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Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP)

Puebla, MX · Ranking #901

Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) is a private university founded in 1940 as Mexico City College; it became University of the Americas and moved to Cholula, Puebla, in 1966. The campus is in San Andrés Cholula. UDLAP offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, sciences, health, social sciences, arts, humanities, and business. It has SACSCOC Level 6 accreditation and is one of few Latin American universities with that recognition. It ranks among the top three private universities in Mexico (QS Latin America) and has a five-star QS Stars rating. Teaching is mainly in Spanish, with a strong international focus and a high share of international students and faculty.

Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) logo

Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP)

About the university

Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) is a private university founded in 1940 as Mexico City College; it became University of the Americas and moved to Cholula, Puebla, in 1966. The campus is in San Andrés Cholula. UDLAP offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, sciences, health, social sciences, arts, humanities, and business. It has SACSCOC Level 6 accreditation and is one of few Latin American universities with that recognition. It ranks among the top three private universities in Mexico (QS Latin America) and has a five-star QS Stars rating. Teaching is mainly in Spanish, with a strong international focus and a high share of international students and faculty.

Key information

  • Location: Puebla, MX
  • Ranking #901
  • QS #901
  • National ranking #3
  • Institution type: private

Popular faculties

  • Business Administration
  • Engineering (Chemical
  • Biomedical
  • Civil
  • Energy
  • Food
  • Logistics)
  • Law
  • Psychology
  • International Relations
  • Communication
  • Architecture
  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • International Business
  • Hotel Management
  • Accounting
  • Culinary Arts

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: 8,738
  • International students: 27%

Campus life

UDLAP has a single campus in San Andrés Cholula with residences (shared, single, single plus), dining, and academic facilities. The university has a high proportion of international students (around 27%) and promotes exchange, dual degrees, and professional placements abroad. The Office of Alumni Relations runs the exaUDLAP directory (143 companies founded or led by alumni) and links with 1,700+ companies. Career fairs, social service fairs, and professional development events connect students with employers. Puebla and Cholula offer a lower cost of living than Mexico City or Monterrey.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $200 - $600 / per month

Housing options

  • University residence (Colegios Residenciales): shared room
  • single room
  • single plus; off-campus rental (rooms
  • studios
  • apartments) in Cholula and Puebla; student housing providers (e.g. Cholula Capital
  • Roomgo)

Student clubs and organizations

  • Student associations by school and interest; cultural
  • sports
  • and academic activities; international student community

Sports

  • University sports and representative teams; disciplines depend on campus offerings

Career & internships

Employment rate: 97%

Partner companies

  • Audi
  • Grupo Bimbo
  • Motorola
  • Mabe
  • Kenworth del Sur
  • Tenaris Tamsa
  • Federal Mogul

Internships: UDLAP has a job board in partnership with OCCMundial (access to around 30,000 companies). The university works with 1,700+ national and international companies for internships, entry-level and senior positions, and scholarships. The Escuela de Ingeniería and other schools run company visits and recruitment. Employers include Audi, Grupo Bimbo, Motorola, Mabe, Kenworth del Sur, Tenaris Tamsa, Federal Mogul. The exaUDLAP directory lists 143 companies founded or led by alumni. Social service fairs, professional practices, and career events strengthen employer–student links. UDLAP ranks 2nd in Mexico in the QS Graduate Employability indicator (Employer/Student Connections).

Admission requirements

Required documents

  • Application via inscripciones.udlap.mx
  • admission exam
  • high school or equivalent certificate
  • academic records; one-time admission fee; for graduate programmes additional requirements per school; international students may need to contact Internacional office

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

  • $7,000 - $18,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 50.00%
  • Scholarships available: UDLAP has a Sistema de Apoyos Educativos (grants and scholarships); details and eligibility are available through Servicios Escolares. For international mobility: academic exchange (min. 60 units and 8.0 GPA for undergraduate, 12 units and 8.0 for master’s), dual degree programmes, language and academic summers, and professional placements abroad. Attendance at an information session is required before applying for exchange. Contact the International Office and Servicios Escolares for current scholarship and mobility calls.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1940
  • Teaching languages: Spanish, English, spanish
  • Study formats: offline

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