TSU Affiliated Programs - Monterrey Tec (ITESM)

ITESM is a private Mexican university system with over 25 campuses throughout Mexico. Seven of these campuses offer programs specifically for study abroad students. ITESM facilitates study abroad enrollment for American students who wish to attend their university system sites in Mexico for either semester or summer programs. Program offerings vary but coursework in Spanish as a second language and some cultural and business coursework in English are offered at some sites.

Areas of study for summer and semester programs for students with sufficient Spanish preparation include:
Accounting Information Systems
Agriculture Business Administration
Agronomy Financial Management
Civil Engineering International Agricultural Business
Electronics Communication
Industrial Physics Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering Economics
Chemical Engineering Law
Computer Science Marketing
Electronic Systems International Trade
Spanish Literature
Organizational Psychology

Programs specifically for International Students include:
Spanish as a Second Language
Doing Business in Mexico
Mexican Culture
Hotel Management & Tourism
Internships

Ciudad de Mexico Campus: Located in the south end of Mexico City.

Estado de Mexico Campus: Located northeast of Mexico City in Atizapan de Zaragoza.  

Cuernavaca Campus: Located 45 minutes south of Mexico City. It is a resort town known as the "City of Eternal Spring."

Guadalajara Campus:  Located in the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Monterrey Campus: The main system campus located in Monterrey, 174 miles south of the U.S. border.

Queretaro Campus: Located in the middle of Mexico, 125 miles north of Mexico City.
Toluca Campus: Located 30 minutes from Mexico City.

REQUIREMENTS: Please consult the Study Abroad Checklist for detailed step-by-step instructions concerning requirements for TSU study abroad.

ELIGIBILITY: Students going through TSU must have a 2.5 GPA for admission. Some locations and program offerings require more advanced language training. Please carefully read the admission requirements and program details for the program you choose.

APPLICATION: Students must apply and be admitted for study abroad before submitting applications for the affiliated program. Application for Study Abroad.

REGISTRATION: Students are placed in Affiliated Study Abroad hours at TSU (amount determined by full-time status requirements). Registration for specific courses offered on the program is conducted through ITESM.

FEES AND TUITION: All fees and tuition are paid to the Affiliated Program. Students need to arrange their own insurance and flights. Arrangements for housing are made by the program but students are responsible for payments.  Check the program listings on the ITESM website for up-to-date costs. No tuition is charged or paid at TSU.

FINANCIAL AID: Students remain eligible for most TSU financial aid and scholarships as well as the International Study Abroad Fee Scholarship. For more information, see your financial Aid Advisor or visit the pages on Financial Aid and Scholarships.

CREDIT: Credit is evaluated for TSU course equivalencies before being posted on the student’s record. The Study Abroad Office cannot guarantee that the credit will transfer back or that it will count towards a degree. Students are encouraged to follow study abroad advisement procedures to assist in the return of credit for affiliated programs. For more information on the Credit Approval Process.

TSU students must first apply for Affiliated programs through the Study Abroad Office. Applications are reviewed to assess academic suitability, preparation, and maturity. Applications for specific study programs are available in the Study Abroad Office.  

Please visit the TSU study abroad office and consult the ITESM website for more detailed information concerning program offerings.