Autonomous University of Puebla: Statistics

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#1181 of 14,131 In the World
#53 of 1,756 In Latin America
#7 of 538 In Mexico
#1 of 20 In Delicias
#451 of 2,325 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 22,812 scientific papers published and 330,035 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
22,812
Citations
330,035

Autonomous University of Puebla majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
10,914 / 252,941
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
10,516 / 95,595
Chemistry
9,786 / 207,341
Engineering
9,710 / 201,904
Quantum and Particle physics
9,286 / 232,690
Biology
9,044 / 135,658
Philosophy
7,703 / 33,402
Environmental Science
7,397 / 129,159
Materials Science
6,060 / 129,477
Organic Chemistry
5,746 / 122,191
Computer Science
5,583 / 97,687
Medicine
4,717 / 71,826
Biochemistry
4,044 / 74,483
Optical Engineering
4,034 / 96,440
Geography and Cartography
3,865 / 70,002
Political Science
3,688 / 12,652
Genetics
3,329 / 51,495
Geology
3,208 / 52,725
Nuclear Physics
2,921 / 143,688
Metallurgical Engineering
2,861 / 78,018
Electrical Engineering
2,437 / 54,499
Astrophysics and Astronomy
2,415 / 89,177
Mathematics
2,369 / 43,526
Psychology
2,355 / 34,299
Ecology
2,218 / 27,921
Paleontology
2,193 / 36,300
History
2,135 / 56,756
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,016 / 20,266
Nanotechnology
2,000 / 32,271
Sociology
1,955 / 16,336
Archaeology
1,925 / 54,254
Condensed Matter Physics
1,862 / 37,614
Pathology
1,814 / 27,447
Chemical Engineering
1,806 / 37,794
Statistics
1,783 / 39,797
Business
1,749 / 23,767
Law
1,621 / 9,840
Physical chemistry
1,619 / 33,513
Telecommunications
1,447 / 45,156
Linguistics
1,409 / 17,081

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 83 149
1994 80 202
1995 83 224
1996 152 309
1997 119 337
1998 169 390
1999 180 494
2000 225 627
2001 296 872
2002 288 1193
2003 350 1458
2004 340 1600
2005 420 1979
2006 423 2307
2007 417 2579
2008 407 3235
2009 484 3945
2010 547 4573
2011 707 7038
2012 746 9434
2013 780 11820
2014 902 13657
2015 925 15600
2016 1222 18494
2017 1228 19040
2018 1431 19697
2019 1521 24145
2020 1476 26804
2021 1581 30823
2022 1385 26841
2023 1590 30752
2024 1152 27625
2025 696 22795
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 35)
    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 72)
    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 44)
    Occupations
    translatornovelistjournalistwriter
    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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