University of Sonora: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2472 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #144 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #23 of 538 | In Mexico |
| #1 of 8 | In Hermosillo |
| #763 of 1,000 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 68 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.unison.mx
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Bachillerato and admission examination |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - June; August-December) |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Sonora 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
University of Sonora has published 11,323 scientific papers with 122,804 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, and Materials Science.
University of Sonora majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 34 | 74 |
| 1993 | 35 | 80 |
| 1994 | 29 | 68 |
| 1995 | 40 | 82 |
| 1996 | 51 | 104 |
| 1997 | 62 | 115 |
| 1998 | 61 | 188 |
| 1999 | 87 | 261 |
| 2000 | 77 | 333 |
| 2001 | 115 | 392 |
| 2002 | 87 | 416 |
| 2003 | 102 | 578 |
| 2004 | 160 | 573 |
| 2005 | 159 | 815 |
| 2006 | 162 | 1020 |
| 2007 | 214 | 1208 |
| 2008 | 258 | 1390 |
| 2009 | 292 | 1689 |
| 2010 | 283 | 1866 |
| 2011 | 309 | 2291 |
| 2012 | 326 | 2644 |
| 2013 | 409 | 3130 |
| 2014 | 434 | 3447 |
| 2015 | 483 | 3863 |
| 2016 | 587 | 4321 |
| 2017 | 581 | 4941 |
| 2018 | 722 | 5959 |
| 2019 | 865 | 8111 |
| 2020 | 792 | 11163 |
| 2021 | 829 | 14404 |
| 2022 | 830 | 14316 |
| 2023 | 859 | 15452 |
| 2024 | 775 | 15644 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Sonora 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 $2,500 |
| Master's Degree | MXN $3,500 |
| Doctorate Degree | MXN $4,500 |
All costs are in Mexican Pesos (MXN).
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Agronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Geology, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Maestría | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Doctorado | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
University of Sonora alumni
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David Zepeda
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actorlawyeractor
- Biography
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David Zepeda is a Mexican actor, model and singer. He is known thanks for participating in soap operas such as Acorralada, Abismo de pasión and Por amar sin ley. In 2019, Zepeda debuts in Telemundo participating in the soap opera La Doña as Jose Luis Navarrete from the second season to release in January 2020.
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Claudia Pavlovich Arellano
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Claudia Artemiza Pavlovich Arellano is a Mexican politician and lawyer affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). She served as Governor of Sonora from 2016 to 2021, the first woman to govern the state. Previously she served as Senator of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Sonora.
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Alejandra Valencia
- Occupations
- archer
- Biography
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Alejandra Valencia Trujillo is a Mexican archer.
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Jesús Zambrano Grijalva
- Occupations
- mathematicianpolitician
- Biography
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Jesús Zambrano Grijalva is a Mexican politician who served as President of the Party of the Democratic Revolution from 2011 to 2014 and from 2020 to 2024. He also served as Deputy of the LVI and LXI Legislatures of the Mexican Congress, both times representing Sonora, and in the LXIII Legislature representing the Federal District.
University of Sonora faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Administration and Accountancy | Accountancy, Administration, Business Computing, International Business, Law |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Biological and Health Sciences | Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Education, Sports |
| Department/Division : Economics and Administration | Accountancy, Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing |
| Department/Division : Economics and Social Sciences | Accountancy, Administration, Business Computing, Economics, International Business, Law, Marketing |
| Department/Division : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Exact and Natural Sciences | Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics |
| Department/Division : Humanities and Fine Arts | Acting, Architecture, Dance, English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Linguistics, Literature, Music |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences | Communication Studies, History, Law, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | UNISON Universidad de Sonora |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1942 |
| Motto | El saber de mis hijos hará mi grandeza The knowledge of my children will be my greatness |
Location and contacts
| Address | Calle Rosales y Blvd. Luis Encinas s/n Col. Centro Edificio Principal, Planta Alta Hermosillo, Sonora, 83000 Mexico |
|---|---|
| City population | 856,000 |