Introduction to the University of Sonora, Mexico:

Introduction: The University of Sonora is a public university in Sonora, Mexico. It plays an important role in the education field in the local and surrounding areas and has trained a large number of professional talents for the society.

Overview: The school has five campuses. The main campus is located in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora State. In addition, there are branches in Cavoca, Navojoa, Nogales and other places. The total number of students in the school is about 35,094, including about 28,000 undergraduates and about 2,000 postgraduates. International students account for 1%, and the gender ratio of students is 58% female and 42% male.

History: The school was founded on October 12, 1942 and is the main cultural and educational promoter in the state.

Founded in 1942.

School strength: The school has 2,481 academic staff. The university is strong in science and engineering, and has graduate programs in multiple disciplines that have been certified by the Mexican Council of Scientific and Technological Research (CONACYT) for academic excellence. The university is a member of the National Association of Universities and Institutions of Higher Education (ANUIES) and the Mexican University Union (CUMEX). It actively conducts international exchanges and cooperation and has long-term cooperation projects with the University of Arizona and others.

Nature of institution: public non-profit university.

Educational philosophy: The school motto is "el saber de mis hijos hará mi grandeza", which means "my children's knowledge will be my greatness", reflecting the school's emphasis on the cultivation of students' knowledge and its commitment to enabling students to acquire knowledge and realize personal and social values ​​through education.

Key laboratories and disciplines: The university has research institutions such as the Center for Physics Research (CIFUS). Key disciplines include physics, mathematics, materials science, geology, engineering, food science and technology, etc. These disciplines have strong teaching and research levels at the graduate level, and many disciplines have been certified by CONACYT for academic excellence.

Faculty: There are the College of Natural Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Exact Sciences, College of Biological and Health Sciences, College of Social Sciences, College of Economics and Management, College of Humanities and Fine Arts, etc.

Ranking: Ranked 1401st in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, 1501st in the Times World University Rankings, and 2014th in the USNEWS World University Rankings.

Cost: For international students, tuition varies depending on the major and starts at approximately $3,126 per year. Undergraduates pay a registration fee of approximately $89 and a course fee of $72. The school offers a tuition waiver policy for outstanding students, with the waiver rate up to 100%. The cost of living in Hermosillo is relatively low, about $700 per month, including accommodation, food and transportation.

Campus Environment: The main campus is located in Hermosillo, which, despite its high summer temperatures, was ranked as the fifth best city in Mexico in terms of quality of life in a 2013 national government-funded survey of major cities. The campus is well-equipped with libraries, sports facilities, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions. The school television station XH US - TDT has been broadcasting since 1965.