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Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC)

Saltillo, MX · Ranking #1401

The Autonomous University of Coahuila is a large public university based in Saltillo, Coahuila, with campuses across the state in cities such as Torreón, Monclova and Piedras Negras. Founded in 1957, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, health sciences, business and administration, social sciences, humanities, law and arts. The university focuses on regional development, applied research and professional training closely linked to local industry and public institutions. It provides libraries, laboratories, cultural spaces, sports facilities and opportunities for academic mobility and community engagement.

Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC) logo

Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC)

About the university

The Autonomous University of Coahuila is a large public university based in Saltillo, Coahuila, with campuses across the state in cities such as Torreón, Monclova and Piedras Negras. Founded in 1957, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, health sciences, business and administration, social sciences, humanities, law and arts. The university focuses on regional development, applied research and professional training closely linked to local industry and public institutions. It provides libraries, laboratories, cultural spaces, sports facilities and opportunities for academic mobility and community engagement.

Key information

  • Location: Saltillo, MX
  • Ranking #1401
  • QS #1501
  • National ranking #34
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Faculty Of Engineering
  • Faculty Of Medicine
  • Faculty Of Nursing
  • Faculty Of Administrative And Social Sciences
  • Faculty Of Law
  • Faculty Of Humanities
  • Faculty Of Architecture And Design

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: 28,000
  • International students: 1%

Campus life

Campus life at the Autonomous University of Coahuila is distributed across several urban campuses in Saltillo and other cities of the state. Students have access to classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer centers, auditoriums, sports fields and cultural venues where concerts, exhibitions and festivals are organized. Many activities are linked to regional traditions and community projects, which helps students connect with local society and industry. The relatively moderate cost of living in Coahuila compared with larger Mexican cities makes student life more affordable while still offering access to essential services and entertainment.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $50 - $450 / per month

Housing options

  • Private rental apartments near campus
  • Shared student houses
  • Boarding houses and family homestays
  • Limited university-affiliated residences
  • Short-term hostels for visiting or exchange students

Student clubs and organizations

  • Student councils
  • Academic associations by faculty
  • Cultural and arts clubs
  • Debate and leadership groups
  • Volunteer and community service organizations
  • Entrepreneurship and business clubs

Sports

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Soccer futsal teams
  • Fitness and recreational sports groups

Career & internships

Partner companies

  • Industrial companies in Coahuila
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Local and regional service companies
  • Hospitals and health centers
  • Public sector institutions in the state and municipalities
  • Schools and educational centers
  • Banks and financial institutions

Internships: The Autonomous University of Coahuila maintains cooperation agreements with companies, hospitals, schools, government agencies and industrial plants across the state. Many degree programs require students to complete supervised professional practice or social service in real workplaces, especially in engineering, health sciences, business and law. Career and internship offices at each campus support students in finding placements and formalizing agreements. Some faculties also participate in national and international mobility programs that allow short internships or research stays in other Mexican regions or abroad.

Admission requirements

Required documents

  • Application form
  • Official high school certificate or previous degree with transcripts
  • Valid identification or passport
  • Entrance examination results if required
  • Proof of Spanish language proficiency for non-native speakers
  • Photos
  • Proof of payment of application or examination fees
  • Additional documents requested by the chosen faculty

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

  • $100 - $500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 40.00%
  • Scholarships available: As a public Mexican university, the Autonomous University of Coahuila participates in federal and state scholarship and financial aid programs that support students with academic merit or economic need. These may include tuition discounts, maintenance grants or support for transportation and study materials. Some faculties manage their own internal scholarships funded by local governments, companies or alumni. International students can sometimes access exchange-program grants from their home institutions or bilateral cooperation schemes. Detailed and updated information is provided on the university and faculty web pages.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1957
  • Teaching languages: Spanish, spanish
  • Study formats: offline

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