Study in Mexico

At Anáhuac University, the following applies:

At Anáhuac University, most courses are equivalent to 6 credits. 6 Credits equivalent to at least 45 hours in the classroom per semester (16 weeks). In addition, the student must do homework and, where appropriate, hours of laboratory. Independent study time equals 3 hours of classes weekly.

In comparison, 1 US credit requires 15h of classroom lectures and 1 ECTS point equals 27h of study time (in the classroom + independent studies). Therefore, 1 Credit point at Anáhuac University equals 0,5 US credits or 0,83 ECTS Points.

At Anáhuac University, the following applies:

To apply, you need to have at least

• Minimum age of 18 years
• You must be currently enrolled at an institution of higher education (university, university of applied sciences or similar)

• A scanned copy of the identification page of your passport. Please note that the passport must be valid 6 months after the semester ends.
• An official transcript of records, This should preferably be submitted in English, but we also accept these documents in German, French, Finnish, and Spanish.

Apply to study abroad at ANAHUAC UNIVERSITY

DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see list below)

APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents

CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as in one day.

• When you apply for two semesters: 100 EUR discount on the second semester
• Get access to comprehensive information materials such as a Beyond Abroad Guide and an interactive orientation webinar after you apply

INSTRUCTIONS

• Scan all the required documents (1–2) to your computer.
• Finally, fill out the online application form below and submit it with all the documents.

Uploading and submitting the attachments

• Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
• If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you’re missing some attachment(s) when you apply, you can later send the missing document(s).  However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
• All attachments must be sent to us by the application deadline at the very latest, preferably as soon as possible.
• You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
• There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.

Confirmation

You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting when your application is complete with all the required documents.

Fees

The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below).

Cancellation

If you’re unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS, or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.

Travel insurance

You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance from your home country for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.

Q: How can I find suitable accommodation options?
A: Read our accommodation guide for Mexico here.

Q: Should I book accommodation in advance or after arriving in Cancun?
A: It is entirely up to you. We always recommend our students book a hostel or hotel for the first days and explore the city before deciding where to live.

Founded in 1964, Anáhuac Cancun University quickly grew to one of the leading private universities in Mexico, with 8 campuses across the country. The university is located in the south of Cancun, only minutes away from the Caribbean Sea. In fact, “Anáhuac” translates to “near the water”. The Universidad Anáhuac Cancún is an institution of higher education committed to the integral formation of people who exercise their leadership and thus contribute to the transformation of society and culture. The university is part of the Anáhuac University Network. A group of higher education institutions that shares one identity and an educational model of their own. They collaborate closely in most fields to ensure the promotion of consolidation, optimization of operations, enhancement of the growth of its members, and the promotion of its expansion and alliance with other institutions. Cancun ranked Top Destination in Latin America, Caribbean Region, welcoming over 25 million tourists in 2018. It is currently topping the list as the most popular destination in Latin America.

Location

Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio Km 13.5 M 2 Zona 8 SM 299, Carr. Cancún – Tulum, 77565 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico