Established in 1889, UNM is a public research university in Albuquerque and the flagship institution of New Mexico. It is known for its programs in health sciences, engineering, and Latin American studies, with a diverse student body.
Address: 1 University of New Mexico, 87131 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Health Sciences, Engineering, Latin American Studies
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Optics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Flagship university of New Mexico. Designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. Strong programs in areas relevant to the Southwest, including Indigenous and Latin American studies, and health sciences.
Research:
A research university with strengths in health sciences, engineering (optics, nuclear), anthropology, and earth and planetary sciences. Proximity to national labs (Sandia, Los Alamos).
Famous Alumnis:
Holly Holm, Rudolfo Anaya, Don Meredith, Notah Begay III
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
6000
Current students***:
25000
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
150000
Pros
Diverse student body, strong programs relevant to the Southwest and Latin America, unique cultural setting.
Cons
Located in a state with lower economic indicators, some programs have lower national rankings, state funding challenges.
Best For
Students seeking a diverse university experience with strong programs in health sciences, engineering, or areas related to Southwestern culture and Latin America.
- Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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