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ITESM - INSTITUTO TECNOLóGICO DE MONTERREY (TEC DE MONTERREY) Program Level: Undergraduate Number of Weeks/Term: 18 |
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- Background
- Location Information
- Program Dates
- Host Institution
- Academic Information
- Academic Disciplines
- Credit Transfer Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Program Costs
- Housing and Meals
- Insurance
- Extracurricular Activities
- Climate
- VISA & Passport Information
- Your Next Steps
- Experiences of Former Students
- Contact Details
BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech (GT) has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic programs in top-notch foreign universities that are partnered with GT. As a result of immersion in a foreign academic and cultural environment, students have the maximum opportunity to learn to operate effectively in an atmosphere that is wholly different from that of GT and the U.S.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Mexico
With 32 states and one federal district (Mexico City) that cover an area of almost 3 million kilometers and with borders shared with 3 countries and 3 bodies of water, Mexico is a country of great variety and diversity. Mexico was named after the Mexicas, ancient inhabitants of the territory and founders of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City.
Monterrey
The city of Monterrey was founded more than 400 years ago and its 3 million residents make it the third-largest city in Mexico. It is known as "the Business Capital of Mexico" and is the second-largest business hub in the country. In 1999, Fortune magazine recognized Monterrey as a best place to do business in Latin America.
Monterrey has 30 museums and cultural centers, several theaters and concert venues, countless festivals and many other opportunities to experience the culture of the city of Monterrey, the state of Nuevo Leon, and the country of Mexico. Monterrey is surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes and natural attractions, including Horsetail Falls, Garcia Caves, Huasteca canyon, and Estrella Bio-park.
PROGRAM DATES
Fall Term: early August - December
Spring Term: early January - mid May
Academic Year: early August - mid May
NOTE: Students may participate in this program for the Fall, Spring or for a full academic year.
There is also a summer program for students interested in Spanish language, Mexican culture, and business in Mexico. For more information on the summer program click here
YEAR PROGRAM STARTED:
2001
HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) was founded in 1943. ITESM, which is often called "Monterrey Tec", is a group of 29 schools scattered across Mexico. Monterrey Tec's 17,500 students pursue degrees in the 34 different undergraduate programs. Georgia Tech's exchange allows GT students to study at Monterrey Tec's campus located in beautiful Monterrey, Mexico. Monterrey Tec is one of an elite group of foreign institutions accredited in the United States by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). Georgia Tech is accredited by these same two groups.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
Subject Areas Available:
- Accounting
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- History, Technology, and Society
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- International Affairs
- Literature, Communication, and Culture
- Mathematics
- Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modern Languages
- Physics
- Spanish
Language Information
GT recommends that students complete at least 2 years of college level Spanish or have the equivalent advanced/3000 level of skills before participating in this program.
Most courses at Monterrey Tec are taught in Spanish, but there is a growing selection of courses offered in English as well.
If you would like to work on your Spanish language you can apply for the GT Spanish Language for Business and Technology Program, which takes place each summer. This program, which you might be able to participate in the year before going to Monterrey Tec or perhaps in the summer immediately before starting at Monterrey Tech, is an intensive language program directed by Vicki Galloway, vicki.galloway@modlangs.gatech.edu and Angela Labarca, angela.labarca@modlangs.gatech.edu. You can contact either of them for more information.
Course Information
For detailed course information: click here
When looking at course descriptions, be sure to check to see on what campus the course is offered. The code for the Monterrey campus is "MTY".
Internship Option
Students who study at Monterrey Tec in the Fall semester qualify for assistance in finding an internship for the spring semester. Internships are not handled through OIE, for more information contact Debbie Gulick in the Work Abroad Office at debbie.gulick@dopp.gatech.edu. Top
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Credit for courses taken as part of GT exchange programs is added as transfer credit on the GT transcript. Since it is important to know which kind of credit students will earn abroad as soon as possible, GT requires that courses be pre-approved for transfer. With a Foreign Credit Approval Form (available from OIE) in hand, and the credit transfer system information (listed below), students should submit course descriptions to the appropriate academic unit to request their approval. If taking Math classes, for example, then the student should go to the GT School of Mathematics to get permission for the courses to transfer to GT. If approved, the GT School of Mathematics signs the Foreign Credit Approval Form showing how the courses will transfer so that students will know which type of credit they should expect to receive.
For detailed credit transfer instructions click here
For the Foreign Credit Approval Form click here
Standing Transfer Credit Approvals Available on OSCAR
Certain courses from this school have been given standing approval on the Transfer Equivalency Table found on OSCAR. If a course you would like to take is listed on this table, you do not need to seek additional approval. If a course you would like to take is not listed on this table, you need to seek approval for the course via the Foreign Credit Approval form.
CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
This information is intended for undergraduates students only. Graduate students must speak with their academic unit to to determine the acceptance of transfer credits.
ITESM uses the following credit transfer system:
8 ITESM units = 3 GT credits
16 ITESM units = 6 GT credits
GRADING SYSTEM
ITESM uses the grading system listed below:
ITESM Grade = US Grade
90-100/Muy Bien = A
80-89/Bien = B
60-79/Suficiente = C
No Equivalent = D
59 or below/No Suficiente = F
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
PROGRAM COSTS
The same matriculation, tuition and other mandatory fees (including transportation, technology, activity, health, and athletic) apply to a term abroad as would normally apply at Georgia Tech. Exchange students must pay tuition and fees to the GT Bursar for each semester they are abroad. No other expenses associated with this program are paid to GT; instead, these expenses are paid on site. Keep in mind the costs of books, health insurance, food, living expenses, and travel money, as well as pre-departure costs like your passport and visa.
