Overview
Founded in 1933, the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Autonomous University of Nuevo León) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of San Nicolás de Los Garza (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nuevo Leon. This institution also has branch campuses in Mederos, Monterrey, Linares, Sabinas Hidalgo and Marín. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 90-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UANL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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very selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León  |
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| Name (English) | Autonomous University of Nuevo León |
| Acronym | UANL |
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Alere Flammam Veritatis Let the Flame of Truth Shine |
| Colours | Yellow and blue |
| Mascot | Tiger |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Pedro de Alba s/n Torre de Rectoría 8º Piso Ciudad Universitaria San Nicolás de Los Garza 66451 Nuevo Leon Mexico |
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+52 (81) 8329 4000 |
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+52 (81) 8376 7757 |
| Other locations | Mederos, Monterrey, Linares, Sabinas Hidalgo and Marín |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León's Facebook page
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