Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Mexico City, Mexico
Undergraduate strengths: Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Law. Taught primarily in Spanish.
Is Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) right for you?
Best for students who
- want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
- prefer applied, career-focused teaching over research-first departments
- want a big-city life with internships on the doorstep in Mexico City
- need study abroad to stay genuinely affordable
- want to live and study in Spanish
- are set on Medicine, Engineering, Architecture
Maybe not for you if you
- are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
- want a compact, close-knit campus where you recognise everyone
- only want to study fully in English
- want a subject well outside Medicine or Engineering
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Undergraduate courses
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Undergraduate entry requirements
UNAM entrance exam (highly competitive); Spanish B2.
Entry requirements last verified 15 February 2026.
Costs (per year)
- Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €0 – €1,000
- Living: €6,500 – €10,000
Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 15 February 2026 — always confirm on the official site.
Top employers & salary
Salary data last verified 15 February 2026.
Typical graduate salary: €14,000–€32,000/yr
Housing & city
Student wellbeing
Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.
Clubs & activities
Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.
Around campus & Mexico City
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