Study at Universidad La Salle in Mexico City!

Located in the heart of Mexico City, Universidad La Salle (ULSA), offers outstanding student services, a wide variety of academic programs, and excellent infrastructure. The campus is located in the heart of Colonia Condesa, a lovely neighborhood known for its cafes, bookstores, and galleries. ULSA has a safe and inviting campus atmosphere with excellent facilities and is easily accessible, with subway stations, buses, and taxis available from any corner of the campus.

Mexico City is a modern capital with cutting edge architecture that blends Aztec and Colonial influences. As the largest city in Mexico, it serves as the central hub for commerce, finance, and the arts. Living in Mexico City allows for easy travel throughout the country and to many destinations in Central America and the Caribbean as well.

About Universidad La Salle

ULSA was founded in 1962 and is a part of the worldwide network of LaSallian schools started in the 17th century by French educator St. John Baptist De La Salle. ULSA is autonomous, fully accredited, and recognized as an institution of excellence by the Mexican Secretariat of Public Education and the Federation of Private Mexican Universities.

Internships, community outreach, volunteer groups, advocacy, and research in a broad range of areas complement the university’s wide range of academic programs. ULSA is made up of 28 undergraduate programs, 22 specializations, 14 Master’s programs, and 2 Doctoral programs, with a student population of around 10,000.

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Academic Information

ISEP students need to have completed five semesters of Spanish prior to arrival and are expected to play an active role in their own education as the grading system is composed of classroom participation, attendance, projects, and exams. Students have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of courses in the following faculties and schools:

• Faculty of Chemical Sciences:
• Environmental Sciences
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• Chemical Engineering
• Food Science
• Biochemistry and Pharmacology
• School of Engineering:
• Biomedical Engineering
• Cybernetics Engineering and Computer Systems
• Civil Engineering
• Electronic and Communication Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• School of Business:
• Actuary Sciences
• Business Administration
• International Business and Trade
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Business Information Technology
• School of Architecture, Design and Communication:
• Architecture
• Communication Science
• Graphic Design
• Faculty of Law:
• Law
• International Relations
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:
• Education Sciences
• Religious Science
• Primary Education
• Philosophy
• Psychology

Student Services

ISEP students have access to a large number of services on campus including the Center for International Education, which advises and supports international students throughout their stay at ULSA. The staff not only arrange housing but also provide an array of exciting programs. The Center for Advising and Educational Resources offers a Spanish for Foreigners course for an additional cost. A variety of other language courses — including German, French, Italian, Russian, and Chinese — are also accessible through the Center for International Education.

ULSA’s library has more than 135,000 titles in its collection. In addition, a map room, auditorium, exhibition center, and museum-graphic room comprise the Multimedia Center. In addition, ISEP students have access to WIFI while on campus and to a number of computer labs with printing, scanning, and projection services.

Housing and Meals

Living with a host family is one of the best ways to learn about and integrate into another culture. ISEP students at ULSA are housed with host families who are selected and screened by staff at the Center for International Education. This is an especially exciting opportunity for Spanish language learners as it provides a unique opportunity to utilize and improve language skills.

All host families provide meals for students and live within walking distance of campus. Food services are also offered on campus. The main campus has a Starbucks, and there are several restaurants around the university.

Sports and Recreation

ISEP students can participate in a number of sports activities while at ULSA. Aerobics, handball, soccer, basketball, baseball, bowling, football, gymnastics, field hockey, swimming, tae kwan do, tennis, ping-pong, volleyball, weightlifting, and indoor soccer are among the activities offered each semester. ULSA also has a number of student-run service organizations such as safety patrol, leadership formation, campus ministry groups, youth support groups, and specific student professional groups. In addition, musical expression, literary workshops, dance, gastronomy, and theater are among the activities offered through the Cultural Activities Center.

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Top 10 things to know about Universidad La Salle (ULSA) and Mexico City

	ULSA is part of a large worldwide network of highly ranked universities. The Mexican Lasallian System of Higher Education (ILMES) has 15 universities throughout the country.
	ULSA offers ISEP students internships, volunteering, and community project opportunities.
	Extracurricular activities include sports tournaments and cultural events such as concerts, art exhibitions, festivals, films, and plays.
	Located in Mexico City in the heart of the trendy neighborhood La Condesa, the ULSA campus is green and inviting and provides international students with an array of support services.
	ULSA is easily accessible by public transportation and near a number of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and shopping malls.
	Many museums and tourist attractions, including the Historic Center, are close to campus. Visit archeological sites, bustling markets, monuments, and peaceful parks.
	Experience a unique fusion of ancient civilization and contemporary culture in Mexico City
	Be part of the celebrations to honor the Bicentennial of Mexico’s Independence (1810) and Centennial Revolution (1910) at ULSA and around the city. This only happens every 100 years!
	ULSA offers the best location from which to embark on one-day and weekend trips.
	Experience the mix of clamor, culture, tradition, and sophistication that only happens in Mexico City!

 

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