Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
(UANL)
About
The Autonomous University of Nuevo León is a public research university with seven campuses across the northern Mexican state of Nuevo León. Founded as University of Nuevo León on 25 September 1933, it is the third largest public university in Mexico in terms of student population and the most important institution of higher learning in Northeastern Mexico, which offers the highest number of acade...
The Autonomous University of Nuevo León is a public research university with seven campuses across the northern Mexican state of Nuevo León. Founded as University of Nuevo León on 25 September 1933, it is the third largest public university in Mexico in terms of student population and the most important institution of higher learning in Northeastern Mexico, which offers the highest number of academic programs. It is also the oldest university in the state, it is currently headquartered in San Nicolás de los Garza, a suburb of Monterrey.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 134,947
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 48.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-650 | - | 2024 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =651 | 30.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =911 | 30.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =914 | 30.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,279 | 30.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,201 | 30.6 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León?
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,573.
When was Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León founded?
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León was founded in 1933.
What are the top subjects at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León?
Top subjects at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León include: Chemical Engineering, Agriculture & Forestry, Materials Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Medicine.
Where is Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León located?
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León is located in San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico.