Tec de Monterrey
Location:
Multiple cities,
Mexico
Language of instruction:
English, Spanish
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Tec Exchange information
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Campuses available to UBC students are: Campus Monterrey, Mexico City Campuses (Campus Ciudad de Mexico, Campus Santa Fe), Campus Guadalajara, Campus Queretaro
When applying to Go Global:
- Commerce students: Select 'Tec de Monterrey-Commerce'
- All other students: Select Tec de Monterrey-Uniwide''
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Tec Fall semester): Early August - Mid December
- UBC Term 2 (Tec Winter semester): Early January - Late May
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Students may take intensive Spanish courses, regular courses in Spanish, or regular courses in English
Course equivalency Formula
- 18 Tec de Monterrey Credits = 15 UBC Credits
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- 30% of courses offered in English
- Language assessment is required to take Spanish-taught courses
Other opportunities at this partner
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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