Universities in Mexico City, Mexico
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Mexico City
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings updated with National Autonomous University of Mexico ranked highest among 9 listed universities in Mexico City.
  • 25 Jan, 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World’s Most International Universities. National Autonomous University of Mexico achieves position 141.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Includes 4 universities from Mexico City.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK. 4 universities from Mexico City appear in this ranking.

Rankings of universities in Mexico City, Mexico 2024

  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #93 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #102 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 24 more rankings of National Autonomous University of Mexico and subject specific rankings for 10 subjects

  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #1460 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 19 more rankings of Metropolitan Autonomous University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #741 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #824 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of National Polytechnic Institute and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects


  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #661 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #20 
  • #2397 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
Show 5 more rankings of Panamerican University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #681 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #19 
  • #2280 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #80 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of Colegio de Mexico and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #651 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #49 
  • #4372 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #18 
América Economía Best Mexican Universities
[Published 01 April, 2020]
Show 4 more rankings of Autonomus Institute of Technology of Mexico and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #691 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #20 
  • #2320 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #251 
QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
Show 3 more rankings of Ibero-American University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

#8
Mexico

Center of Research and Advanced Studies of IPN

  • #6 
  • #1331 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #827 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#9
Mexico

Universidad de Londres A.C.

  • #545 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]

  • #30 
  • #2909 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #30 
América Economía Best Mexican Universities
[Published 01 April, 2020]
  • #228 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of Autonomous University of Mexico City

  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #48 
América Economía Best Mexican Universities
[Published 01 April, 2020]
  • #201 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
Show 2 more rankings of Valle de México University

#12
Mexico

Simón Bolívar University, Mexico

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  • #21 
U-Sapiens Ranking Columbia
[Published 24 May, 2022]
  • #191 
UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Spanish-Speaking Universities in the World
[Published 11 August, 2022]

#13
Mexico

National Pedagogical University

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  • #40 
U-Sapiens Ranking Columbia
[Published 24 May, 2022]
  • #260 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #5258 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#14
Mexico

School of National Anthropology and History

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  • #51 
  • #4546 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #4032 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #4802 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#15
Mexico

Claustro de Sor Juana University

  • #9934 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#16
Mexico

Intercontinental University

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  • #10993 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#17
Mexico

Universidad ICEL

  • #8 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]

#18
Mexico

Southern Anáhuac University

  • #336 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]

#19
Mexico

Latinoamericana University

  • #359 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]

#20
Mexico

Center for Research and Teaching in Economics

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  • #2117 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#21
Mexico

School of Banking and Commerce

  • #413 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]

#22
Mexico

Pontifical University of Mexico

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#23
Mexico

Graduate Center of San Ángel S.C.


#24
Mexico

YMCA University


#25
Mexico

Del Pedregal University


#26
Mexico

University of Tepeyac

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#27
Mexico

Westhill University


#28
Mexico

University of the Americas

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#29
Mexico

University of Business and Pedagogical Development

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#30
Mexico

Institute of Specialization for Executives


#31
Mexico

Motolinia University of the Pedegral


#32
Mexico

Latin University


#33
Mexico

ISEC University


#34
Mexico

Tláhuac Institute of Technology


#35
Mexico

Institute of Technology of Tláhuac III

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#36
Mexico

Institute of Technology of Iztapalapa II


#37
Mexico

Institute of Technology of Tláhuac II

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#38
Mexico

Chapultepec University


#39
Mexico

Álvaro Obregón Institute of Technology

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Highest subject rankings of universities in Mexico City

Anthropology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#17 
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#26 
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Geology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#89 
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#92 
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#96 
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Public Administration GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Center for Research and Teaching in Economics
Environmental Engineering URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#122 
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#126 
National Autonomous University of Mexico

Mexico City Key Facts for International Students

21 out of 39 Universities in Mexico City Ranked in at least one ranking

30 Different Rankings list Universities in Mexico City (25 institution and 5 subject rankings)

19 Global Rankings rank Universities in Mexico City Among TOP 200

Population: 12295000

Time: GMT -6

District/province: Mexico City,

Living costs for students in Mexico City:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 65* (35% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 58* (42% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 44* (56% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 57.08 MXN
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 127 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Plug Type B
    • Residential voltage: 127 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz

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Center for Research and Teaching in Economics is ranked best in Mexico City for Business (Public Administration). See all rankings for the Center for Research and Teaching in Economics.

National Autonomous University of Mexico is ranked best in Mexico City for Engineering (Environmental Engineering). See all rankings for the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

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Ranking publishers

4icu

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América Economía

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean:

Academic Reputation 30% Employer Reputation 20% Faculty to Student Ratio 10% Staff with PhD 10% International research network 10% Citations per Paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Sapiens Research

Criteria used in ranking -U-Sapiens Ranking Columbia:

Indexed journals 33.33% Postgraduate courses 33.33% Research groups 33.33%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Latin America Rankings:

Teaching (the learning environment) 36% Research (volume, income and reputation) 34% Citations (research influence) 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:

Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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