontifical University of Mexico has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


Pontifical University of Mexico's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Pontifical University of Mexico has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Pontifical University of Mexico's Control Type Control Type

Pontifical University of Mexico 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.


Pontifical University of Mexico's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontifical University of Mexico is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Pontifical University of Mexico's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Pontifical University of Mexico's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Pontifical University of Mexico adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


Pontifical University of Mexico's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Pontifical University of Mexico is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Pontifical University of Mexico Facilities


Pontifical University of Mexico's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pontifical University of Mexico's Library


Pontifical University of Mexico's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Pontifical University of Mexico's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Pontifical University of Mexico's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Pontifical University of Mexico Services


Pontifical University of Mexico's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Pontifical University of Mexico's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Pontifical University of Mexico's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Pontifical University of Mexico's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Pontifical University of Mexico's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Pontifical University of Mexico Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Pontifical University of Mexico Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

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