Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education: Statistics

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#2794 of 14,131 In the World
#170 of 1,756 In Latin America
#28 of 538 In Mexico
#1754 of 6,566 For Philosophy
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
57%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
iteso.mx
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate57%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination (College Board)
Academic CalendarAugust 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 2,069 scientific papers with 8,394 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Geography and Cartography, and Biology.

Publications
2,069
Citations
8,394

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,524 / 4,469
Philosophy
1,146 / 3,073
Political Science
947 / 1,661
Engineering
655 / 5,345
Environmental Science
624 / 4,068
Computer Science
616 / 4,745
Physics
543 / 4,882
Quantum and Particle physics
434 / 4,165
Geography and Cartography
392 / 1,865
Biology
388 / 3,352
Business
331 / 2,823
Sociology
331 / 1,885
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
323 / 3,173
Electrical Engineering
317 / 2,743
Chemistry
312 / 2,504
Law
296 / 1,326
Mathematics
264 / 2,520
Geology
236 / 1,642
Telecommunications
214 / 1,645
Management
208 / 2,334
Psychology
201 / 1,559
Statistics
200 / 1,238
Medicine
199 / 861
Economics
197 / 1,827
Ecology
196 / 1,601
History
195 / 1,116
Electronic Engineering
193 / 1,744
Materials Science
191 / 1,510
Computer Networking
169 / 1,155
Linguistics
168 / 1,210
Archaeology
167 / 1,047
Machine Learning
161 / 1,993
Optical Engineering
126 / 1,121
Paleontology
120 / 815
Computer Vision
116 / 726
Art & Design
115 / 396
Organic Chemistry
113 / 1,028
Mechanical Engineering
105 / 886
Development Studies
100 / 1,144
Biochemistry
100 / 926

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1 2
1992 3 2
1993 30 1
1994 14 1
1995 17 0
1996 12 2
1997 4 1
1998 5 1
1999 7 2
2000 10 2
2001 15 3
2002 43 11
2003 40 16
2004 29 38
2005 42 41
2006 44 61
2007 58 100
2008 48 103
2009 98 151
2010 86 167
2011 118 217
2012 125 218
2013 101 233
2014 84 304
2015 102 359
2016 79 336
2017 102 390
2018 120 429
2019 98 599
2020 122 840
2021 126 967
2022 124 1247
2023 136 1320
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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

  1. Enrique Alfaro Ramírez

    Enrique Alfaro Ramírez
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1773-..
    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 and the Governor of Jalisco. 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.

  2. Aristóteles Sandoval

    Aristóteles Sandoval
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1974-2020 (aged 46)
    Enrolled in Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education
    Graduated with master's degree in public administration
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    Biography

    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.

  3. Pedro Kumamoto

    Pedro Kumamoto
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    José Pedro Kumamoto Aguilar is a Mexican political activist who in 2015 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 he was not elected.

  4. Gustavo Madero Muñoz

    Gustavo Madero Muñoz
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1955-.. (age 69)
    Occupations
    politicianbusinessperson
    Biography

    Gustavo Enrique Madero Muñoz is a Mexican politician, policy entrepreneur, businessman, and great-nephew of the president Francisco I. Madero. He is currently serving as a senator since 2018, having previously been a senator between 2006 and 2010. He was recognized by Forbes as a top leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Mexico for transforming AI policy. Madero also was the President of the National Action Party (PAN) from 2010 to 2013 and again from 2014 to 2015, and from 2015 to 2018, he was a federal deputy from the first electoral region representing the state of Chihuahua.

All 12 notable alumni

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 664,000

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