Autonomous University of Zacatecas: Statistics

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# 225 of 1,757 In Latin America
# 36 of 539 In Mexico
# 820 of 14,131 For Theoretical Physics
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Acceptance rate

70%

Enrollment

44,503

Languages

Spanish

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate70%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato)
Academic CalendarAugust to June (August - December; February-June)
Enrollment44,503

We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Autonomous University of Zacatecas based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Autonomous University of Zacatecas.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Autonomous University of Zacatecas faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Autonomous University of Zacatecas.

Area : Agronomy

Agricultural Engineering Agriculture Agronomy Animal Husbandry Veterinary Science

Area : Art and Culture

Cultural Studies Music

Area : Basic Sciences

Biology Earth Sciences Mathematics Nuclear Physics Physics

Area : Engineering and Technology

Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical and Electronic Engineering Energy Engineering Engineering Geological Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Surveying and Mapping Water Science

Area : Health Sciences

Anaesthesiology Health Sciences Medicine Nursing Nutrition Obstetrics and Gynaecology Paediatrics Pharmacology Surgery

Area : Humanities and Education

Archaeology Arts and Humanities Development Studies Education History Journalism Literature Philosophy Tourism

Area : Political Science, Economics and Administration

Accountancy Administration Demography and Population Development Studies Economics Political Sciences Social Sciences Taxation

Area : Social Sciences and Administration

Law Psychology Psychotherapy Social Sciences

Centre : Languages

Literature Modern Languages

Programs and Degrees

Licenciatura

Accountancy Animal Husbandry Biology Chemical Engineering Dentistry Economics Engineering Law Mathematics Medicine Midwifery Nursing Veterinary Science

Especialización

Law Nursing

Maestría

Administration Agriculture Astronomy and Space Science Biological and Life Sciences Biomedicine Chemical Engineering Engineering History Information Sciences Information Technology Mathematics Philosophy Political Sciences Psychotherapy Social Sciences

Doctorado

Administration Engineering History Philosophy Political Sciences

Research profile

Autonomous University of Zacatecas has published 6,998 scientific papers with 57,268 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Medicine.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,481 / 16,922
Biology
2,811 / 33,713
Chemistry
2,692 / 36,116
Engineering
2,659 / 30,096
Physics
2,609 / 29,188
Philosophy
2,572 / 8,220
Environmental Science
2,379 / 23,878
Quantum and Particle physics
1,976 / 24,203
Computer Science
1,753 / 18,231
Medicine
1,676 / 20,589
Materials Science
1,490 / 18,950
Political Science
1,468 / 6,682
Organic chemistry
1,318 / 19,304
Geography and Cartography
1,266 / 9,927
Biochemistry
1,257 / 20,149
Genetics
1,128 / 17,063
Geology
1,061 / 12,692
Ecology
978 / 11,982
Optics
958 / 12,527
Mathematics
807 / 7,241
Pathology
725 / 9,804
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
718 / 7,306
Law
708 / 4,664
Sociology
700 / 6,563
Paleontology
681 / 8,590
Psychology
676 / 5,817
Statistics
653 / 6,370
History
607 / 4,372
Electrical Engineering
602 / 8,012
Metallurgy
592 / 7,466
Botany
590 / 7,051
Nuclear Physics
581 / 6,573
Archaeology
549 / 4,301
Business
531 / 5,566
Astrophysics and Astronomy
483 / 6,068
Immunology
443 / 6,311
Chemical Engineering
423 / 5,909
Linguistics
412 / 3,546
Economics
408 / 4,174
Nanotechnology
400 / 5,425

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

7 Notable alumni

Raymundo Cárdenas

1. Raymundo Cárdenas

1950-. (aged 76)
politician
Raymundo Cárdenas Hernández is a Mexican left-wing politician from Zacatecas affiliated with the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) who has served in both chambers of Congress.
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Maritza M. Buendía

2. Maritza M. Buendía

1974-. (aged 52)
essayist
Maritza M. Buendía is a Mexican writer, winner of the Gilberto Owen National Literature Prize (2012) and the José Revueltas Bellas Artes Prize for Literary Essay (2011).
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Samuel Herrera Chávez

3. Samuel Herrera Chávez

1954-. (aged 72)
politician
Samuel Herrera Chávez is a Mexican politician from the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). He has served as a federal deputy representing Zacatecas's fourth district on two occasions: during the 61st Congress from 2009 to 2012, and again from 2018 to 2021 during the 64th Congress. He previously served as a local deputy in the LVII Legislature of the...
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Ricardo Monreal

4. Ricardo Monreal

1960-. (aged 66)
lawyer politician
Ricardo Monreal Ávila is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Regeneration Movement (Morena). He currently serves as a Deputy in the Mexican Congress, representing a Proportional Representation seat since September 1, 2024. He is also the President of the Political Coordination Board in the Chamber of Deputies. Previously, he was a senator and the Senate Majority Leader, a former...
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UAZUniversidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
Founded 1959
Motto Labor vincit omniaHard work beats everything
Colors gold, blue navy, white
Academic calendar August to June (August - December; February-June)
Address Jardín Juárez, 147 Col. Centro Historico Zacatecas, Zacatecas, 98000 Mexico
City Population 150,000
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