Tecnológico de Monterrey iWinter Mx Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges
The Tecnológico de Monterrey iWinter Mx Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges program provides students the wonderful opportunity to learn in a unique and innovative way, through high-class and dynamic sessions, hands-on activities and vivid cultural experiences throughout Mexico.
The program also offers the chance to explore Mexico, allowing students to travel, live and study in different parts of the country.
Fields of study
- Mexican Culture
- Sociology
More information regarding specific programs available can be found on the host university webpage and in the host course syllabus.
Credit equivalent
10 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 10 ECTS 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 Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for very important visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by Tec de Monterrey.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Successful applicants will be nominated to Tec de Monterrey by UQ following the application deadline. Once your nomination is sent, you will receive an email with a personal link to fill out the Application for Admission.
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is Exchange. The tuition fee is paid directly to UQ. More information regarding associated living costs can be found on the host university webpage.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the program fee. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the host university webpage.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2024
Program Dates
Start: 6 January 2025
End: 31 January 2025
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Mexico City, Queretaro, Puebla, and Guadalajara, 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.
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
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.