University of Sonora: Statistics

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#2524 of 14,131 In the World
#143 of 1,756 In Latin America
#24 of 538 In Mexico
#1 of 8 In Hermosillo
#827 of 2,946 For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
Top50% For 57 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
78%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.unison.mx
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate78%
Admissions RequirementsBachillerato and admission examination
Academic CalendarJanuary to December (January - June; August-December)

We've calculated the 78% 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 8,339 scientific papers with 65,890 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, and Materials Science.

Publications
8,339
Citations
65,890

University of Sonora majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
3,989 / 45,146
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,955 / 15,761
Chemistry
3,922 / 49,470
Environmental Science
3,727 / 36,998
Engineering
3,517 / 41,391
Physics
3,466 / 40,087
Philosophy
2,948 / 7,553
Quantum and Particle physics
2,609 / 29,576
Organic Chemistry
2,498 / 33,800
Materials Science
2,436 / 32,557
Medicine
1,945 / 20,771
Biochemistry
1,791 / 23,920
Geology
1,791 / 20,139
Geography and Cartography
1,650 / 11,934
Ecology
1,570 / 20,061
Computer Science
1,460 / 14,244
Political Science
1,413 / 6,106
Optical Engineering
1,383 / 16,604
Genetics
1,304 / 13,556
Paleontology
1,138 / 13,682
Metallurgical Engineering
1,098 / 12,916
Chemical Engineering
978 / 14,964
Botany
889 / 9,639
Nanotechnology
865 / 12,458
Sociology
854 / 5,817
Mathematics
812 / 6,247
Psychology
773 / 8,112
Pathology
749 / 7,588
Nutrition and Food Science
716 / 10,313
Statistics
639 / 5,374
Electrical Engineering
631 / 4,821
Law
629 / 5,448
History
619 / 4,352
Business
601 / 3,220
Nuclear Physics
598 / 6,466
Physical chemistry
568 / 11,287
Archaeology
561 / 4,084
Environmental Chemistry
529 / 5,859
Condensed Matter Physics
494 / 7,381
Astrophysics and Astronomy
489 / 4,346

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 12 43
1991 19 40
1992 27 45
1993 35 52
1994 28 47
1995 32 54
1996 47 71
1997 57 83
1998 57 147
1999 82 202
2000 87 246
2001 115 300
2002 77 320
2003 96 411
2004 157 434
2005 139 622
2006 149 782
2007 173 946
2008 231 1127
2009 257 1285
2010 254 1452
2011 258 1750
2012 264 1957
2013 320 2382
2014 361 2589
2015 406 2973
2016 524 3127
2017 509 3576
2018 588 3936
2019 678 5213
2020 669 6803
2021 721 9419
2022 628 9336
Academic rankings

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

  1. David Zepeda

    David Zepeda
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1974-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    modelbeauty pageant contestantsingerfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    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.

  2. Claudia Pavlovich Arellano

    Claudia Pavlovich Arellano
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1969-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    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.

  3. Alejandra Valencia

    Alejandra Valencia
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1994-.. (age 29)
    Occupations
    archer
    Biography

    Alejandra Valencia Trujillo is a Mexican archer.

  4. Jesús Zambrano Grijalva

    Jesús Zambrano Grijalva
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1953-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    mathematicianpolitician
    Biography

    Jesús Zambrano Grijalva is a Mexican politician who served as President of the Party of the Democratic Revolution from 2011 to 2014. 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.

All 10 notable alumni

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

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