Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Mexico
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: UNAM, National Autonomous University of Mexico.
First degree/qualification: Licenciado or Professional Title (3-7 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 8.0/10.0
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree or title (título) and date awarded. All documents in Spanish and English.
Description: Instituted in the 16th century; the oldest and largest of the public autonomous universities. A prestigious school. An entrance examination and the secondary school certificate (bachillerato) (12 years of education) are the usual admission requirements.
Grading system:
| 10 | MB | Muy bien | Very good |
| 8 | B | Bien | Good |
| 6 | S | Suficiente | Satisfactory |
| 5 | NA | No accreditada | Fail |
6 is minimum passing grade; grades reported by semesters.
Language of instruction: Spanish.
Advanced degrees:
Maestría/Master's: 1-2 years after licenciado (usual requirement); entrance examination may be required; usually by coursework, examinations, research and thesis.
Doctorado/Doctoral: Admission requirements vary; usually by coursework, examinations, thesis and research.
Last updated: May 09, 2005