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Iowa State University (ISU) offers an exchange program, including a summer intensive Spanish program, at Tecnológico de Monterrey/ITESM. The main campus, located in Monterrey, has courses in intensive language and culture, including regular courses in a variety of majors taught in Spanish. Some courses in your program of study may be available in English, especially for Business and Engineering majors.
Summer options for up to 6 credits: Regular summer classes in Spanish, Business, Mexican Culture/Civilization Spanish and Community Assistance (Service-Learning) Mayan Route travel course in Spanish and Mexican Culture (in English)
Since its founding in 1943, Tec/ITESM has been dedicated to preparing students for careers in business, engineering, computer science, and the sciences and humanities.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in the United States accredits Tecnológico de Monterrey, and it is considered one of the best private universities in Latin America.
Annual enrollment is about 80,000 students spread throughout 30 Mexican cities.
The Monterrey campus is the city of mountains, considered the business capital of Mexico.
Academic offerings
Tec/ITESM's academic programs include: Political Science and Business Administration (Accounting, International Business, Law, Economics, and Business Administration); Agriculture and Food Technology (Agronomy and Biochemistry); Science and Humanities (Communication Technology, International Relations, Computer Science); Medicine; and Architecture and Engineering (Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture).
Academic notes: Tec/ITESM offers three different options of study for international students: Regular courses (taught both in Spanish and English), courses designed for international students (also in English and Spanish), or a combination of both.
Please note that they also offer certificate programs that can be completed in one semester in International Business, Political Science, Latin American Studies, Communication and Culture, and others. For more information on academic programs, visit their website.
Language notes: You may take intensive Spanish classes at any level: beginner, intermediate or advanced, determined by a placement test. Students attending regular classes taught in Spanish must have advanced-level Spanish skills.
The Exchange Program
Students have the choice of attending other campuses (for regular classes taught in Spanish) or the six additional campuses offering programs for international students (for intensive Spanish language, literature, and culture studies). Other special summer programs are shorter but are not included in the exchange. Students may apply directly to Tecnológico de Monterrey/ITESM for special programs.
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