Tecnologico de Monterrey

Key information

Partner Institution: Tecnologico de Monterrey

Location: Multiple campuses around and in Mexico City (including Mexico City, Puebla, Queretaro and Guadalajara or Monterrey)

Dates: 3 January - 6 February 2024

Overview

Spend your summer break immersed in the colours, sounds and tastes of Mexico. Over this five-week program, you'll have the opportunity to explore four different cities and campuses, all while earning credit towards  your Swinburne degree.

Classes are all taught in English and each campus and city you visit will hold interesting activities, conferences and trips designed to take you far beyond what any tourist could experience. Depending on which course you choose, you'll unlock your potential in the world of business globalisation, or gain a fresh perspective on global issues and develop solutions that can help make a real impact.

With all travel, accommodation and activities organised for you, it couldn’t be easier. You’ll discover a new culture, make friends from around the world and pick up some Spanish language skills in the process! 

Courses offered

Choose between:

• Global Business
• Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges
  
  

Eligibility criteria

Students must meet the overseas exchange program eligibility requirements.

Academic credit

You are able to take this program as credit for one of your elective units. Alternatively, you may be able to use one core unit for this program, subject to approval from your Course Director.

Credit equivalence

6 credits or 10 ECTS = 12.5 CP (1 unit) at Swinburne.

Costs

Tuition fees to the host university are waived for students completing a short-term exchange program at one of our partner universities. You will continue to pay your regular tuition fees to Swinburne while you are on the program.

Please note that there may be other program costs incurred outside of tuition fees.

Program cost: $2,450 USD (approx. $3,810 AUD).

The program cost includes the following:

• Accommodation for the duration of the program
• Transportation for all program activities, including pick up on official arrival day and transfer from city to city
• Breakfast six days of the week
• Tickets to all visits and events of the program
• Student arrival kit
• Health Insurance

The host university will be able to provide further information upon application.

Funding

OS HELP Loans of up to A$7,348 (as at 2023) are available for eligible students to help cover your costs.

For more information on funding and eligibility see Fee Help and Scholarships.

More information about Tecnologico de Monterrey

Visit Tec de Monterrey's website for more information on their short-term iWinterMx program and the courses offered.

Application

Students must first apply to Swinburne Abroad following the short-term exchange application process.

Swinburne application period closes: 31 October 2023