University of Sonora: Statistics

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#2457 of 14,131 In the World
#139 of 1,756 In Latin America
#22 of 538 In Mexico
#1 of 8 In Hermosillo
#863 of 3,195 For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
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Acceptance rate
60%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.unison.mx
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate60%
Admissions RequirementsBachillerato and admission examination
Academic CalendarJanuary 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 9,362 scientific papers with 79,258 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, and Materials Science.

Publications
9,362
Citations
79,258

University of Sonora majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
4,529 / 56,180
Chemistry
4,477 / 60,685
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,439 / 20,471
Environmental Science
4,222 / 46,473
Engineering
3,996 / 51,717
Physics
3,964 / 50,178
Philosophy
3,257 / 8,852
Quantum and Particle physics
3,081 / 39,557
Organic Chemistry
2,933 / 43,413
Materials Science
2,755 / 39,662
Medicine
2,273 / 25,624
Biochemistry
2,107 / 31,415
Geology
2,009 / 24,797
Geography and Cartography
1,859 / 15,879
Ecology
1,804 / 25,408
Computer Science
1,676 / 18,692
Optical Engineering
1,612 / 21,654
Political Science
1,539 / 7,979
Genetics
1,524 / 17,388
Metallurgical Engineering
1,310 / 18,366
Paleontology
1,298 / 17,444
Chemical Engineering
1,155 / 19,769
Botany
1,000 / 12,098
Nanotechnology
968 / 15,976
Sociology
923 / 6,867
Mathematics
920 / 8,926
Pathology
914 / 11,040
Psychology
845 / 9,576
Nutrition and Food Science
830 / 13,705
Electrical Engineering
762 / 7,326
Nuclear Physics
758 / 9,418
Statistics
736 / 7,650
History
731 / 6,398
Environmental Chemistry
698 / 8,607
Physical chemistry
685 / 14,609
Law
678 / 7,239
Archaeology
668 / 6,137
Business
641 / 4,960
Astrophysics and Astronomy
604 / 6,727
Condensed Matter Physics
585 / 9,699

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 21 53
1992 33 63
1993 34 65
1994 29 57
1995 38 62
1996 47 80
1997 62 94
1998 62 158
1999 88 222
2000 91 279
2001 119 331
2002 84 345
2003 100 443
2004 151 459
2005 151 647
2006 155 842
2007 193 1044
2008 247 1223
2009 266 1412
2010 268 1612
2011 274 1934
2012 287 2199
2013 350 2606
2014 389 2917
2015 429 3176
2016 551 3459
2017 514 3740
2018 638 4588
2019 735 5814
2020 694 7544
2021 701 9540
2022 708 10162
2023 658 10312
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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 50)
    Occupations
    modelactorlawyerstage 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 55)
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    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. Jesús Zambrano Grijalva

    Jesús Zambrano Grijalva
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1953-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    politicianmathematician
    Biography

    Jesús Zambrano Grijalva is a Mexican politician who serves as President of the Party of the Democratic Revolution from 2011 to 2014 and since 2020. 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.

  4. Damián Zepeda Vidales

    Damián Zepeda Vidales
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1978-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    Biography

    Damián Zepeda Vidales is a Mexican politician affiliated with the PAN. As of 2013 he served as Deputy of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Sonora. In December 2017, he was selected as the new President of PAN after Ricardo Anaya Cortés resigned to run in the 2018 presidential election; he served as President of PAN until August 2018.

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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