SubjectsMedicine · Engineering · Sciences · Law · Economics · Humanities · Architecture · Chemistry
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- informes@buap.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP; heritage tracing to a 1578 Jesuit college, autonomous since 1956) is one of Mexico's oldest-rooted and largest public state universities.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
CINVESTAV (1961), the advanced research centre of the IPN, is one of Latin America's foremost scientific research and graduate institutions.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
CIDE (1974) is a small, highly selective public research and teaching institution specialising in economics, political science, public policy, law, and international studies.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
CETYS Universidad (1961), in Baja California, is a selective, internationally accredited private university strong in engineering and business.
SubjectsEconomics · History · Sociology · Political Science · International Relations · Demography · Linguistics and Literature
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- informacion@colmex.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
El Colegio de México (COLMEX, 1940) is an elite public research and postgraduate institution, internationally regarded as one of Latin America's foremost centres for the social sciences and humanities.
SubjectsEngineering · Physical and Mathematical Sciences · Medicine and Biological Sciences · Social and Administrative Sciences · Computer Science
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- informes@ipn.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN, 1936) is Mexico's leading public technical university, a major national institution for engineering, science, and technology (its research arm CINVESTAV is among Latin America's top research centres).
SubjectsEconomics · Business Administration · Law · Political Science · Applied Mathematics · Actuarial Science · Engineering
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- admisiones@itam.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM, 1946) is a small, highly selective private university internationally regarded for economics, business, law, political science, and applied mathematics.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
ITESO (1957) is the Jesuit university of Guadalajara and one of western Mexico's leading private universities.
SubjectsEngineering · Business (EGADE) · Medicine and Health Sciences · Computer Science · Social Sciences · Architecture and Design · Government and Public Transformation
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- admisiones@itesm.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM, 1943) is Mexico's leading private university and one of the most internationally renowned in Latin America, with a large multi-campus system and many English-medium and dual-degree options.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de México (UnADM, 2012) is Mexico's federal public open and distance university, providing nationwide online access to higher education.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Anáhuac (1964) is a prominent private Catholic university network with campuses across Mexico, strong in business, health, and communication.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Mexican public agronomy (a leading agricultural university). One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Oaxaca (heritage to 1827). One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsAgronomy · Agricultural Engineering · Forestry · Rural Sociology · Animal Science · Agricultural Economics · Irrigation
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Autónoma Chapingo (UACh) is Mexico's foremost public university for agronomy, agricultural sciences, and rural development.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Aguascalientes. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Baja California. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Baja California Sur. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Campeche. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Chiapas. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Chihuahua. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Coahuila. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG, 1935) is the FIRST private university established in Mexico, internationally known for its medical school (which has a large international student body — verify home-country recognition before enrolling).
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Guerrero. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México (UACM, 2001) is a public university of Mexico City with an open-access, social-inclusion mission.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Nayarit. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine · Engineering · Law · Business · Sciences · Social Sciences · Architecture · Dentistry
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- informacion@uanl.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL, 1933) is one of the three largest universities in Mexico and the leading public university of the industrial north-east.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving north-western Sinaloa. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Querétaro. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving San Luis Potosí (heritage to 1859). One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Sinaloa. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Tamaulipas. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Tlaxcala. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Yucatán (deep colonial heritage). One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Zacatecas (heritage to 1832). One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving the Carmen region of Campeche. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Hidalgo (heritage to 1869). One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving the State of México (heritage to 1828). One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsSciences and Engineering · Social Sciences and Humanities · Biological and Health Sciences · Basic Sciences · Art and Design · Communication Sciences
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- admisiones@correo.uam.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM, 1974) is a major public research university in Mexico City with a distinctive multi-campus, modular academic model.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Colima. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsHealth Sciences · Engineering · Economics and Administration · Social Sciences and Humanities · Arts · Biological and Agricultural Sciences · Exact Sciences
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- atencion@redudg.udg.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG; modern university 1925, colonial roots 1792) is one of Mexico's largest and most prestigious public universities, organised as a state-wide network and the leading institution of western Mexico.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
UDLAP (1940) is one of Mexico's top private universities, known for a US-style liberal-arts model and strong international links.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM, 1969) is a leading private Catholic university in Monterrey, strong in business, design, and health.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Quintana Roo. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Sonora. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad del Valle de México (UVM, 1960) is one of Mexico's largest private universities, with a wide multi-city campus network.
SubjectsCommunication · Business and Economics · Engineering · Law · Social Sciences · Design and Architecture · Psychology · Humanities
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- admision@ibero.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Iberoamericana (Ibero, 1943) is the Jesuit private university of Mexico and one of the country's most prestigious private universities, with a strong social-research and human-rights tradition.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Tabasco (heritage to 1879). One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
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- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Durango (heritage to 1856). One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
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- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad La Salle (1962) is a private Catholic (Lasallian) university network with campuses across Mexico.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
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- University contact page
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- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Michoacán — tracing to the Colegio de San Nicolás (1540), among the oldest in the Americas. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
SubjectsMedicine · Engineering · Law · Sciences · Social Sciences · Humanities · Economics · Architecture · Chemistry · Philosophy · Arts
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Email
- informes@unam.mx
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
Successor to the Real y Pontificia Universidad de México (1551, one of the oldest in the Americas) and re-established in 1910, UNAM is Mexico's flagship and one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Latin America (~370,000 students); its main campus (Ciudad Universitaria) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
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- University contact page
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- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Panamericana (UP, 1967) is a prominent private Catholic university (with the IPADE business school), strong in law, business, and engineering.
SubjectsEducation · Educational Psychology · Pedagogy · Educational Administration · Intercultural Education
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
The Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (UPN, 1978) is Mexico's national public university for education and teacher training, with units nationwide.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
UPAEP (1973) is a prominent private Catholic university in Puebla.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
UNITEC (1966) is a large private network university focused on accessible professional and technical higher education across Mexico.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Law · Economics and Business · Sciences · Social Sciences and Humanities · Education · Architecture
- Accreditation
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) of Mexico; national quality assurance via COPAES-recognised bodies and CIEES; public autonomous universities are constitutionally autonomous. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- English
- Instruction primarily Spanish; several private universities and many graduate programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required — verify per programme.
- Tuition
- Public universities (UNAM, IPN, UAM, the state autonomous universities) charge very low, heavily subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 5,000-25,000+/year; the top private universities higher). Cost of living varies. ⚠️ Note: security conditions vary significantly by region in Mexico; some areas are subject to government and foreign-government travel advisories. Major universities are in major cities and host many international students — check current travel advice for the specific region.
- Scholarships
- Limited
- Contact
- University contact page
- Deadlines
- View official deadlinesAcademic year typically begins August (some January intakes). Competitive entrance exams at publics; deadlines often months ahead — verify per institution and check current travel advice.
A major university serving Veracruz — one of the largest and most prestigious state universities, strong in the arts. One of Mexico's principal state/regional universities, comprehensive across the disciplines.
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