Liberal Arts
Unique Experiences
Study in one of M茅rida's top universities
with students from all over Mexico, Latin America, the United States, Europe, and other countries of the world
Improve your Spanish language skills
while you experience Mexican culture in the classroom and at home
Get to know the Mayan culture
with visits and trips to ancient UNESCO world heritage archaeological sites
Your Destination
M茅rida is Mexico鈥檚 bilingual city, where Spanish and Maya intertwine, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're practicing Spanish with locals in lively markets, engaging in vibrant conversations at a traditional caf茅, or exploring the historic streets of the Plaza Principal, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. With a rich blend of history, local traditions, and artistic expression, M茅rida is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from 日博体育 courses and host institution courses, and online courses delivered by 日博体育鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
日博体育鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in M茅rida will open doors for you to explore Mexico鈥檚 rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Explore Chich茅n Itz谩, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- Visit El Corchito and enjoy a boat ride through the lagoon to get to the mangroves
- Take a trip to Punta Laguna, a nature reserve that offers one of the most unique sightseeing attractions in all of M茅rida: spider monkeys
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and are subject to change at 日博体育's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
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Housing & Meals
Housing
日博体育 M茅rida offers homestays or single accommodation in an apartment complex. Depending on housing profiles and availability, students may be placed in a double homestay occupancy with single or double rooms and shared bathrooms. All housing options鈥痑re鈥痩ocated in鈥痭eighborhoods with convenient access to public鈥痶ransportation,鈥痵hops,鈥痗af茅s, and eateries.鈥
Standard Housing: Includes a single or double room in a homestay, giving students an insider鈥檚 view of Mexican culture and a great opportunity to practice and enhance their Spanish skills. Homestays boast a private or shared bathroom, a desk, weekly laundry, Wi-Fi access, and a copy of the house keys. All homestays are relatively close to coffee shops, malls, commercial centers, ATMs, and restaurants, and within a 30- to 45-minute commute of 日博体育 M茅rida.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Select Plus Housing: Includes single accommodation in an apartment complex with a private kitchenette and private bathroom. Housing is within a 30- to 45-minute commute of 日博体育 M茅rida.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Homestays: Include two meals per day.鈥疉lthough host families and students arrange their meal schedules, usually it is breakfast and dinner, and students are responsible for the remaining meal, either preparing it at home or eating in one of many restaurants and caf茅s throughout the city.鈥疭tudents staying for a full year are responsible for their meals during breaks between semesters.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Apartment complex: Meals are not included
Academics
日博体育 M茅rida: Study in one of the region鈥檚 most beautiful neighborhoods, Calle 47, which leads to the Gastronomical Corridor, full of cozy and amazing restaurants and bars to enjoy in the afternoons. 日博体育 M茅rida boasts five classrooms, a student lounge, and a shared student life and academic advising office.
Universidad An谩huac Mayab (UAM): UAM is one of Mexico鈥檚 premier private higher education institutions. Offering courses in both English and Spanish, UAM is part of the prestigious An谩huac University Network, which includes three campuses across the country. With a student body of more than 5,000 and sprawling across 200,000 square meters, UAM stands as a hub of academic excellence. The university is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of education through a dynamic and high-quality teaching and learning process.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 日博体育 in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 日博体育 academic calendar.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Course Information
Academic Projects
Languages and Cultural Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Social Sciences
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Courses are available from the University Anahuac-Mayab (UAM) in the following areas of study:
- Business
- Legal and Social Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Communication, Architecture and Design
- Engineering
Students can find course lists and descriptions on the following website:.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
The Course Descriptions button at the bottom will generate a list of course titles, credits, departments, pre-requisites, term offered, and the typical semester that a local student would qualify for the course. 鈥疦ot all courses listed are available in all semesters. 鈥疉s a visiting student, you will be contacted by the UAM administration about one month prior to the start of the UAM semester to review the options available in your semester and discuss your eligibility.鈥 Courses in English are rare and typically require high-level prerequisites be met as they are directed at students in the final year of their UAM degree program.鈥 Students should acquire prior written approval from their home school to enroll in any English-language courses or courses that are valued below 3 U.S. semester credits each.鈥 日博体育 converts UAM course credits as follows:
UAM credits | Total Notional Hours | Recommended U.S. Equivalent |
3 | 58 | 1.5 |
4 | 77 | 2 |
6 | 115 | 2.5 |
7 | 134 | 3 |
9 | 173 | 4 |
10 | 192 | 4.5 |
12 | 230 | 5 |
18 | 346 | 7.5 |
Your UAM course enrollments will be communicated about two weeks prior to the start of the UAM semester.鈥 Please visit鈥痜or more information.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
日博体育 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
日博体育 and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 日博体育 Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 日博体育 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 日博体育's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 日博体育 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
日博体育 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 日博体育 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Fall 25 or Spring 26 Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellowship
To be considered, submit the 日博体育 Scholarships & Grants application within your 日博体育 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 日博体育, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2025 19 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $9,950 |
| Program Spring 2026 19 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 日博体育's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
日博体育 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 日博体育 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,956 ** |
| Housing | $5,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $9,950 |
Optional Housing
日博体育 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,800 |
Financial Aid
日博体育 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,064 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $680 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $350 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Visa Fees | $0 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Personal expenses | $225 鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,369 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner).
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫Round trip based on Mayabus, UAM's private bus and public bus.
鈥犫赌犫犫赌NA for students staying less than 180 days in the country.
鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
日博体育 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 日博体育 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
日博体育 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
日博体育 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Meals
Our Staff
Karla Zarco
Center Director
Karla is the Center Director of 日博体育 in M茅rida, and she brings to 日博体育 more than 25 years of experience working in the international education field. Karla studied abroad in...
Alan Barroso
Program & Student Life Manager
Alan joined 日博体育 M茅rida in March 2022 as Student Life and Academics Manager. He is an experienced Psychologist focused on student coaching and tutoring. He holds a master in education.
Celia Novelo
Senior Program Coordinator
Celia is the Program Coordinator at 日博体育 M茅rida. She is motivated by her experience abroad in France and loves to exchange intercultural experiences with students. Celia holds a Master in...
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