Excellent Film and Digital Media program, with Netflix studios in ABQ
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.
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
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: Yes
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- American Sign Language
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Art
- Art History
- Astrophysics
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Life Science
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Construction Management
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Dance
- Digital Arts
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Health Engineering
- Exercise Science
- Family Studies
- Film
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Human Development
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- International Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Military Sciences
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Navajo
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Planetary and Space Sciences
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Policy Studies
- Religious Studies/Theology
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Statistics
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- 2.5 - GPA Required
- No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
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:
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
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 11/14/2025
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): $0
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:
We have privatized housing both on and off campus which is separate from UNM Housing. Please contact Lobo Village 505-925-5575 or Casa Del Rio 505-277-1619, should you wish to live in one of those facilities. These facilities are contract-based and are ideal for students who will stay at UNM all year. Students staying in Lobo Village or Casas Del Rio should inquire about single semester rates if they are only doing single-term exchange.
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls?
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $0
- Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
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This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
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This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!