List of 100 best universities in Mexico

We ranked 100 best universities in Mexico based on their reputation, research performance, and alumni impact. We processed 4.8M citations received by 401K publications made by 538 universities in Mexico, measured the popularity of 903 recognized alumni, and utilized the largest available links database to account for non-academic prominence.

2. National Polytechnic Institute

#524 in the World
Acceptance Rate
25%
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
1936

3. Metropolitan Autonomous University

#766 in the World
Acceptance Rate
20%
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
1974

4. Monterrey Institute of Technology

#798 in the World
Acceptance Rate
55%
Enrollment
92,736
Founded
1943

5. University of Guadalajara

#836 in the World
Acceptance Rate
39%
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
1792

6. Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon

#1045 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
1933

7. Autonomous University of Puebla

#1166 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
42,500
Founded
1587

8. University of Veracruz

#1324 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
1944

9. Autonomous University of the State of Mexico

#1395 in the World
Acceptance Rate
34%
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
1956

11. Autonomous University of Baja California

#1509 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Enrollment
67,944
Founded
1957

12. Ibero-American University, Mexico City

#1602 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1943

14. Autonomous University of Yucatan

#1731 in the World
Acceptance Rate
33%
Enrollment
17,500
Founded
1812

15. Colegio de Mexico

#1783 in the World
Acceptance Rate
11%
Enrollment
375
Founded
1940

17. Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi

#1792 in the World
Acceptance Rate
45%
Enrollment
22,500
Founded
1859

19. University of Colima

#1994 in the World
Acceptance Rate
71%
Enrollment
27,500
Founded
1940

20. Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo

#2093 in the World
Acceptance Rate
45%
Enrollment
42,500
Founded
1869

21. Anahuac University of North Mexico

#2123 in the World
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
7,500
Founded
1964

23. University of Sonora

#2316 in the World
Acceptance Rate
55%
Enrollment
3,500
Founded
1942

24. Panamerican University

#2365 in the World
Acceptance Rate
69%
Enrollment
6,500
Founded
1967

29. Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez

#2664 in the World
Acceptance Rate
55%
Enrollment
22,500
Founded
1973

30. Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education

#2701 in the World
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1957

31. University of Monterrey

#2772 in the World
Acceptance Rate
55%
Enrollment
8,205
Founded
1969

36. Autonomous University of Zacatecas

#3246 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Enrollment
27,500
Founded
1959

37. Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco University

#3445 in the World
Acceptance Rate
78%
Enrollment
37,500
Founded
1878

38. UPAEP University

#3642 in the World
Enrollment
7,500
Founded
1973

42. Sonora Institute of Technology

#4093 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Enrollment
17,500
Founded
1955

50. CETYS University

#5067 in the World
Enrollment
7,500
Founded
1961

53. University of Quintana Roo

#5747 in the World
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
3,500
Founded
1991

56. Technological Institute of Celaya

#6068 in the World
Acceptance Rate
63%
Enrollment
5,500
Founded
1958

61. Technological University of Mixteca

#6357 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Enrollment
2,047
Male:Female
63:37
Founded
1990

62. Technological Institute of Morelia

#6471 in the World
Acceptance Rate
36%
Enrollment
4,500
Founded
1965

63. Chihuahua Institute of Technology

#6474 in the World
Acceptance Rate
38%
Enrollment
5,500
Founded
1948

68. Queretaro Institute of Technology

#7092 in the World
Acceptance Rate
46%
Enrollment
6,500
Founded
1967

69. Technological Institute of Oaxaca

#7242 in the World
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
1968

70. Technological Institute of Ciudad Juarez

#7249 in the World
Acceptance Rate
79%
Enrollment
5,500
Founded
1964

72. Technological Institute of La Laguna

#7323 in the World
Acceptance Rate
46%
Enrollment
4,500
Founded
1965

73. Mayab University

#7331 in the World
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
1983

74. Regiomontana University

#7408 in the World
Acceptance Rate
95%
Enrollment
8,500
Founded
1969

76. Puebla Institute of Technology

#7426 in the World
Acceptance Rate
55%
Enrollment
6,500
Founded
1972

78. Pontifical University of Mexico

#7706 in the World
Acceptance Rate
85%
Enrollment
375
Founded
1982

84. University of the Northeast

#8271 in the World
Acceptance Rate
20%
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
1970

85. Autonomous University of Chiapas

#8315 in the World
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
22,500
Founded
1975

88. TecMilenio University

#8451 in the World
Enrollment
22,500
Founded
2001

90. Technological Institute of Nuevo Leon

#8516 in the World
Acceptance Rate
90%
Enrollment
1,500
Founded
1976

97. University of the Americas A.C.

#8837 in the World
Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
750
Founded
1940

98. Zitacuaro Institute of Technology

#9004 in the World
Acceptance Rate
86%
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
1991

99. Aguascalientes Institute of Technology

#9005 in the World
Acceptance Rate
38%
Enrollment
4,500
Founded
1967

The best cities to study in Mexico based on the number of universities and their ranks are Mexico, Monterrey, Guadalajara, and San Nicolas de los Garza.

Average cost of living for students in Mexico is $394 + $45-319 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).