University fees in Mexico in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 77 institutions in Mexico that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Mexico
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Mexico is 64,221 MXN per year, for the 77 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 15,000 MXN per year, with a maximum observed of 180,000 MXN per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 77 universities
From
15,000
MXN
Average
64,221
MXN
Up to
180,000
MXN
Master's degree
Based on 77 universities
From
20,000
MXN
Average
77,273
MXN
Up to
200,000
MXN
Doctorate
Based on 74 universities
From
25,000
MXN
Average
86,149
MXN
Up to
220,000
MXN
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Mexico
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Mexico?
A bachelor's degree in Mexico costs between 15,000 and 180,000 MXN per year, with an average of 64,221 MXN, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Mexico?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 21,351 MXN at a public university versus 103,875 MXN in the private sector, a difference of 386.5%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Mexico?
For a master's, fees range from 20,000 to 200,000 MXN per year. A doctorate costs between 25,000 and 220,000 MXN per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 77 universities in Mexico that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
National Polytechnic Institute (IPN)
Open and Distance University of Mexico (UnADM)
Autonomous University of Chapingo (UACh)
National Pedagogical University (UPN)
Autonomous Agrarian University Antonio Narro (UAAAN)
Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ)
Autonomous University of South Baja California (UABCS)
Autonomous University of Chiapas (UNACH)
Autonomous University of Nayarit (UAN)
Autonomous University of Tabasco (UJAT)
Autonomous University of Coahuila (UAdeC)
Benito Juárez Autonomous University of Oaxaca (UABJO)
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Autonomous University of Michoacán de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH)
Autonomous University of Guerrero (UAGro)
Autonomous University of the West (UAdeO)
Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo (UAEH)
El Colegio de México (COLMEX)
Autonomous University of Tlaxcala (UATx)
Autonomous University of Chihuahua (UACH)
Autonomous University of Carmen (UNACAR)
Juárez University of the State of Durango (UJED)
Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ)
Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM)
Autonomous University of Campeche (UACAM)
Autonomous University of Aguascalientes (UAA)
Benemérita Autonomous University of Puebla (BUAP)
University of Guanajuato (UGTO)
Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY)