Mexico — university guide
The 77 universities in Mexico in 2026
An informative guide to the 77 higher education institutions in Mexico: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
77
Universities
37
Public
40
Private
#168
Best ranking
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
15,000 MXN
Min bachelor fee
47
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Mexico
Based on the 77 universities in Mexico that published their fees.
Min15,000 MXNMax180,000 MXN
Universities in Mexico: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
37
Public universities
The public institutions in Mexico
37universities
40
Private universities
The private institutions in Mexico
40universities
26
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
26universities
77
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
77universities
77
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
77universities
47
Programs
Fields offered in Mexico
47programs
List of universities in Mexico in 2026
77 universities listedCECC (Center for Studies in Communication Sciences)
Private4 4 programs· Private Mexican center specializing in communication and media.
CENTRO University of Design, Film and Television
Private4 4 programs· Renowned private Mexican school in design, film, and television.
El Colegio de México (COLMEX)
#801Public6 6 programs· Renowned public Mexican institution specializing in social sciences and humanities.
Escuela Bancaria y Comercial (EBC)
Private5 5 programs· Private Mexican school specializing in finance, commerce, and management.
National Polytechnic Institute (IPN)
#1002Public7 7 programs· Leading public Mexican institution in engineering and technology.
Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM)
#751Private5 5 programs· Leading private Mexican institution in economics, law, and engineering.
ITESO, Jesuit University of Guadalajara
#1201Private5 5 programs· Jesuit private Mexican university renowned for social sciences and humanities.
SAE Institute Mexico
Private4 4 programs· Private Mexican institution specializing in media, audio, and audiovisual production.
Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC de Monterrey)
#376Private6 6 programs· Internationally renowned private Mexican university, leader in innovation and technology.
Anáhuac University
#1226Private6 6 programs· Private Mexican university renowned for academic excellence and integral education.
Anáhuac Mayab University
Private5 5 programs· Private Mexican university renowned for engineering and management programs.
Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG)
#1402Private5 5 programs· Private Mexican university renowned for medicine and engineering programs.
CNCI University
Private4 4 programs· Private Mexican university specializing in health sciences and medicine.
Cristóbal Colón University (UCC)
Private4 4 programs· Private Mexican university offering diverse programs in sciences and humanities.
Cuauhtémoc University
Private5 5 programs· Private Mexican university focused on social sciences, law, and management.
University of Celaya
Private4 4 programs· Private Mexican university focused on sciences, engineering, and management.
University of Communication (UC)
Private4 4 programs· Private Mexican university specializing in communication and media.
University of the Americas Puebla (UDLAP)
#1003Private6 6 programs· Leading private Mexican university recognized for academic excellence.
University of León (UNEDL)
Private5 5 programs· Private Mexican university offering programs in social sciences and management.
University of Monterrey (UDEM)
#1205Private6 6 programs· Private Mexican university renowned for academic excellence and diverse programs.
University of Xalapa (UX)
Private5 5 programs· Private Mexican university offering diverse programs in sciences and arts.
University of the Valley of Atemajac (UNIVA)
Private5 5 programs· Private Mexican university specializing in humanities and management.
University of the Valley of Mexico (UVM)
Private7 7 programs· Leading private Mexican university with nationwide campuses.
Hippocrates University
Private4 4 programs· Private Mexican university specializing in health sciences and medicine.