Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara - Exchange
City: Guadalajara Country: Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Website
Successful applications for exchange to this school happening in the 2025/26 school year will automatically be given a $1,000 award (no applications required)
Overview
What UAG has to offer:
- UAG, founded in 1935, is consistently ranked as one of the best universities in Mexico
- Throughout its history, the UAG has preserved its Mexican roots and cultural values while it is also recognized both at home and abroad as an internationalized university
- UAG has graduated tens of thousands of foreign students all through eighty-two years of its existence
- UAG has extensive athletic facilities including an Olympic swimming pool, handball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts and a soccer stadium.
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year
Term Dates:
Fall term equivalent: August - December
Winter term equivalent: January - May
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for this exchange.
UAG does NOT accept students who will be in their final semester/term of their degree program for exchange.
See Eligibility.
Course Information
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Students are required to present an official Spanish language certificate (SIELE, DELE. UAG could also accept a letter issued by the Language department certifying a B2 level proficiency) for regular courses.
Course information (syllabi, total hours, credits) for regular courses is often not available on UAG's website but is available upon request. UAG, however, does list the regular courses it offers and exchange students would be able to take courses at its Guadalajara campus from among the majors shown provided that the "modality and duration" shown for the majors is "Quarterly program" with "Duration: 10 semesters (3 years, 4 months)".
Field of Study: All with the exception of Medicine and Dentistry
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Credit Information
Housing
There are no dormitories on the UAG campus. Students who are interested may apply for a host family. Living with a host family has a great number of advantages and is encouraged. UAG has a listing of approved families and will place students in appropriate families according to answers given in the homestay application. Students who choose not to apply for a host family will need to make their own housing arrangements.
Program Contact
University of Alberta International, Education Abroad
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.