Founded in 1933, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Autonomous University of Nuevo León) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of San Nicolás de Los Garza (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nuevo Leon. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mederos, Monterrey, Linares, Sabinas Hidalgo, Marín. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 87 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UANL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
