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About UABC
Instituto Salvatierra (UABC) — public non-profit university. It is located in Mexicali, Mexico. As a member of Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES), Consorcio de Universidades Mexicanas (CUMEX), UABC is actively working on developing the academic environment.
The university is ranked number 1401 in QS World University Rankings 2025. The university is in top-1500 of the independent international ranking THE.
UABC conducts scientific activity in several areas. More information can be found on the official site.
Location
Mexicali, Mexico
Establishment year
1957
Students
65,528
International students
2,216
Female students
53%
Acceptance rate
80%
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UABC has a continuous academic calendar, which means that students don't have a break between courses. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UABC are different for locals and foreigners. Mexico citizens pay 50 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 1,000 USD. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Continuous
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local50USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Master
Local124USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Bachelor degree at UABC
For admission to a bachelor's program, you must successfully pass the entrance exams.
The campus of UABC is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Not only locals study at UABC, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
What to do after graduation
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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