Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2850 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #194 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #32 of 538 | In Mexico |
| #1624 of 1,944 | For Automation and Control engineering |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- iteso.mx
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 57% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination (College Board) |
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - November; January-May) |
We've calculated the 57% acceptance rate for Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education 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
Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education has published 1,946 scientific papers with 14,086 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, and Geography and Cartography.
Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 6 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 | 12 | 3 |
| 2001 | 13 | 3 |
| 2002 | 28 | 13 |
| 2003 | 24 | 21 |
| 2004 | 24 | 40 |
| 2005 | 25 | 51 |
| 2006 | 28 | 73 |
| 2007 | 22 | 115 |
| 2008 | 28 | 112 |
| 2009 | 44 | 170 |
| 2010 | 36 | 191 |
| 2011 | 64 | 239 |
| 2012 | 85 | 254 |
| 2013 | 63 | 282 |
| 2014 | 90 | 371 |
| 2015 | 108 | 466 |
| 2016 | 91 | 469 |
| 2017 | 101 | 541 |
| 2018 | 137 | 640 |
| 2019 | 111 | 879 |
| 2020 | 129 | 1206 |
| 2021 | 143 | 1468 |
| 2022 | 144 | 1563 |
| 2023 | 156 | 1740 |
| 2024 | 126 | 1806 |
| 2025 | 82 | 1540 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education 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 (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | From 120,000 to 160,000 per year |
| Graduate | From 150,000 to 200,000 per year |
| Doctorate | From 200,000 to 250,000 per year |
All costs are in Mexican Pesos (MXN).
Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education has financial aid programs.
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 Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education.
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 | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licenciatura | Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Social Sciences |
|---|
Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education alumni
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Enrique Alfaro Ramírez
- Enrolled in Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education
- 1991-1995 graduated with licentiate in civil engineering
- Biography
-
Enrique Alfaro Ramírez is a Mexican politician who was the Governor of Jalisco from 2018 to 2024. In 2009, he served as mayor of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga. He mounted his gubernatorial campaign in 2012 under the Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) party but lost to the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). Alfaro Ramírez decided to run for mayor of Guadalajara that year and won the elections. After serving for three years, he ran for governor again under the MC and was victorious. This victory marked the MC's first gubernatorial win in its history. Within a week of the election results, however, he resigned from the MC and decided to be an independent governor, claiming he was never an active member of the MC.
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Jorge Máynez
- Enrolled in Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education
- Graduated with licentiate in international relations
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jorge Álvarez Máynez is a Mexican politician currently serving as the national coordinator of Citizens' Movement. He was elected as a state deputy to the Congress of Zacatecas in 2010 and as a federal deputy to the Congress of the Union in 2015 and 2021. In 2024, he was nominated as Citizens' Movement's presidential candidate for the 2024 general election.
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Aristóteles Sandoval
- Enrolled in Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education
- Graduated with master's degree in public administration
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Jorge Aristóteles Sandoval Díaz was a Mexican politician belonging to the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He served as Governor of Jalisco from 2013 to 2018.
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Pedro Kumamoto
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
José Pedro Kumamoto Aguilar is a Mexican political activist and politician. In 2015, he became the first independent candidate to win a seat in the Congress of Jalisco. In 2017, he ran as an independent candidate for Senate of the Republic representing Jalisco, but was not elected in the 2018 election.
Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education faculties and divisions
| Centre : Social Research and Education | Development Studies, Educational Research, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Architecture and Urban Development | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering |
| Department/Division : Commerce and Exchange Processes | Business and Commerce, International Business, Marketing |
| Department/Division : Economics, Administration and Finance | Accountancy, Administration, Economics, Finance, Labour and Industrial Relations |
| Department/Division : Education and Values | Education |
| Department/Division : Electronics, Systems Engineering and Informatics | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering |
| Department/Division : Health, Psychology and Community Studies | Development Studies, Health Sciences, Psychology, Social and Community Services |
| Department/Division : Social and Culture Studies | Communication Studies, Education, Social Studies |
| Department/Division : Socio-politics and Law | International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Political Sciences |
| Department/Division : Technological and Industrial Processes | Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | ITESO Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Motto | El Espíritu Vivifica |
Location and contacts
| Address | Periférico Sur Manuel Gómez Morin 8585 Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, 45090 Mexico |
|---|---|
| City population | 650,000 |