Home Universities University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque United States
Request More DetailsShortlist
Request More DetailsShortlist
# 791-800QS World University Rankings
Find your perfect Course!
Find my course
About University of New Mexico
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico now occupies 600 acres along old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a city of more than 500,000 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, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas. UNM offers a unique campus environment with a Pueblo Revival architectural theme that echoes the buildings of the nearby Pueblo Indian villages. The nationally recognized Campus Arboretum offers an outstanding botanical experience in the midst of one of New Mexico's great public open spaces. The PeopleUNM, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, represents a wide cross-section of cultures and backgrounds. In the fall of 2018, 24,393 students attended main campus and another 6,491 attended branch campuses and education centers. The average student at UNM is 27 years old. UNM boasts outstanding faculty members and include a Nobel Laureate, two MacArthur Fellows and several members of the national academies. UNM faculty published in many professional journals including Scientific American, New England Journal of Medicine and Nature. UNM professors have been quoted in Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, People Magazine, Parade Magazine, US News and World Report, and the New Yorker, among others. UNM professors have shared their expertise on CNN, Today Show, Good Morning America, Nova and other news shows. UNM employs over 27,000 people statewide, including employees of University Hospital. UNM has more than 114,000 alumni, with Lobos in every state and 89 foreign countries. Nearly half choose to remain in New Mexico. The ProgramsUnder the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UNM is designated Doctoral/Research Universities-Highest Research Activity. Institutions with this classification typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, are committed to graduate education through the doctorate and awarded 50 or more doctoral degrees per year across at least 15 disciplines.UNM's main and branch campuses offer many programs ranging from undergraduate certificates to doctoral degrees. Additionally, there are three first-professional programs in law, medicine and pharmacy as well as five education specialist certificates. UNM's libraries, museums, galleries and Center for the Arts are a rich cultural resource for the state. UNM's Tamarind Institute is one of the premier printmaking workshops in the world. UNM is home to the Lobos and is part of the Mountain West conference. Lobo athletics draw fans from all-over, and the University Arena or "The Pit" was ranked 13th by Sports Illustrated as one of the top 20 sports venues of the century.
About University of New Mexico
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico now occupies 600 acres along old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a city of more than 500,000 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, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas. UNM offers a unique campus environment with a Pueblo Revival architectural theme that echoes the buildings of the nearby Pueblo Indian villages. The nationally recognized Campus Arboretum offers an outstanding botanical experience in the midst of one of New Mexico's great public open spaces. The PeopleUNM, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, represents a wide cross-section of cultures and backgrounds. In the fall of 2018, 24,393 students attended main campus and another 6,491 attended branch campuses and education centers. The average student at UNM is 27 years old. UNM boasts outstanding faculty members and include a Nobel Laureate, two MacArthur Fellows and several members of the national academies. UNM faculty published in many professional journals including Scientific American, New England Journal of Medicine and Nature. UNM professors have been quoted in Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, People Magazine, Parade Magazine, US News and World Report, and the New Yorker, among others. UNM professors have shared their expertise on CNN, Today Show, Good Morning America, Nova and other news shows. UNM employs over 27,000 people statewide, including employees of University Hospital. UNM has more than 114,000 alumni, with Lobos in every state and 89 foreign countries. Nearly half choose to remain in New Mexico. The ProgramsUnder the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UNM is designated Doctoral/Research Universities-Highest Research Activity. Institutions with this classification typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, are committed to graduate education through the doctorate and awarded 50 or more doctoral degrees per year across at least 15 disciplines.UNM's main and branch campuses offer many programs ranging from undergraduate certificates to doctoral degrees. Additionally, there are three first-professional programs in law, medicine and pharmacy as well as five education specialist certificates. UNM's libraries, museums, galleries and Center for the Arts are a rich cultural resource for the state. UNM's Tamarind Institute is one of the premier printmaking workshops in the world. UNM is home to the Lobos and is part of the Mountain West conference. Lobo athletics draw fans from all-over, and the University Arena or "The Pit" was ranked 13th by Sports Illustrated as one of the top 20 sports venues of the century.
University information
- Admission
Bachelor
1060+
6+
68+
Master
500+
3+
6+
79+
17,365
78%
22%
825
45%
55%
2,198
94%
6%
Tuition fee and scholarships
- Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Download Scholarship Guide
Rankings & ratings
- RANKINGS
University of New Mexico is one of the top universities in Albuquerque, United States. It is ranked #791-800 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
- #791-800QS World University Rankings
- #151-200QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- #=660QS Sustainability Ranking
QS World University Rankings
- Chart
- Data
- 2012
#400
- 2014
#421-430
- 2015
#=397
- 2016
#431-440
- 2017
#461-470
- 2018
#461-470
- 2019
#494
- 2020
#601-650
- 2021
#601-650
- 2022
#651-700
- 2023
#701-750
- 2024
#631-640
- 2025
#791-800
View all rankings data
Campus locations
- University of New Mexico,New Mexico,United States
Similar Universities
Foisie Business School
Worcester, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
1
Available
programs
View Details
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
253
Available
programs
View Details
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, United States
# 701-750
QS World University
Rankings
19
Available
programs
View Details
Thunderbird School of Global Management at ASU
Phoenix, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
12
Available
programs
View Details
The Grainger College of Engineering
Urbana, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
79
Available
programs
View Details
Fox School of Business and Management
Philadelphia, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
36
Available
programs
View Details
New York University Tandon School of Engineering
coming soon
# -
QS World University
Rankings
46
Available
programs
View Details
Pace University - New York
New York, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
184
Available
programs
View Details
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, United States
# -
QS World University
Rankings
32
Available
programs
View Details
Miami University
Oxford, United States
# N/A
QS World University
Rankings
186
Available
programs
View Details
University of New Mexicobasic Very High8no825L446