Autonomous University of Sinaloa: Statistics

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#2305 of 14,131 In the World
#139 of 1,756 In Latin America
#22 of 538 In Mexico
#1 of 6 In Culiacan
#899 of 2,330 For Animal Science
Top50% For 28 other topics
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
uas.edu.mx
Languages
Spanish;English
Acceptance rate
59%*

* The Autonomous University of Sinaloa 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)
Academic CalendarAugust to June (August - December; January-June)

Research profile

Autonomous University of Sinaloa has published 7,105 scientific papers with 96,757 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Biochemistry, and Ecology.

Publications
7,105
Citations
96,757

Autonomous University of Sinaloa majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
3,568 / 52,551
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,384 / 28,508
Environmental Science
3,182 / 38,691
Chemistry
2,744 / 55,905
Philosophy
2,339 / 10,049
Engineering
2,264 / 46,938
Physics
2,146 / 56,980
Medicine
2,076 / 29,567
Biochemistry
1,612 / 26,824
Ecology
1,606 / 23,278
Organic Chemistry
1,511 / 39,012
Geography and Cartography
1,503 / 15,176
Geology
1,482 / 21,261
Quantum and Particle physics
1,414 / 42,668
Genetics
1,371 / 24,705
Computer Science
1,308 / 19,739
Political Science
1,243 / 5,501
Materials Science
1,058 / 18,047
Botany
1,025 / 15,835
Pathology
935 / 17,502
Paleontology
842 / 11,593
Mathematics
789 / 13,777
Sociology
768 / 11,951
Nutrition and Food Science
725 / 15,794
Statistics
662 / 12,878
Horticulture
662 / 9,063
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
656 / 8,211
Agricultural Science
625 / 8,970
Metallurgical Engineering
592 / 10,440
History
575 / 7,860
Optical Engineering
570 / 19,886
Law
567 / 4,578
Psychology
548 / 6,563
Business
529 / 5,422
Archaeology
523 / 6,628
Nuclear Physics
490 / 31,373
Oceanography
466 / 7,850
Astrophysics and Astronomy
433 / 15,207
Public Health
418 / 10,063
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
408 / 5,470

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 11 8
1994 12 14
1995 11 22
1996 12 16
1997 8 34
1998 23 47
1999 27 39
2000 34 57
2001 29 74
2002 36 131
2003 39 146
2004 58 211
2005 68 291
2006 64 314
2007 60 390
2008 82 483
2009 121 687
2010 143 972
2011 158 1665
2012 187 2249
2013 204 2614
2014 270 3198
2015 316 3259
2016 371 4323
2017 402 4618
2018 435 4782
2019 457 5811
2020 475 7929
2021 536 9913
2022 624 9959
2023 830 11393
2024 610 11936
2025 391 10478
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns 100 per annum (EUR)

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 Sinaloa.

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 Medicine
Maestría Agriculture, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Education, Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, History, Information Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Law, Nursing, Nutrition, Physics, Social Work
Doctorado Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Education, Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, History, Information Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, Social Work, Taxation

Notable alumni

  1. Javier Valdez Cárdenas

    Javier Valdez Cárdenas
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1967-2017 (aged 50)
    Occupations
    activistwriterjournalist
    Biography

    Javier Valdez Cárdenas was a Mexican journalist and founder of Ríodoce, a newspaper based in Sinaloa. He received several international awards for his writings on drug trafficking and organized crime in the Mexican drug war.

  2. José Rosas Aispuro

    José Rosas Aispuro
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1961-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    José Rosas Aispuro Torres is a Mexican lawyer and politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN) who served as the governor of Durango from 2016 to 2022. From 2012 to 2015, he served as senator in the 62nd and 63rd Congresses representing Durango. He also was Municipal President of Durango, Durango, from 2001 to 2004.

  3. Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda

    Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1955-2024 (aged 69)
    Occupations
    biologistchemist
    Biography

    Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda was a Mexican chemist, pharmacist, biologist and politician. He was a rector of the Autonomous University of Sinaloa from 2005 to 2009 and municipal president of Culiacán, Sinaloa, between January 2011 and February 2012. In 2024 he was shot dead in his vehicle in Culiacán.

  4. Jesús Aguilar Padilla

    Jesús Aguilar Padilla
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1952-2023 (aged 71)
    Enrolled in the Autonomous University of Sinaloa
    Graduated with licentiate in law
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Jesús Alberto Aguilar Padilla was a Mexican politician and lawyer from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He was Governor of the state of Sinaloa from 2005 until 2010, and was previously a state congressman, he also served various positions in his party and in the state government.

  5. Sergio Torres Félix

    Sergio Torres Félix
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1966-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Sergio Torres Félix is a Mexican politician. He has been affiliated with both the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and the Citizens' Movement (MC).

  6. Jorge Abel López Sánchez

    Jorge Abel López Sánchez
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1960-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Jorge Abel López Sánchez is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI).

Autonomous University of Sinaloa faculties and divisions

Centre : Language Studies Modern Languages
Faculty : Accountancy and Administration Accountancy, Administration
Faculty : Agronomy Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Equipment, Agricultural Management, Agriculture
Faculty : Architecture Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Structural Architecture, Town Planning
Faculty : Chemical and Biological Sciences Biomedicine, Food Science, Food Technology
Faculty : Computer Science Computer Science
Faculty : Dentistry Dentistry
Faculty : Economics and Social Sciences Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, International Studies, Law, Marketing, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Faculty : Educational Sciences Educational Sciences
Faculty : Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering
Faculty : History History
Faculty : International Studies and Public Policy American Studies, International Studies, Political Sciences
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Medicine Medicine
Faculty : Medicine Medicine
Faculty : Psychology Psychology
Faculty : Social Work Social Work
School : Anthropology Anthropology

General information

Alternative names UAS
Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
Founded 1872
Motto Sursum versus

Location and contacts

Address Ángel Flores y Riva Palacio s/n Edificio Central, Col. Centro
Culiacán, Sinaloa, 80000
Mexico
City population 808,000

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