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 listedAutonomous University of Carmen (UNACAR)
Public4 4 programs· Public Mexican university specializing in marine sciences and the environment.
Autonomous University of Chapingo (UACh)
#1202Public4 4 programs· Public Mexican university, national reference in agriculture and agrarian sciences.
Autonomous University of Chihuahua (UACH)
Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university renowned for agriculture and veterinary medicine programs.
Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ)
Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university located near the US border.
Autonomous University of Coahuila (UAdeC)
#1507Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university specializing in engineering and social sciences programs.
Autonomous University of Guerrero (UAGro)
#1503Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university engaged in rural development and agriculture.
Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo (UAEH)
#1508Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university renowned for medicine and social sciences programs.
Autonomous University of the West (UAdeO)
Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university specializing in health sciences and agriculture.
Autonomous University of Nayarit (UAN)
Public4 4 programs· Public Mexican university focused on environmental sciences and agriculture.
Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL)
#1002Public6 6 programs· Public Mexican university, one of the largest and most prestigious in the country.
Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ)
#1511Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university renowned for engineering and technology programs.
Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí (UASLP)
Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university renowned for engineering and science programs.
Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS)
#1201Public6 6 programs· Public Mexican university recognized for agriculture and social sciences programs.
Autonomous University of Tabasco (UJAT)
Public4 4 programs· Public Mexican university specializing in environmental sciences and agriculture.
Autonomous University of Tlaxcala (UATx)
Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university specializing in social sciences and education.
Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ)
Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university specializing in sciences and engineering.
Autonomous University of Chiapas (UNACH)
Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university committed to sustainable development and indigenous studies.
Autonomous University of Michoacán de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH)
#1513Public5 5 programs· Historic public Mexican university, founded in the 16th century.
Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY)
#1512Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university recognized for medicine and social sciences programs.
Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM)
#1254Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university renowned for innovative programs in social sciences.
University of Guadalajara (UDG)
#902Public6 6 programs· Public Mexican university, one of the largest and most prestigious in the country.
University of Guanajuato (UGTO)
#1516Public6 6 programs· Public Mexican university renowned for arts and humanities programs.
University of Quintana Roo (UQROO)
Public4 4 programs· Public Mexican university focused on tourism and environmental sciences.
University of Sonora (UNISON)
#1517Public5 5 programs· Public Mexican university renowned for agriculture and engineering programs.