The Programs
UNM is a place where cutting-edge research and creative endeavors flourish. As a top tier research university, designated R1 by the Carnegie Foundation, UNM research injects millions of dollars into New Mexico’s economy, funds new advancements in health care, and augments teaching—giving students valuable hands-on training in state-of-the-art laboratories.
As an academic institution, UNM is ranked nationally as a “Top Public School”, “Best Global University”, and “Best National University.”
UNM Health Sciences Center is the state's largest integrated healthcare treatment, research and education organization. U.S. News and World Report ranked the UNM School of Medicine as Tier 1 nationally “2026 Best Medical Schools: Primary Care”, one of only 16 in the nation. UNM’s nursing-midwifery program ranks 7th nationally for “Best Midwifery Program” and UNM’s bachelor of science in nursing is also recognized as the best nursing program in New Mexico. UNM College of Pharmacy ranks 44th nationally for “Best Pharmacy Schools”.
UNM School of Law has been ranked 15th in "Best Clinical Training Law Programs", in the top 10% nationally for this recognition. The UNM School of Engineering has six top 100 national rankings for programs including Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering. At UNM College of Arts & Sciences11 programs rank in the top 100 in the nation—including Sociology, Biology, History and Earth Sciences.
Among the University's many outstanding research units are the Center for Advanced Research Computing, Comprehensive Cancer Center, COSMIAC, Center for High Technology Materials, Design Planning Assistance Center, Innovation Academy, Center for Quantum Information & Control, and the Mind Research Network—to name a few.
