Latin America's largest university runs its first fully transdisciplinary programme — natural sciences, social sciences, engineering and urbanism — training scientists to design transitions toward sustainable development, with a doctorate track alongside.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
Spanish
Format
Full-time
Tuition
Tuition-free
Intake
August
Essentially free (UNAM charges symbolic fees); CONAHCYT stipends available for full-time students in national-system postgraduates.
Specialization tracks
Urban ContextsEnvironmental RestorationPolicy, Governance & InstitutionsVulnerability & Response to Global ChangeEnergy Systems
Curriculum modules
Bases de las ciencias de la sostenibilidad — Conceptual and methodological foundations.
Campo de conocimiento — One of five specialisation fields.
Tesis — Transdisciplinary research project.
Admission requirements
Licenciatura (bachelor's degree) in a related field
Entrance exam and interview per UNAM Posgrado convocatoria
Spanish proficiency; English reading comprehension
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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