University of Guanajuato: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1464 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #66 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #9 of 538 | In Mexico |
| #1 of 3 | In Guanajuato |
| #436 of 2,119 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 93 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 44,503
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ugto.mx
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 62%*
* 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 | August to June (August - December; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 44,503 |
| Full time employee | 3,628 |
| Student:staff ratio | 12:1 |
Research profile
University of Guanajuato is a world-class research university with 17,039 scientific papers published and 137,005 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Guanajuato majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 20 | 72 |
| 1992 | 17 | 64 |
| 1993 | 83 | 79 |
| 1994 | 52 | 102 |
| 1995 | 72 | 112 |
| 1996 | 90 | 144 |
| 1997 | 80 | 158 |
| 1998 | 117 | 222 |
| 1999 | 143 | 402 |
| 2000 | 137 | 440 |
| 2001 | 161 | 647 |
| 2002 | 144 | 878 |
| 2003 | 173 | 885 |
| 2004 | 226 | 1096 |
| 2005 | 241 | 1181 |
| 2006 | 310 | 1503 |
| 2007 | 295 | 1584 |
| 2008 | 369 | 1825 |
| 2009 | 361 | 2308 |
| 2010 | 398 | 2704 |
| 2011 | 501 | 3369 |
| 2012 | 518 | 3992 |
| 2013 | 560 | 4725 |
| 2014 | 647 | 5190 |
| 2015 | 1090 | 5726 |
| 2016 | 1296 | 6447 |
| 2017 | 1502 | 7345 |
| 2018 | 1580 | 9158 |
| 2019 | 1164 | 10475 |
| 2020 | 1077 | 12330 |
| 2021 | 1273 | 15049 |
| 2022 | 1114 | 17162 |
| 2023 | 1019 | 16981 |
Tuition
| International studetns | (2023) Undergraduate: 38,880.00 mexican pesos / 10,045.00 mexican pesos per course Graduate : Varies (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | (2023) Undergraduate :1,840.00 mexican pesos per semester Graduate: Varies (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, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Demography and Population, Design, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Graphic Design, History, Horticulture, Human Resources, Hydraulic Engineering, Interior Design, International Business, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Literature, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Rural Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Tourism, Town Planning, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Anaesthesiology, Architecture and Planning, Cardiology, Construction Engineering, Gerontology, Midwifery, Nephrology, Notary Studies, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| Maestría | Administration, Aquaculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Criminal Law, Electrical Engineering, Epidemiology, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Labour and Industrial Relations, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Nursing, Optics, Philosophy, Physics, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Statistics, Vegetable Production, Water Management |
| Doctorado | Architecture, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Physics, Water Management |
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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Merle Greene Robertson
- Occupations
- archaeologist
- Biography
-
Merle Greene Robertson was an American artist, art historian, archaeologist, lecturer and Mayanist researcher, renowned for her extensive work towards the investigation and preservation of the art, iconography, and writing of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization of Central America. She is most famous for her rubbings of Maya carved stelae, sculpture, and carved stone, particularly at the Maya sites of Tikal and Palenque.
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Éctor Jaime Ramírez Barba
- Occupations
- physiciansurgeonpolitician
- Biography
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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, Campus Guanajuato | Architecture, Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Economic and Administrative Sciences, Campus Guanajuato | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management |
| Department/Division : Engineering and Health Sciences, Campus Celaya-Salvatierra | Agricultural Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Department/Division : Engineering, Campus Guanajuato | Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydraulic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| Department/Division : Engineering, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca | Computer Graphics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Health Sciences, Campus León | Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychology |
| Department/Division : Law, Politics and Government, Campus Guanajuato | Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Department/Division : Life Sciences, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca | Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Department/Division : Natural and Exact Sciences, Campus Guanajuato | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Pharmacy |
| Department/Division : Sciences and Engineering, Campus León | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physical Engineering, Physics |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences and Administration, Campus Celaya-Salvatierra | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Finance, Marketing, Regional Planning, Social Sciences |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences and Humanities, Campus Guanajuato | Cultural Studies, English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Spanish |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences and Humanities, Campus León | Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Social Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | UGto Universidad de Guanajuato |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Accreditation | Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP); Consejo Nacional de Humanidades,Ciencias y Tecnologías (CONAHCYT); Comités Interinstitucionales para la Evaluación de la Educación Superior (CIIES) |
| Motto | La Verdad os hará libres The Truth Shall Make You Free |
Location and contacts
| Address | Lascuráin de Retana No.5 Zona Centro Guanajuato, Guanajuato, 36000 Mexico |
|---|---|
| City population | 195,000 |