Mexico
CETYS University
City: Ensenada
Major: Open to All
Stan State partner campus: CETYS University
Dates and Resources
Winter session course with approximate travel dates of January 11 – 17, 2026.
Application closed
Application Deadline: November 21, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: November 26, 2025
$100 program fee: December 1, 2025
*Participants pay a $100 program fee and are responsible for mid-day and evening meals.
*Financial support for international travel, lodging (double occupancy in local hotel) and on-site experiences is provided.
UPAEP University
City: Puebla, Mexico
Application deadline: March 24, 2026
Program dates: June 1 – July 25, 2026
This program offers an intensive 8-week academic experience, with courses taught by both UPAEP professors and guest international lecturers, providing students with a multicultural environment and an enriched global experience.
Academic Information
Students may take courses from different undergraduate programs and from different semesters in order to adapt and validate those courses with their home university academic coordinator.
Academic Credits
- 1 academic credit is equivalent to 16 hours of classroom and independent learning.
- Each course has an average of 6 to 10 credits, (96 and 160 academic hours)
Equivalence:
- 1 UPAEP’s credit = 1 ECTS credit
- 2 UPAEP’s credits = 1 US’s credit
Evaluation Criteria
- Most courses have three monthly exams and one final evaluation.
- Each course has an evaluation rubric, which integrates attendance, participation, assignments, projects and exams.
- Teachers will share this information on the first day of class.
- In order to approve the course, it is necessary to have a 75% attendance of the course.
Transcript
- Summer Transcript will be sent at the end of August
Note: The transcripts are sent to the student’s home institution only if the student(s) has no outstanding financial obligations at UPAEP
Language Requirements
- In order to enroll in regular courses in Spanish with Mexican students; a Spanish B2 or at least B1 level is required.
- In order to enroll in English regular courses, a TOEFL ITP 500, TOEFL IBT 61 or IELTS band 6 score is required.
- A previous English certification or letter from the language department is sufficient to prove the language skillls
Note: A student with 0 to 2 semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent may only participate in the second option.
Visa Information
- All students admitted to UPAEP for the exchange program will receive an acceptance letter to justify the time period in Mexico.
- Please review your country for specific visa requirements.
- Visa paperwork is the student’s responsibility.
CETYS University – CSUIP
City: Ensenada
Application deadline: March 7, 2026 (February 15 – early admission)
Program dates: July 13 – 24, 2026
Two weeks in Ensenada, Mexico studying global business, innovation, and sustainability, with real-world experiences baked in.
Program Highlights
Hosted by CETYS Universidad—the only university in Mexico accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), as well as ACBSP and ABET—this program reflects a strong commitment to academic quality. CETYS emphasizes internationalization, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and social responsibility, preparing students to become globally competitive professionals with real-world perspective.
What You’ll Learn
This summer program offers an immersive academic and cultural experience in Mexico’s northwest region. During the week, students participate in multiple visits to Mexican and international companies, gaining firsthand exposure to business practices, industry innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
Weekends are dedicated to cultural and touristic activities, giving students the chance to explore local traditions, history, and coastal landscapes.
Why It Matters
Mexico is more than a neighbor—it’s a geopolitical powerhouse. Understand its role as a bridge between North and Latin America, and analyze the critical dynamics shaping U.S.-Mexico relations today.
What’s Included?
- Theoretical and practical classes
- Visits to key historical and cultural sites, tourist activities.
- Interactive activities with local experts and communities
- Transportation to/from the international border
- Transportation to all program activities
- Accommodation at a local hotel in a shared room
- Breakfast
- Certificate of participation
Who Should Apply?
This course is perfect for students interested in:
- Project Management
- Renewable Energy Sources
- Sustainability and Competitiveness
- Social Media Marketing
- Global Organization Management
- Negotiation Strategies and Conflict Resolution
- International Relations
- Business Intelligence
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Management
- Business Ethics
Technologico de Monterrey – CSUIP – Global Business
Cities: Mexico City, Queretaro, Puebla, and Monterrey
Application deadline: March 7, 2026 (February 15 – early admission)
Program dates: June 29 – July 25, 2026
Spend four weeks in Mexico exploring multiple cities and Tec campuses across the country, combining academics with cultural experiences.
This program develops analytical and strategic skills for global business environments while exploring Mexico’s diverse economic regions.
Students in this program are enrolled in the following two courses:
- NI1002B – International Business Opportunities. Learn to determine the potential of international markets, as well as formulate strategies and tactics in an existing organization to improve its competitive advantages in its internationalization process..
