Best universities in Mexico 2026
Find the best universities in Mexico using Times Higher Education’s Latin America University Rankings data. These are the top universities in Mexico created using a trusted methodology that ranks universities on teaching quality, international outlook and research environment.
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Top universities in Mexico 2026
| Mexico Rank 2026 | LatAm Rank 2026 | University | Overall | Teaching | Research Environment | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Tecnológico de Monterrey | 42.6 | 29.7 | 31.3 | 70.1 | 68.4 | 65.8 |
| 2 | 9 | National Autonomous University of Mexico | 40.8 | 37.1 | 32.5 | 48.9 | 66.7 | 60.1 |
| 3 | 52 | Metropolitan Autonomous University | 25.9 | 26.9 | 24.1 | 25.5 | 30.1 | 28 |
| 4 | =91 | Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro | 22.1 | 27.1 | 13.2 | 24.4 | 29.8 | 28.3 |
| =5 | 101–125 | Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla | 18.1–20.6 | 26.5 | 10.5 | 19.3 | 21.2 | 36 |
| =5 | 101–125 | Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) | 18.1–20.6 | 23.9 | 10.6 | 22.1 | 25.4 | 25.9 |
| =5 | 101–125 | Universidad Panamericana (UP) | 18.1–20.6 | 25.3 | 9.9 | 17.3 | 19.3 | 46.9 |
| =5 | 101–125 | University of Monterrey | 18.1–20.6 | 24 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 18.1 | 49.5 |
| =9 | 126–150 | Anáhuac University | 17.3–18.0 | 26.2 | 10 | 11.1 | 16.9 | 33.4 |
| =9 | 126–150 | University of Guadalajara | 17.3–18.0 | 20.4 | 10 | 20.6 | 19.6 | 29.7 |
| =9 | 126–150 | University of Guanajuato | 17.3–18.0 | 20.4 | 10.4 | 18.8 | 22.2 | 33.1 |
| =12 | 151+ | Autonomous University of Baja California | 11.4–17.2 | 17.2 | 9.9 | 18.5 | 18.2 | 32.3 |
| =12 | 151+ | Autonomous University of Chiapas | 11.4–17.2 | 18.2 | 8.8 | 11.2 | 16.1 | 35.2 |
| =12 | 151+ | Autonomous University of Guerrero (UAGro) | 11.4–17.2 | 18.6 | 8.3 | 10.3 | 17.7 | 29.7 |
| =12 | 151+ | Autonomous University of Sinaloa | 11.4–17.2 | 19.6 | 8.3 | 12 | 16.9 | 39.1 |
| =12 | 151+ | CETYS Universidad | 11.4–17.2 | 25.2 | 7.7 | 4.5 | 19.4 | 51.2 |
| =12 | 151+ | Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila | 11.4–17.2 | 22.9 | 8.8 | 12.6 | 17.1 | 27.1 |
| =12 | 151+ | Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) | 11.4–17.2 | 15 | 10.6 | 21.5 | 22.4 | 32.8 |
| =12 | 151+ | Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán | 11.4–17.2 | 19.7 | 11.2 | 15.6 | 24.1 | 31.6 |
| =12 | 151+ | Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo | 11.4–17.2 | 19.5 | 9.8 | 10.1 | 19.2 | 26.9 |
| =12 | 151+ | Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Mexico (UAEMex) | 11.4–17.2 | 23.8 | 10.3 | 10.7 | 18.3 | 26.6 |
| =12 | 151+ | Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo | 11.4–17.2 | 19.3 | 9.9 | 17.4 | 19.4 | 29.5 |
| =12 | 151+ | Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla | 11.4–17.2 | 22.3 | 9.8 | 9.6 | 16.2 | 24.3 |
| =12 | 151+ | University of Colima | 11.4–17.2 | 23.6 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 19 | 29.9 |
| =12 | 151+ | University of Sonora | 11.4–17.2 | 17.6 | 9.5 | 19.6 | 27.8 | 34.1 |
Key insights into the Mexico University Ranking 2026
- Some 25 universities from Mexico are ranked in the Times Higher Education Latin America University Rankings 2026.
- Tecnológico de Monterrey takes the first place position as the top university in Mexico.
- Two Mexican universities are ranked in the top 10 of the overall Latin America University Rankings.
- Mexico is one of the biggest economic players in Latin America and is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Its excellent transport infrastructure, emergent higher education system and buzzing capital city make it an enticing and exciting choice in which to pursue further education.
Choosing a university in Mexico
Mexico is a popular study-abroad choice in Latin America. It is home to many high-ranking universities in bustling cities such as Mexico City and Oaxaca.
The table for the best universities in Mexico was derived from data collected from the É«ºÐÖ±²¥ Latin America University Rankings. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics: research environment, teaching (the learning environment), research quality, industry and international outlook. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the Mexico university ranking table above to explore the right institution for you.
