$per year
Annual Cost Breakdown — UNAM
Mexico City, Mexico · 3-year program · Normal lifestyle
TuitionFree
Housing & Living$10,140(~$845/mo)
Round-trip flights/yr$750
Annual total
$10,890
3-year program total
$33,870
incl. $1,200 one-time costs
Living costs based on 2025–26 student budgets in Mexico City, Mexico. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
How It Compares to a US Degree
UNAM
$33,870(Your estimate)
US Public University (3 yr)
$84,000(~$28,000/yr)
US Private University (3 yr)
$186,000(~$62,000/yr)
Estimated savings vs. US private university
$152,130
and $50,130 vs. a US public university