- MT1001B – Marketing Insight to Develop Strategies. You will be able to identify market needs by obtaining and analyzing information; apply representation techniques to generate digital graphic reports that will facilitate decision making; and design a multi-component marketing plan.
The program includes visits to Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Querétaro where students will interact with local firms.
Program Highlights
Speed 4 week traveling around Mexico!
The iSummerMx Programs are an itinerant academic experience for students who love traveling and learning about new cultures.
In this program you’ll visit several Tec de Monterrey campuses in different cities. This means that you will learn about multiple regions of the country without ceasing your studies.
Each program has special activities, conferences and trips that will make the experience unforgettable!
What You’ll Learn
Global Business
This program will help you develop new skills focused on business
globalization. Tec de Monterrey will teach you to identify
business opportunities in international markets and develop
proposals to aid enterprises to thrive in a specific
international context.
Who Should Apply?
This program is perfect for students interested in:
- International Business
- Marketing
Technologico de Monterrey – CSUIP – Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges
Cities: Mexico City, Queretaro, Puebla, and Guadalajara
Application deadline: March 7, 2026 (February 15 – early admission)
Program dates: June 29 – July 25, 2026
Spend four weeks in Mexico exploring multiple cities and Tec campuses across the country, combining academics with cultural experiences.
This program examines the historical, social, and cultural forces that shape Mexico today and encourages critical reflection on heritage and societal challenges.
Students in this program are enrolled in the following two courses:
- EH1013 – Cultural Heritage of Mexico. This course examines the composition of the cultural heritage of Mexico, drawing from two analysis dimensions by doing a study about the material characteristics of objects and historical sites to distinguish between tangible and intangible heritage.
- EH1014 – Violence, Dignity, and Social Justice. In this course, you will identify societal problems such as exploitation, vulnerability, and expressions of violence, describing the ethical elements involved in the situation and approaching them from elementary notions of ethics, personal beliefs, customs, or traditions.
Students will experience a part of Mexico’s heritage by visiting Mexico City, Puebla, Guadalajara and Queretaro.
Program Highlights
Speed 4 week traveling around Mexico!
The iSummerMx Programs are an itinerant academic experience for students who love traveling and learning about new cultures.
In this program, you’ll visit several Tec de Monterrey campuses in different cities. This means that you will learn about multiple regions of the country without ceasing your studies.
Each program has special activities, conferences and trips that will make the experience unforgettable!
What You’ll Learn
Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social
Challenges
This program will help you to understand, identify and analyze
aspects of Mexico’s culture so that you integrate them into your
cultural knowledge.
Who Should Apply?
This program is perfect for students interested in:
- Cultural Heritage
- Social Justice
Universidad Autonoma de Baja – CSUIP
City: Ensenada, Mexico
Application deadline: March 7, 2026 (February 15 – early admission)
Program dates: July 15 – 26, 2026.
Study in Ensenada for two weeks with UABC while gaining local and
global perspectives in one of Mexico’s most
dynamic regions.
Program Highlights
Join an unforgettable academic journey that takes you beyond the classroom and into the heart of Mexico’s dynamic transformation. This interdisciplinary program provides a comprehensive exploration of Mexico’s history, political development, culture, and economic transformation, with a special focus on the U.S.-Mexico border region and Baja California.
What You’ll Learn
Trace Mexico’s rich history from independence to the modern era. Explore the evolution of its political ideologies, institutions, and democratic processes.
Through immersive site visits and hands-on seminars, you’ll experience:
- The vibrant culture and history of Baja California
- Social and economic life in border communities
- The cross-border synergy of the Cali-Baja mega-region
Why It Matters
Mexico is more than a neighbor, it’s a geopolitical powerhouse. Understand its role as a bridge between North and Latin America, and analyze the critical dynamics shaping U.S.-Mexico relations today.
Real-World Focus
Dive into topics that matter:
- Migration & Tourism: How they shape identity and sustainability
- Industry Specialization: From manufacturing to agriculture
- Community Engagement: Interact with local leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs
What’s Included?
- Theoretical and practical classes
- Visits to key historical and cultural sites, tourist activities.
- Interactive activities with local experts and communities
- Transportation to/from the international border
- Transportation to all program activities
- Accommodation at a local hotel in a shared room
- Breakfast
- Certificate of participation
Who Should Apply?
This course is perfect for students interested in:
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Latin American Studies
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Business, Economics, or Sustainability