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Universidad de Monterrey
San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico
(pop. 3.5 million)
Student Enrollment: 10,553
Language of instruction: Spanish
www.udem.edu.mx/
Summer program
Course Information
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges; summer program
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Summer program available.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Excellent.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for I-to I students is generally Excellent
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Chances of placement on ISEP-Direct is Excellent.
Courses
An increasing number of courses taught in English are offered each semester. Please contact UDEM for the current list of classes or visit this website
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange-Regular University Courses (Spanish)
Academic Year and Semester Exchanges
University Courses offered in Spanish: Art, Architecture, Design and Engineering (architecture, computer engineering, digital graphic design, fine arts, graphic design, industrial design, industrial engineering, information systems engineering, information technology, interior design, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, textile & fashion design); Business (accounting, business administration, economics, human resources, international commerce, international finance, international marketing, international tourism); Education and Humanities (communication, education, humanities, psychopedagogy); Health Sciences (biomedical engineering, medicine, psychology); Law and Social Sciences (international studies, law, political science & public administration); Graduate Programs (business administration, corporate law, education, graphic design, humanities, industrial & systems engineering, information systems engineering, organizational development, product engineering, quality control management); Research Centers (bilingual education, border & migratory studies, interdisciplinary studies [education quality & overcoming poverty], international arbitration, pre-Colombian rock art, regional information on visual arts, religious art).
Option 2: ISEP-Exchange-Spanish as a Foreign Language Courses and Regular University Courses Taught in English
Academic Year and Semester Exchanges
Spanish as a Foreign Language and Oral Communication classes are offered at three different levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced). These two courses may be combined with an increasing number of courses taught in English to complete a full course load. To view the current classes offered in English consult this website
Courses taught in English
An increasing number of courses taught in English are offered each semester. Please contact UDEM for the current list of classes or visit this link
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Graduate programs are open to ISEP students. Please contact UDEM for specific requirements and graduate courses.
Hints for Researching Courses
The complete list of courses offered for a specific semester, as well as a brief description for the courses, can be found on the UDEM website. If you require additional information, please contact UDEM.
Academic Notes
UDEM provides a mandatory orientation session for international students during the week before the beginning of classes. Regular class attendance is required in order to receive credit (only a limited number of absences are allowed). Failed courses do not appear on transcript.
Language Notes
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange-Regular University Courses:
A minimum of 3 semesters of university-level [language] or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
Option 2: ISEP-Exchange-Spanish as a Foreign Language Courses and Regular University Courses Taught in English
No prior Spanish is required to enroll in this option. Students with 0 to 2 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 and Semester for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Contact hours per course per week: 3. Upon arrival, students are required to take a Spanish proficiency test whose results will only indicate what level of Spanish (if any) students need to register.
A five-week ISEP-Direct, intensive Spanish language course, Mexican Culture and Service Learning is offered in the summer for all levels. Contact hours per course: 48 total hours. Consult the Summer Programs page for more information
Non-native English speakers who wish to enroll in English language courses may be required to demonstrate English language proficiency, by submitting a Language Proficiency Report. Please contact the Program Officer for Mexico regarding this requirement.
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
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
Academic year: early August to late May; Semester 1: early August to mid-December; Semester 2: early January to late May.
Housing and Meals
UDEM offers exchange students two different options: On-campus housing and off-campus housing. Students must decide the option they want by the time they send their application. Students who choose on-campus housing will have a place ready for them upon arrival and a stipend to cover a meal plan for 2 meals per day. Students who choose off-campus housing will receive a stipend to cover room and board.
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
Community-service placements and internships can be arranged. Please let UDEM know beforehand if you want to do an internship and in what area so they can help you find a placement.
ISEP-Direct
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
Summer Program
UDEM offers a five-week ISEP Direct summer program. It includes two weeks of courses in Monterrey, one week of service learning (total immersion) in a rural community from Nuevo Leon, two weeks of courses in Merida, weekend excursions to nearby attractions, as well as visits to Mexican companies, and museums. For more information, please see summer program information
The summer program offers Spanish language at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Language classes meet five mornings a week. Monday to Friday afternoons, students have Mexican culture class, taught in English and Spanish.
Profile
Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) was founded in 1969 by a group of representatives from five Catholic orders, local business people, professionals, and educators with the goal of building an institution of higher learning based on Christian beliefs and tradition, humanistic values and ideals, and social consciousness and awareness. Since then, UDEM has forged a reputation as one of the finest private universities in Mexico, attracting students from across the country. UDEM is recognized for its concept of holistic education (formacion integral), standards of academic excellence, and community service commitment. The university is accredited in the United States by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Total enrollment: 9,211 (Fall 2004).
Location
UDEM is located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, a friendly, safe, and prosperous town of 120,000 inhabitants, which is part of the metropolitan area of Monterrey, the state capital of Nuevo León. Monterrey lies in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains about 250 km south of the border with Texas and 1,000 km north of Mexico City. Monterrey is Mexico's third-largest city and one of the nation's most important industrial, financial, and business centers.
It is also home to a thriving artistic community, various museums, theaters, concert halls, a symphony orchestra, a ballet company, and prominent sports teams. The barrio antiguo, the old quarters, with its many restaurants, pubs, bars, discotheques, and vibrant nightlife, is a favorite student hangout on the weekends.
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