National Autonomous University of Mexico: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #90 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #1 of 538 | In Mexico |
| #1 of 42 | In Mexico City |
| #12 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| Top100 | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 360,883
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.unam.mx
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 44%*
* The National Autonomous University of Mexico 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 Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 360,883 |
Research profile
National Autonomous University of Mexico is a world-class research university with 196,742 scientific papers published and 2,912,461 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Philosophy, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.
National Autonomous University of Mexico majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1312 | 4206 |
| 1993 | 1705 | 4344 |
| 1994 | 1788 | 4828 |
| 1995 | 2061 | 5864 |
| 1996 | 1979 | 6439 |
| 1997 | 2189 | 7723 |
| 1998 | 2441 | 9114 |
| 1999 | 2457 | 10634 |
| 2000 | 2728 | 12973 |
| 2001 | 2889 | 15495 |
| 2002 | 3272 | 19467 |
| 2003 | 3682 | 23509 |
| 2004 | 3818 | 26962 |
| 2005 | 3958 | 32775 |
| 2006 | 4395 | 39258 |
| 2007 | 4722 | 45038 |
| 2008 | 5055 | 50549 |
| 2009 | 6095 | 59009 |
| 2010 | 5544 | 66187 |
| 2011 | 6649 | 77412 |
| 2012 | 6762 | 89381 |
| 2013 | 7315 | 100867 |
| 2014 | 7453 | 110633 |
| 2015 | 7500 | 118047 |
| 2016 | 7892 | 126068 |
| 2017 | 8271 | 139221 |
| 2018 | 8950 | 157784 |
| 2019 | 9239 | 185962 |
| 2020 | 10390 | 225215 |
| 2021 | 10704 | 262367 |
| 2022 | 10346 | 261065 |
| 2023 | 10757 | 278464 |
| 2024 | 8293 | 265186 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National Autonomous University of Mexico 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 (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | MXN $1,000 |
| Master's Degree | MXN $1,500 |
| Doctoral Degree | MXN $2,000 |
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 National Autonomous University of Mexico.
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 | Anthropology, Astronomy and Space Science, Computer Engineering, Earth Sciences, Economics, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Geography, Law, Materials Engineering, Political Sciences, Social Work, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Maestría | Administration, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Architecture, Art Education, Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Fishery, Geography, History, Information Technology, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Music, Neurology, Nursing, Painting and Drawing, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Engineering, Political Sciences, Psychotherapy, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Urban Studies, Veterinary Science, Water Science |
| Doctorado | Architecture, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Engineering, History, Information Technology, Library Science, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Nanotechnology, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Physical Engineering, Physics, Psychotherapy, Urban Studies |
National Autonomous University of Mexico alumni
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador
- Enrolled in the National Autonomous University of Mexico
- 1973-1976 graduated with Bachelor of Political Science in political science
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianpolitical scientist
- Biography
-
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, also known by his initials AMLO, is a Mexican politician who served as the 65th president of Mexico from 2018 to 2024. He previously served as Head of Government of Mexico City from 2000 to 2005.
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Carlos Slim
- Enrolled in the National Autonomous University of Mexico
- In 1961 graduated with Bachelor of Science in civil engineering
- Occupations
- philanthropistcivil engineerchief executive officerentrepreneurbusiness magnate
- Biography
-
Carlos Slim Helú is a Mexican business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. From 2010 to 2013, Slim was ranked as the richest person in the world by Forbes business magazine. He derived his fortune from his extensive holdings in a considerable number of Mexican companies through his conglomerate, Grupo Carso. As of December 2024, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranked him as the 18th-richest person in the world, with a net worth of US$85 billion or about 4% of Mexico's GDP, making him the richest person in Latin America.
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Alfonso Cuarón
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorfilmmakertelevision directorfilm editor
- Biography
-
Alfonso Tiberio Cuarón Orozco is a Mexican filmmaker. His accolades include four Academy Awards, seven BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Claudia Sheinbaum
- Enrolled in the National Autonomous University of Mexico
- 1984-1989 graduated with licentiate in physics
- 1990-1992 graduated with master's degree in energy engineering
- 1993-1995 graduated with doctorate in energy engineering
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teacherphysicistenvironmentalistresearcher
- Biography
-
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is a Mexican politician, scientist, and academic who is serving as the 66th president of Mexico since 1 October 2024, the first woman to hold the office. She previously served as Head of Government of Mexico City from 2018 to 2023.
