Fee-Paying Visiting Students

At UDLAP, all courses are classified as units and most of them are equivalent to 6 units. However, there will be some with higher or lower units depending on the field and level of study.

Please send a copy of the bank transaction confirmation along with their application. Acceptance letters will not be issued until this payment is made.

The unit cost will depend on the level of studies, for more information please visit https://www.udlap.mx/pagosycolegiaturas/?idioma=es.

Visiting student does not have a maximum unit limit while studying at UDLAP. He/She can take as many units and courses as needed. In order to get the full cost of a class, multiply the unit cost by the total number of units taken according to the level studies.

For information about the accommodation options and cost, please visit https://www.udlap.mx/pagosycolegiaturas/?idioma=es.

*All currency is shown in Mexican Pesos MXN. The unit cost is subject to change every semester and without previous notice.

**Workshops, room and board not included.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT FORGET TO CHECK THE UDLAP STUDENT BALANCE FRECUENTLY.

PAYMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONTACT

All general financial inquiries should be sent to:
Incoming coordinator
Email: incoming.udlap@udlap.mx

International Affairs Office at UDLAP aims to attract the most outstanding students from all over the world. We expect these students to meet the following requirements:

1. 1

   Academic eligibility

   To have finished high School or to be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a university.

Step 1: Seek Approval

A Fee-paying student willing to study at UDLAP for a semester, a year or more must be approved by one of our partner universities.

Step 2: Fill out the Application Form

The UDLAP application form must be downloaded and completed using the following instructions:

1. 1

   Use the passport name

   The name must be used exactly as it appears on the passport.

2. 2

   Enter citizenship information correctly

   If the student is a dual citizen, it is important to inform us of both citizenships.

3. 3

   Permanent Address

   Use the address where the student lives when he/she is not at school. This is most likely the parent's address.

4. 4

   Mailing Address

   Use the address where the student lives while at school. If this is also the permanent address, it is not necessary to fill out this section.

5. 5

   Academic Information

   Select the correct number of semesters. For two semesters or more, select the Full Academic Year option.

6. 6

   Current Level of Study

   If enrolled in a university, indicate the current level and year of study. Otherwise, select Undergraduate Student and First Year.

Download and complete the Application Form in the language of your choice:

• English version
• Spanish version

IMPORTANT: No changes will be made after submitting the application.

• All fee-paying students interested in learning Spanish as a foreign language has to take a placement test during Orientation Week in order to confirm the correct level. Please send an email to incoming.udlap@udlap.mx to ask about the process to follow to schedule the placement test.

IMPORTANT: Even if the student is not enrolling in courses taught in Spanish, we recommend managing a basic level of Spanish.

• Under accommodation, the accommodation choice the student considers must be selected. Students must apply directly to Residential Colleges (colegios.universitarios@udlap.mx) for on-campus accommodation once they receive their acceptance letter, which contains their ID student number.
• Accommodation: The student will decide if he/she will live on campus. Accommodation options in Cholula are vast, either on campus (Residential Colleges) or off campus (private housing). Accommodation at UDLAP Residential Colleges may be consulted at www.udlap.mx/colegios/.
• The Health Insurance section must be read carefully. An international student must have a health international insurance including repatriation in case of death, sanitary and emergency evacuation.

Step 3: Send all required documents to UDLAP

Fill out the Application Form. Once your home institution has approved and nominated you, and you receive an email from UDLAP, enter our incoming platform and complete our application format: https://aplicaciones.udlap.mx/IncomingUDLAP/

Upload all your documents in a PDF file in our incoming platform before the application deadline. Let us know if you want to stay at on campus dormitories, the rooms will be subject to availability.

• Copy of Passport (valid throughout the entire stay at UDLAP).
• Official academic transcript from the student’s home university with the institution’s signature and stamp (transcript must be translated into Spanish or English).
• UDLAP’s medical form approved and signed by the student’s doctor or healthcare provider.
• ONE FRONT VIEW PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO, IN COLOR AND WHITE BACKGROUND, WITH A MINIMUN RESOLUTION OF 300X300. This photo is mandatory and must be delivered in JPG format with your full name.
• Copy of the student’s international medical insurance policy, including name, date of birth, policy number, coverage details, repatriation in case of death, emergency and sanitary evacuation.

UDLAP’s Health Services Form approved and signed by the student’s doctor or healthcare provider. Download and complete the Health Form in the language of your choice:

• English version
• Spanish version

ONLY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS:

• Copy of Bachelor’s degree from the student’s home University with stamp and program coordinator’s signature or letter from institution.

