Quick Summary
Universidad de Monterrey is a private founded in 1969, located in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico. Ranked #641-650 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 16140 students including 3.5% from outside Mexico. Known for strengths in Art & Design, Business & Management Studies, Architecture, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Personalized education, strong values-based curriculum, and high employability in Mexico's industrial hub.
Subject Strengths
Art & DesignBusiness & Management StudiesArchitectureMedicine
Founded1969
TypePrivate
Total Students16140
Intl Students3.5%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusSuburban
Campus Size101 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Christus Muguerza UDEM
AccreditationFIMPES, SACSCOC, AMBA, AACSB
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#641-650
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Ph.D., Specialties, High School
Programs
Ph.D. in Law, Ph.D. in Education
PhD Programs
UDEM Online
Online Programs
Centro de Innovación en Diseño, Instituto de Estudios para la Familia, Centro de Innovación y Desarrollo Tecnológico
Research Centers
High
Research Output
FIMPES, SACSCOC, AMBA, AACSB
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRERequired for some master's programs
GMATRequired for MBA
SATOptional
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on extracurricular activities and leadership experiences; early application is recommended for scholarships.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Mexican Peso
UG Tuition
$330,000/yr
per year · MXN
Living Cost
$180,000/yr
per year · MXN
PG Tuition
$280,000/yr
per year · MXN
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$511,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · MXN
Scholarships AvailableExcellence Scholarship, Socioeconomic Scholarship, Talent Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable through educational loans and UDEM grants
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Ph.D., Specialties, High School programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Architecture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| International Relations | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Graphic Design | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship Placement90% through UDEM's Career Center
Industry Connections
FEMSAAlfaCemexVitroTernium
Notable Alumni
Gabriel Quadri de la Torre, Martha Herrera González
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (Residencias UDEM)
Sports Facilities
Troya Wellness Center, soccer fields, basketball courts, gyms
Student Clubs
Over 40 clubs including Model UN, theater, and student government
Library Resources
Comprehensive library with over 500,000 volumes and extensive digital databases
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with 800+ universities worldwide
Summer Programs
Summer intensives and international programs available