The Lobo Experience
Lobo Voices
“I couldn’t be happier with my choice to pursue grad school and continue my education at UNM. In eight short months, my worldview has expanded and my motivation to improve the lives of others has only grown…The staff and people at UNM have truly made my experience a remarkable one.”
Amelia Bierle, Class of 2024
“[UNM’s] culture … cultivates scientific learning and fosters a knowledge-based community.”
Irma Rocio Vazquez, Class of 2022
“The exposure to numerous fields, scholars from diverse backgrounds, and extensive training have enabled me to emerge as an informed and confident researcher.”
Avinandan Chakraborty, Class of 2022
“All the support I had from day one at UNM made everything way easier than I could anticipate. The [Global Education Office] at UNM is fantastic in helping…with the transition from our cultures to the American culture.”
Monica Gonclaves-Garcia, Class of 2024
“Finding a way to feel you have a real effect of the type you want using research is both the most challenging and most rewarding part of the experience.”
James Fluke, Class of 2018
Visit our Student Spotlights to read more about our students’ research and graduate experiences.
Measures of Excellence
The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship university and a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution, a designation it shares with less than 1% of U.S. universities.
Our faculty and students are award-winning pioneers in research, teaching, professional service, and community engagement. The university’s vision, mission, and values are shaped by a deep commitment to opportunity and excellence.
- Top 1.7% of all global universities—Center for World University Rankings
- #14 in the nation for ethnic diversity—U.S. News and World Report
- Top 100 in Research and Development Expenditures—National Science Board
- Top 100 in Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents—National Academy of Inventors
- $185 million in annual scholarships for NM residents and non-residents
- 1000+ Students supported annually with Research Dollars
- 200+ International Scholars per year
- 400+ Active Principal Investigators per year
- 900+ Issued U.S. Patents since 1996
- 74 Fulbright Awardees in the past decade
First-Gen
First-Gen Forward Institution
Center for First-Generation Student Success
310 Days of Sunshine
THE BEST WEATHER YOU CAN GET AND STILL HAVE FOUR SEASONS
Study and Live in the Land of Enchantment
UNM is located in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico, which sits at an elevation of 5,312 feet on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. Nestled between desert and mountain, with the Rio Grande flowing north to south and Route 66 running east and west, Albuquerque has it all: natural beauty, a warm and sunny climate, low cost of living, unique cuisine, and distinctive cultural traditions. Discover why Lobos love calling Albuquerque home.The state of New Mexico, often called the Land of Enchantment, offers Lobos further opportunities for exploring, engaging, and giving back. Some find refuge in its breathtaking deserts, caverns, mountains, and one-of-a-kind natural wonders.
Others dig into the layered histories of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands and the art and traditions they have generated. Lobos develop a deep appreciation for the original peoples of New Mexico—Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache Tribes—who remain stewards of this land. And many of our students stay connected to local and regional communities within New Mexico long after they have graduated.
