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 of 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 than 1,561 members of the National System of Researchers, 200 postgraduate programs acknowledged by the National Science Council and 32 undergraduate programs also acknowledged internationally. It has 128 undergraduate educational programs and 218 postgraduate educational programs.
Moreover, 324,340 students are part of the University of Guadalajara, of which, 183,992 are high school students and 140,348 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.
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 of 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 than 1,561 members of the National System of Researchers, 200 postgraduate programs acknowledged by the National Science Council and 32 undergraduate programs also acknowledged internationally. It has 128 undergraduate educational programs and 218 postgraduate educational programs.
Moreover, 324,340 students are part of the University of Guadalajara, of which, 183,992 are high school students and 140,348 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.
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
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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 orientating 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.
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.
Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) is one of the top public universities in Guadalajara, Mexico. It is ranked #801-1000 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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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.
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.
Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG)
Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara Mexico
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About Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG)
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 of 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 than 1,561 members of the National System of Researchers, 200 postgraduate programs acknowledged by the National Science Council and 32 undergraduate programs also acknowledged internationally. It has 128 undergraduate educational programs and 218 postgraduate educational programs.
Moreover, 324,340 students are part of the University of Guadalajara, of which, 183,992 are high school students and 140,348 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.
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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
Altos - CUALTOS
Ciénega - CUCIÉNEGA
Costa - CUCOSTA
Costa Sur – CUCSUR
Lagos - CULAGOS
Norte - CUNORTE
Sur - CUSUR
Valles - CUVALLES
Tonalá - CUTONALA
Tlajomulco - CUTLAJOMULCO
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About Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG)
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 of 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 than 1,561 members of the National System of Researchers, 200 postgraduate programs acknowledged by the National Science Council and 32 undergraduate programs also acknowledged internationally. It has 128 undergraduate educational programs and 218 postgraduate educational programs.
Moreover, 324,340 students are part of the University of Guadalajara, of which, 183,992 are high school students and 140,348 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
Altos - CUALTOS
Ciénega - CUCIÉNEGA
Costa - CUCOSTA
Costa Sur – CUCSUR
Lagos - CULAGOS
Norte - CUNORTE
Sur - CUSUR
Valles - CUVALLES
Tonalá - CUTONALA
Tlajomulco - CUTLAJOMULCO
Online University System
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
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 orientating 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.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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
Rankings & ratings
Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) is one of the top public universities in Guadalajara, Mexico. It is ranked #801-1000 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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Available programs
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MBA
PHD
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:
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 Audiovisual Arts
Bachelor of Crafts Design
Bachelor of Design for Graphic Communication
Bachelor of Fashion Design
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Bachelor of Interior Design and Setting
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Performing Arts for Dance Expression
Bachelor of Performing Arts for Theatrical Expression
Bachelor of Science and Culinary Arts
Bachelor of Urban Planning and Environment
Bachelor of Visual Arts for Photographic Expression
Bachelor of Visual Arts for Plastic Expression
Biological and Agricultural Sciences (6)
Bachelor of Agribusiness
Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering
Bachelor of Agrobiotechnology
Bachelor of Biology
Bachelor of Food Science
Bachelor of Marine Biology
Bachelor of Natural Resources and Agricultural Engineering
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics
Economic and Management Sciences (6)
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Environmental Management and Economics
Bachelor of Human Resources
Bachelor of International Business
Bachelor of Marketing
Bachelor of Public Accounting
Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism Development
Bachelor of Tourism
Bachelor's Degree in Economics
Exact Sciences and Engineering (6)
Bachelor of Agroindustrial Engineering
Bachelor of Biochemical Engineering
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Chemistry
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Communications and Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Electrical Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Electronics and Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Energy Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Administration
Bachelor of Engineering in Nanotechnology
Bachelor of Engineering in Telematics
Bachelor of Engineering in Works and Services
Bachelor of Food Engineering and Biotechnology
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Livestock Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Mathematics
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering
Bachelor of Multimedia Communication Engineering
Bachelor of Physics
Bachelor of Process Engineering and International Trade
Bachelor of Technology and Information
Bachelor of Topographical Engineering
Bachelor of Videogame Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Pharmacobiologist
Health Sciences (6)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Gerontology
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nutrition
Bachelor of Physical Culture and Sports
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Public Health
Bachelor of Surgery and Midwifery
Degree in Occupational Safety, Civil Protection and Emergencies
Social Sciences and Humanities (6)
BA in Anthropology
BA in Geography
BA in Political Studies and Government
Bachelor of Cultural Management
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education (Distance)
Bachelor of Hispanic Literature
Bachelor of History
Bachelor of Humanities
Bachelor of International Relations
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Library Science and Knowledge Management
Bachelor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Public Communication
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work (Leveling)
Bachelor of Sociology
Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Degree in Citizen Security
Degree in Didactics of French as a Foreign Language
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:
Entry requirements and application procedures vary depending on the course.
