Autonomous University of Puebla: Statistics

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#1299 of 14,131 In the World
#58 of 1,756 In Latin America
#7 of 538 In Mexico
#1 of 20 In Delicias
#440 of 1,946 For Theoretical Physics
Top50% For 86 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 15,979 scientific papers published and 135,834 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
15,979
Citations
135,834

Autonomous University of Puebla majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
7,520 / 101,302
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
7,411 / 33,113
Chemistry
7,004 / 97,207
Engineering
6,900 / 88,335
Biology
6,591 / 72,495
Quantum and Particle physics
6,309 / 88,561
Philosophy
5,648 / 13,885
Environmental Science
5,171 / 52,357
Materials Science
4,404 / 63,771
Organic Chemistry
4,166 / 58,315
Computer Science
4,051 / 44,474
Medicine
3,285 / 35,075
Biochemistry
2,971 / 42,674
Optical Engineering
2,882 / 40,040
Political Science
2,724 / 4,771
Geography and Cartography
2,638 / 22,709
Genetics
2,372 / 28,885
Geology
2,282 / 23,349
Metallurgical Engineering
1,952 / 33,300
Psychology
1,727 / 17,705
Electrical Engineering
1,706 / 20,053
Mathematics
1,622 / 14,965
Paleontology
1,564 / 16,813
Nanotechnology
1,536 / 19,309
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,522 / 10,829
Ecology
1,521 / 12,153
Sociology
1,497 / 6,100
Condensed Matter Physics
1,488 / 23,197
Nuclear Physics
1,417 / 35,825
History
1,375 / 17,035
Chemical Engineering
1,355 / 22,898
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,344 / 24,967
Business
1,333 / 10,560
Pathology
1,246 / 14,017
Law
1,222 / 3,690
Archaeology
1,208 / 15,912
Statistics
1,190 / 13,091
Physical chemistry
1,169 / 18,718
Linguistics
1,119 / 7,896
Telecommunications
1,009 / 16,856

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 44 53
1991 76 82
1992 40 63
1993 70 88
1994 76 129
1995 74 143
1996 127 191
1997 111 201
1998 144 255
1999 142 329
2000 204 443
2001 252 634
2002 253 869
2003 295 1010
2004 315 1152
2005 357 1486
2006 348 1783
2007 352 1829
2008 344 2354
2009 410 2808
2010 464 2999
2011 559 4084
2012 568 4887
2013 632 5831
2014 691 6865
2015 737 7675
2016 898 8270
2017 971 8486
2018 1107 8672
2019 1207 10775
2020 1198 12674
2021 1363 16445
2022 979 15215
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

Notable alumni

  1. Luisito Comunica

    Luisito Comunica
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1991-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    bloggerActortelevision producer
    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 seventh 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 69)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    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 41)
    Occupations
    writertranslatorjournalist
    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.

  5. Pablo Salazar Mendiguchía

    Pablo Salazar Mendiguchía
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1954-.. (age 69)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Pablo Salazar Mendiguchía is a Mexican politician. He served as Governor of Chiapas from 2000 to 2006.

  6. Melquiades Morales

    Melquiades Morales
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1942-.. (age 81)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Melquiades Morales Flores is a Mexican lawyer and politician, affiliated with the Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI). Between 1999 and 2005 he served as governor of the state of Puebla.

  7. Enrique Doger

    Enrique Doger
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1957-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    José Enrique Doger Guerrero is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). From 2005 to 2008, he served as mayor of the city of Puebla after serving as rector of his alma mater, the Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla. He currently serves as Deputy of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Puebla.

  8. Juan Carlos Lastiri

    Juan Carlos Lastiri
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1966-.. (age 57)
    Enrolled in the Autonomous University of Puebla
    Graduated with licentiate in lawyer
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Juan Carlos Lastiri Quirós is 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 Puebla.

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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