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Our primary purpose is to serve the country and humanity, train professionals useful to society, organize and carry out research, mainly about national conditions and problems, and extend as widely as possible, the benefits of culture.

History

The National Autonomous University of Mexico was founded on September 21, 1551 under the name of the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico.

Education

UNAM offers a wide and varied educational offer at the undergraduate level, made up of 130 careers in the areas of Physical-Mathematical Sciences and Engineering; Biological, Chemical and Health Sciences; Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts. It has 31 academic headquarters, both in Mexico City and in the interior of the Republic.

Research

In order to strengthen teaching and research activities, as well as the application and transfer of knowledge that meets social, educational and economic demands, UNAM offers the following linking services for the University's academic staff.

  • University Job Bank
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business incubation
  • Applied research and technological development
  • Laboratory testing, analysis and use
  • Process development

National Autonomous University of Mexico Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #136 Ranking
  • 46 Scholarships
  • 9,956 Academic Staff
  • 167,254 Students
  • 11,708 Students (int'l)
  • 85,300 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

National Autonomous University of Mexico Overview

National Autonomous University of Mexico Scholarships

National Autonomous University of Mexico Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to National Autonomous University of Mexico. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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National Autonomous University of Mexico Student Reviews & Awards

4.5

Based on 16 reviews

  • 5 Star
    12 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    1 Review
  • 2 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    1 Review
5/5

Personalized education and top research professors

It’s a demanding degree for those passionate about science, but it really pays off. In high school, I was far from a top student; I was consistently below average and unmotivated. I believe studying at a public school in a smaller Mexican city gave me the opportunity to become more disciplined and to be surrounded by people who relied on education to break the cycle of poverty. The projects were all based on the needs of the rural population in Michoacán, enabling me to identify the solutions that Mexico desperately needs. I appreciated that my teachers were not only professors but also active researchers, which ensured the classes always focused on practical applications such as CFD methods, LCA, or semiconductor development. If I could change one thing, it would be the connection to industry, as it was non-existent and students struggled to secure employment upon graduation. For me, it was a privilege that resulted in an acceptance letter from my dream program in the Netherlands; this undergraduate degree served as a springboard to pursue my aspirations at the master's level. I am eternally grateful to my professors and my colleagues, as they are the ones who truly embody and sustain the education; they are the university itself. I hope many more generations will pursue the dream of building a sustainable world through Materials Science.

Posted by Mateo Negrete
Studied from Aug 2022 - Jun 2026
Posted on Apr 2026
5/5

Excellent educative system

The best school in Mexico for any area. Currently studying the Neurology course as a medical specialization.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Mar 2023 - Feb 2026
Posted on Jun 2024
4/5

International Bussiness Report: UNAM

I really liked the way the whole program was structured; the classes were very dinamic and the teachers always focused on giving out practical and useful knowledge through the classes they taught. I think the campus was also very beautiful; with big green areas available to everybody, a library with a vast collection of relevant titles, and open workshops for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate research on various career paths. The key aspect they could improve on, though, is definitely the timetables and overall organization of the program: there were times when the faculty was taken by students, inhibiting us from taking classes properly, and the scheduled duration of the program doesn't seem enough to cover all the contents that are predicted to be taught in it.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2024 - Dec 2028
Posted on Jun 2025
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National Autonomous University of Mexico Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 5.2% Mexico
Top 3.3% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

136

By TopUniversities

Dropped 42 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
93 94 136

Academic Ranking of World Universities

201

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
201 201 201

Best Global Universities Rankings

416

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 16 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
405 432 416

World University Rankings

801

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
801 801 801

National Autonomous University of Mexico Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Mexico Country
Mexico City City

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