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International rankings recognize the academic excellence of Anáhuac Mexico University



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The results of the 2027 QS World University Rankings, the 2026 QS by Subject Rankings and the 2026 Times Higher Education Rankings place Anáhuac Mexico University among the top private universities in the country, ranking it in first place in Mexico and one of the top 50 in the world for Hospitality & Leisure Management.

Anáhuac Mexico University remains among the country's top private universities, according to the leading international higher education rankings.

The results of the 2027 QS World University Rankings, the 2026 QS by Subject Rankings and the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings reflect the strengthening of the university’s academic quality, research, internationalization and employability, as well as the recognition of its outstanding academic programs.

Best university in Mexico for tourism

One of the most notable results is in the 2026 QS by Subject rankings, where Anáhuac Mexico University ranks as the top university in Mexico and in the world’s Top 50 for Hospitality & Leisure Management, consolidating its position as a national and international point of reference for training professionals for the tourism and hospitality sector. This recognition strengthens the institution’s leadership in one of the industries with the greatest economic impact and global reach.

The QS by Subject analysis also confirms the growth of the university’s international presence by expanding the number of recognized disciplines. In the most recent edition, the Anáhuac University went from having two ranked disciplines in 2025 to three in 2026, adding Arts & Design to Hospitality & Leisure Management and Business & Management Studies, thereby expanding its presence in an increasingly competitive academic environment.

In addition, it moved up one place in Arts & Humanities and one place in Social Sciences & Management, while Business & Management Studies maintained its ranking despite the increase in the number of institutions evaluated. These results reflect the academic excellence and capacity of Anáhuac Mexico University to maintain its competitiveness compared to other national and international universities.

Among the top private universities

In the QS rankings, Anáhuac Mexico University ranks highly in terms of high-impact indicators such as reputation among employers, employability results, academic reputation, sustainability, international research network and teacher-student ratio, all of which reflect the quality of its educational model and its close ties to the professional sector.

Similarly, the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE) places Anáhuac Mexico University among the top-performing private institutions in Mexico, thanks to outstanding results in indicators such as research quality, industry connections, international projection and the research and teaching environment, metrics that recognize scientific impact, collaboration with the private sector and the quality of the educational experience.

Why are these rankings important?

These rankings are international benchmarks that evaluate the quality of higher education institutions using indicators such as teaching, research, academic reputation, employer relations and internationalization.

These results reflect our continued commitment to academic excellence, the generation of knowledge, an integral education and the development of professionals with a global impact, strengthening the university’s position as one of the most recognized private institutions in the country.

It maintains its international presence through research, innovation, internationalization and the training of leaders who take positive action, thereby consolidating a competitive academic program aligned with global standards of higher education.
 

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Jonathan Nácar Dávila 
jonathan.nacar@anahuac.mx
Content Editor
Institutional Communications Department