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Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ)

Querétaro, MX · Ranking #1201

Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ) is a public university founded in 1951 in Querétaro, Mexico; its origins go back to 1625 (Jesuit College of San Ignacio). The main campus is at Centro Universitario s/n, Cerro de las Campanas; UAQ has nine campuses in the Querétaro region. It offers high school, 78 undergraduate programs (licenciaturas and engineering), 81 graduate programs, and 15 doctoral programs across 13 faculties (Philosophy, Fine Arts, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Accounting and Administration, Languages and Literature, Political and Social Sciences, and others). About 62% of programs have national accreditation; 14 have international recognition. Motto: "Educo en la verdad y en honor." Teaching is mainly in Spanish.

Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ) logo

Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ)

About the university

Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ) is a public university founded in 1951 in Querétaro, Mexico; its origins go back to 1625 (Jesuit College of San Ignacio). The main campus is at Centro Universitario s/n, Cerro de las Campanas; UAQ has nine campuses in the Querétaro region. It offers high school, 78 undergraduate programs (licenciaturas and engineering), 81 graduate programs, and 15 doctoral programs across 13 faculties (Philosophy, Fine Arts, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Accounting and Administration, Languages and Literature, Political and Social Sciences, and others). About 62% of programs have national accreditation; 14 have international recognition. Motto: "Educo en la verdad y en honor." Teaching is mainly in Spanish.

Key information

  • Location: Querétaro, MX
  • Ranking #1201
  • QS #1201
  • THE #1501
  • US News #2118
  • National ranking #30
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Philosophy
  • Fine Arts
  • Informatics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Accounting and Administration
  • Languages and Literature
  • Political and Social Sciences; Human Development
  • History
  • Anthropology
  • Music
  • Dance
  • Design and Visual Communication
  • Acting
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Biomedical
  • Architecture
  • Dentistry
  • Optometry

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: 35,000
  • Undergraduate: 22,000
  • Graduate: 3,100
  • International students: 2%

Campus life

UAQ has nine campuses in the Querétaro region; the main one is at Cerro de las Campanas. The Dirección de Actividades Deportivas runs 25 disciplines and over 300 selected students; teams compete in CONDDE and FISU. There are eSports selections (20+ students). A new sports unit is under construction at the Aeropuerto campus; the Estadio Universitario is being upgraded (synthetic turf, lighting). Admission is via Portal del Aspirante; 34,187 students in 2025 (historic high). About 65% undergraduate/TSU, 27% high school, 9% graduate. Contact: ingreso.uaq.mx, becas.uaq.mx.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $150 - $450 / per month

Housing options

  • Private apartments
  • shared rooms
  • off-campus housing in Querétaro city and near campuses (Cerro de las Campanas
  • Aeropuerto
  • and others)

Student clubs and organizations

  • Coordination of student development; sports and cultural activities; over 25 disciplines and 300 selected athletes; eSports teams (League of Legends
  • Valorant
  • Rocket League)

Sports

  • Judo
  • basketball
  • table tennis
  • athletics
  • karate
  • taekwondo
  • tennis
  • triathlon
  • archery
  • fútbol rápido (women’s); 25 disciplines; Selecciones Universitarias UAQ; CONDDE and FISU competitions; eSports; new sports unit at Aeropuerto campus; Estadio Universitario improvements

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Internships: Professional practices are required in many programs and have curricular impact. Registration periods: January–February (semester 1) and August–September (semester 2). For the letter of presentation, send to [email protected]: company and supervisor details, semester, RFC, CURP, social security number, dates, degree and plan, student name and file. For release: conclusion report with coordinator signature, company, dates, plan, file, name. In some faculties (e.g. Political and Social Sciences) practices start from 8th semester. Contact: Coordinador de Prácticas, ext. 65460.

Admission requirements

Required documents

  • Registration and process via Portal del Aspirante (comunidad.uaq.mx portalaspirante); documents and requirements as per the annual convocatoria; for engineering and other programs
  • contact [email protected]; propaedeutic courses where required

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

  • $100 - $250 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 35.00%
  • Scholarships available: UAQ offers Permanencia Universitaria (for students with limited resources and good grades), exemption from re-enrollment fees, support for students with disabilities, single mothers, and indigenous students, plus internal, external and mixed scholarships. In 2025 the university granted over 23,400 semestral supports (scholarships, discounts and other aid) with an investment of about 62 million MXN, and 163 additional student scholarships. Applications are managed via SIBECA (institutional) and SUBES for "Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro." Information: becas.uaq.mx.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1951
  • Teaching languages: Spanish, spanish
  • Study formats: offline

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