Autonomous University of Baja California: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1803 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #92 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #12 of 538 | In Mexico |
| #1 of 4 | In Mexicali |
| #522 of 2,294 | For Animal Science |
| Top50% | For 72 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 67,944
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uabc.mx
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) |
| Academic Calendar | August to June (August - December; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 67,944 |
| Full time employee | 1,403 |
| Student:staff ratio | 48:1 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Autonomous University of Baja California based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Autonomous University of Baja California has published 9,328 scientific papers with 112,280 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, Ecology, and Computer Science.
Autonomous University of Baja California majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 27 | 25 |
| 1993 | 27 | 40 |
| 1994 | 39 | 46 |
| 1995 | 34 | 60 |
| 1996 | 60 | 114 |
| 1997 | 66 | 117 |
| 1998 | 46 | 128 |
| 1999 | 60 | 209 |
| 2000 | 84 | 180 |
| 2001 | 83 | 269 |
| 2002 | 90 | 313 |
| 2003 | 146 | 445 |
| 2004 | 154 | 468 |
| 2005 | 163 | 599 |
| 2006 | 176 | 801 |
| 2007 | 203 | 983 |
| 2008 | 227 | 1209 |
| 2009 | 282 | 1464 |
| 2010 | 295 | 2006 |
| 2011 | 325 | 2223 |
| 2012 | 286 | 2654 |
| 2013 | 361 | 3298 |
| 2014 | 386 | 3466 |
| 2015 | 437 | 3837 |
| 2016 | 453 | 4570 |
| 2017 | 512 | 5059 |
| 2018 | 524 | 5880 |
| 2019 | 598 | 7611 |
| 2020 | 572 | 9803 |
| 2021 | 594 | 11553 |
| 2022 | 633 | 12431 |
| 2023 | 549 | 13954 |
| 2024 | 489 | 14535 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Autonomous University of Baja California gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1,500 - 2,000 per semester |
| Graduate | 2,000 - 3,000 per semester |
| Doctorate | 3,000 - 4,000 per semester |
All costs are in Mexican Pesos (MXN).
The Autonomous University of Baja California has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Autonomous University of Baja California.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Agriculture, Agronomy, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Dance, Dentistry, Economics, Educational Sciences, Fine Arts, Fishery, Graphic Design, Hispanic American Studies, History, Industrial Chemistry, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Medicine, Microelectronics, Modern Languages, Music, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Sports, Sports Management, Theatre, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Dentistry, Finance, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Orthodontics, Translation and Interpretation |
| Maestría | Administration, Cattle Breeding, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, History, Law, Marine Science and Oceanography, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Public Health, Social Sciences, Sports, Taxation, Veterinary Science |
| Doctorado | Administration, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, Law, Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology |
Notable alumni
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Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda
- Enrolled in the Autonomous University of Baja California
- In 2016 graduated with Master of Public Policy
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda is a Mexican lawyer, politician, and member of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) political party, currently serving as Governor of Baja California, she is the first woman as governor. She was formerly a Federal Representative for Baja California's 2nd electoral district in the LXIV Legislature in the Chamber of Deputies of the General Congress of the United Mexican States, which she fulfilled from 2018 to 2019, also the first woman as Mayor of Mexicali, from 2019 to 2021.
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Francisco Blake Mora
- Occupations
- politiciancivil servantlawyer
- Biography
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José Francisco Blake Mora was a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the Secretary of the Interior in the cabinet of Felipe Calderón from 2010 to 2011. He was Mexico's top cabinet secretary and key figure in the battle against the drug cartels and corruption in the country. Blake Mora was also an important official in the dialogues of Felipe Calderón's drug policy, where he constantly traveled to meet with governors and victims of the drug war.
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José Guadalupe Osuna Millán
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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José Guadalupe Osuna Millán is a Mexican economist and politician member of the National Action Party (PAN) who served as Governor of Baja California.
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Gina Cruz Blackledge
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Gina Andrea Cruz Blackledge is a Mexican lawyer and politician who is the National Action Party Senator for Baja California.
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Humberto Lepe Lepe
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Humberto Lepe Lepe was a Mexican politician from the Institutional Revolutionary Party. From 2009 to 2012 he served as Deputy of the LXI Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Baja California. Lepe Lepe died in December 2024, at the age of 75.
Autonomous University of Baja California faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Accountancy and Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, International Business, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture and Design | Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design |
| Faculty : Arts | Cinema and Television, Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Theatre |
| Faculty : Chemical Sciences | Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmacology |
| Faculty : Economics and Politics | Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics, Nanotechnology |
| Faculty : Humanities | Hispanic American Studies, History, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Science | Communication Studies, Educational Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
| Faculty : Languages | Modern Languages, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Natural and Exact Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Sport | Sports, Sports Management |
| Institute : Agricultural Sciences | Agriculture, Agronomy, Fishery, Veterinary Science |
| School : Gastronomy | Cooking and Catering |
| School : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Orthodontics, Psychology |
| School : Pedagogy | Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Psychology |
General information
| Alternative names | UABC Universidad Autónoma de Baja California |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Motto | Por la realización plena del hombre For man's fulfillment |
| Colors | green, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Álvaro Obregón Sin numero Colonia Nueva Mexicali, Baja California, 21100 Mexico |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,034,000 |