Information from Universidad de Guanajuato
Restrictions
Spanish speaking university. Applicant must have sufficient knowledge in Spanish. Students may apply to any of the four campuses but will only be accepted to one.
It is possible to take classes from the Teaching Spanish as a Second Language program and Philosophy programs, only if the student has C1/C2 level of Spanish proficiency.
Restricted courses:
Foreign language courses offered in Campus Guanajuato cost is not waived and students will need to pay course fees. Language courses do not grant academic credits and are excluded of the full-time academic load.
Recommended Spanish proficiency:
Applicants to Universidad de Guanajuato are recommended to have:
B1/B2 for regular undergraduate courses or a minimum grade of VG/B (pass with credit) in upper secondary course 3, or a minimum grade of G/B in upper secondary course 4. Alternatively corresponding proficiency acquired in another way.
Applicants for Universidad de Guanajuato should be aware of that the language of instruction is Spanish only. Therefore, all applicants need to decide themselves whether they consider their proficiency in Spanish to be sufficient.
Applicants to Universidad de Guanajuato who consider their Spanish proficiency to be sufficient should contact the International Office to discuss this.
Closed programmes/ Closed departments/closed subject areas :
Medicine programmes
Master in Management
Courses
Course levels: Undergraduate and graduate level
Course types: Number of credits per course varies depending on course content and structure
Course information: Course catalogue
Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp):
The semester academic load is 24 to 32 UG credits, one UG credit equals 25 hours of work.
Academic year
Term 1: August–December
Term 2: January–June
Additional costs
As an exchange student, you do not need to pay tuition fees. However, additional costs may incur.
Examples of Homestay Expenses: Rent (including Internet, gas, electricity and water) 3000-7000 mexican pesos per month. Meal cost 3000-6000 mexican pesos per month.
Accommodation
Exchange students are responsible for finding their own accommodation but Universidad de Guanajuato will support students to find accommodation by providing lists of recommended housing.
Student support
Study with disabilities (umu.se)