It was founded on September 21, 1551, under the name of the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico. It is the largest and most important university in Mexico. Throughout time, it has played a leading role in the history and formation of our country. UNAM is recognized as a space of freedom. Respect, tolerance, and dialogue are practiced. The plurality of ideas and thought is appreciated as a sign of its wealth.
The substantive functions of this public, autonomous, and secular institution are teaching, research, and dissemination of culture.
QS TOP UNIVERSITIES RANKING BY SUBJECT | ||
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UNAM |
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Global World Ranking | 105 | |
Year | 2022 | |
QS WUR By Subject Ranking | 15 | |
Mexico | #1 | |
LatAm University Rankings | #7 |
BROAD SUBJECT AREA | SUBJECT | UNAM´s RANKING |
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Arts and Humanities | 26 | |
Archaeology | 49 | |
Architecture / Built Environment | 49 | |
Art & Design | 40 | |
Classics & Ancient History | S/I | |
English Language Literature | 101-150 | |
History | 42 | |
Linguistics | 51-100 | |
Modern Languages | 19 | |
Philosophy | 101-150 | |
Engineering and Technology | 99 | |
Computer Science & Information | 101-150 | |
Engineering - Chemical | 51-100 | |
Engineering - Civil & Structural | 51-100 | |
Engineering - Electric & Electronic | 101-150 | |
Mechanical Engineering | 101-150 | |
Engineering - Mineral Mining | 27 | |
Life Sciences and Medicine | 154 | |
Anatomy Physiology | 51-100 | |
Biological Sciences | 101-150 | |
Medicine | 151-200 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | |
Psychology | 101-150 | |
Natural Science | 88 | |
Chemistry | 101-150 | |
Earth and Marine Sciences | 51-100 | |
Environmental Sciences | 51-100 | |
Geography | 42 | |
Mathematics | 101-150 | |
Physics Astronomy | 101-150 | |
Social Sciences and Management | 42 | |
Anthropology | 40 | |
Business Management Studies | 101-150 | |
Communication & Media Studies | 51-100 | |
Development Studies | 37 | |
Economics Econometrics | 101-150 | |
Education | 50 | |
Law | 41 | |
Politics International Studies | 51-100 | |
Social Policy Administration | S/I | |
Sociology | 33 |