Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG)

University General Info: Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG) is a public and autonomous university system in the Mexican state of Jalisco that combines an international scope and vision with a strong commitment to society.

A tradition of constant innovation and quality has made this university one of Mexico’s leading higher education institutions. Its high school, undergraduate, graduate and research programs are designed to promote culture, sustainable and inclusive social development at local, national and global levels.

This university is a fundamental institution in the formation of human resources and in the production of scientific and technological knowledge, both regionally and nationally, with more tha n 1,642 members of the National System of Researchers, 266 postgraduate programs acknowledged by the National Science Council and 28 undergraduate programs also acknowledged internationally. It has 130 undergraduate educational programs and 233 postgraduate educational programs.

Moreover, 329,641 students are part of the University of Guadalajara, of which, 186,927 are high school students and 142,714 belong to the undergraduate and graduate academic programs offered in our 16 campuses and in the online university system, located in the state of Jalisco.

The cultural life and artistic wealth of the western region of Mexico could not be accounted for without the pioneering and unique contribution of the University of Guadalajara.

University of Guadalajara Campus.

Health Sciences - CUCS

Economic and Management Sciences - CUCEA

Exact Sciences and Engineering - CUCEI

Social Sciences and Humanities - CUCSH

Arts, Architecture and Design - CUAAD

Biological and Agricultural Sciences - CUCBA

Tlajomulco - CUTLAJOMULCO

Tlaquepaque - CUTLAQUEPAQUE

Chapala - CUCHAPALA

Online University System

About Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG)

University General Info: Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG) is a public and autonomous university system in the Mexican state of Jalisco that combines an international scope and vision with a strong commitment to society.

A tradition of constant innovation and quality has made this university one of Mexico’s leading higher education institutions. Its high school, undergraduate, graduate and research programs are designed to promote culture, sustainable and inclusive social development at local, national and global levels.

This university is a fundamental institution in the formation of human resources and in the production of scientific and technological knowledge, both regionally and nationally, with more tha n 1,642 members of the National System of Researchers, 266 postgraduate programs acknowledged by the National Science Council and 28 undergraduate programs also acknowledged internationally. It has 130 undergraduate educational programs and 233 postgraduate educational programs.

Moreover, 329,641 students are part of the University of Guadalajara, of which, 186,927 are high school students and 142,714 belong to the undergraduate and graduate academic programs offered in our 16 campuses and in the online university system, located in the state of Jalisco.

The cultural life and artistic wealth of the western region of Mexico could not be accounted for without the pioneering and unique contribution of the University of Guadalajara.

University of Guadalajara Campus.

Health Sciences - CUCS

Economic and Management Sciences - CUCEA

Exact Sciences and Engineering - CUCEI

Social Sciences and Humanities - CUCSH

Arts, Architecture and Design - CUAAD

Biological and Agricultural Sciences - CUCBA

Tlajomulco - CUTLAJOMULCO

Tlaquepaque - CUTLAQUEPAQUE

Chapala - CUCHAPALA

Online University System

Available programs

With over 120,000 students, the main objective of our undergraduate programs, usually lasting from four to five years, is to develop and enrich our students’ professional skills for them to be able to compete in the labor field, by offering theoretical and practical courses taught by renowned professors and researchers recognized at national and international level.

At undergraduate level, the Universidad de Guadalajara offers more than 130 programs in the following topics:

Architecture
Audiovisual Arts
Urban Studies
Biology
Veterinary Medicine
Management
Public Accounting
Economics
Marketing
International Business
Human Resources
Physics
Civil Engineering
Mathematics
Medicine
Dental Surgery
Nursing
Human Nutrition
Psychology
Law
International Relations

The highest scoring applicants will be selected based on their scores on the "PIENSE II" admissions test and their high school grades. There may be additional requirements based on the program.

Arts, Architecture and Design (6)

Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Art History

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Audiovisual Arts

Bachelor of Craft Design

Bachelor of Interior Design and Environment

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Biological and Agricultural Sciences (6)

Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor of Biology

Bachelor of Food Science

Bachelor of Livestock Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Marine Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness

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Economic and Management Sciences (6)

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Marketing

Bachelor of Public Accounting

Bachelor of Science and Culinary Arts

Bachelor of Tourism

Bachelor's Degree in Administration

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Exact Sciences and Engineering (6)

Bachelor of Biochemical Engineering

Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Electrical Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Electronics and Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Energy Engineering

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Health Sciences (6)

Bachelor of Surgery and Midwifery

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Surgery

Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Gerontology

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

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Social Sciences and Humanities (6)

BA in Political Studies and Government

Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Education (Distance)

Bachelor of History

Bachelor of Indigenous Education

Bachelor of Laws

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The main objective of our postgraduate programmes is to train human resources and researchers to be capable of generating scientific and technological knowledge to contribute to the sustainable development.
The Universidad de Guadalajara offers more than 240 taught and research master and doctoral high quality programmes, some of them recognised by the National Science Council (CONACyT), that attract people from all over the world.

At graduate level, we offer programmes in the following topics:

Architectural Sciences
Art and Design Sciences
Urban Studies
Health Sciences
Human Nutrition
Behavioural Sciences
Higher Education Studies
Economic and Management Sciences
Biotechnological Sciences
Farming Sciences
Physiological Sciences
Communication Sciences
Literary Studies
Historical Studies
Social Sciences
Political Science
Engineering Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Physics
Biomedical Sciences
Chemical Sciences

Entry requirements and application procedures vary depending on the course.

