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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Albuquerque
Population | 903,000
Enrollment | 22,225
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment

Term Dates
Fall | 8/17-12/12
Spring | 1/18-5/18

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

       
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

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.

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.

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.
2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment |Open
Home Payment |Open
Campus Availability & Deadlines
2026-2027 Chance of Placement
Host Payment |Open
Home Payment |Open
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

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

Limitations
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 Academic Programs

  • Latin American Studies
  • Native American Studies
  • Anthropology

Unique Academic Programs

  • Dance - UNM has a Flamenco Concentration in Dance.

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, African American Studies, African Studies... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Non-Native English Speakers
  • TOEFL: must have a score of 520.00 paper or 68.00 Internet
  • IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will accept on Home Pay
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/02/25

Finances Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
  • Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
  • Estimated cost: $5563.00.
  • Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Host Payment: None.
  • Home Payment: 18 ($283.46 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Admission Fee $50.00 Year Home Mandatory
NSE Program Fee $150.00 Year Home Mandatory
Housing Deposit $250.00 Year Home Mandatory
Parking Fee $350 Year Home Optional
Online MAX courses Fee $100 Semester Home Mandatory
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Important Notes: Fees are subject to change. If state guidance prevents our program from providing structured activities, the fee may not be applicable.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/02/25

On-Campus Housing Per Semester Off-Campus Housing
  • Off-Campus Housing
  • Approximate monthly cost: $1000-1200
  • Proximity to campus: 1 mile
  • Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About Housing
On-campus housing is not guaranteed and is based on availability. We also 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

Notes About Meal Plans
Students may opt for Dining Dollar plans as well, which range from $100.00 to $500.00 per semester.

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/02/25

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Health Insurance $186 Semester Home Optional

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Domestic students are not required to have health insurance and no required to purchase a plan.
***International Students are required to have health insurance. In most cases, it must be purchased through the University of New Mexico. Tiered pricing is available here: https://isss.unm.edu/students/health-care-and-insurance/health-insurance.html

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $186 per semester.

Requirements

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