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About ITESM
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) — private non-profit institution. It is located in Monterrey, Mexico. ITESM is an active member of Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Universitas 21, OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
The university is among the top-190 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking.
ITESM does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
The academic calendar at ITESM is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Mexico. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 832 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 7,016 USD. The university offers scholarships and financial aid to some students. Scholarships are available to both locals and foreigners. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
It is possible to enter an undergraduate program at ITESM with a GPA of at least 3. Read about what GPA is and how to calculate it in our article. Before applying, you need to pass the TOEFL exam. The minimum score for TOEFL is 72. Upon admission, an IB diploma is accepted.
GPA3
TOEFL iBT72
Master's degree at ITESM
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at ITESM for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — TOEFL. The TOEFL exam must be passed with a score no lower than 79. ITESM provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
TOEFL iBT79
TOEFL PBT550
Doctorate degree at ITESM
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 550 points.
TOEFL PBT550
ITESM campus
The city campus of ITESM provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Monterrey has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. ITESM accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
If you want to stay in Mexico after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. Graduates of ITESM find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
