Metropolitan Autonomous University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #642 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #20 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #3 of 538 | In Mexico |
| #3 of 42 | In Mexico City |
| #211 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 142 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 26%
- Enrollment
- 61,152
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.uam.mx
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | February to February |
| Enrollment | 61,152 |
| Full time employee | 2,862 |
| Student:staff ratio | 21:1 |
We've calculated the 26% acceptance rate for Metropolitan Autonomous University 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
Metropolitan Autonomous University is a world-class research university with 49,790 scientific papers published and 482,169 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Political Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Organic Chemistry.
Metropolitan Autonomous University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 421 | 547 |
| 1994 | 524 | 702 |
| 1995 | 578 | 952 |
| 1996 | 559 | 1112 |
| 1997 | 643 | 1404 |
| 1998 | 730 | 1504 |
| 1999 | 785 | 1736 |
| 2000 | 810 | 1968 |
| 2001 | 852 | 2197 |
| 2002 | 1026 | 3041 |
| 2003 | 1142 | 3500 |
| 2004 | 1191 | 3807 |
| 2005 | 1292 | 4850 |
| 2006 | 1358 | 5618 |
| 2007 | 1425 | 6399 |
| 2008 | 1481 | 7659 |
| 2009 | 1688 | 8995 |
| 2010 | 1758 | 10131 |
| 2011 | 1854 | 12502 |
| 2012 | 1811 | 13729 |
| 2013 | 1889 | 16160 |
| 2014 | 2047 | 18201 |
| 2015 | 2032 | 20165 |
| 2016 | 2093 | 22764 |
| 2017 | 2102 | 25621 |
| 2018 | 2521 | 27505 |
| 2019 | 2359 | 29500 |
| 2020 | 2162 | 35670 |
| 2021 | 2214 | 39947 |
| 2022 | 2153 | 38996 |
| 2023 | 2071 | 40463 |
| 2024 | 1553 | 39276 |
| 2025 | 944 | 34696 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Metropolitan Autonomous University 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.
| Program | Tuition Cost (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000 - 15,000 per semester |
| Master's Degree | 15,000 - 20,000 per semester |
| Doctorate Degree | 20,000 - 25,000 per semester |
All costs are in Mexican Pesos (MXN).
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 Metropolitan Autonomous University.
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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licenciatura | Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography (Human), Government, Graphic Design, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Meteorology, Molecular Biology, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Stomatology, Sustainable Development, Telecommunications Engineering, Veterinary Science, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Anthropology, Applied Physics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Biotechnology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Engineering, Ethnology, Herbalism, Higher Education, Landscape Architecture, Literature, Management, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Health, Rural Planning, Sociology, Water Management |
| Maestría | Agriculture, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Dental Science, Dentistry, Design, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Government, Graphic Design, Heritage Preservation, History, Industrial Design, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Landscape Architecture, Law, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Meteorology, Natural Sciences, Neurological Therapy, Nursing, Occupational Health, Oral Pathology, Pharmacology, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Health, Rural Planning, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Structural Architecture, Sustainable Development, Town Planning, Urban Studies, Women's Studies |
| Doctorado | Agriculture, Anthropology, Architectural Restoration, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Industrial Design, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Meteorology, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Physics, Public Health, Rural Planning, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Structural Architecture, Town Planning, Urban Studies, Women's Studies |
Metropolitan Autonomous University alumni
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Diego Luna
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorstage actorfilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Diego Dionisio Luna Alexander is a Mexican actor, director, and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of Cassian Andor in Rogue One (2016) and its prequel series Andor (2022–2025), for which he was nominated twice for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama.
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Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
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Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller is a Mexican writer, journalist, researcher, and the wife of the 65th president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Alfonso Durazo Montaño
- Enrolled in Metropolitan Autonomous University
- 1982-1986 graduated with licentiate degree in law
- Occupations
- lawyercivil engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Francisco Alfonso Durazo Montaño is a Mexican politician who served as chief spokesman and private secretary of President Vicente Fox. Representing the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA), he is the current governor of Sonora.
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Rosario Robles
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
María del Rosario Robles Berlanga is a Mexican politician who served as the Secretary of Social Development in the cabinet of President Enrique Peña Nieto. She also was substitute Head of Government of the Federal District (Mayor of Mexico City) when Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas resigned from the post to run in the 2000 presidential election. She was the first female mayor of Mexico City.
Metropolitan Autonomous University faculties and divisions
| Unit : Azcapotzalco | Arts and Humanities, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Unit : Cuajimalpa | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Design, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Unit : Iztapalapa | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Unit : Lerma | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Unit : Xochimilco | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Design, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Accreditation | Sistema Nacional de Posgrados (SNP); Consejo para la Acreditación de la Educación Superior (COPAES); Comités Interinstitucionales para la Evaluación de la Educación Superior (CIEES) |
| Motto | Casa abierta al tiempo House open to time |
| Colors | black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Prolongación Canal de Miramontes 3855 Colonia Ex-Hacienda San Juan de Dios Alcaldía de Tlalpan México, D.F., 14387 Mexico |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,210,000 |