National Autonomous University of Mexico faculties and divisions
| Centre : Applied Physics and Advanced Technology | Applied Physics, Technology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Applied Sciences and Technological Development | Design, Electronic Engineering, Instrument Making, Measurement and Precision Engineering |
| Centre : Astrophysics and Radioastronomy | Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics |
| Centre : Atmospheric Sciences | Environmental Studies, Meteorology |
| Centre : Ecosystems Research | Ecology |
| Centre : Energy Research | Energy Engineering, Natural Resources |
| Centre : Environmental Geography Research | Environmental Studies, Geography |
| Centre : Foreign Languages Teaching | Arabic, Catalan, Chinese, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Linguistics, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish |
| Centre : Foreign Students Education | Hispanic American Studies, History, Literature, Native Language, Social Sciences, Spanish |
| Centre : Geosciences | Earth Sciences |
| Centre : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Centre : Interdisciplinary Research on Science and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Development Studies, Social Sciences |
| Centre : Latin America and Caribbean Research | Caribbean Studies, Economics, History, Latin American Studies, Literature, Philosophy, Sociology |
| Centre : Library Science Research | Documentation Techniques, Information Technology, Library Science |
| Centre : Nanotechnology and Nanosciences (CNyN) | Nanotechnology, Physical Chemistry, Physics |
| Centre : North America Research | American Studies, Canadian Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Centre : Regional Multidisciplinary Research | Regional Studies |
| Course/Programme : Energy | Energy Engineering, Thermal Engineering |
| Course/Programme : Environment | Environmental Studies |
| Course/Programme : Food | Food Science |
| Course/Programme : Gender Studies | Gender Studies |
| Course/Programme : Health Research | Health Sciences |
| Course/Programme : Mexico - Multicultural Nation | Cultural Studies |
| Course/Programme : Urban Studies | Urban Studies |
| Research Division : Aesthetical Research | Aesthetics |
| Research Division : Anthropological Research | Anthropology |
| Research Division : Applied Mathematics and Systems | Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Systems Analysis |
| Research Division : Astronomy | Astronomy and Space Science |
| Research Division : Bibliographic Research | Library Science |
| Research Division : Biology | Biology, Botany, Cell Biology, Ecology, Microbiology |
| Research Division : Biomedical Research | Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Toxicology |
| Research Division : Biotechnology | Bioengineering, Biotechnology |
| Research Division : Cellular Physiology | Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Physiology |
| Research Division : Chemistry | Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Research Division : Cinematographic Studies | Cinema and Television, Film, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Writing |
| Research Division : Ecology | Ecology, Natural Resources |
| Research Division : Economic Research | Economics |
| Research Division : Engineering | Construction Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Research Division : Geography | Geography, Geophysics, Surveying and Mapping |
| Research Division : Geology | Geology, Geophysics, Paleontology, Petrology |
| Research Division : Geophysics | Geophysics, Natural Resources, Seismology |
| Research Division : Historical Research | History |
| Research Division : Legal Research | Law |
| Research Division : Materials Research | Ceramics and Glass Technology, Heating and Refrigeration, Metal Techniques, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Solid State Physics |
| Research Division : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Research Division : Neurobiology | Neurosciences |
| Research Division : Nuclear Science | Energy Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Radiology |
| Research Division : Ocean Sciences and Limnology | Coastal Studies, Limnology, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Research Division : Philological Research | Philology |
| Research Division : Philosophical Research | Philosophy |
| Research Division : Physical Sciences | Physics |
| Research Division : Physics | Physical Chemistry, Physics, Solid State Physics |
| Research Division : Social Research | Social Studies |
| Research Division : Theatre Studies | Acting, Display and Stage Design, Theatre |
| Research Division : University and Educational Research | Curriculum, Education, History, Pedagogy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| School : Accounting and Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Management |
| School : Architecture | Architecture |
| School : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| School : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| School : Economics | Economics |
| School : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
| School : Music | Music |
| School : Nursing and Obstetrics | Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| School : Philosophy and Literature | Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, English, French, Geography, German, History, Latin American Studies, Literature, Modern Languages, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Spanish, Theatre |
| School : Political and Social Sciences | Communication Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| School : Psychology | Psychology |
| School : Science | Actuarial Science, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Water Science |
| School : Social Work | Social Work |
| School : Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnology | Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UNAM Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1551 |
| Accreditation | Sub-secretariat of Higher Education (SES) of the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) |
| Motto | Por mi raza hablará el espíritu The Spirit will speak for my race |
| Colors | blue, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ciudad Universitaria Coyoacán México, D.F., 04510 Mexico |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,210,000 |