Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM)

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) is a prestigious university in Mexico known for its high academic standards and quality education.

Faculty

UAM boasts a highly qualified faculty, with many professors holding advanced degrees in their respective fields. The faculty members are dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education and mentoring them in their academic pursuits.

Key Disciplines

UAM offers a wide range of disciplines, with key areas of focus including engineering, social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation in these fields.

Research Achievements

UAM has made significant contributions to research in various disciplines, with many faculty members leading groundbreaking studies and publishing their findings in prestigious journals. The university's research initiatives have garnered international recognition and have helped to advance knowledge in key areas of study.

Notable Programs

Some of the notable programs at UAM include the Engineering program, the Social Sciences program, the Environmental Science program, and the Architecture program. These programs are known for their rigorous curriculum, cutting-edge research, and hands-on learning opportunities.

Strengths and Specialties

UAM excels in producing graduates who are well-prepared to meet the demands of the workforce and contribute to society. The university's emphasis on practical skills, critical thinking, and ethical leadership sets it apart from other institutions and ensures that its graduates are highly sought after by employers.

Rankings

Sustainability Rankings

Rank: #768

University Rankings by Region

Rank: #31

World University Rankings

Rank: #951

World University Rankings by Subject

Rank: #356

University Information

Admission

There are two selection processes offered for admissions each year: First Selection Process has the option to enter in spring or autumn; Second Process, to start classes in autumn.

Usual admissions requirements for UAM:

• Sit an exam and be selected

• Have completed the baccalaureate or equivalent level in the National Education System, with a minimum average of 7.0

• If you didn’t study in the National Education System (of Mexico), you must have the revalidation of studies issued by the Mexican Ministry of Public Education (SEP)

UAM offers a Study Guide for the selection exam UAM offers a Guide.

Undergraduate fees (in Mexican pesos):

For Mexicans:

• Right to selection test $360

• Annual registration $128.43

• Quarterly payment, full time: $128.43

• Quarterly payment, part time $64.22

For foreigners:

• Selection test fee $1,800

• Annual registration $ 642.15

• Quarterly payment, full time $ 642.15

• Quarterly payment, part time $312.08

UAM offers international mobility grants to its students:

Available scholarships for undergraduate students and postgraduate (master’s and doctorate) students can be found here .

Facilities

UAM encourages creative expression and cultural activities. In each of its academic campuses a wide variety of cultural events take place in theater, cinema, dance, music, exhibitions, plastic arts, and lectures.

Learn about the cultural centers at UAM here .

UAM organizes and coordinates efforts from a General Rector's Office, working in collaboration with five academic units.

UAM boasts five campuses which feature three divisions. Find out more about the individual schools:

• Azcapotzalco Campus

• Cuajimalpa Campus

• Iztapalapa Campus

• Lerma Campus

• Xochimilco Campus

Find info in English too .

There are a number of services available for students:

• Scholarships

• Library (book shop)

• Digital library

• Workbag

• Cafeteria

• Computer rooms

• Photocopying ( service for students )

• Bookstore and stationary

• Computer rooms

Each campus has its own gym and sport facilities:

• Azcapotzalco Campus

• Cuajimalpa Campus

• Iztapalapa Campus

• Lerma Campus

• Xochimilco Campus

There are lots of art and culture activities available at UAM including folkloric dance, Arabic dance, and theater.

Available facilities at UAM include:

• Civil protection

• Medical service

• Medical insurance

• Educational orientation and psycho pedagogical services

• Entrepreneurs program

• Continuing education

• Academic supervision

Students & Staff

Student life

Learn about internationalization at UAM here and universal agreements through the Academic Cooperation section .

UAM collaborates with a number higher education institutions around the world with activities including:

•Academic exchange

•Postgraduate studies

•Post-doctoral Fellowships

•Research grants

•Joint programs and research

•Special programs: International Conference Series, Erasmus Plus, Horizon 2020 Programs and others.

There are a number of exchanges available too, including:

•Ibero-American University Association for Postgraduate Studies (AUIP)

•CALDO Made up of 10 of Canada's leading HEIs

•Union of Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean (UDUAL)

•Latin American Academic Exchange Program "PILA" with institutions in Argentina and Colombia

•Brazil-Mexico Exchange Program (BRAMEX)

There is also an Office for Cooperation and Liaison in Europe at UAM to promote internationalization.

Total students

61,581

UG students: NA PG students: NA

International students

362

UG students: NA PG students: NA

Total faculty staff

2,686

Domestic staff: 94% Int'l staff: 6%

Employability & Career

Career Services

Find out about graduate career info here.

There are approx. 5,000 bachelor's graduates per year and 750 postgraduate grads.

67.6% of undergraduate grads found employment in less than 6 months. Similarly, according to the Graduate Studies survey, 70.1% of postgraduate grads were employed within six months.

UAM offers the Institutional System of Job Placement (SIBOT) to link students and graduates with companies, organizations and institutions.

Find out about the Fundación Casa abierta al tiempo UAM and what it achieves for students and grads here .

Approximate average cost per academic year of national student in undergraduate program: $26.33

Approximate tuition for international students at undergraduate level is $131.21 dollars.

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