Autonomous University of Guadalajara: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3950 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #283 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #42 of 538 | In Mexico |
| #1 of 2 | In Zapopan |
| #1095 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 12,098
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uag.mx
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 79%*
* 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 Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - June; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 12,098 |
| Full time employee | 1,560 |
| Student:staff ratio | 8:1 |
Research profile
Autonomous University of Guadalajara has published 1,829 scientific papers with 15,781 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 Computer Science.
Autonomous University of Guadalajara majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 50 | 528 |
| 2016 | 56 | 538 |
| 2017 | 63 | 581 |
| 2018 | 79 | 590 |
| 2019 | 99 | 775 |
| 2020 | 106 | 1014 |
| 2021 | 101 | 1348 |
| 2022 | 241 | 1302 |
| 2023 | 244 | 1452 |
| 2024 | 201 | 1505 |
| 2025 | 145 | 1633 |
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
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Antonio Echevarría García
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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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.
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Vanessa Zamora
- Occupations
- DJ producersingersongwriter
- Biography
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Vanessa Zamora Ramírez is a Mexican/American singer, songwriter, and producer. She fluently speaks English and Spanish. Zamora plays several instruments, including acoustic guitar, piano, keyboard, and drums.
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Héctor Osuna Jaime
- Occupations
- painterarchitectpolitician
- Biography
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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.
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Eduardo Ortiz Hernández
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Eduardo Ortiz Hernández is a Mexican lawyer and politician from the National Action Party (PAN).
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 | 1,258,000 |