Arts, Architecture and Design (6)
Master in Design and Development of New Products
Master in Design and Industrial Innovation
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
Master in Urban Mobility, Transport and Territory
Master in Urban Planning and Territory
Master of City Science
Master of City Science (Research)
Master of City Science (Research)
Master of Education and Expression for the Arts
Master of Ergonomics
Master of Film Studies
Master of Science in Architecture
Master of Studies in Literacy
Biological and Agricultural Sciences (6)
MSc in Behavioral Science (Behavior Analysis)
MSc in Behavioral Science (Neurosciences)
MSc in Environmental Health Sciences
Master in Environmental Education (Distance learning)
Master in Livestock Production
Master in Protected Agriculture
Master in Seed Technology
Master in Sustainable Animal Production (Specialty in Animal Production)
Master of Agricultural Sciences
Master of Science for Development, Sustainability and Tourism
Master of Science in Biosystematics and Management of Natural and Agricultural Resources
Master of Science in Ecology and Management of Coastal and Marine Resources
Master of Science in Natural Resource Management
Economic and Management Sciences (6)
MSc in Data Science
Master in Administration and Regional Management
Master in Business Administration (MAN)
Master in Conflict Resolution
Master in Economics
Master in Fiscal Studies
Master in Information Technology
Master in International Economic Relations and Cooperation (with an emphasis on Latin America and the European Union)
Master in Local Government Management
Master in Occupational Health and Safety Management
Master in Tax Analysis
Master in Tourism Studies
Master in Valuation
Master of Finance
Master of International Higher Education
Master of Marketing Management
Master of Marketing Management (University Center of the Coast)
Exact Sciences and Engineering (6)
MSc in Materials Science
MSc in Materials Science and Engineering
MSc in Software Engineering
MSc in Water and Energy Engineering
Master in Applied Computing
Master in Technological Projects
Master in Transdisciplinary Studies in Science and Technology
Master in Transparency and Protection of Personal Data
Master of Engineering in Renewable Energies
Master of Geology
Master of Mechatronics Engineering
Master of Physical-Mathematical Sciences
Master of Science and Technology
Master of Science in Bioengineering and Intelligent Computing
Master of Science in Biotechnological Processes
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Electronic and Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Food Safety
Master of Science in Forest Products
Master of Science in Geophysics
Master of Science in Hydrometeorology
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Science in Physics
Master of Science in Water and Energy Engineering
Master of Teaching Mathematics
Health Sciences (6)
MSc in Behavioral Science (Food Nutrition)
MSc in Clinical Psychology
Master in Adolescent and Youth Health Sciences
Master in Educational Psychology
Master in Health Psychology
Master in Medical Microbiology
Master in Neuropsychology
Master in Neurosciences of Addictions
Master in Pathology and Oral Medicine
Master in Physical Activity and Lifestyle
Master in Physical Education and Sport
Master in Psychology with Orientation in Quality of Life and Health
Master in Quality Management and Safety in Health Services
Master of Gerontology
Master of Health Sciences at Work
Master of Human Nutrition
Master of Nursing Management
Master of Psychology (Research)
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health (University Center of the South)
Master of Socio-Medical Sciences
Social Sciences and Humanities (6)
Interinstitutional Master in Deutsch als Fremdsprache: Intercultural Studies of German Language, Literature and Culture
MA in Critical Language Studies
Master in Anthropology
Master in Bioethics
Master in Cultural History
Master in Culture Management
Master in Culture Management
Master in Digital Journalism
Master in Electronic Government
Master in Electronic Government
Master in Global Politics and Transpacific Studies
Master in History of Mexico
Master in Innovation Development and Management
Master in Innovation Development and Management
Master in Innovative Processes in Learning
Master in International Relations of Governments and Local Actors
Master in Learning Management in Virtual Environments
