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Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

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Pachuca, Mexico
1501+ in World University Rankings 2025
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The Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH) or the Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, began as the Instituto Literario y Escuela de Artes y Oficios (Literary Institute and School of Arts and Crafts) in Pachuca, 1869.

In 1875, it moved to the former San Juan de Dios Hospital (founded in 1725), the structure of which is now the university’s Central Building.

During the Mexican Revolution (1910-17), the university was closed several times but survived. It briefly became known as the University of Hidalgo in 1921, but returned to its original name in 1925.

In the 1940s, programmes in medicine, law and engineering were added and it was granted autonomy in 1948.

UAEH is the oldest and largest university in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico and is known as one of the best universities in Ibero-America and Latin America. It is a member of the Consortium of Mexican Universities (CUMEX) and is one of the best universities in Mexico for postgraduate studies.

It is divided in six faculties in the capital city of Hidalgo, which is named Pachuca. There are also several other campuses located throughout the state of Hidalgo: Actopan, Apan, Atotonilco de Tula, Ciudad Sahagún, Huejutla de Reyes, Minderal del Monte, Tepeií del Río, Tizayuca, Tlahuelilpan, Tulancingo and Zimapán, plus four preparatory schools in the Pachuca region.

The majority of students are from the state capital and state territories. There are also a few international students and students from outside of the state.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
59 F : 41 M (1)
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International student percentage
1% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
22.3 (1)
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Student total
38714 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

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Physical Sciences1001+

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Life Sciences1001+

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Engineering1001+

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering