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Best Universities for Natural Sciences in Mexico 2026

Top universities for natural sciences in Mexico include Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. BrightKey has evaluated 2 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

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Visa & post-study work

Temporary resident student visa; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert to an employer-sponsored work permit

Application system

Public universities (UNAM) use their own Spanish-language entrance exam (concurso de selección) plus credential equivalence (revalidación); private universities (Tec de Monterrey) admit via their own application + PAA exam and accept IB/A-Level/AP

International tuition

Essentially free at UNAM and public universities (symbolic fees); private universities (Tec de Monterrey) charge ~USD 11,000–22,000/year

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2 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Mexico City, Mexico · Founded 1910 · 1% intl

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Natural Sciences programs

  • Astronomy & Physics (Institutos de Astronomía y de Física) — Home to Mexico's leading astronomy and physics research, including national observatories and high-impact international collaborations.
  • Chemistry (Facultad de Química) — Alma mater of Nobel chemistry laureate Mario Molina; a cornerstone of UNAM's outsized national research output.
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The IB core: TOK, the Extended Essay, and CASAP (Advanced Placement)UCAS

Other disciplines in Mexico

Computer Science & Engineering →Business & Management →Medicine & Health Sciences →Law →Economics & Finance →Humanities & Liberal Arts →Architecture & Design →

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