Universidad del Valle de México (UVM)
About the university
Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) is the largest private university system in Mexico, founded in 1960. It has over 120,000 students across many campuses; the main one in Mexico City is in Coyoacán (Calzada de Tlalpan). UVM is part of Laureate International Universities. It offers high school, undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine, law, engineering, business, communication, architecture, health sciences, design, tourism, gastronomy, and hospitality, including online and flexible options. QS Stars rates it 3 overall with 5 stars in employability, inclusiveness, and social responsibility. Teaching is mainly in Spanish.
Key information
- Location: Mexico City, MX
- Ranking #1201
- QS #1401
- National ranking #10
- Institution type: private
Popular faculties
- Medicine
- Law
- Engineering
- Business
- Communication
- Architecture
- Health Sciences
- Art and Design
- Tourism
- Gastronomy and Hospitality
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: 125,000
- Undergraduate: 100,000
- Graduate: 8,000
- International students: 3%
Campus life
UVM has 26–38 campuses in 17 states; the main Mexico City campus is in Coyoacán (Calzada de Tlalpan). Student life includes sports (representative teams, Interlinces Games), cultural and artistic activities, and extracurricular programs. The university emphasizes employability and social responsibility (QS Stars). Services include admissions by appointment, chat, WhatsApp, and online information. Enrollment periods typically in January, May, July (health programs), and August.
Housing & accommodation
Housing cost: $250 - $650 / per month
Housing options
- Private apartments
- shared rooms
- off-campus housing near each campus; no official university residence detailed in sources
Student clubs and organizations
- Cultural and artistic activities
- extracurricular programs
- events; activities vary by campus; Juegos Deportivos Interlinces and other inter-campus events
Sports
- Soccer
- fútbol 7
- basketball
- volleyball
- baseball
- swimming
- tennis
- taekwondo
- chess
- cheerleading
- tocho
- athletics; representative teams; sports scholarships; nearly 3
- 000 athletes in Interlinces Games across campuses
Career & internships
Employment rate: 90%
Internships: UVM promotes professional practices as part of the curriculum and links students with companies and institutions. Egresados have access to a job board and a network of partner employers. The university advises gaining experience during studies through internships, freelance work, and volunteering. Bolsa de trabajo and business services are available. Practices and job offers are managed by campus and central career/vinculación areas.
Admission requirements
Required documents
- Application via campus or online (admissions portal); high school certificate or equivalent; ID; documents as required by the program; for international students
- equivalence and immigration documents as applicable
Minimum GPA: 4
Tuition costs
- $3,500 - $6,500 / per year
- Acceptance rate: 60.00%
- Scholarships available: UVM offers first-entry and renewal scholarships. For first entry, minimum average is 8.0; for renewal in undergraduate, average must not fall below 8.5. Higher average can mean a higher discount. Scholarships work as tuition discounts (not cash). Types: academic, sports, cultural/artistic, corporate (parents employed by partner companies), and socioeconomic (need-based). Many campuses offer at least 500 scholarships; first enrollment can get up to 20% off for average above 7.0. Discounts typically range from 30% to 50%. They can be combined with educational credit. Apply via admissions or campus.
Quick facts
- Founded: 1960
- Teaching languages: Spanish, spanish
- Study formats: offline
Contact
- Website: https://www.uvm.mx
- +52 800 0000 886