Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) logo

Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP)

Puebla, MX · Ranking #1001

The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) is a public autonomous university. Its predecessor, the Colegio del Espíritu Santo, was founded in 1578; the university was established in 1937. It is the oldest and largest university in Puebla, with the main campus in Puebla city and more than nine other facilities in the state. BUAP offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate programmes in sciences, health, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts. It has about 117,500 students. THE ranks it as the leading “macrouniversidad” (large state university with 50,000+ undergraduates) in Mexico. Teaching is in Spanish. It has an Observatorio Laboral Regional and a digital platform for graduates (jobs, courses, CV support).

Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) logo

Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP)

About the university

The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) is a public autonomous university. Its predecessor, the Colegio del Espíritu Santo, was founded in 1578; the university was established in 1937. It is the oldest and largest university in Puebla, with the main campus in Puebla city and more than nine other facilities in the state. BUAP offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate programmes in sciences, health, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts. It has about 117,500 students. THE ranks it as the leading “macrouniversidad” (large state university with 50,000+ undergraduates) in Mexico. Teaching is in Spanish. It has an Observatorio Laboral Regional and a digital platform for graduates (jobs, courses, CV support).

Key information

  • Location: Puebla, MX
  • Ranking #1001
  • QS #1201
  • THE #1501
  • National ranking #20
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Dentistry (Estomatología)
  • Psychology
  • Architecture
  • Nursing
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering
  • Communication
  • International Relations

Programs (29)

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Philosophy
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Education
  • Fine Arts
  • Music

Student body

  • Total students: 117,512
  • International students: 2%

Campus life

BUAP’s main campus is Ciudad Universitaria in Puebla; there are more than nine other facilities in the state. The Dirección de Deporte y Cultura Física runs sports (gym, aquatic centre, tennis, cross-country, fencing, cheerleading) and events. The Complejo Cultural Universitario offers culture, Ballet Folklórico, and museums. There are no central dorms; students rent in Puebla. The job board ([email protected], egresados.buap.mx) and the graduate platform offer 8,000+ vacancies per year, CV and interview support, and courses. The Observatorio Laboral Regional (with universities in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile) supports employability. Feria de Empleo y Reclutamiento and Encuentro de Egresados y Empleadores connect students and graduates with employers.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $200 - $549 / per month

Housing options

  • No central dormitories; off-campus rental (rooms
  • apartments) in Puebla and near Ciudad Universitaria; student housing options in the city

Student clubs and organizations

  • Complejo Cultural Universitario
  • Ballet Folklórico
  • museums
  • libraries
  • cultural and sports activities; Dirección de Deporte y Cultura Física

Sports

  • University championships (cross-country
  • running)
  • tennis
  • fencing clinic
  • cheerleading team; gym
  • aquatic centre
  • tennis centre
  • Complejo Deportivo II

Career & internships

Employment rate: 78%

Partner companies

  • Feria de Empleo y Reclutamiento та Encuentro de Egresados y Empleadores

Internships: The Coordinación de Bolsa de Trabajo and the graduate platform (egresados.buap.mx) publish 8,000+ vacancies per year and offer CV and interview workshops. The Feria de Empleo y Reclutamiento (virtual and in-person) and the Encuentro Institucional de Egresados y Empleadores bring together employers and candidates. Observatorio Laboral Regional supports labour market analysis and employability. In internal surveys, 78% of graduates work in a field related to their degree; BUAP graduates are among those who find employment fastest. Internships and professional practice depend on the programme; many degrees include compulsory placements. Convenios with external companies offer discounts and recruitment channels for graduates.

Admission requirements

Required documents

  • Application via admission portal
  • payment of enrolment fee (póliza)
  • high school or equivalent certificate
  • academic records; foreign applicants pay 170–350 USD depending on programme; additional contribution by academic unit; requirements vary by programme

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

  • $100 - $1,700 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 30.00%
  • Scholarships available: BUAP runs need-based and merit scholarship programmes (becas.buap.mx). International mobility: two calls per year (spring and autumn) for undergraduate exchange; requirements include 35–75% of credits completed, min. average 8.5, language certificate (e.g. A2 for Spain/Latin America). Selected students are exempt from academic fees and may receive BUAP support; external options include Santander Universidades, SEP, Alianza del Pacífico. The university has agreements with 385 institutions in 39 countries. Popular destinations: Spain, Colombia, Chile, Peru, France, Germany, UK, USA. Contact: internacionalizacion.buap.mx.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1937
  • Teaching languages: Spanish, spanish
  • Study formats: offline

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