Study in Mexico (in English, Spanish) - ISEP Exchange
Universidad de Guanajuato is a public higher education institution that traces its origins back to 1732. Today, it is a major research institution focused on increasing, preserving and sharing knowledge that contributes not only to their students’ personal development, but also to a democratic, just and free society. The university is ranked among the top 100 universities in Latin America, and among the top 20 universities in Mexico.
Universidad de Guanajuato is located in the capital of Mexico’s Guanajuato state. Nestled in a valley, the charming city of Guanajuato features narrow, winding streets, colonial-era plazas and beautiful architecture, including the central Basilica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato. Guanajuato is also home to the famous Festival Cervantino, an annual cultural event that hosts artists from all over the world. Due to its cultural and historic significance, Guanajuato has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
ISEP students immerse themselves in Mexican culture and daily life by taking university classes with local students and living in student housing with local and international students. The university has an active student body, and ISEP students can participate in sports teams, cultural activities and student groups. Internships and volunteering opportunities are also available. Excursions are planned each semester, and the university has a “buddy system” to help ISEP students meet local students and adjust to life in Guanajuato!
Course Description
Guanajuato offers a variety of subjects taught entirely in Spanish including design, music, business, physical sciences, engineering and social sciences. Guanajuato also offers a small selection of courses taught in English, mainly in business. Students will enroll in 24 - 32 UGTO Credits (12 - 16 US Credits). Classes are generally 6 credits, though may vary by subject. Students can expect to take 4 - 5 courses a semester.
Spanish as a second language courses are offered during the semester for an additional fee.
Please check with your Student Services Officer if you need course syllabi.
Tips for finding regular University courses in Spanish:
1. Go to the Guanajuato's Academic Programs Page
2. Select your area of study from the list of academic programs, then select the specific degree program
3. Scroll down and select the 'Plan Curricular' button to see the program's study plan. Under 'Plan de Estudios', the study plan will list all courses a student takes as part of that degree program.
4. Courses in odd-numbered semesters (Primera, Tercera, Quinta, etc.) are offered August – December. Courses in even-numbered semesters (Segunda, Cuarta, Sexta, etc) are offered January – June.
5. Once you've received your placement at Guanajuato, you will be requested to complete a Learning Agreement where you'll list the courses you plan on taking during your semester.
Tips for finding regular University courses in English:
1. Review the English Taught Courses program list. The Professors and tentative schedules listed in this excel may change, however, the courses will be taught each semester.
Academics
Undergraduate
(in English)
*This program is OK for Sophomores
Fields of Study
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Business:
Economics, International Business/Trade/Commerce, Organizational Leadership
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Hospitality and Tourism
Tourism Management
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Social Sciences
Political Science and Government
Academic Requirements
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U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
- Institutional TOEFL Score: 600
Special Application Instructions
Students are required to submit an internal application following their placement which is required of the host institution. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email.
Passport: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
Visa/Residence Permit: Students attending this program will be required to obtain a student visa. The student visa application process can take several months to complete, and students should begin the application process immediately after accepting their ISEP program. Depending on the consulate that services your jurisdiction, travel to and from the consulate may be required. For more information on the process, please review the ISEP Country Handbook.
Special Needs Support
- Mental Health
Undergraduate
(in Spanish)
*This program is OK for Sophomores
Fields of Study
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Architecture:
Recommended!
Environmental Design/Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning
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Biology:
Recommended!
Animal Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Biometry/Biometrics, Biophysics, Botany/Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Endocrinology, Entomology, Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Physiology, Toxicology, Zoology/Animal Biology
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Business:
Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Human Resources Management, International Business/Trade/Commerce, Labor and Industrial Relations, Management Information Systems
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Education:
Curriculum and Instruction, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
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Engineering:
Recommended!
Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological/Geophysical Engineering, Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Water Resources Engineering
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Foreign Languages and Literatures
Recommended!
Spanish Language and Literature
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Health Sciences:
Medicine, Nursing Midwifery, Nursing Science, Nutrition Sciences, Occupational Therapy
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History
Recommended!
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Hospitality and Tourism
Recommended!
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Human Services
Public Administration
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Law/Criminal Justice:
Business Law, Criminology, International Business, Trade, and Tax Law, International Law, Legal Studies, Pre-Law Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanities
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Mathematics
Statistics
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Natural Resources/Conservation
Environmental Science
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
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Physical Sciences
Chemistry
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Psychology
Clinical Psychology
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Social Sciences
Recommended!
Political Science and Government
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Visual and Performing Arts:
Recommended!
Art Studies, Dance, Design and Visual Communications, Digital Arts, Drawing, Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music Pedagogy, Music Performance, Music Theory and Composition
Academic Requirements
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U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
- LPR Required
- LPR Writing Score: B1 - Intermediate High
- LPR Reading Score: B1 - Intermediate High
- LPR Listening Score: B1 - Intermediate High
- LPR Speaking Score: B1 - Intermediate High
Special Application Instructions
Students are required to submit an internal application following their placement which is required of the host institution. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email.
Passport: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
Visa/Residence Permit: Students attending this program will be required to obtain a student visa. The student visa application process can take several months to complete, and students should begin the application process immediately after accepting their ISEP program. Depending on the consulate that services your jurisdiction, travel to and from the consulate may be required. For more information on the process, please review the ISEP Country Handbook.
