Study Abroad in Mexico
Mexico is a Spanish speaking country considered part of North America, but many consider it part of Latin America or Central America. Mexico is the most populous Spanish speaking country on Earth. Approximately 3,800 American students study abroad in Mexico each year making it one of the most popular study abroad destinations. Pre-European contact, Mexico was inhabited by advanced civilizations such as the Omec, the Maya, and Aztec another reason so many students choose to study abroad in Mexico.
Below you will find our list of Study Abroad programs in Mexico. It is an index to international education in Mexico listing university level study abroad, internships, volunteer and intensive language school programs oriented to American college and university students. Some pre-college and post-graduate options are also included. We invite you to read the student reviews, see the ratings scores and use this site to compare programs and understand what other students have encountered during their education abroad.
Top Cities to Study Abroad
1. Oaxaca | 211 reviews | |
2. Yucatan | 190 reviews | |
3. Merida | 187 reviews | |
4. Puebla | 146 reviews | |
5. Guanajuato | 139 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Mexico - Featured Programs
Travel to the colonial city of Oaxaca for a true immersion experience!
What is virtual study abroad? It is a way to experience another culture and language without leaving your country. Using the latest communication ...
Study Abroad in Mexico - All Programs
Course Topic: TRADE AND DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS OF MEXICO IN TIMES OF WAR (link course outline)May 29th - June 16th, 2023 (3 weeks); optional extension for 2 additional weeks...
Held within the Mexican arts mecca of Mexico City, this course will enable students to witness the breadth of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts that this city has to ...
Still need to fulfill a UGS Signature Course Requirement? This three-week program offers students a unique opportunity to check that box for their degree plan while enjoyi...
Do you want to solve real-world environmental problems affecting the U.S. and Mexico? Student interns will use their Spanish language skills to work with organizations on ...
This interdisciplinary course based in Puebla, Mexico introduces students to emergent research on Latinx identity in K12 and higher education, focused on the topic of masc...
Course Topic: GLOBAL MARKETING IN LATIN AMERICAN MARKETSMay 29th – June 16th, 2023 (3 weeks); optional extension for 2 additional weeks This course is designed on GRADUATE...
Course Topic: Experimental Ceramics and Glass Fabrication - Traditional and Contemporary Mexican Techniques (link course outline)May 29th – June 16th, 2023 (3 weeks); opti...
Course Topic: TRADE AND DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS OF MEXICO IN TIMES OF WAR (link course outline)May 29th – June 16th, 2023 (3 weeks); optional extension for 2 additional weeks...