Study in Mexico (in Spanish) - ISEP Exchange
ITESO is located in the vibrant city of Guadalajara, the capital of Mexico’s Jalisco state. The city is not only an important industrial, commercial and financial center for Mexico, it is also a cultural hub and is considered to be the birthplace of tequila and Mariachi music. The city hosts numerous world-renowned events throughout the year, including an International Mariachi Festival, International Film Festival and International Book Fair. In the historic city center, students can marvel at the gorgeous colonial architecture, relax in one of the picturesque plazas and green parks, or pay a visit to one of the numerous museums, theatres and galleries, including the famous Teatro Degollado and Hospicio Cabañas. Guadalajara also boasts Latin America’s largest indoor market, the Mercado San Juan de Dios. The combination of modern amenities with rich history, traditions and culture make Guadalajara an ideal location to live and study.
Founded in 1957, ITESO is a Jesuit university characterized by its academic excellence, humanistic style of education and social consciousness. ITESO is recognized as an institution of academic excellence by Mexico's Ministry of Public Education, and the university's faculty are known as leaders in their fields. The safe and inviting campus boasts innovative and cutting-edge facilities, as well as manicured gardens and eucalyptus trees.
ISEP students immerse themselves in Mexican culture and daily life by taking university classes with local students and living with a host family or independently in the community. At ITESO, students can participate in internships, volunteering opportunities and service-learning projects alongside their studies. The university also organizes excursions, cultural events and art programs for international students to learn more about Mexican culture. As an ISEP student, you have the opportunity to be matched with an ITESO "buddy" to help you adjust to life in Guadalajara!
Course Description
ITESO offers a wide variety of degree programs, or Carreras, which can be viewed on their Academic Programs page. Degrees are offered in the schools of Humanities, Engineering and Business. ITESO offers courses taught entirely in Spanish in the fields of communications, business, international relations, engineering, social sciences, fashion and design. Students interested in taking courses in English can choose from a shorter list of available English courses and may be interested in the Study in Mexico - Business & Social Sciences program at ITESO.
One Spanish as a second language course (8 Mexican credits / 3 U.S. credits or 6 ECTS) is included in ISEP benefits. ITESO also offers Spanish language support for heritage-speakers.
Credits Earned:
Students generally take 4 - 5 courses. When combined with a Spanish as a Second Language course, students enroll in 3 or 4 other courses. Spanish 101 is Monday - Thursday, 2 hours per day. Spanish 201 is less days per week and may offer more flexibility for enrolling in regular university courses. Students will take a language exam upon their arrival.
ITESO courses are generally 4 or 8 credits, though some may be more. 8 ITESO credits is equivalent to 3 U.S. credits.
Sample Classes Available:
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Psychology |
Communications & Audiovisual Arts |
International Relations |
Environmental Engineering & Sustainable Technologies |
Business Administration |
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Psicometría |
Historia de las artes audiovisuales |
Historia de México |
Ecología |
Macroeconomía |
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Piscología del desarrollo del ciclo vital |
Estrategias de comunicación en redes sociales |
Derecho internacional público |
Sustentabilidad |
Microeconomía |
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Projecto de intervención psicocultural y psicoeducativa I |
Escritura para proyectos creativos |
Politica exterior mexicana |
Química orgánica |
Análisis financiero |
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Problemas éticos y ejercicio profesional |
Medios y lenguajes I |
Estudios regionales: Pacífico Asiático |
Mecánica de fluidos |
Administración estratégica |
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Neuropsicología |
Narrativas cinematográfica |
Geopolítica |
Modelación de sistemas ambientales |
Economía social |
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students Arrive: Second Week of January, First week of August
Classes Start: Third week of January, Second week of August
Classes End: Second Week in May, First week of December
Exams: Second and Third week of May, First week of December
Tips for Finding Courses:
Navigate to ITESO’s degrees webpage.
Scroll down to view a list of the degrees offered. Click between Humanities, Engineering and Business to see degrees.
Select the program of study, then click "Descarga el Folleto” to see an information sheet about the program. The information sheet includes a breakdown (“Plan de Estudios”) of the required courses for the program and the course sequencing by semester and year.
Courses in odd-numbered semesters (1,3,5,7) are offered July – December, and courses in even-numbered semesters (2,4,6,8) are offered January – June.
Detailed course descriptions may be available upon request. Ask SSO for help with getting syllabi.
One Spanish as a second language course (8 Mexican credits / 3 U.S. credits or 6 ECTS) is included in ISEP benefits
Course Restrictions:
Enrollment in graduate-level courses may require approval from the departmental coordinator.
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