Autonomous University of Puebla: Statistics

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#1191 of 14,131 In the World
#53 of 1,756 In Latin America
#7 of 538 In Mexico
#1 of 20 In Delicias
#448 of 2,293 For Theoretical Physics
Top50% For 94 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
46%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
buap.mx
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate46%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination (Prueba de Aptitud Académica)
Academic CalendarJanuary to December (January - May; August-December). Summer courses, June to August

We've calculated the 46% acceptance rate for Autonomous University of Puebla 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 Puebla is a world-class research university with 22,260 scientific papers published and 312,567 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
22,260
Citations
312,567

Autonomous University of Puebla majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
10,658 / 240,865
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
10,353 / 90,454
Chemistry
9,538 / 192,973
Engineering
9,496 / 190,803
Quantum and Particle physics
9,094 / 221,703
Biology
8,774 / 124,978
Philosophy
7,617 / 32,010
Environmental Science
7,254 / 122,292
Materials Science
5,938 / 121,932
Organic Chemistry
5,611 / 113,117
Computer Science
5,468 / 93,206
Medicine
4,541 / 66,312
Optical Engineering
3,985 / 91,192
Biochemistry
3,910 / 68,931
Geography and Cartography
3,807 / 66,348
Political Science
3,625 / 11,570
Genetics
3,209 / 48,108
Geology
3,150 / 49,190
Nuclear Physics
2,830 / 136,809
Metallurgical Engineering
2,803 / 73,344
Electrical Engineering
2,401 / 50,775
Astrophysics and Astronomy
2,368 / 84,776
Mathematics
2,310 / 42,569
Psychology
2,284 / 32,378
Paleontology
2,150 / 32,351
Ecology
2,148 / 26,656
History
2,099 / 53,976
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,979 / 19,120
Nanotechnology
1,949 / 29,607
Sociology
1,916 / 15,210
Archaeology
1,894 / 51,509
Condensed Matter Physics
1,842 / 35,607
Chemical Engineering
1,761 / 34,827
Pathology
1,741 / 25,463
Statistics
1,735 / 39,069
Business
1,725 / 23,209
Physical chemistry
1,584 / 31,208
Law
1,577 / 8,891
Telecommunications
1,435 / 42,314
Linguistics
1,379 / 16,313

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 43 128
1993 83 149
1994 80 203
1995 83 224
1996 152 309
1997 119 336
1998 169 389
1999 180 494
2000 225 627
2001 296 872
2002 288 1192
2003 350 1457
2004 340 1600
2005 420 1979
2006 422 2307
2007 417 2580
2008 407 3234
2009 484 3945
2010 547 4572
2011 707 7035
2012 748 9431
2013 778 11823
2014 903 13652
2015 924 15601
2016 1220 18484
2017 1230 19050
2018 1429 19704
2019 1522 24152
2020 1476 26819
2021 1576 30835
2022 1382 26849
2023 1590 30740
2024 1137 27294
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Autonomous University of Puebla 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.

Level of Study Tuition Cost (per semester)
Undergraduate MXN $2,500
Master's MXN $3,500
Doctorate MXN $4,500

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 Puebla.

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
Especialización Accountancy, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Stomatology
Maestría Accountancy, Administration, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nursing, Physics, Physiology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Stomatology
Doctorado Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Microbiology, Physiology, Sociology

Autonomous University of Puebla alumni

  1. Luisito Comunica

    Luisito Comunica
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1991-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    television produceractorblogger
    Biography

    Luis Arturo Villar Sudek, better known as Luisito Comunica, is a Mexican YouTuber and blogger. His channel is the second most subscribed in Mexico, behind Badabun, as well as the ninth most subscribed in the Spanish-speaking world.

  2. Martha Érika Alonso Hidalgo

    Martha Érika Alonso Hidalgo
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1973-2018 (aged 45)
    Occupations
    graphic designerpolitician
    Biography

    Martha Érika Alonso Hidalgo was a Mexican politician of the National Action Party (PAN) who served as the first female governor of Puebla from 14 December 2018 until her death ten days later in a helicopter crash. She was the spouse of Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas, who was governor of Puebla from 2011 to 2017 and was also killed in the crash.

  3. Mario Marín Torres

    Mario Marín Torres
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1954-.. (age 71)
    Biography

    Mario Plutarco Marín Torres is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) who served as governor of the state of Puebla.

  4. Fernanda Melchor

    Fernanda Melchor
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1982-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    writertranslatornovelistjournalist
    Biography

    Fernanda Melchor is a Mexican writer best known for her novel Hurricane Season for which she won the 2019 Anna Seghers Prize and a place on the shortlist for the 2020 International Booker Prize.

All 10 notable alumni

Autonomous University of Puebla faculties and divisions

Faculty : Accountancy Accountancy
Faculty : Agriculture and Hydrology Engineering Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Soil Science, Water Science
Faculty : Business Administration Business Administration, Cooking and Catering, Public Administration, Tourism
Faculty : Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Materials Engineering
Faculty : Chemistry Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy
Faculty : Communication Sciences Communication Studies
Faculty : Computer Science Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
Faculty : Economics Economics, Finance
Faculty : Electronics Electronic Engineering
Faculty : Engineering Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Textile Technology
Faculty : Languages English, French, Modern Languages
Faculty : Law and Social Sciences Criminology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Social Sciences, Sociology
Faculty : Medicine Biomedicine, Medicine, Nutrition, Physical Therapy
Faculty : Nursing Nursing
Faculty : Odontology Dentistry, Stomatology
Faculty : Philosophy and Letters Arts and Humanities, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Spanish
Faculty : Physics and Mathematics Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Physics
Faculty : Psychology Psychology
Faculty : Veterinary Science Veterinary Science
School : Arts Dance, Music, Theatre
School : Biology Biology
School : Communication Studies Communication Studies
School : Physical Education Physical Education
School : Plastic and Audiovisual Arts Cinema and Television, Fine Arts

General information

Alternative names BUAP
Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla
Founded 1587
Accreditation Subsecretaría de Educación Superior (SEP)
Motto Pensar bien, para vivir mejor
To think well, in order to live better
Colors royal blue

Location and contacts

Address Calle 4 Sur, 104 Edificio Carolino, Planta Alta Col. Centro
Puebla, Puebla, 72000
Mexico
City population 151,000

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