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Explore Mexico as a Study Destination

What to know before you choose Mexico: universities, language, costs and the main rules.

The Mexico Advantage

Why Choose Mexico for Your Studies?

Universities

Public and private universities. Private study plans need RVOE, the official approval. Check it for your course.

Key Benefits

Public: UNAM (the National Autonomous University of Mexico), UAM
Private: Tec de Monterrey, ITAM, IBERO
Funding

Scholarships from the government and the universities. India was on the 2026 list of countries for the government scholarship.

Key Benefits

Mexican government scholarship. Check its notice (convocatoria) to see if your country is on the list.
Tec de Monterrey Academic Talent Scholarship

90

Universities on the 2026 government scholarship list

Student Experience

Student Life in Mexico

Daily life is in Spanish. Universities offer Spanish classes and housing help.

UNAM helps foreign students find safe housing near its main campus, and its CEPE centre runs Spanish courses.

Spanish courses

Short courses at UNAM's CEPE (its Spanish-language centre), usually six weeks.

Housing help

UNAM and Tec de Monterrey (a private university) help students find housing.

Popular Destinations

Student Cities

Where the universities on this guide are.

Mexico City

Capital

Home to UNAM's main campus, Ciudad Universitaria, and to ITAM (a private university).

Top Universities:

UNAM
ITAM

Monterrey

Northern city

Main campus of Tec de Monterrey.

Top Universities:

Tec de Monterrey
Quick Reference

Mexico at a Glance

Key facts for students.

Country Overview
Teaching language
Mostly Spanish
Currency
Mexican peso (MXN)
Emergency number
911
Academic & Student Info
Main entry
August
UNAM passing grade
6 out of 10
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