University of Guanajuato: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1476 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #66 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #10 of 538 | In Mexico |
| #1 of 3 | In Guanajuato |
| #430 of 1,946 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 85 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ugto.mx
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 58%*
* The University of Guanajuato 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) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to June (July - December; January-June) |
Research profile
University of Guanajuato is a world-class research university with 15,363 scientific papers published and 115,414 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Guanajuato majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18 | 48 |
| 1991 | 20 | 62 |
| 1992 | 17 | 55 |
| 1993 | 74 | 76 |
| 1994 | 49 | 95 |
| 1995 | 71 | 96 |
| 1996 | 80 | 130 |
| 1997 | 84 | 148 |
| 1998 | 101 | 202 |
| 1999 | 134 | 380 |
| 2000 | 132 | 401 |
| 2001 | 152 | 564 |
| 2002 | 129 | 745 |
| 2003 | 175 | 778 |
| 2004 | 199 | 957 |
| 2005 | 223 | 1093 |
| 2006 | 265 | 1311 |
| 2007 | 271 | 1475 |
| 2008 | 353 | 1734 |
| 2009 | 350 | 2183 |
| 2010 | 353 | 2507 |
| 2011 | 478 | 3092 |
| 2012 | 488 | 3686 |
| 2013 | 526 | 4412 |
| 2014 | 610 | 4702 |
| 2015 | 1061 | 5422 |
| 2016 | 1236 | 6040 |
| 2017 | 1465 | 6836 |
| 2018 | 1521 | 8189 |
| 2019 | 1112 | 9618 |
| 2020 | 1012 | 11237 |
| 2021 | 1271 | 15091 |
| 2022 | 963 | 15425 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Guanajuato 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 $3,000 |
| Master's Degree | MXN $4,500 |
| Doctorate Degree | MXN $6,000 |
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 University of Guanajuato.
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 |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Agronomy, Analytical Chemistry, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Demography and Population, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, History, Horticulture, Human Resources, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, International Business, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Literature, Management Systems, Marketing, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Rural Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Statistics, Tourism, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Anaesthesiology, Architecture and Planning, Notary Studies, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Surgery |
| Maestría | Administration, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Criminal Law, Electrical Engineering, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Labour and Industrial Relations, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Nursing, Optics, Philosophy, Physics, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Statistics, Water Management |
| Doctorado | Biology, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Optics, Physics |
Notable alumni
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Vanessa Ponce de León
- Occupations
- model
- Biography
-
Silvia Vanessa Ponce de León Sánchez, known simply as Vanessa Ponce, is a Mexican model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2018. She is the first Mexican to be crowned as Miss World. In the history of the Miss World competition, she holds the record for being the oldest winner thus far.
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Juan Carlos Romero Hicks
- Enrolled in the University of Guanajuato
- Graduated with licentiate
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Juan Carlos Romero Hicks is a Mexican politician and elected official, member of the National Action Party, and a Federal Senator since August 29, 2012. He was the Director General of the Mexican National Science and Technology Council (CONACyT) from 2006 to 2011. He served as Governor of Guanajuato from 2000 to 2006. From 1991 to 1999 he served as Chancellor of the University of Guanajuato.
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Éctor Jaime Ramírez Barba
- Occupations
- politiciansurgeonphysician
- Biography
-
Éctor Jaime Ramírez Barba is a Mexican surgeon and politician affiliated with the National Action Party. As of 2014 he served as Deputy of the LX Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Guanajuato.
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Verónica Cruz Sánchez
- Occupations
- human rights activist
- Biography
-
Verónica Cruz Sánchez was the first Mexican human rights activist to be awarded the Defender of Human Rights award from Human Rights Watch. In 2006, she was awarded the honor for her work with women's right to access legal and medical services. She brings public awareness to the situation of predominantly uneducated, indigenous and impoverished women who are imprisoned for abortion and miscarriage in Mexico. Cruz has worked to decriminalize and de-stigmatize women's decisions over their bodies and reproductive rights. She is founder of Las Libres, an organization dedicated to the defense, guarantee and respect of human rights for women in the state of Guanajuato and across Mexico.
University of Guanajuato faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Architecture, Arts and Design | Architecture, Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Economic and Administrative Science | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management |
| Department/Division : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydraulic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| Department/Division : Engineering | Computer Graphics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Engineering and Health Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Department/Division : Engineering and Science | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physical Engineering, Physics |
| Department/Division : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychology |
| Department/Division : Life Sciences | Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Department/Division : Natural and Exact Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Pharmacy |
| Department/Division : Politics and Law | Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences and Administration | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Finance, Marketing, Regional Planning, Social Sciences |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences and Humanities | Cultural Studies, English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Spanish |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences and Humanities | Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Social Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | UGto Universidad de Guanajuato |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Accreditation | Agencia Española de Cooperación Interuniversitaria (AECI); Servicio Alemán de Intercambio Académico (DAAD); The British Council; Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA); Fundación Japón en México; Institute of International Education (IIE); Comisión México-Estados Unidos para el Intercambio Educativo y Cultural (COMEXUS); Embajada Americana en México; Consejo de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT) |
| Motto | La Verdad os hará libres The Truth Shall Make You Free |
Location and contacts
| Address | Lascuraín de Retana 5 Colonia Centro Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000 Mexico |
|---|---|
| City population | 195,000 |