About the National Autonomous University of Mexico
General information and contact details for the National Autonomous University of Mexico
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (NAUM) has the distinction of being the largest university in Latin America. It was initially the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico and was created in 1910 by Justo Sierra, who was the education minister at the time, with the aim of building a Mexican university based on liberal principles.
It became independent of government control in 1929, allowing it more freedom to run its curriculum and finance.
Now, NAUM not only provides undergraduate and postgraduate degrees but also runs a number of high schools around Mexico City, qualifying students to pursue university studies.
The principal campus, which was built by the best architects in Mexico, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The university also has other campuses across Mexico and has an international presence in Texas, Illinois, and Quebec.
Although classes are taught mostly in Spanish, degrees offer an intensive five-week course in Spanish for international students to enhance their language proficiency.
NAUM boasts associations with three Nobel Laureates in Peace, Literature, and Chemistry. Its alumni network includes five Mexican presidents, along with many distinguished journalists, philosophers, and politicians.
The university takes pride in its research excellence, hosting multiple research centers—such as the Centre for Applied Sciences and Technological Development—that focus on applying scientific knowledge to real-world challenges. NAUM also specializes in research addressing issues critical to Mexico and the developing world.
Rankings
Look through the rankings below to understand how NAUM fares in various areas.
World University Rankings 2025
801–1000th
Arts and Humanities 2025
176–200th
Business and Economics 2025
801+
Medical and Health 2025
601–800th
Computer Science 2025
801–1000th
Education Studies 2025
301–400th
Engineering 2025
801–1000th
Law 2025
201–250th
Life Sciences 2025
501–600th
Physical Sciences 2025
601–800th
Psychology 2025
501–600th
Social Sciences 2025
301–400th
World University Rankings 2025 Breakdown
Teaching: 28.4
Research Environment: 29.8
Research Quality: 35.6
Industry: 63
International Outlook: 59.8
Ranking Trends (2016–2025)
(Graph depicting changes in rankings from year to year.)
Impact Rankings
Here’s NAUM’s global impact initiative ranking:
Overall Impact Rankings 2024
64th
No Poverty 2024
20th
Zero Hunger 2024
201–300th
Good Health and Wellbeing 2024
59th
Quality Education 2024
101–200th
Gender Equality 2024
101–200th
Clean Water and Sanitation 2024
43rd
Affordable and Clean Energy 2024
2nd
Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024
101–200th
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 2024
=9th
Reduced Inequalities 2024
201–300th
Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024
92nd
Responsible Consumption and Production 2024
201–300th
Climate Action 2024
401–600th
Life Below Water 2024
=67th
Life on Land 2024
101–200th
Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions 2024
101–200th
Partnership for the Goals 2024
601–800th
Impact Ranking Trends (2020–2024)
(Graph illustrating improvements over the past few years.)
Find Similar Universities
Interested in other universities? Look at these ones:
University of Guadalajara (Mexico) – A top university in Guadalajara, recognized for its robust academic programs.
Universidad Panamericana (UP) (Mexico City) – A Catholic university established in 1968, providing varied educational opportunities.
Key Student Statistics
Here’s a summary of NAUM’s student population:
Gender Ratio: 52% Female, 48% Male
International Students: 5%
Students per Staff: 16.5
Total Students: 175,968
(Based on World University Rankings 2025 data.)
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Subjects Taught at NAUM
NAUM provides a broad spectrum of academic subjects, which include:
Arts & Humanities – Archaeology, Architecture, History, Philosophy, Languages, Literature
Business & Economics – Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics
Computer Science – Computer Science
Education – Education Studies
Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace
Law – Law
Life Sciences – Veterinary Science, Biology, Agriculture
Medical & Health – Health Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry
Physical Sciences – Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Psychology – Psychology
Social Sciences – Geography, Politics, Sociology, Communications