26 best universities in Mexico in 2026
Ranking based on the average of the three main global rankings: Shanghai (ARWU), Times Higher Education and QS.
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Average rank: #168
No. 1National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Public Mexican university, the largest and most prestigious in the country.
No. 2Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC de Monterrey)
Internationally renowned private Mexican university, leader in innovation and technology.
No. 3Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM)
Leading private Mexican institution in economics, law, and engineering.
No. 4El Colegio de México (COLMEX)
Renowned public Mexican institution specializing in social sciences and humanities.
No. 5Ibero-American University (IBERO)
Jesuit private Mexican university renowned for social sciences and communication.
No. 6University of Guadalajara (UDG)
Public Mexican university, one of the largest and most prestigious in the country.
No. 7Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL)
Public Mexican university, one of the largest and most prestigious in the country.
No. 8National Polytechnic Institute (IPN)
Leading public Mexican institution in engineering and technology.
No. 9University of the Americas Puebla (UDLAP)
Leading private Mexican university recognized for academic excellence.
No. 10Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS)
Public Mexican university recognized for agriculture and social sciences programs.
No. 11ITESO, Jesuit University of Guadalajara
Jesuit private Mexican university renowned for social sciences and humanities.
No. 12Autonomous University of Chapingo (UACh)
Public Mexican university, national reference in agriculture and agrarian sciences.
No. 13University of Monterrey (UDEM)
Private Mexican university renowned for academic excellence and diverse programs.
No. 14Anáhuac University
Private Mexican university renowned for academic excellence and integral education.
No. 15Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM)
Public Mexican university renowned for innovative programs in social sciences.
No. 16Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG)
Private Mexican university renowned for medicine and engineering programs.
No. 17Benemérita Autonomous University of Puebla (BUAP)
Historic public Mexican university, one of the oldest in the country.
No. 18Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC)
Public Mexican university renowned for engineering and marine sciences.
No. 19Autonomous University of Guerrero (UAGro)
Public Mexican university engaged in rural development and agriculture.
No. 20Autonomous University of Coahuila (UAdeC)
Public Mexican university specializing in engineering and social sciences programs.
No. 21Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo (UAEH)
Public Mexican university renowned for medicine and social sciences programs.
No. 22Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ)
Public Mexican university renowned for engineering and technology programs.
No. 23Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY)
Public Mexican university recognized for medicine and social sciences programs.
No. 24Autonomous University of Michoacán de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH)
Historic public Mexican university, founded in the 16th century.