Metropolitan Autonomous University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #766 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #28 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 538 | In Mexico |
| #3 of 42 | In Mexico City |
| #153 of 6,416 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 138 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.uam.mx
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - December; January-April; May-July) |
We've calculated the 20% 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 40,018 scientific papers published and 290,483 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 157 | 222 |
| 1991 | 205 | 298 |
| 1992 | 255 | 414 |
| 1993 | 383 | 438 |
| 1994 | 467 | 541 |
| 1995 | 476 | 757 |
| 1996 | 458 | 838 |
| 1997 | 536 | 1125 |
| 1998 | 589 | 1167 |
| 1999 | 662 | 1358 |
| 2000 | 681 | 1542 |
| 2001 | 697 | 1709 |
| 2002 | 828 | 2205 |
| 2003 | 910 | 2558 |
| 2004 | 913 | 2800 |
| 2005 | 1006 | 3546 |
| 2006 | 1006 | 4224 |
| 2007 | 1084 | 4773 |
| 2008 | 1197 | 5839 |
| 2009 | 1353 | 6887 |
| 2010 | 1310 | 7692 |
| 2011 | 1408 | 9281 |
| 2012 | 1350 | 10251 |
| 2013 | 1441 | 12098 |
| 2014 | 1470 | 13707 |
| 2015 | 1536 | 15261 |
| 2016 | 1606 | 16228 |
| 2017 | 1677 | 18250 |
| 2018 | 2371 | 18959 |
| 2019 | 1791 | 21633 |
| 2020 | 2812 | 25786 |
| 2021 | 2798 | 32160 |
| 2022 | 2682 | 29776 |
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 | Administration, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Geography, Graphic Design, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Linguistics, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physical Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Rural Planning, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Stomatology, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Anthropology, Dentistry, Design, History, Literature, Oral Pathology, Sociology, Women's Studies |
| Maestría | Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Design, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Gender Studies, Health Sciences, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Mathematics, Neurological Therapy, Pharmacy, Public Administration, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Town Planning |
| Doctorado | Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Design, Economics, Engineering, Health Sciences, History, Management, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology |
Metropolitan Autonomous University alumni
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Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller is a Mexican writer, journalist, researcher, and the wife of the 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
-
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 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 for the Mexican presidential election, in 2000. She was the first female Mayor of Mexico City.
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Juan Villoro
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
-
Juan Villoro is a Mexican writer and journalist and the son of philosopher Luis Villoro. He has been well known among intellectual circles in Mexico, Latin America and Spain for years, but his success among a wider readership has grown since receiving the Herralde Prize for his novel El testigo.
Metropolitan Autonomous University faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Basic Sciences and Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Biology and Health Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Health Sciences |
| Department/Division : Communication and Design Sciences | Communication Studies, Graphic Design, Information Sciences, Information Technology |
| Department/Division : Natural Sciences and Engineering | Applied Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Molecular Biology |
| Department/Division : Sciences and Arts for Design | Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Motto | Casa abierta al tiempo House open to time |
| Colors | black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Prolongación Canal de Miramontes, 3855 Col. Ex-Hacienda de San Juan de Dios Delegación Tlapán México, D.F., 14387 Mexico |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,210,000 |