Monterrey
Monterrey is a city in northeastern Mexico, located in a modern industrial and business hub only 230 km from the U.S. border. The city, also known as “La Ciudad de las Montañas” (The City of the Mountains), is home to several transnational conglomerates, with 10 of Mexico’s 20 largest companies based there. The campus area has been designed to create the ideal environment that encourages intensive academic activity, combining both research and recreation. This allows students and faculty to fully develop their innovative potential.
Tecnológico de Monterrey
TEC de Monterrey is a large private university founded in 1943 with approximately 90,000 students. It is the highest-ranked private university in Mexico, offering a wide range of courses across many fields of study, most of which are open to exchange students. TEC de Monterrey has five campuses, with the main and largest one located in Monterrey.
Link to Tec de Monterrey’s website
Information for exchange students
Language of Instruction
English & Spanish
Fields of Study / Courses
TEC de Monterrey is a comprehensive university offering a wide selection of courses across most disciplines. There are also courses in Spanish as a second language and Mexican culture.
Detailed course information available here
Full-Time Studies
Bachelor’s level: 18 credits per semester correspond to 30 ECTS.
Master’s level: 18 credits per semester correspond to 30 ECTS.
Semester Dates
Fall semester: mid-August – mid-December
Spring semester: early February – mid-June
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of English or Spanish if you choose courses in Spanish. No English test required.
Accommodation
As an exchange student, you can live either on or off campus, or with a host family. Note that on-campus housing is not available at Campus Santa Fe or Campus Mexico City.
Information about accommodation available here
Insurance
Exchange students are covered through the Kammarkollegiet “Student OUT” insurance. No local insurance is required.
Study support
No information available at the moment.
Fees
Keep in mind that there may be various fees, such as administrative fees for the exchange.
Accommodation providers may sometimes require a deposit or the full rent to be paid in advance. You are responsible for checking what applies in your specific case.
Safety
On this page you will find a list of safety information and questions to consider if you are travelling to a country that differs significantly from Sweden.
Make sure to read before your exchange!
