Universidad de Sonora

Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales S/N, Hermosillo

  • #1401+ QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • HighResearch Output
  • 35,026Total Students
  • 1,654Faculty
  • 386Int'l Students

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A good mix of postgraduate courses
Based in Hermosillo, Mexico, the Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) offers 15 PhD programs, 33 master’s degrees and 7 certificates, including:

  • Biosciences
  • Materials science
  • Chemical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Engineering systems and technology
  • Hispanic American literature
  • Sustainable development
  • Foreign trade and customs


Browse all postgraduate courses here.

Costs, scholarships and admissions
To be eligible for postgraduate study, you would need a bachelor's degree, a GPA of 8.0, proof of your proficiency in Spanish and English (with a TOEFL score of 450), the GRE...
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… With excellent facilities and services
In addition to the faculty, UNISON students also benefit from the university’s facilities and services, including:

  • Labs (including clinical analysis, mining,
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Admissions and costs
Undergraduate entry requirements include a high school diploma, a filled in application form, passing the admissions tests and proof of your proficiency in English. Keep in mind,...
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About

A good mix of postgraduate courses
Based in Hermosillo, Mexico, the Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) offers 15 PhD programs, 33 master’s degrees and 7 certificates, including:

  • Biosciences
  • Materials science
  • Chemical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Engineering systems and technology
  • Hispanic American literature
  • Sustainable development
  • Foreign trade and customs


Browse all postgraduate courses here.

Costs, scholarships and admissions
To be eligible for postgraduate study, you would need a bachelor's degree, a GPA of 8.0, proof of your proficiency in Spanish and English (with a TOEFL score of 450), the GRE...
Read more

… With excellent facilities and services
In addition to the faculty, UNISON students also benefit from the university’s facilities and services, including:

  • Labs (including clinical analysis, mining, environmental engineering and more)
  • Stadium, athletics track, and swimming pool,
  • Free health services (including dental, nutritional and psychological support),
  • Coffee shops,
  • Libraries,
  • Open-air study spaces, interactive classes and lecture halls
  • Exhibition spaces, theaters, museums, galleries
  • Scholarships (find out about any opportunities you may be eligible for here.)

     Take a virtual tour of the university campus here, or read about its fascinating buildings here.


Admissions and costs
Undergraduate entry requirements include a high school diploma, a filled in application form, passing the admissions tests and proof of your proficiency in English. Keep in mind, you’ll also need a passport, student visa and health insurance to enter the country.

Tuition fees at undergraduate level include an MX$1,600 enrollment fee  (≈US$89) and MX$1,280 (≈US$72). Depending on your grades, though, you may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction of up to 100%.

The cost of living in Hermosillo, where the university is situated, should be no more than US$700 a month, including accommodation, groceries, and transportation, though of course this figure can vary depending on the type of the accommodation you seek (whether a hotel or flatshare). You can find out about any scholarships you may be eligible for here.

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Available programs

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 2022
    #1201+
  • 2023
    #1201-1400
  • 2024
    #1401+
  • 2025
    #1401+

Student & Staff

Total students
35,026

3%
97%

International students
386

19%
81%

Total faculty staff
1,654

48
1606

Total students
35,026

3%
97%

International students
386

19%
81%

Total faculty staff
1,654

1606
48
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