Quick Summary
Private in Mexico City, Mexico — Universidad Panamericana, est. 1967. Ranked #661-670 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12000 students including 3% from outside Mexico. Known for strengths in Business & Management Studies, Philosophy, Law, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Known for academic rigor, personalized advisory (tutoring), and a strong humanistic foundation influenced by Christian values.
Subject Strengths
Business & Management StudiesPhilosophyLawAccounting & Finance
Founded1967
TypePrivate
Total Students12000
Intl Students3%
Faculty Ratio12
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationFIMPES, SEP, AACSB (IPADE), EQUIS (IPADE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#661-670
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Education
Programs
Philosophy, Law, Engineering, Business Administration (IPADE)
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Center for International Studies, Bioethics Center, Institute of Humanities
Research Centers
High
Research Output
FIMPES, SEP, AACSB (IPADE), EQUIS (IPADE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPA8
GRERequired for specific postgraduate programs
GMATRequired for IPADE Business School programs
SATAccepted
ACTAccepted
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on personal ethics and humanistic values during the interview process. Strong academic background in humanities is an advantage.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Mexican Peso
UG Tuition
$275,000/yr
per year · MXN
Living Cost
$160,000/yr
per year · MXN
PG Tuition
$313,000/yr
per year · MXN
Application Fee
$55
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$436,050/yr
tuition + living + essentials · MXN
Scholarships AvailableExcellence, Socioeconomic, Sports, Cultural, Alumni Referral
Avg Scholarship$5,500
Financial AidEducational loans and financial support plans available
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Executive Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Philosophy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Medicine | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$26,000
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementCompulsory internship programs with strategic industry partners
Industry Connections
Extensive network with Fortune 500 companies and IPADE business ecosystem
Notable Alumni
Enrique Peña Nieto, Arturo Elías Ayub, Victor Manuel Requejo
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
No (University provides a housing registry for local apartments)
Sports Facilities
Gymnasium, soccer fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts
Student Clubs
Debate Club, Theater, Arts & Culture, Social Responsibility Groups, Student Government
Library Resources
Extensive physical and digital collections across Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Aguascalientes campuses
Exchange Programs
Over 80 international agreements with universities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas
Summer Programs
International summer schools and intensive language programs available