About Universidad Autónoma de San Luis de Potosí
Founded in 1623, and granted constitution autonomy 300 years later in 1923, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP) is recognized by several national and international organizations as one of the best public higher education institutions in Mexico.
The academic, cultural and research growth at Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí is a testimony of the hard-work, passion, and commitment from the many generations of students, faculty and staff over the university’s historical 380-year transformation. Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí is therefore committed to ensuring that its legacy and values are always a part of its innovative teaching, diverse culture and strong research development.
With five campuses located in various municipalities throughout the state of San Luis Potosí, UASLP has a student population of over 32,000, with just under one percent of its undergraduate students coming from countries such as: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Korea, Holland, Spain, the United States, Peru, Dominican Republic and Russia. Just under four percent of UASLP’s postgraduate students are also international.
The state of San Luis Potosí in which the university is situated, is also rich in history, heritage and culture, with beautiful landscapes and natural riches across the four regions of Altiplano, Centro, Media and Huasteca.
About Universidad Autónoma de San Luis de Potosí
Founded in 1623, and granted constitution autonomy 300 years later in 1923, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP) is recognized by several national and international organizations as one of the best public higher education institutions in Mexico.
The academic, cultural and research growth at Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí is a testimony of the hard-work, passion, and commitment from the many generations of students, faculty and staff over the university’s historical 380-year transformation. Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí is therefore committed to ensuring that its legacy and values are always a part of its innovative teaching, diverse culture and strong research development.
With five campuses located in various municipalities throughout the state of San Luis Potosí, UASLP has a student population of over 32,000, with just under one percent of its undergraduate students coming from countries such as: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Korea, Holland, Spain, the United States, Peru, Dominican Republic and Russia. Just under four percent of UASLP’s postgraduate students are also international.
The state of San Luis Potosí in which the university is situated, is also rich in history, heritage and culture, with beautiful landscapes and natural riches across the four regions of Altiplano, Centro, Media and Huasteca.
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Scholarships
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Rankings & Ratings
Universidad Autónoma de San Luis de Potosí is one of the top Public universities in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It is ranked #1401+ in QS World University Rankings 2025.
QS World University Rankings
- 2021#1001+
- 2022#1201+
- 2023#1201-1400
- 2024#1401+
- 2025#1401+
QS World University Rankings
- 2021#1001+
- 2022#1201+
- 2023#1201-1400
- 2024#1401+
- 2025#1401+
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