Tecnológico de Monterrey Chiapas Summer Program on Social Innovation
The information below is for programs offered in Winter 2019. Winter 2020 program details will be updated as they become available from the host. Please do not apply to UQ until the updated Winter 2020 information is available and updated.
The Tecnológico de Monterrey Chiapas Summer Program on Social Innovation program will take place in the city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas. A multicultural city where the worldview of indigenous peoples descended from the Maya coexists with the international vision of visitors and residents from around the world.
Fields of study
- Anthropology
- Art History
- International Relations
UQ students are able to participate in Term 2 of the program. More information regarding specific course available can be found in the program guide and course profile.
Credit equivalent
3 US credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 3 credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experience team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the Embassy of Mexico for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the standard UQ Student Eligibility Criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by the host university. This program impacts on UQ semester 2, 2019 dates, UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.
Costs
The program fee is approximately $3,200 - $4,300 AUD.
More information regarding specific program fees can be found in the program guide.
Applicants may also be eligible for UQ-specific funding. Applicants will be notified by mid-May if they are eligible for travel grants and scholarships awarded by the Global Experiences Team. Please do not rely on this funding to support your global experience.
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program fee. More information regarding specific accommodation can be found in the program guide.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 10 March 2020
Host: TBC
Program Dates
Start: 01 July 2019
End: 26 July 2019
The dates listed above are for the Winter 2019 program. Dates for the Winter 2020 program are TBC.
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico
Credit: For-credit only
Cohort: Undergraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.