The currency in Mexico is the Mexican Peso. Exchange rates fluctuate, so check the newspaper or click here for the most current rates.
DON"T FORGET TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! See the OIE web site for more info: click here
Following are cost estimates for one semester at Monterrey Tec that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.
In State Tuition $3,035 Out of State Tuition $3,285 GT Mandatory Fees $818 Books and Supplies $250 Administrative and/or Application fees $0 Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $1,300 Roundtrip Airfare $900 Room and Board $3,000 Additional Language Instruction $0 Mandatory Insurance $150 Total $9,453 (in state) $9,703 (out of state)
*Out-of-state students pay in state tuition, plus $250 for this exchange program.
*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing students." Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Housing
Exchange students studying at Monterrey can either choose to live in a residence hall or with a host family. Those living in the dorms have access to a pool on campus, as well as to laundry facilities. For more information click here
If you do not want to stay in a residence hall, you can choose to live with a host family. This allows students to experience Mexican culture daily, as well as learn Spanish faster. For more information click here
If you choose to live off-campus, Monterrey Tech will provide you with some information on off-campus housing possibilities but will leave it up to you to find your off-campus housing. For more information click here
Meals
Three home-cooked meals a day are provided with the host family housing option. Top
INSURANCE
Students participating in this program will be assessed $150 per semester for mandatory insurance coverage. You will be covered by T.W. Lord and Associates. For detailed information about this insurance plan, go to click here. This cost is included in the above cost estimates for the program.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Monterrey Tec has plenty of clubs and organizations for their degree-seeking and exchange students. Many international students enjoy the Spanish as a Second Language Club. The cultural arts programs offer lessons in dance, music, and drama. In addition, Monterrey tec also has excellent sport and fitness facilities, and offers a wide variety of recreation sports activities ranging from tennis to track & field.
The International Department holds special events for international students, including excursions to Taxco, Tepoztlan, Zacatecas or Michoacan, a journey back in time to the Teotihuacan or Teopanzolco pyramids, visits to Mexico City's historical zone or Mazatlan's annual bullfights, and fun beach vacations to Puerta Vallarta, Acapulco, or Manzanillo.
CLIMATE
Mexico is a beautiful country with high sierras, volcanoes, jungles, deserts, valleys, and beaches that are as impressive as the country's many historical sights. Monterrey itself is a city rich in culture and history, as well as beautiful weather. The hot summers and cool winters resemble those in the southeastern U.S. In Monterrey, the coldest winter days seldom fall below 41ºF, but summers are quite hot with temperatures ranging from 82ºF to 96ºF and sometimes higher. Monterrey experiences little precipitation (apx. 24 inches each year), which occurs mostly during August through October.
VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online: click here
The International Office at Monterrey Tec will help you with your student visa application at orientation upon your arrival. You can find additional information in the student handbook click here.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
To begin the process of participating in this exchange, please do the following:
EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
click here
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Melissa Lee DeLara, Exchange Study Abroad Advisor
GT Office of International Education
631 Cherry Street
Savant Building, Suite 211
Atlanta, GA 30332-0284
Phone: (404)894-7475 Fax: (404)894-9682
E-mail: melissa.delara@oie.gatech.edu
OIE web site: click here
Host/Program Web Site: click here
Monterrey
Mexico
Latin America
Semester
18
12
Spanish/English
For more info, contact OIE.
Can I go abroad while pursuing a GT degree?
GT students have many opportunities to participate in semester/exchange and study abroad programs. In an exchange program, you actually take classes with the host university's students and faculty. (In some cases, this means that you must have excellent knowledge of the local language to participate). Exchange program participants usually pay normal GT tuition and fees for each term abroad. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to GT so that you do not get behind in your studies. The application deadline for fall and academic year programs is in early February; for spring programs the deadline is in September/October.
In a study abroad program, the courses are taught by GT faculty and you register for regular GT courses. Residents pay normal matriculation fees, but do not pay ancillary fees (athletic, health, etc.). Non-residents only pay resident matriculation plus $250 ($1500 for GTL Summer/$2000 for GTL Spring/Fall) . This is a savings of over $6,000 for out-of-state students who participate in GT study abroad programs as full-time students! Deadlines for summer study abroad programs vary from early January to mid-February.
In most cases, if you are eligible for financial aid or scholarships, you can apply your grants, scholarships, and/or loans toward the expenses associated with participating in all GT programs.
GT's International Plan: More than just study abroad
Your major is participating in this new initiative!
The International Plan is an intensive, degree-long program designed to prepare GT graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the 21st century. Requirements of the program include international coursework, two terms abroad (any combination of study, research or internship abroad), proficiency in a second language, and a culminating course. Students who complete the program will have a designation on their diploma indicating completion of the degree with global competence: for example, "BS in Mechanical Engineering: International Plan." For more information or an application, contact your major advisor or OIE and visit the website: click here