Deadlines for sending all required documents:

Check the language requirements, application dates, start of classes, as well as the catalog of courses that you can take at our institution in our FACT-SHEET.

Medical Insurance is Mandatory to come to UDLAP. Without exception, all International students are required to have health insurance coverage at their own expense that meets all the international coverage requirements, including COVID-19, full repatriation of remains and sanitary or emergency evacuation as a minimum.

The students must upload a copy of their medical insurance policy to the UDLAP incoming platform as a requirement to complete their registration process. This policy has to contain the following information:

• Student’s name and date of birth
• Insurance company name
• Insurance policy number
• Insurance company’s emergency telephone
• Insurance coverage dates
• Main coverage details, including repatriation of remain, emergency or sanitary evacuation and COVID-19.

UDLAP provides all international students with free Medical Services (basic care) on campus. Further information may be consulted at Services Clinic. Psychological support and counseling are also available under request at the Student Center: www.udlap.mx/internas/asesoria.aspx

Before coming to Mexico

• If the student’s study program at UDLAP lasts less than 180 days, and if the student’s nationality is registered on the list of countries that do not require visa, it is possible to enter in México as a VISITOR and obtaining a visa is not necessary.
• If the student’s nationality is registered on the list of countries that require visa, he/she has to obtain a VISITOR VISA in the embassy or consulate of Mexico nearest to his/her place of residence.

• Countries that do not require visa for Mexico
• Countries that require visa for Mexico
• Mexican embassies abroad
• Mexican consulates abroad

* Students with VISITOR status cannot change or extend their stay in Mexico and cannot recieve any type of remuneration in the country.

Arrival in Mexico

During the trip to Mexico, the migration staff will deliver a Multiple Migratory Form (MMF), which must be filled by the student with his/her personal information. Once in the port-of-entry, the student will be asked to show the FMM and valid passport. Both documents will be stamped and the student will be allowed to stay in Mexico for a period of 180 calendar days.

STAY IN MEXICO

During the entire stay in Mexico, the student must keep the part of the Multiple Migratory Form (FMM) given by the migration staff at the port-of-entry. This form will be required to travel in Mexico and return to the home country.

Before coming to Mexico

Due to the fact that the student’s study program in Mexico lasts more than 180 days, the student must obtain a Student Temporary Resident Visa in the embassy or consulate of Mexico nearest to his/her place of residence.

1. 1

   Request for a visa

   Request for a visa at the nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate.

2. 2

   Enter Mexico with FMM

   When students enter Mexico, they will be provided a Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM).

3. 3

   Request the residence permit

   This Temporary Residence Permit must be requested from INAMI within the first 30 calendar days from the date of entry into Mexico.

The card will be valid for one year and allows multiple entries to the country. If this procedure is not completed within the designated time, the student will be subject to pay a fine to the INAMI.

ARRIVAL IN MEXICO

Once in the port-of-entry, the migration staff will ask the student to show the Multiple Migratory Form (FMM) and passport. Both documents will be stamped and the student will have a period of 30 calendar days to obtain a temporary residence card.

STAY IN MEXICO

From the arrival in Mexico, the student has 30 calendar days to request a Temporary Residence Card as a Student at the National Migration Institute in Puebla. If the student wants to extend the exchange, this card must be renewed within 30 calendar days prior to its expiration.

For more information, please contact the area of immigration services at UDLAP.

Edit Maupome Huerta
Immigration Services
Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Ex Hacienda Sta. Catarina Mártir, 72810
San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, México.
1 Building
migratory.services@udlap.mx

Before arriving at UDLAP, the student’s UDLAP Incoming Coordinator will send him/her a course selection form that must be filled out. According to this form, the UDLAP Incoming Coordinator will sign the student up for his/her courses 1 month prior to the begining of the semester. The student will receive an email with his/her class schedule and it will be possible to make changes.

ADDS AND DROPS

During the first 3 days of classes at UDLAP, the student will be able to add and/or drop courses. After this time, there will be no additional changes.

Course Offering for International Students

1. 1

   Degree courses

2. 2

   Study-area courses

3. 3

   Course languages

4. 4

   Study Plans

   In order to see the study plans of each degree, click Study Plans: https://www.udlap.mx/ofertaacademica/mapaoferta.aspx?idioma=2

COURSE RESTRICTIONS

If the Exchange Student is wishing to take courses of Culinary Arts, Anthropology, Medicine and Nursing, he/she must ask for approval before applying.

