Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO)
About the university
Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO) is a private Catholic university run by the Society of Jesus, founded in 1943 in Mexico City. The main campus is in Santa Fe (about 19 hectares). It offers 36 undergraduate degrees and 44 graduate programs (including 28 master’s and 11 doctorates) in administration, law, communication, engineering, architecture, psychology, economics, design, and social sciences. IBERO is part of the Jesuit university system and has been recognized as one of the best private universities in Mexico. Teaching is mainly in Spanish, with strong internationalization and exchange programs. It has about 12,000 students and 1,075 faculty members.
Key information
- Location: Mexico City, MX
- Ranking #701
- QS #901
- National ranking #9
- Institution type: private
Popular faculties
- Business Administration
- Law
- Communication
- Computer and Telecommunications Engineering
- Architecture
- Psychology
- Accounting and Business Management
- Finance
- Graphic Design
- Economics
- Economics and Business
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Education
- Law
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: 12,328
- International students: 8%
Campus life
The Santa Fe campus has about 19 hectares with gym, sports fields, medical center, three cafeterias, bookstores, and banks. The university runs sports classes (taekwondo, rugby, tennis, soccer, volleyball, basketball, pilates, yoga, and others) and artistic workshops (music, theater, dance, photography, creative writing). The Galería Andrea Pozzo hosts exhibitions. The Student Life and Internationalization offices support mobility and exchange. There is no traditional dormitory; housing is in family homes or private rentals. The environment is urban (Santa Fe) and oriented to both academic and extracurricular life.
Housing & accommodation
Housing cost: $350 - $1,200 / per month
Housing options
- Supervised housing in Mexican family homes (Housing Office
- [email protected])
- off-campus rental (apartments
- rooms) in Santa Fe
- Lomas de Santa Fe
- Cuajimalpa
- Álvaro Obregón
Student clubs and organizations
- Coordination of Artistic Creation and Reflection
- music appreciation
- guitar
- theater improvisation
- salsa
- ballet
- creative writing
- photography
- Galería Andrea Pozzo
Sports
- Taekwondo
- spinning
- rugby
- tennis
- soccer
- volleyball
- basketball
- baseball
- pilates
- yoga
- kickboxing
- crossfit
- ultimate frisbee
- lacrosse
- tai chi
- capoeira
- taebo
- zumba
Career & internships
Employment rate: 90%
Internships: IBERO has a Centro de Empleabilidad (employability center) that supports students and graduates with job and internship opportunities. International and exchange students receive guidance from the Student Mobility Coordination. Internships and professional practice depend on the degree program. The university promotes links with companies and external organizations. Specific internship calls and employer events are published through the employability center and student services.
Admission requirements
Required documents
- Entrance exam (minimum 50% or pase directo from partner schools)
- academic records and transcripts
- application via admissions portal; for international students additional requirements per internacional.ibero.mx
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Tuition costs
- $4,000 - $13,000 / per year
- Acceptance rate: 36.00%
- Scholarships available: IBERO offers Beca Ibero (need-based), Beca de Excelencia (50% tuition for high academic performance), Beca Pedro Arrupe (up to 100% for indigenous/rural students with merit), Beca Excelencia Humana (up to 100% for social/community engagement). For internationals: AMEXCID Ibero Excellence Scholarships (tuition and living for Ibero-American nationals in full postgraduate or research stays); Pacific Alliance Mobility (exchanges, doctorates, faculty internships; living, insurance, transport). Minimum GPA for financing 7.9, for scholarships 8.5 in upper secondary. External scholarships and cooperation agencies are also promoted. Details at internacional.ibero.mx (becas).
Quick facts
- Founded: 1943
- Teaching languages: Spanish, English, spanish
- Study formats: offline
Contact
- Website: https://www.ibero.mx
- mailto:[email protected]
- +52 55 5950 4000