Snapshot

Minimum GPA: 3.00

Terms and Dates:

  • Spring 2026
    February 1, 2026 to June 12, 2026
  • Fall 2026
  • Academic Year 2026-27

Advisor:

Kristen Grace

Cornell Affiliations:

Global Learning

Website:

Tec de Monterrey

Overview

Opportunity Description

Learn more about the application process and deadlines for each round of applications. 

Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey or ITESM) is one of Latin America’s largest and most prestigious universities with campuses throughout Mexico. It is also a Cornell Global Hub partner university. The Mexico City campus offers a comprehensive curriculum with courses available not only in the STEM fields but also humanities and social sciences. 

What is unique about this program?

Tec de Monterrey is a private research university known for its strengths across many fields: Business; Political Science, Law, & International Relations; Science & Technology; Media Studies & Information Science; the Built Environment; and Health.

As a Tec de Monterrey International student you have the opportunity to become completely immersed in Mexican student life. Choose from a wide range of classes in English while you learn Spanish, live in student housing or with a host family or take advantage of the hundreds of different extra-curricular activities including sports teams, special interest groups and cultural activities. Students with advanced Spanish may take some or all of their classes in Spanish.

How do I lean more about Tec?

What is unique about Mexico City?

Mexico City, perched at 7,350 feet, is the oldest capital city in the Americas and one of only two that was founded by indigenous peoples.  The largest city in North America and the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world, Mexico City is one of the world's most important financial and cultural centers.  Home of the Surrealist, Modern painter Frida Kahlo, ancient Aztec ruins, and a rich culinary culture from tacos to internationally renowned restaurants, Mexico City is a place to explore the past and question the present as you train for the future.

What is unique about Global Hubs?

Global Hubs are Cornell's collaborative centers of engagement around the world. Hubs will give students exciting opportunities for semester-long and short-term study abroad, field experience, participation in faculty-led research, curricular pathways through majors, internships, and more.

Things to Consider Before Applying:

  • Find more information on courses and credits on the Academics Tab
  • Review the information on the Education Abroad Office’s Get Started page for important considerations on academics and finances, and a guide to next steps
  • Still have questions?  Visit the Get Advice page and learn how to connect with an Education Abroad Advisors
  • Want to keep up to date with Cornellians Abroad? Follow Education Abroad on social media, @cornelliansabroad, @CornellEducationAbroad

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. For more information, visit Apply for Semester and Year on the Education Abroad website. 

  1. For Cornell approval and nomination, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are reviewed by Education Abroad. See timeline. Students who secure a space will be invited to commit. Once committed, the Education Abroad Office will nominate you to the exchange partner. 

  1. Once nominated by Cornell, complete the external application for exchange students provided by the partner. Schools typically admit the students nominated by exchange partners, but you must complete this process for them to review your application and offer you a place. The timeline for nominations varies greatly by program; you will hear from your Education Abroad Advisor or the program itself when it is time to apply externally.