Mexico: Tecnológico de Monterrey (in Spanish)

For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the the CSU International Programs website here.

Program Highlights

City: Querétaro is one of Mexico’s most well-known and beautiful colonial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located north of Mexico City, many people move here from the capital city for a better quality of life.

University: The Tec is a major university system with 32 campuses throughout Mexico. CSU IP students study at Tec’s Querétaro campus, which was founded in 1975 and enrolls about 5,000 students in over 20 programs.

Academics: Earn Major, Minor, and General Education credit.

Tuition: Same tuition cost as home CSU campus.

Language of Instruction: Spanish

Special Notes: Native Spanish speakers with strong composition skills can "test out" of the language prerequisites listed in the program requirements. Please contact your IP coordinator for details.

About Tecnológico de Monterrey

The Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, better known as "the Tec", is a major university system with 32 campuses throughout Mexico. The Tec focuses on social responsibility and giving back to the community, with their graduates completing an average of 550 community service hours over the course of their studies.

CSU IP students study at Tec’s Querétaro campus, which enrolls about 5,000 students in over 20 programs, including international relations, digital art and design, and global business. CSU students may pursue coursework in most of these areas, subject to their language ability, or concentrate on Spanish language learning.

The Mexico: Tecnológico de Monterrey (in Spanish) program is designed for students who have advanced proficiency in Spanish reading, writing, listening, and speaking and who are ready to study in the native language alongside local students. The Tec provides a Spanish language placement test upon arrival to assess students’ Spanish language level. Students who are placed in advanced Spanish and who have met the course prerequisites can enroll in any of the courses offered at the Tec. The International Programs Office staff in Querétaro will assist with course registration during the on-site orientation. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in a three-unit internship depending on availability and language requirements.

For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the the CSU International Programs website here.