Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Varies, Mexico
Program Facts
Program Type: Exchange
Credit Type: Transfer
Terms Available: Academic Year , Fall , Spring
GPA: 3.0
Class Eligibility: Junior , Senior , Sophomore
Program Open To: UA Students
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Application Deadline: Academic Year: April 1 , Fall: April 1 , Spring: September 10
Coordinator: David Wray
Explore Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
UNAM is the top university in Latin America with over 150,000 students spread out in campuses throughout Mexico. Students must have reached advanced Spanish proficiency prior to arriving in Mexico as classes will be taught only in Spanish.
Students may take courses in the following fields:
- Arts & Letters
- Political Science
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Arts
*Campus location may vary according to courses the student takes.
Search for courses here: Course Information.
Location
The main UNAM campus is located in Mexico City, the largest city in the America's. Mexico City is rich in history and culture; it was once the city of Tenochtitlan, the seat of the Aztecs.
In addition, UNAM has a selection of campuses throughout Mexico.
***Students are encouraged to apply to the campus of their choosing, but applications are subject to review by the International Travel Safety Oversight Committee and Provost approval due to the current State Department Travel Advisory for Mexico. Study at the campus of application cannot be guaranteed.
Good to Know:
LGBTQ+ Equality Index rating: Mexico rates 75/100 (with 100 being the most equal) on Equaldex’s LGBTQ+ Equality Index.
Global Peace Index rating: Mexico ranks 136/163 in the Global Peace Index. The lower the score, the more peaceful the country.
Languages spoken: Spanish
Housing
Housing options will vary depending on location. UNAM does not offer on-campus housing nor contract with local host families. Accepted students will be responsible for securing their own accommodations.
- UA Study Abroad Scholarships
- Gilman Scholarship (for Pell Grant recipients)
- Fund for Education Abroad
Semester Dates
- This program may require a quarantine upon arrival in Mexico
- Please check the UNAM Calendar for the most accurate program dates.
Semester Cost
- $50 Study Abroad Application Fee
- Mandatory Geo Blue International Health Insurance at a rate of $3 a day (approximately $360 a semester)
- You pay Main Campus UA Tuition & Fees to do an exchange and receive all of the financial aid you use on main campus.
- To learn more about how financial aid is applied to studying abroad, please see the official OSFA website.
- Other estimated costs include but not limited to housing, transportation (air & local), visa, meals, books and supplies
- UA Study Abroad scholarships are available based on eligibility
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