Tecnologico de Monterrey

Key information

Host Institution: Tecnologico de Monterrey

Location: Campus Monterrey or Campus Querétaro

Dates: 6 January - 31 January 2025

Costs: No program cost (more information can be found below)

Funding:

• A$1,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available
• $7,921 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Application deadline: 31 October 2024

Overview

Spend your summer break immersed in the colours, sounds and tastes of Mexico. Over this four-week program, you'll have the opportunity to learn Spanish language in Mexico (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), all while earning credit towards your Swinburne degree.

Learn Spanish in Mexico, which is the second most widely spoken language in the world, and enrich your experience by choosing to explore Mexican culture in depth or learn about doing business in Mexico. You’ll discover a new culture, make friends from around the world and pick up some Spanish language skills in the process! 

If you are passionate about learning other languages, connecting with people from different parts of the world, and are curious about Mexican culture, this program is perfect for you! 

Courses offered

Choose between:

• Spanish Language and Mexican Culture; or
• Spanish Language and Business in Mexico

View courses

Eligibility criteria

To apply for this program, students must:

• be enrolled into an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree
• meet the overseas exchange program eligibility requirements
• meet any pre-requisites listed by the host institution and for the courses you choose
  
   

Academic credit

You are able to take this program as credit for one of your elective units. 

Credit equivalence

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

Costs

Program cost: No program cost

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.

However, you will be expected to pay for your accommodation (ranges from A$360 - A$890). Visit their website for the accommodation options and an estimate of costs.

Note that there may be other costs incurred outside of tuition fees, including living expenses, airfares, and visas (if applicable). 

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.

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think

Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants

This program has A$1,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available.

This grant can help offset travel and living expenses for your overseas internship and are available to both Domestic and International UG or PG students. Students can apply for a grant as part of the application process.

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of up to A$7,921 (depending on your program destination) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.

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

Application

Students must first apply to Swinburne Abroad following the short-term exchange application process. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Final application deadline: 31 October 2024