Arts, Architecture and Design (6)

Master in City, Climate Change and Resilience

Master in Ergonomics

Master in Ethnomusicology

Master in Information Design and Digital Communication

Master in Management and Cultural Development

Master in Processes and Graphic Expression in Urban Architectural Projection

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Biological and Agricultural Sciences (6)

MSc in Behavioral Science (Behavior Analysis)

MSc in Environmental Health Sciences

Master in Agricultural Sciences

Master in Ecology and Management of Coastal and Marine Resources

Master in Environmental Education (Distance learning)

Master in Livestock Production

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Economic and Management Sciences (6)

MSc in Data Science

Master in Administration and Regional Management

Master in Business Administration

Master in Business and Economic Studies

Master in Conflict Resolution

Master in Economics

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Exact Sciences and Engineering (6)

MSc in Materials Science

MSc in Software Engineering

Master in Applied Computing

Master in Engineering and Data Science

Master in Geology

Master in Materials Science and Engineering

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Health Sciences (6)

Master in Behavioral Science with a focus on Food and Nutrition

Master in Clinical Psychology

Master in Educational Psychology

Master in Health Psychology

Master in Inclusion and Attention to Diversity

Master in Medical Microbiology

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Social Sciences and Humanities (6)

Interinstitutional Master in Deutsch als Fremdsprache: Intercultural Studies of German Language, Literature and Culture

Master in Anthropology

Master in Applied Linguistics

Master in Bioethics

Master in Critical Language Studies

Master in Cultural History

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Arts, Architecture and Design (6)

Doctorate in Art and Culture (Interinstitutional)

Doctorate in City, Territory and Sustainability

Doctorate in Innovation for Sustainable Habitat

PhD in Urban Mobility, Transport and Territory

Biological and Agricultural Sciences (6)

Doctor of Science in Biosystematics, Ecology and Management of Natural and Agricultural Resources

Doctorate in Behavioral Science (Behaviour Analysis)

Doctorate in Behavioral Science (Food and Nutrition)

Doctorate in Biosciences

Doctorate in Sciences for Development, Sustainability and Tourism

Economic and Management Sciences (6)

Doctorate in Innovation and Sustainability in Business

Doctorate in Public Policy and Development

PhD in Economic Studies

PhD in Fiscal Studies

PhD in Information Technology

PhD in Management and Business

Exact Sciences and Engineering (6)

Doctor of Science in Chemistry

Doctor of Science in Computational Intelligence

Doctor of Science in Engineering

Doctor of Science in Mathematics

Doctor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology

Doctor of Science in Physics

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Health Sciences (6)

Doctorate in Medical Microbiology

Doctorate in Multidisciplinary Health Research

Doctorate in Occupational Health Sciences

Doctorate in Psychology (Quality of Life and Health)

Doctorate in Public Health Sciences

Doctorate in Sciences in Molecular Biology in Medicine

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Social Sciences and Humanities (6)

Doctorate in Educational Systems and Environments

Doctorate in Geography and Territorial Planning

Doctorate in Higher Education Management

Doctorate in Human Development, Education and Interculturality

Doctorate in Humanities

Doctorate in Law

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University information

As a student of any institution of higher education in the world, you can choose to study at the University of Guadalajara; if you are part of one of the partner institutions your academic stay at UdeG will be in the form of an exchange. If not, it will be as an independent student.

Exchange students come from a partner institution and benefit from not paying tuition fees at the University of Guadalajara. Independent students do not receive this benefit and must pay for the tuition fees that the University stipulates. There are three types of academic stay according to their desired aim: to study predetermined subjects , to participate in research projects or to carry out internships .

Master

PTE Academic

43+

TOEFL

42+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

140+

IELTS

4+

International Baccalaureate

24+

GPA

2+

UdeG is a key actor in generating and promoting cultural activities in the state. Plus: Jalisco´s Public Libraries Network, museums, galleries, theaters and sport facilities.

Total students

142,714

UG students

95%

PG students

5%

International students

428

UG students

38%

PG students

62%

Total faculty staff

11,550

Domestic staff

98%

Int'l staff

2%

Student life

As an exchange student, you will have the same rights and obligations as any student of the University of Guadalajara, details of which can be found by reading the Institutional regulations of the University of Guadalajara.

Also, the Department of Scholarships and Exchanges in the University Centre that you will attend is the first port of call during your academic stay at the University of Guadalajara. The staff will help you with the integration process, they will assist in orienting you in regard to the classrooms and services that the University Centre provides, and they will be there to help you with whatever you may need.

It is important that you obtain the student credential; besides serving as an official identification during your stay in Mexico, with it you can obtain special benefits, such as free or reduced-price access to museums and some cinemas, and discounts on local and nationwide transport.

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,750 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,750 USD

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS
QS STARS RATINGS

Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) is one of the top public universities in Guadalajara, Mexico. It is ranked #851-900 in QS World University Rankings 2024.

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2012
#501- 550
2014
#601-650
2015
#601-650
2016
#651-700
2017
#701+
2018
#801-1000
2019
#751-800
2020
#701-750
2021
#751-800
2022
#801-1000
2023
#801-1000
2024
#851-900

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