About
The University of Sonora is a public university in the northwestern state of Sonora, Mexico that has a strong research program. The university was founded in 1942 and is considered the main cultural and educational driver in the state. The university motto is "El saber de mis hijos hará mi grandeza". It is the largest university of Sonora with about 30,000 students distributed in five campuses.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 5 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 36,946
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 30.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =673 | 20.6 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad de Sonora?
Universidad de Sonora's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =2,062.
When was Universidad de Sonora founded?
Universidad de Sonora was founded in 1942.
What are the top subjects at Universidad de Sonora?
Top subjects at Universidad de Sonora include: Physics & Astronomy, Clinical & Health, Life Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences.
Where is Universidad de Sonora located?
Universidad de Sonora is located in Hermosillo, Mexico.