International Affairs

Studying abroad gives students competitive advantages and intercultural skills that translate into numerous long-term opportunities, both personal and professional.

Given that every international program is different, we recommend that students select an institution that fits their requirements.

Participating in an international program gives students:

• Development of a global vision, necessary to face local and international challenges.
• Understanding of different cultures and solution of problems in a foreign environment.
• Acknowledgment of different points of view and ways of thinking from around the world.
• Improved language skills.
• Increase of self-esteem, responsibility and autonomy.
• Optimal professional opportunities.

As an UDLAP student, you can apply to one or more international programs.

• Exchange program (undergraduate or graduate level)
• Dual program (undergraduate or graduate level)
• Summer program (language or academic)

*Depends on each dual program. Generally, it is 120 units.

**Language summer program: no minimum approved units required. Academic summer program: number of units to be determined by each Academic Department.

Follow these steps to apply to your program:

1. Attend an information session for the international program you have chosen. For regular exchanges and dual programs at the undergraduate level, you must apply a year before the period in which you wish to start your program. At the master level you must apply during your first trimester. During this session, you will be assigned a registration number so you may continue with the process.
2. Review the list of suggested universities, according to your major. Confirm that your two options are available.
3. Hand in your language certificate to prove that you meet the required level.
4. Formalize your application to the international program at https://www.udlap.mx/internacional, and select your two university choices.
5. Receive from the International Affairs Office the confirmation of one of your university options.
6. Search the academic program study plan at your chosen university and pre-select the courses you wish to take on the International Office platform.
7. Make your first and second document delivery* on the dates indicated on the checklist*.
   • Official UDLAP transcript (in a closed and sealed envelope)
   • UDLAP Transcript translation (it may be in Word document)
   • Commitment letter, signed by the student and his/her mother/father/tutor
   • Copy of the ID card of the student´s mother/father/tutor
   • Copy of passport (valid throughout the entire stay abroad)
   • 4 passport size photos
   • Depending on the international program you are applying to, your UDLAP coordinator will let you know the documents you need to hand in for the second document delivery
8. Continue your international program process with your UDLAP coordinator and wait for the acceptance letter from the host university. Once you receive it, make sure to process your immigration paperwork.
9. Attend the Pre-Departure session where you will receive important information regarding the final details of the trip.
10. When you return to UDLAP, make sure to transfer the credits earned during your studies abroad, as stablished in the Credit transfer for studies or intership abroad policy (Política de Transferencia de créditos por estudios o prácticas en el extranjero).

*Consult the details of the documents you need to deliver and the specific dates to carry out the international program process of your choice at https://www.udlap.mx/internacional/intro/

Students may accredit one or two of their Professional Practices courses abroad. This program offers the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired during academic programs in a multicultural environment.

The student has the option of applying through one of the placement agencies UDLAP has an agreement with, or on their own. In the latter case, it is necessary to obtain an agreement that endorses the student’s practice program abroad.

The application process begins a semester before the course is to be taken, so you must make sure to meet the requirements before applying.

General requirements

• Have at least 120 accredited units
• 8.0 cumulative GPA3
• Regular disciplinary and academic status
• No outstanding debts with UDLAP
• Attend an orientation session and fill out the registration
• All UDLAP English levels accredited (only for non-Spanish speaking countries)

Steps to follow

1. Review the current call and the applicable programs per agency
2. Attend an information session
3. Register on the International Affairs platform
4. Upload the course authorization memo
5. Gather and upload the required documents for the application process
6. In case your practices are on your own, you must send via email to internship.abroad@udlap.mx the contact information of the person who is in charge of the agreement with the institution. We will also need the company name, contact name and job position, email, and phone number.
7. Fill out the application directly with the agency or foreign company
8. Continuously monitor the process through your university email
9. Receive the acceptance letter and confirm if a work visa is required to enter the destination country

Visas

The visa process is the student’s responsibility as each process is unique and personal. The requirements to obtain a student permit or work visa differ, depending on the Consulate or Embassy, and must be reviewed directly with them once the acceptance letter is received.

Insurance Policy

All students are required to have medical insurance with international coverage during their stay abroad. Such policy must cover illness or accident, emergency evacuation, repatriation of remains, and epidemics. Before acquiring any policy, we recommend you review the specific requirements from the institution abroad and the Consulate.

Summer programs are short stays abroad through which students may get an international experience. Participants can choose between academic or language programs at one of our agreement universities.

The application process begins in January, once the students have verified that they meet the program requirements.

General requirements

• Regular disciplinary and academic status
• No outstanding debts with UDLAP
• Attend an orientation session and fill out the registration
• Medical insurance with international coverage (in case the program does not include it)

Additional requirements in case you apply to an academic program

• Cumulative GPA of 8.0
• Proof of English skills. Certificates and minimum scores required vary depending on the program

Steps to follow

1. Review the current call and the specific requirements for each program
2. Attend an information session
3. Register on the International Affairs platform
4. Upload the proposal of courses to take abroad
5. Gather and upload the required documents for the application process
6. Complete the application process directly with the foreign university, according to the selected program
7. Continuously monitor the process through your university email
8. Receive the acceptance letter and confirm if a visa is required to enter the destination country

Visas

The visa process is the student’s responsibility as each process is unique and personal. The requirements to obtain a student permit or work visa differ, depending on the Consulate or Embassy, and must be reviewed directly with them once the acceptance letter is received.

Insurance Policy

All students are required to have medical insurance with international coverage during their stay abroad. Such policy must cover illness or accident, emergency evacuation, repatriation of remains, and epidemics. Before acquiring any policy, we recommend you review the specific requirements from the institution abroad and the Consulate.