Autonomous University of Guadalajara: Statistics

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#4409 of 14,131 In the World
#305 of 1,756 In Latin America
#45 of 538 In Mexico
#1 of 2 In Zapopan
#1055 of 1,060 For Plastic Surgery
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Enrollment
12,098
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
uag.mx
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
66%*

* The Autonomous University of Guadalajara is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarJanuary to December (January - June; August-December)
Enrollment12,098
Full time employee1,560
Student:staff ratio8:1

Research profile

Autonomous University of Guadalajara has published 1,694 scientific papers with 14,483 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Genetics, Pathology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Philosophy, and Psychology.

Publications
1,694
Citations
14,483

Autonomous University of Guadalajara majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
1,021 / 12,090
Medicine
1,002 / 9,741
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
744 / 4,402
Chemistry
608 / 9,757
Genetics
550 / 8,136
Pathology
536 / 6,312
Environmental Science
489 / 6,423
Biochemistry
464 / 7,934
Philosophy
450 / 1,640
Psychology
405 / 2,884
Computer Science
392 / 3,811
Surgery
375 / 2,902
Engineering
365 / 3,657
Physics
314 / 3,033
Psychiatry
295 / 2,061
Political Science
270 / 1,450
Immunology
258 / 2,784
Organic Chemistry
253 / 4,627
Geology
243 / 4,004
Sociology
216 / 2,601
Ecology
214 / 3,455
Geography and Cartography
205 / 1,743
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
202 / 792
Paleontology
190 / 3,599
Mathematics
167 / 1,839
Law
167 / 1,268
Quantum and Particle physics
159 / 1,611
Botany
148 / 2,702
Statistics
145 / 1,748
Public Health
141 / 2,167
Critical Care Nursing
140 / 711
Demography
138 / 2,284
Oncology and Cancer research
137 / 1,110
Anatomy and Physiology
129 / 879
Neuroscience
129 / 971
Materials Science
128 / 1,246
History
116 / 872
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
108 / 768
Archaeology
105 / 728
Business
104 / 761

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 6 39
1993 12 60
1994 6 63
1995 4 51
1996 12 61
1997 9 63
1998 5 72
1999 7 51
2000 7 59
2001 17 91
2002 4 92
2003 16 108
2004 16 133
2005 16 235
2006 11 251
2007 12 283
2008 20 274
2009 25 321
2010 17 375
2011 33 333
2012 15 375
2013 30 385
2014 49 419
2015 48 528
2016 57 537
2017 63 581
2018 79 590
2019 99 775
2020 106 1013
2021 101 1348
2022 236 1301
2023 244 1446
2024 183 1476
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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 Guadalajara.

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 TBD
Biology Yes Yes TBD
Business Yes Yes TBD
Chemistry Yes Yes TBD
Computer Science Yes Yes TBD
Economics Yes Yes TBD
Engineering Yes Yes TBD
Environmental Science Yes Yes TBD
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes TBD
Medicine Yes Yes TBD
Physics Yes Yes TBD
Psychology Yes Yes TBD
Licenciatura Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Administration, Agricultural Business, Architecture, Automation, Automotive Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Data Processing, Design, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Finance, Food Science, Graphic Design, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Landscape Architecture, Law, Marketing, Mechatronics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pedagogy, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Software Engineering, Surgery, Sustainable Development
Especialización Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Commercial Law, Data Processing, Dental Studies, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Design, Finance, Fiscal Law, Logistics Management, Management, Odontology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Production Engineering, Psychology, Safety Engineering, Sustainable Development
Maestría Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Architecture and Planning, Automation, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Data Processing, Education, Energy Engineering, Finance, Fiscal Law, Food Science, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Technology, International Law, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Occupational Health, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philosophy, Safety Engineering, Translation and Interpretation
Doctorado Administration, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Philosophy

Notable alumni

  1. Antonio Echevarría García

    Antonio Echevarría García
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1973-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Antonio Echevarría García is a Mexican businessman and politician who served as Governor of Nayarit from 2017 to 2021, and is affiliated with the National Action Party.

  2. Vanessa Zamora

    Vanessa Zamora
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1991-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    DJ producersingersongwriter
    Biography

    Vanessa Zamora Ramírez is a Mexican/American singer, songwriter, producer, known professionally as Vanessa Zamora. She speaks English and Spanish fluently. Zamora plays several instruments including acoustic guitar, piano, keyboard and drums.

  3. Héctor Osuna Jaime

    Héctor Osuna Jaime
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1957-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    politicianpainterarchitect
    Biography

    Héctor Guillermo Osuna Jaime is a Mexican architect and politician affiliated with the National Action Party who acted as Municipal President of Tijuana between 1992 and 1995 and as President of the Federal Commission of Telecommunications between 2006 and 2010. As of 2014 he served as Senator of the LIX Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Baja California.

  4. Eduardo Ortiz Hernández

    Eduardo Ortiz Hernández
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1963-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Eduardo Ortiz Hernández is a Mexican lawyer and politician from the National Action Party. From 2006 to 2009 he served as a deputy in the 50th Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Sinaloa's fifth district.

  5. Alex Morgan

    Alex Morgan
    Occupations
    jetski racer
    Biography

    Alex Morgan is a World Cup and European Cup winning professional jet skier who participated in more than 50 international racing events in 13 countries. In Mexico, Alex Morgan has received the award 'Water Craft Racer' of the Mexico Century.

Autonomous University of Guadalajara faculties and divisions

Area : Architecture and Design Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture
Area : Business Accountancy, Administration, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Tourism
Area : Health Sciences Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Health Sciences, Histology, Microbiology, Neurosciences, Nutrition, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health, Surgery, Virology
Area : Humanities and Social Sciences Communication Studies, Education, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration
Area : Science and Technology Actuarial Science, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, Software Engineering
School : Medicine Medicine

General information

Alternative names UAG
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Founded 1935
Motto Ciencia y Libertad
Science and Freedom
Colors burgundy, yellow, black

Location and contacts

Address Avenida Patria, 1201 Lomas del Valle
Zapopan, Jalisco, 45129
Mexico
City population 1,476,000

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