Quick Summary
Situated in Toluca, Mexico, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México is a public established in 1828. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 95000 students including 1.2% from outside Mexico. Known for strengths in Sociology, Agriculture & Forestry, Arts and Design, it maintains an acceptance rate of 38%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of Mexico's most prestigious public state universities with high research output and low tuition fees.
Subject Strengths
SociologyAgriculture & ForestryArts and DesignPharmacy
Founded1828
TypePublic
Total Students95000
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusUrban / Multi-campus
Campus SizeLarge
Affiliated HospitalsCentro de Investigación en Ciencias Médicas (CICMED), ISSEMyM Collaboration
AccreditationCIEES, COPAES, CONAHCYT
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
High School, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Specialties
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
CIRA (Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados en Fitomejoramiento), CIESAS
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CIEES, COPAES, CONAHCYT
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate38%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLB1 level (standard for graduate programs)
Min GPA8
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February (Pre-registration)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · September (Graduate programs)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is based strictly on the EXANI-II exam score; preparation for this specific national exam is critical.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Mexican Peso
UG Tuition
$7,000/yr
per year · MXN
Living Cost
$130,000/yr
per year · MXN
PG Tuition
$24,000/yr
per year · MXN
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$137,900/yr
tuition + living + essentials · MXN
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from High School, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Specialties programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Veterinary Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Architecture | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
72%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industrial internships integrated into curriculum
Industry Connections
Strong links with automotive industry in Toluca (GMChrysler) and pharmaceutical sector
Notable Alumni
Adolfo López Mateos, Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
No (University does not provide dormitories, private housing is standard)
Sports Facilities
Estadio Universitario Alberto 'Chivo' Córdoba, gyms, athletics tracks
Student Clubs
Potrobús, cultural workshops, theater groups, sports representative teams
Library Resources
Sistema Universitario de Bibliotecas (extensive digital and physical collection)
Exchange Programs
Global exchange agreements with universities in Spain, France, and Latin America
Summer Programs
Available