🇲🇽 Study in Mexico
Strong in arts, science, engineering. Safety safe (6/100).
Mexico is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €350–€800 a month. Its academic strengths sit in arts, science, engineering. Acceptance sits near 65%, and student visas process in around 20 days.
Affordable destination
Key facts · Mexico
Monthly cost
€350–800
Acceptance rate
65%
Visa processing
~20d
Work visa
—
QS rank (best)
#136
Scholarships
—
Degree tuition
~€700/yr
Degree tuition: ~€700/yr (median) — range €0–€15,200/yr across 15 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/MXN), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Mexico
Rent
€280
Food
€150
Transport
€40
Other
€100
Monthly total
€570
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €290–€950/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Mexico
University degrees (37)
- Anáhuac UniversityAnahuac University is a university in Mexico offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
- Autonomous University of Baja CaliforniaAutonomous University of Baja California is a university in Mexico offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
- Autonomous University of Guerrero (UAGro)Autonomous University of Guerrero (UAGro) is a university in Mexico offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
- Autonomous University of SinaloaThe Autonomous University of Sinaloa is a public university with its central campus located in the state capital of Culiacán, Sinaloa and with campuses in multiple locations within the state. The university is ranked in the top 25 universities of Mexico.
- Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de PueblaThe Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla (BUAP) is the oldest and largest university in Puebla, Mexico. Founded on 15 April 1578 as Colegio del Espíritu Santo, the school was sponsored by the Society of Jesus during most of the Spanish colonial era before turning into a public college in 1825 and eventually into a public university in 1937.
- Colegio de MéxicoEl Colegio de México, A. C.
Summer schools (7)
- Campamento de Verano Santa UrsulaCampamento de Verano Santa Ursula is a short-term summer camp in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Changos y Bodokes Curso de Verano CDMXChangos y Bodokes Curso de Verano CDMX is a short-term summer programme in Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Justo Sierra Verano Emocionante CDMXJusto Sierra Verano Emocionante CDMX is a short-term summer programme in Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Kids Spanish Summer Camp Instituto Cultural OaxacaKids Spanish Summer Camp Instituto Cultural Oaxaca is a short-term summer camp in Oaxaca, Mexico, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- CETYS International Summer ProgramCETYS International Summer Program is a summer English language programme in Ensenada, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- El Colegio de Mexico International Summer ProgramEl Colegio de Mexico International Summer Program is a summer English language programme in Mexico City, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
Boarding schools (3)
- Colegio Militarizado Nuevo Mexico DurangoColegio Militarizado Nuevo Mexico Durango is a boarding school option in Durango, Mexico, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Heroico Colegio Militar BoardingHeroico Colegio Militar Boarding is a boarding school option in Tlalpan, Mexico, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Unidad Academica de Mexico InternadoUnidad Academica de Mexico Internado is a boarding school option in Michoacan, Mexico, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
Language schools (9)
- Berlitz Mexico Kids and TeensBerlitz Mexico provides language courses designed for children and teenagers through its Kids and Teens programme.
- British Council Mexico Kids and Teens EnglishBritish Council Mexico offers English courses for young learners, including early childhood, primary and secondary age groups.
- UNAM Centro de Ensenanza Para ExtranjerosUNAM Centro de Ensenanza Para Extranjeros is a language programme provider in Mexico City, Mexico, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Habla Language School Merida Kids TeensHabla Language School Merida Kids Teens is a language school in Merida, Mexico, with an official programme page available for international learners exploring language study options.
- Harmon Hall
- IMAC Spanish Language Programs GuadalajaraIMAC Spanish Language Programs Guadalajara is a language programme provider in Guadalajara, Mexico, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
Exchange programs (5)
- ITAM International Student Exchange PortalExchange portal for nominated international and visiting students joining ITAM for semester, trimester, or summer exchange study.
- Tecnologico de Monterrey International MobilityOfficial Tecnologico de Monterrey internationalization page describing international student mobility, partner universities, and exchange-related academic experiences.
- AFS Mexico Programas Interculturales PreparatoriaAFS Mexico Programas Interculturales Preparatoria is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Mexico City, Mexico, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- Tecnologico de Monterrey Incoming ExchangeTecnologico de Monterrey Incoming Exchange is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Monterrey, Mexico, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- UNAM Incoming Student Mobility DGECIUNAM Incoming Student Mobility DGECI is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Mexico City, Mexico, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for Mexico
- Mexican Government AMEXCID Excellence Scholarship for Foreigners
- Mexico AMEXCID Scholarship
- Tecnológico de Monterrey Graduate Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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