Master in Local Development and Territory
Master in Management and Policies of Higher Education
Master in Management and Social Development
Master in Mexican Literature Studies
Master in Political Science
Master in Political Science (Research)
Master in Social Innovation and Welfare Management
Master in Socioterritorial Studies
Master in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Master in Technologies for Learning
Master in Technologies for Learning (North University Center)
Master in Technologies for Learning (University Center of the South)
Master in Technologies for Learning (University Center of the Valleys)
Master in Technologies for Learning (University Center of the Valleys)
Master of Anthropological Sciences
Master of Applied Linguistics
Master of Business and Economic Studies
Master of Communication
Master of Educational Research
Master of Inter-American Literatures
Master of International Business
Master of Laws
Master of Laws (Ciénega University Center)
Master of Laws (North University Center)
Master of Laws (South Coast University Center)
Master of Mesoamerican Studies
Master of Philosophical Studies
Master of Public Policy
Master of Rural Studies
Master of Social Sciences
Master of Studies in English Languages and Cultures
Master's Degree in Francophone Studies: Pedagogy, Linguistics and Intercultural Studies
Master's Degree in Teaching for Higher Secondary Education
Full-Time MBA (1)
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Master in Business Administration (North University Center)
Master in Business Administration (University Center of the South)
Master of Business Administration (PNPC - CONACYT)
Arts, Architecture and Design (6)
Doctorate in Art and Culture (Interinstitutional)
Doctorate in City, Territory and Sustainability
Doctorate in Innovation for Sustainable Habitat
Doctorate in Urban Mobility, Transportation and Territory
Biological and Agricultural Sciences (6)
Doctor of Science in Biosystematics, Ecology and Management of Natural and Agricultural Resources
Doctor of Science in Biosystematics, Ecology and Management of Natural and Agricultural Resources (South Coast University Center)
Doctor of Science in Ecophysiology and Genetic Resources
Doctorate in Behavioral Science (Behavior Analysis)
Doctorate in Behavioral Science (Food and Nutrition)
Doctorate in Biosciences
Doctorate in Biosystematics, Ecology and Management of Natural and Agricultural Resources (BEMARENA) (PNPC CONACYT)
Doctorate in Sciences for Development, Sustainability and Tourism
Economic and Management Sciences (6)
Doctorate in Administration Sciences
Doctorate in Economic Studies
Doctorate in Fiscal Studies
Doctorate in Information Technologies
Doctorate in Management and Business
Doctorate in Public Policy and Development
Exact Sciences and Engineering (6)
Doctor of Science in Chemistry
Doctor of Science in Computational Intelligence
Doctor of Science in Mathematics
Doctor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology
Doctor of Science in Physics
Doctorate in Electronic and Computer Sciences
Doctorate in Science and Technology
Doctorate in Sciences in Biotechnological Processes
Doctorate in Sciences in Chemical Engineering
Doctorate in Sciences in Chemical Engineering (Ciénega University Center)
Doctorate in Water and Energy
Ph.D. in Physical-Mathematical Sciences
PhD in Geology
PhD in Materials Science
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
Health Sciences (6)
Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences
Doctorate in Human Genetics
Doctorate in Medical Microbiology
Doctorate in Multidisciplinary Research in Health
Doctorate in Occupational Health Sciences
Doctorate in Pharmacology
Doctorate in Psychology (Quality of Life and Health)
Doctorate in Public Health Sciences
Doctorate in Sciences in Molecular Biology in Medicine
Doctorate in Socio-Medical Sciences
Interinstitutional Doctorate in Psychology
PhD in Translational Nutrition Sciences
Social Sciences and Humanities (6)
Doctorate in Cultural Management
Doctorate in Educational Systems and Environments
Doctorate in Geography and Territorial Planning
Doctorate in Higher Education Management
Doctorate in Human Rights
Doctorate in Humanities
Doctorate in Law
Doctorate in Political Science
Doctorate in Political Science (Research)
Doctorate in Social Sciences
PHD in Education
PhD in Cognition and Learning
PhD in History
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