1. The catalogue for each semester is published about one month before the semester begins.
2. The student will be notified via e-mail; if necessary, it also can be checked directly in the General Course Catalogue.
3. If the student wishes to take only courses taught in English, he/she should take a look at the English Course Catalogue. These courses are from previous semesters and might not be available by the students’ arrival period.
4. If additional course information or syllabus is needed, please contact the UDLAP incoming coordinator with the UDLAP course name and number.

MINIMUM CREDITS: 3 COURSES

• Undergraduate courses: only levels 100-490.
• Master courses: only levels 500-590.

WHAT DO THE COURSE NUMBER MEAN?

Undergraduate courses at UDLAP typically have course numbers from 100-400. Graduate courses at UDLAP typically have course numbers from 500 upwards and may be conducted on a trimester basis.

IMPORTANT: Undergraduate International Students cannot take graduate level courses 500 and above.

All students who come from a non-Spanish speaking country must complete an online placement test. Most courses at UDLAP are taught in Spanish and some others are offered in English. If you want to take courses in English and you come from a non-English speaking country, you must proof at least a B2 level proficiency.

SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES

Spanish courses for foreigners are available every semester for Undergraduate Students willing to learn Spanish. After receiving your letter of acceptance you will receive instructions on how to take the online placement test.

SPANISH PROFICIENCY TEST

Undergraduate students interested in taking courses taught in Spanish, who come from a non-native Spanish speaking country are required to take the UDLAP Online Spanish Proficiency Test.

SPANISH LANGUAGE COORDINATION

• Dra. Carolina Urizar Ocampo, PhD. Spanish Language Coordinator
• Phone number: +52 222 229 20 00 ext. 3124
• Office location: Humanities Building, HU303-I

https://www.udlap.mx/web/comunidad/calendario-escolar.aspx?idioma=2

Credit equivalencies are:
1 Unidad UDLAP = 1/2 of USA credits
1 Unidad UDLAP = 1 ECTS

Whether or not credits for course work will be accepted by the student’s university is determined by the home institution. It is his/her responsibility to confirm which classes he/she can transfer credits for.

Keys and equivalences for grading scores at UDLAP

This additional information will be found in the UDLAP transcript:

Undergraduate-level students may enroll up to 5 courses per semester (30 credits). Graduate-level (Master) students may enroll up to 2 courses per trimester (12 credits).

An official academic transcript will be provided as follows: only one official transcript can be issued for each student at the end of his/her period at UDLAP.

• If the student’s studies at UDLAP end on FALL semester, the transcript will be sent by the end of January.
• If the student’s studies at UDLAP end on SPRING semester, the transcript will be sent by the end of July.
• UDLAP will not release any transcript if the student fails to complete the pre-departure process, or leaves any outstanding debts at UDLAP.
• UDLAP Official Transcript will only be issued in Spanish.

ADDITIONAL TRANSCRIPT

If the student needs an extra copy of his/her UDLAP transcript, there will be an additional cost.

If the student is seeking for an unforgettable experience that will create a positive impact among people in need or being part of a Mexican company as an intern, UDLAP proposes Internships and Community Service Programs.

Both programs will:

• Increase the student’s experience in Mexico.
• Allow the student to know more of its culture.
• Enhance the student’s professional experience.
• Improve the student’s level of Spanish.

A Fee-Paying Visiting Student can choose one of these programs as part of his/her 5 classes available and revalidate the credits during his/her semester(s) at UDLAP.

Thanks to the Internships, the student will work as an intern in a company and develop skills in the application of theory to practical work situation in Mexican companies.

The academic areas covered for Internships are: Business, Social Sciences and Humanities.

The student can do many social activities such as helping and working with disadvantaged communities in Puebla surroundings, teaching and working with orphan kids, teaching lessons in a public school, helping the environment or supporting nonprofit Organizations in Cholula and Puebla.

How to apply

• Minimum level of proficiency in Spanish of B1 (Low Intermediate).
• To be enrolled as an undergraduate student in one of our programs.

Process once arriving at UDLAP

• General informative meeting.
• Course registration (Internship or Community Service).
• Individual interview with the International Affairs Office staff.
• Informative group meeting.
• Interview with the company or organization.
• Instructional classes with a qualified professor.
• The student chooses his/her own schedule to go to the companies or organizations.