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Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO)
Jalisco, Mexico
(pop. 5 million)
Student Enrollment: 8,700
Language of instruction: Spanish and English
www.iteso.mx
Course information
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Good.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for I-to-I students is generally Good.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Courses
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange-Regular University Courses (Spanish)
Academic Year and Semester Exchanges
Architecture and Design; Business Administration and Economics (accounting, business administration, finance, industrial relations, international trade, marketing); Engineering (chemical, civil, electrical, food technology, industrial, information technologies, systems & computer, environmental, mechanical, telecommunication networks); Social Sciences (communications sciences, education, international relations, law, philosophy, politics, psychology, social sciences). Students who choose this option may also take university courses offered in English.
Option 2: ISEP-Exchange-Spanish as a Second Language Courses and Regular University Courses Taught in English
Academic Year and Semester Exchanges
Student may enroll in Spanish as a Second Language courses (four different levels offered), and take a limited number of regular university courses offered in English, through ITESO’s Three Plus One Program. More information and a list of classes offered in English may be found at this website.
Courses taught in English
A limited number of courses are offered in English through the “Three Plus One” program at ITESO. For information on current classes offered, please visit this website.
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Master's Programs: Applied Information Technology, Human Development, Communication, Quality Engineering, Business Administration, Electronic Design, Political Sciences. Global Marketing, Psychotherapy, Education and Cognitive Processes, Management of Educational Institutions, Constitutional Law, Social Philosophy.
PhD: Education, Philosophy of Education; Social Sciences.
Hints for Researching Courses
Undergraduate programs:
Goto Programas Académicos
Click on the link of your interest and go to “Plan de Estudios” on the right side
Graduate programs:
Goto Programas Académicos
Click on the link of your interest and go to “Plan de Estudios” on the right side
Academic Notes
Students can participate in community projects in several fields or internships in the local industry. ITESO's reputation as one of the strongest academic institutes in Guadalajara is due primarily to the quality of its architecture and engineering schools, as well as the social sciences research centers. According to a national ranking of Mexican Universities made by the newspaper “El Universal”, ITESO ranks in the seventh position of the best universities, and regionally, most of it’s programs where ranked in the first position.
Language Notes
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange-Regular University Courses (Spanish)
A minimum of 4 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to program. Language skills should be above the intermediate level in conversation, reading and writing.
Option 2: ISEP-Exchange-Spanish as a Second Language
- Courses and Regular University Courses Taught in English
No prior Spanish is required to enroll in this option. Students with 0 to 3 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent may only participate in this option.
- Intensive Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the academic year for Beginner and Intermediate levels. Beginner classes (101/102) meet for eight hours a week, for a total of 120 instruction hours per semester. Intermediate classes (201/202) meet for six hours a week for a total of 90 instruction hours a week.
- A two week pre-session, intensive Spanish language course is offered (mandatory for non-native Spanish speakers) before the fall term (SM1) only. Credits are offered for the pre-session coursework.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Non-native English speakers who wish to enroll in English language courses may be required to demonstrate English language proficiency. ITESO accepts the Language Proficiency Report for this requirement.
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
Academic year: mid-August to mid-May; Semester 1: mid-August to early December; Semester 2: mid-January to mid-May.
Housing and Meals
No housing is available on campus; housing for ISEP students is arranged with families in Guadalajara. Twenty meals a week are provided. Another option is to have a monthly stipend for independent living.
Student Activities
Extra curricular activities like guitar classes, aerobics, tae kwon do, performance (theater), and folk music, sports, internship in small and medium sizes business enterprises and volunteer- social work projects in the community are available at no extra cost. There are many others, some of them with extra cost or can be taken as part of your curricular options.
Profile
ITESO, founded in 1957, is administered by the Jesuits and characterized by its academic excellence, humanistic style of education, and social consciousness. Its campus is surrounded by well-kept gardens and eucalyptus trees. Facilities include soccer fields, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, a gymnasium, a library, travel agency, bank, 4 cafeterias, a bookstore and two outdoor stages. In addition, there are chemistry, physics, electronic, civil and photography labs, radio and television equipment, and an observatory. Total enrollment: 8,700.
Location
Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico, is the capital of the state of Jalisco. It is considered a major industrial, commercial and financial center for western and central Mexico. It is the Mexican Silicon Valley. At the same time, Guadalajara has retained the charm of its past and boasts a wealth of colonial architecture and important cultural centers, such as the Degollado Theater and the Cabañas Institute. The city is known for its clear, sunny weather, with an average temperature of 55 degrees in winter and 89 degrees in summer.
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