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University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

26,000 Students on Campus
Albuquerque Location
978,000 Metro Population
26,000 Students on Campus
Albuquerque Location
978,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

The University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, NM, a city of over 500,000. It is noted for its dry high desert climate, with warm sunny days and cool crisp nights. The campus lies nearly a mile above sea level on a plateau overlooking the Rio Grande Valley to the West and the Sandia Mountains to the East. You can drive to the following locations in a day: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, White Sands National Park, Chaco Canyon, Santa Fe (known for its art and culture), a number of Indian Pueblos, and several snow skiing areas.

The University. Founded in 1889, The University of New Mexico grants degrees at all levels from Associate to Doctoral. The University of New Mexico is the state’s largest university with an enrollment of nearly 26,000 students. UNM’s architecture is based on the traditional New Mexico Pueblo building style, which is unique and beautiful.

Excellent Film and Digital Media program, with Netflix studios in ABQ

Anderson School of Management has AASCB accreditation and esteemed ACCT and MGMT

Unique, culturally relevant programs for the Arts, and Native American studies

Helpful Information

Registration occurs for incoming NSE Students after existing UNM Students register. Commuting is free on the city bus system. Students must meet prerequisite requirements for courses they wish to register for.

Location Information

The UNM Campus is located centrally in Metropolitan Albuquerque and only a few miles away from the airport, and the Sandia mountain range.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/17/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/12/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/18/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/15/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Dental Hygiene Program, Law, Medicine, Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Speech and Hearing Sciences upper-level courses.

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

All art studio classes, beyond introductory courses may require a portfolio or audition. Architecture and Management courses, may be taken, but they must be approved by the department/faculty. Speech and Hearing Science courses are limited to introductory courses. Students must demonstrate fulfillment of prerequisites in order to get into certain upper-division courses. Language courses require placement. Due to popularity, Film and Digital Media Arts courses can be limited, based on demand. All online MAX courses carry a $100.00 fee. Courses within the College of Education, including exercise science can be limited.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Anthropology
  • Latin American Studies
  • Native American Studies
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Dance (Flamenco Concentration) — UNM has a Flamenco Concentration in Dance
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited Closed

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/24/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $5563
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $0
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/24/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $3785
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Approximate monthly cost: $1000-1200 Proximity to campus: 1 mile Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $0
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Certain dormitories REQUIRE meal plans

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Direct Placement for Spring 2027

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28

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Resources

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