Art degrees in Mexico
Animation, fine arts, music, acting, dance, film, singing and songwriting, cultural management and several more: they are art degrees you can study in Mexico, almost all as a bachelor's degree.
If you record and edit videos, make illustrations, play in a band or take part in your school's showcases, those hours are already a good starting point.
What you study in an art bachelor's degree
You learn by doing: rehearsing, playing, dancing, filming, illustrating. History, language and technique subjects go along with that practice, and what you present is usually a work, a performance or a showcase.
There are programs in public and private institutions, in Ciudad de México and also in Tijuana, Mexicali, Chihuahua, Aguascalientes, Campeche or Tuxtla Gutiérrez. To get in, some require an audition, interview or portfolio, and others only the general admission process.
It's not all about being in the spotlight: producing, designing shows, managing cultural projects or teaching are also part of the art world.
Art degrees in Mexico
Among those studied in Mexico are Animation, Music, Cinematography and Singing and Songwriting.
Animation and Cinematography tell stories with moving images; Music, Singing and Songwriting, Acting and Dance prepare you for the stage; Fine Arts brings together visual techniques; Cultural Management organizes cultural projects and spaces. Several overlap with design degrees in Mexico and with communication ones.
Where to study art in Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA)Aguascalientes · PublicCinematographyFine ArtsCultural ManagementMusicAnimationActing
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)Mexicali · PublicFine ArtsDanceAudiovisual ProductionActingMusic
Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH)Chihuahua · PublicMusicFine ArtsDanceActing
Centro de Diseño, Cine y Televisión (CENTRO)Ciudad de México · PrivateFilm and TV DirectingAudiovisual CommunicationFine Arts
El Colegio de la Frontera Norte (COLEF)Tijuana · PublicActingAudiovisual ProductionSinging and Songwriting
Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas (UNICACH)Tuxtla Gutiérrez · PublicFine ArtsMusicCultural Management
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ)Ciudad Juárez · PublicFine ArtsMusic
Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana (UCSJ)Ciudad de México · PrivateEntertainment DesignCultural ManagementHow to choose between them
Think about what you do for fun, without anyone asking you to: filming with your phone, drawing in your notebooks, singing, putting together the poster for a school event.
Then think about whether you see yourself creating the work, helping others make it or teaching it. If organizing is your thing, check out Cultural Management; if you write songs, Singing and Songwriting.
If you're deciding between Animation and Fine Arts, think about whether you're more drawn to telling stories with moving characters or exploring techniques like painting and sculpture, and compare the subjects. The career test gives you another reference point.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Animation and Fine Arts?
Animation focuses on bringing characters and stories to life through movement, and Fine Arts brings together drawing, painting, sculpture, and other techniques. Check each profile to see what type of degree it awards.
Do they require a portfolio to get into an art degree?
It depends on the institution: some require an audition, interview, or portfolio, and others don’t. Check the admissions announcement for the one you’re interested in ahead of time to prepare it.
How do I know if a private art school is officially recognized?
Ask for the program’s Reconocimiento de Validez Oficial de Estudios (RVOE) number; the SEP page about the RVOE explains how to look it up.
How long do art degrees last in Mexico?
Almost all of them take a similar amount of time; Music and Acting tend to be somewhat longer than the rest.
Can I study an art degree online?
Some institutions offer online or blended formats, while others require in-person attendance because of the hands-on work. Confirm it with each one.
What do you study in Music?
Vocal or instrument practice, composition, and music history. Students learn to read and master musical language; some institutions require an audition to get in.