Founded in 1889 as New Mexico’s flagship institution, The University of New Mexico now occupies nearly 800 acres near old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 500,000 people. It is a blending of history, culture, people, stories, pursuits and panoramas.
- #311 Ranking
- 32 PhDs
- 1,099 Academic Staff
- 19,227 Students
- 961 Students (int'l)
- 10,767 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Social Sciences (8)
- Ph.D. American Studies
- Ph.D. Communication
- Ph.D. Counselor Education
- Ph.D. Family and Child Studies
- Ph.D. Latin American Studies
- Ph.D. Political Science
- Ph.D. Psychology
- Ph.D. Sociology
Education & Training (6)
Humanities (6)
- Ph.D. Educational Linguistics
- Ph.D. French
- Ph.D. History
- Ph.D. Linguistics
- Ph.D. Philosophy
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
- Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences
- Ph.D. Chemistry
- Ph.D. Mathematics
- Ph.D. Physics
- Ph.D. Statistics
Medicine & Health (4)
- Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences
- Ph.D. Nursing
- DNP Nursing Practice
Business & Management (2)
- Ph.D. Mathematics
- Ph.D. Statistics
Computer Science & IT (2)
Engineering & Technology (2)
- Ph.D. Engineering
- Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Ph.D. Family and Child Studies
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- Ph.D. Art History
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Law (1)
- Doctorate Law
About
History
- Founded in 1889 as New Mexico’s flagship institution, The University of New Mexico now occupies nearly 800 acres near old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 900,000 people.
- From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of culture and cuisine, pursuits and panoramas.
Education
- The University of New Mexico offers a wide variety of academic programs through twelve Colleges and Schools.
- These academic options includes more than 215 degree and certificate programs, including 94 baccalaureate, 71 masters and 37 doctoral degrees.
Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development provides a variety of research-related services and information for UNM faculty, researchers, and administrators.
- Office of the Vice President for Research
- STC.UNM
- Research & Technology Law
- Museum of Southwestern Biology
- Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research
- U.S. Long Term Ecological Research Network
- Earth Data Analysis Center (EDAC)
- EPSCoR New Mexico
- Office of Contract Archeology
- Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS)
- The Statistics Clinic
Career
- Our office provides professional career advisement to current UNM students as well as UNM alumni and community members.
- The Office of Career Services is available through in-person or Zoom appointments to assist students with choosing or changing their major, assessing abilities, interests and values, clarifying career goals, writing a resume or cover letter, preparing for interviews, conducting a job search or preparing to attend graduate school.
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
311 -22
2022
289 -33
2021
256
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
351 -100
2022
251
2021
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
501 -100
2021
401 -100
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
701 -50
2022
651 -50
2021
601
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- The Global Education Office (GEO) provides services to international students and scholars coming to UNM, coordinates opportunities for UNM students to study overseas and offers intensive English language programs to students interested in studying in the U.S.
- As an advocate for international programs on campus, GEO helps to prepare UNM faculty, administrators, and students to understand and work effectively in a complex and rapidly changing global community.
Housing services
Living on campus is about more than having a place to rest your head; it's about the experience! From our Living Learning Program to events and activities, you'll find a variety of experience outside the classroom.
Residence Halls:
- Our Halls
- Alvarado Hall
- Coronado Hall
- Hokona Hall
- Laguna DeVargas Hall
- Redondo Village Apartments
- Santa Clara Hall
American Campus Communities (ACC) operates Casas del Rio and Lobo Village as housing options which UNM and community college students may choose. Students sign a lease directly with American Campus Communities when they select Casas del Rio or Lobo Village.
Living in the UNM Residence Halls provides many systems and staff resources to help keep you safe.
Library services
- The University Libraries system on the central campus at UNM has the largest library collection in the state.
- The four libraries in the system are Zimmerman Library, Centennial Science and Engineering Library, Fine Arts and Design Library and Parish Memorial Library.
- The Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections is nationally recognized for the quality of the collection.
ICT services
- The IT Organization is overseen by the Office of the CIO and consists of five main areas: Applications, Classroom Technologies, Computing Platforms, Customer Service, and Networks.
Medical services
- Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) provides quality health and counseling services to all UNM students to foster student success. Fees charged at SHAC are much lower than community rates. SHAC is funded in part by student activity fees.
Student Life
Campus life
- Offering a distinctive campus environment with a Pueblo Revival architectural theme, the campus buildings echo nearby Pueblo Indian villages.
- The nationally recognized campus arboretum and the popular duck pond offer an outstanding botanical experience in the midst of one of New Mexico's great public open spaces.
- UNM West
- Gallup
- Los Alamos
- Taos
- Valencia
Sports facilities
Men's sports:
- Baseball
- Baskeball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Women's sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Also, there are other programs, including Spirit Program and Marching Band.
Student clubs
- With over 400 student organizations to choose from at UNM, there is something for everyone, and if there isn’t, you can charter your own organization through Students Activities Center.
The Student Union has everything you need:
- Student Activities Center
- Chartered Students Organisations
- Student Gouvernments
- Greek Life (Fraternities and Sororities)
Accreditation
- The University of New Mexico has been continuously accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of (HLC) since 1922.
- The HLC accreditation covers all of UNM's campuses and programs. The institution's last comprehensive review occurred in March 2019, and resulted in the reaffirmation of accreditation.
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