Address: 1 University of New Mexico, 87131 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Health Sciences, Engineering, Latin American Studies
Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the home of the state’s flagship university, which the New Mexico Territorial Legislature created in 1889. The main campus occupies nearly 800 acres in the middle of the city, and is known for buildings in the Pueblo Revival style that draws on the architecture of the region’s Pueblo communities.
The university is a multi-campus public institution. Beyond Albuquerque it has branch campuses, including those in Gallup and Los Alamos. It runs the state’s only law school as well as a medical school, and 25,441 students were recorded in fall 2021 across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Research and teaching cover the arts and sciences, engineering, health professions and professional fields. Prospective students can find programme lists, tuition and admission requirements on the official admissions pages, which separate in-state and out-of-state fees.
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.
National Autonomous University of Mexico (Mexico) is a public university covering engineering, law, medicine and sciences, with links to Latin American studies.
University of Seville (Spain) is a public university with a wide humanities and sciences range.
University of Tasmania (Australia) combines arts, law, health, medicine and science in a public regional university.
University of Porto (Portugal) is a public university with engineering, sciences, medicine and architecture.
University of Canterbury (New Zealand) teaches arts, business, engineering, health and law in a public setting.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
In what year was UNM founded?
It was created by the New Mexico Territorial Legislature in 1889, which makes it the state's flagship institution.
Which part of the city holds the campus?
The campus lies in central Albuquerque, on nearly 800 acres. Most of the buildings follow the Pueblo Revival style.
Does UNM have campuses outside Albuquerque?
Yes. Branch campuses operate in places such as Gallup and Los Alamos, extending access across the state.
How large is the student body?
In fall 2021 enrolment was 25,441 students.
Which professional schools are on offer?
The university includes a medical school and the only law school in New Mexico. Both sit alongside undergraduate colleges in arts, sciences and engineering.
Where can applicants find costs and entry requirements?
The admissions and bursar pages of the university list tuition by residency status and the requirements for each programme. Check them for the intake year you plan to start.
*: 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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