Special Needs Support
- Mental Health
Graduate
(in Spanish)
Fields of Study
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Biology
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Business
Economics
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Engineering:
Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering
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History
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Human Services
Public Administration
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Law/Criminal Justice
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
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Physical Sciences:
Astrophysics, Physics
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Visual and Performing Arts
Art Studies
Academic Requirements
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U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
- LPR Required
- Number of language semesters completed 4
Special Application Instructions
Students are required to submit an internal application following their placement which is required of the host institution. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email.
Passport: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
Visa/Residence Permit: Students attending this program will be required to obtain a student visa. The student visa application process can take several months to complete, and students should begin the application process immediately after accepting their ISEP program. Depending on the consulate that services your jurisdiction, travel to and from the consulate may be required. For more information on the process, please review the ISEP Country Handbook.
Special Needs Support
- Mental Health
Other Academic Conditions
ISEP students may only select courses from the main Guanajuato campus.
Students must have a minimum B1 level of Spanish to take undergraduate courses in Spanish or English, and a B2 level is recommended. A B2 level is required for students taking courses in Spanish Language & Literature. A C1 level of Spanish is required for students taking courses in Philosophy and Spanish as a Second Language (Teaching).
Masters in Management courses are not open to ISEP students.
Students may take courses in Health Sciences at UGTO. However, students looking to participate in the undergraduate program in Medicine must be nominated in April, before the start of their program. Please speak with your SSO if you're interested in taking courses in Medicine to prepare for the nomination process. Additionally, some hands-on practice courses may require that students take a parallel theoretical subject class.
Graduate level programming is only available for students interested in conducting research. Graduate level courses are not open to ISEP students, however, students interested in conducting graduate level research under Faculty supervision may apply. Students will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Semester & Prices (based on your filters)
Select a semester to calculate the price. Semesters are named according to host university's calendar.Semester Tuition Home University Tuition
- Priority Admissions Deadline:
- Chance of Placement: Excellent
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Average Classes Per Week: 4
- Average Class Hours Per Week: 25
Required Expenses
Pre-Sessions
Meals
Optional Expenses
Pre-Sessions
University Deadline: June 6, 2024
The pre-exchange language program is NOT included in ISEP benefits.
The additional cost of the Summer Spanish course during one month is a discounted fee of 500 USD. Accomodation with a host family and 19 meals per week are offered in a rent of 5 500 MXN, NOT included in ISEP benefits for the duration of the summer course.
Level of instruction: Basic, intermediate and advanced courses depending of the placement test
For more information contact: internacional@ugto.mx
Internship
The International Office can assist students in finding internships at local organizations. This is done on a case by case basis. Inquire with your ISEP Coordinator and faculty advisor upon arrival.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available at the International Office. This is done on a case by case basis. Inquire with your ISEP Coordinator and faculty advisor upon arrival.
Airport Pickup
Please notify your host ISEP Coordinator of your arrival at least two weeks in advance, a representative from the University will meet you at the Airport Bajio (BJX). The University will not provide transportation for students arriving to Mexico City.
Course
Spanish as a second language courses are offered at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels, to complement regular university courses. Please contact your host ISEP coordinator for more information on enrollment. The cost will be paid directly to the Universidad de Guanajuato and is subject to change.
Excursion
Regular excursions are organized by the International Office. While locations vary year to year, examples of past excursions include visits to Mexico City, Teotihuacan, a visit to a tequila factory and various colonial cities around Guanajuato.
Semester Tuition Home University Tuition
- Priority Admissions Deadline:
- Chance of Placement: Excellent
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Average Classes Per Week: 4
- Average Class Hours Per Week: 25
Required Expenses
Pre-Sessions
Meals
Optional Expenses
Pre-Sessions
Airport Pickup
Please notify your host ISEP Coordinator of your arrival at least two weeks in advance, a representative from the University will meet you at the Airport Bajio (BJX). The University will not provide transportation for students arriving to Mexico City.
Internship
The International Office can assist students in finding internships at local organizations. This is done on a case by case basis. Inquire with your ISEP Coordinator and faculty advisor upon arrival.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available at the International Office. This is done on a case by case basis. Inquire with your ISEP Coordinator and faculty advisor upon arrival.
Course
Spanish as a second language courses are offered at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels, to complement regular university courses. Please contact your host ISEP coordinator for more information on enrollment. The cost will be paid directly to the Universidad de Guanajuato and is subject to change.
Excursion
Regular excursions are organized by the International Office. While locations vary year to year, examples of past excursions include visits to Mexico City, Teotihuacan, a visit to a tequila factory and various colonial cities around Guanajuato.
Semester Tuition Home University Tuition
- Priority Admissions Deadline:
- Chance of Placement: Excellent
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
- Average Classes Per Week: 4
- Average Class Hours Per Week: 25
Required Expenses
Pre-Sessions
Meals
Optional Expenses
Pre-Sessions
Internship
The International Office can assist students in finding internships at local organizations. This is done on a case by case basis. Inquire with your ISEP Coordinator and faculty advisor upon arrival.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available at the International Office. This is done on a case by case basis. Inquire with your ISEP Coordinator and faculty advisor upon arrival.
Airport Pickup
Please notify your host ISEP Coordinator of your arrival at least two weeks in advance, a representative from the University will meet you at the Airport Bajio (BJX). The University will not provide transportation for students arriving to Mexico City.
Course
Spanish as a second language courses are offered at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels, to complement regular university courses. Please contact your host ISEP coordinator for more information on enrollment. The cost will be paid directly to the Universidad de Guanajuato and is subject to change.
Excursion
Regular excursions are organized by the International Office. While locations vary year to year, examples of past excursions include visits to Mexico City, Teotihuacan, a visit to a tequila factory and various colonial cities around Guanajuato.
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