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 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.
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 21 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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THE
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
QS
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Sciences | 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 & Information Systems | 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 |