Introducing Tecnologico de Monterrey  Spanish and Mexico where you can learn Spanish in Mexico at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels, and enrich your experience by choosing to explore Mexican culture in depth or learn about doing business in Mexico. Discover the vibrant world of Mexico while advancing your Spanish skills.

If you are passionate about learning other languages, connecting with people from different parts of the world, and are curious about Mexican culture, this program is perfect for you.

Fields of study

  • Business in Mexico
  • Mexican Culture
  • Spanish Language

You can choose to complete the Spanish and Mexican Culture track or the Spanish and Business in Mexico track. More information regarding specific details are available on the host university webpage. 

Credit equivalent

10 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Each track is 10 ECTS. 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.  Refer to Visa - Tec de Monterrey

Please review the host university webpage for 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

As this experience is for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to Global Experinces at least 4 weeks before the UQ deadline to allow sufficient time for the Faculty to complete the credit assessment. 

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 Tec de Monterrey. 

For more Information please refer to - Tec de Monterray FAQ's

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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

Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details. 

OS-HELP Loan

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.

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 24 September 2025

Program Dates

Start: 6 January 2026
End: 30 January 2026

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Queretaro and Monterrey, Mexico (In-person)
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.

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