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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.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Social Sciences & Management | 37 |
Engineering & Technology | 75 |
Accounting & Finance | 93 |
Agriculture & Forestry | 176 |
Arts & Humanities | 239 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 424 |
Natural Sciences | 483 |

ITESM tuition fees
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.
Study programs at ITESM
Journalism & Media
LPE Bachelor of Journalism
Social Sciences & Management
LC Bachelor in Communication
LED Degree in LAw
LRI Bachelor of International Relations
LTM Bachelor of Music Technology and Production
Arts & Humanities
LLE Bachelor in Hispanic Literature
LUB Bachelor of Urbanism
Medicine
IDS Engineer in Sustainable Development
LBC Bachelor in Biosciences
MC Surgeon
Computer Science & IT
IDM Engineer in Data Science and Mathematics
ITC Computer Technology Engineer
Engineering & Technology
IC Civil Engineer
IE Electronics Engineer
IFI Industrial Physical Engineer
IID Innovation and Development Engineer
IM Mechanical Engineer
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Financial Management
Economics & Business Management
BGB Bachelor of International Business
Financial Management
Global Business
Industrial Engineering with minor in Systems Engineering
LAET Bachelor in Strategy and Business Transformation
Other
ARQ Architect
ARQ Architecture
Global Business
IAG Engineer in Agri-Food Biosystems
IBT Biotechnology Engineer
Social Sciences & Management
Master in Digital Humanities Online (MHD-V)
Master in Government and Public Transformation (MGT)
Master in Humanistics Studies (MEH)
Master in Law (MDP-V)
Master in Public Administration and Public Policy (MAP)
Education & Training
Master in Education Entrepreneurship Online (MTO-V)
Master in Education Online (MEE-V)
Master in Educational Technology Online (MTE-V)
Medicine
Master in Biomedical Sciences (MBC)
Master of Science in Biotechnology (MBI)
Engineering & Technology
Engineering
Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MNA-V)
Master in Engineering with specialization in Quality Systems and Productivity (MIP-V)
Nanotechnology
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Master in Computer Science (MCC-I)
Master in Information Technology Management (MTI-V)
Economics & Business Management
Biotechnology
Business Management
Master in Applied Economics (MEK)
Master in Energy Management and Renewable Sources (MER-V)
Master in Engineering Management (MEM)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biotechnology
Nanotechnology
Other
Global Business and Strategy
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master in Cybersecurity (MCY)
Master in Cybersecurity (MCY-V)
Master in Law (MDP)
Social Sciences & Management
Ph. D. in Humanistic Studies
Ph. D. in Public Policy (DPP)
Physical Sciences
Ph. D. in Nanotechnology (DNT)
Education & Training
Ph. D. in Educational Innovation
Medicine
PH. D. in Biomedical Sciences (DBC)
Engineering & Technology
Engineering Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
PH. D. in Computer Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biotechnology
Other
Nanotechnology
Ph. D. in Engineering Sciences (DCI)
Ph. D. in Government and Public Transformation (DGT)
Ph.D. in Clinical Sciences (DCL)

Bachelor degree at ITESM
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.
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.
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.
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.

What to do after graduation
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.
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