How Much Does It Really Cost to Study in Portugal? A Detailed Analysis
Beyond Abroad has been sending students to study abroad in Portugal for years, we understand the importance of providing accurate and detailed information about the
Learn in one of Mexico’s best private colleges while studying with local and foreign students. Take advantage of the opportunity to visit Cancun, Mexico’s most popular tourist resort. The Caribbean Sea is just in front of Cancun and Anáhuac University. Apply today to spend a semester in Mexico with an extraordinary experience!
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Please note that the course selections are made on a first-come-first-serve basis!
*) dates still tentative
Anáhuac Cancun University is the #3 highest ranked university in Mexico and the ideal choice for undergraduate and graduate studies and an academic community relentlessly aiming for the truth and the good. The Anáhuac Universities’ network is one of the largest and most well-known groups of higher education institutes worldwide. This network shares the same identity and educative methods while working closely together and is always committed to the comprehensive formation of leaders who will soon contribute to society’s social and cultural transformation. Today the Anáhuac Network is present in 18 countries and so far, more than 100.000 graduates.
Who is this program for?
AUTUMN 2023 | |
Semester dates | August 7th – December 10th, 2023 |
Orientation | August 3rd – 4th, 2023 |
Application deadline | May 15th, 2023 |
SPRING 2024* | |
Semester dates | January 8th – May 30th, 2024 |
Orientation | January 5th – 7th, 2024 |
Application deadline | October 14th, 2023 |
AUTUMN 2024* | |
Semester dates | August 5th – December 10th, 2024 |
Orientation | August 1st – 2nd, 2024 |
Application deadline | May 15th, 2024 |
SPRING 2025* | |
Semester dates | January 6th – May 30th, 2025 |
Orientation | January 2nd – 3rd, 2025 |
Application deadline | October 14th, 2024 |
You may apply for semesters in the upcoming years already.
*) Dates still tentative
All courses from these programs are taught 100% in the English language.
There are additional courses available taught in Spanish. If you speak Spanish (B2 Level), you may join these courses. Syllabi can be requested via info@beyondabroad.org.
Students that can speak Spanish (at least level B2) have the chance to enroll in master courses at Anahuac University. The course lists for all master programs can be found below.
For detailed syllabi, please feel free to reach out to us via info@beyondabroad.org
In addition to the general course offer, all our students can join a beginner level Spanish language course.
The final course selection takes place during the orientation week, one week before the official start of the semester. Please note that Anahuac University reserves rights to changes in the course offering. Since Anahuac University offers no tailor-made exchange program with specific courses, students should be prepared for possible course changes. Pick some extra courses when making your initial course selection if one of your choices isn’t available. At the beginning of the semester, you can still make some changes to your course plan if needed after arriving at the destination.
In addition to the courses mentioned above, you have the chance to attend additional distance learning courses in the fields of Economics, Marketing, Sociology, and Politics. All the courses are taught from a distance and can be joined independently from place and time. This gives you the ultimate flexibility to combine your study abroad experience with various academic courses.
All information about the eCampus can be found here.
You have the chance to opt for distance learning courses during your application process. Please note that each distance learning course is worth 5 ECTS and comes at an additional charge of 149€ / 167USD.
After completing your eCampus courses, you will receive an academic transcript issued by Undiknas University. Additionally, you will receive a participation certificate for each completed distance learning course.
Tuition fee: 2,490 EUR / Semester
Application fee: 75 EUR.
See what’s included in the fees.
Are you from outside of Europe? Find out more about the fees.
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:
Credits per course | Classroom hours (per week) | Classroom hours (per semester) |
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3 | 1.5 | 22.5 |
4 | 3 | 45 |
6 | 3 | 45 |
7 | 4.5 | 67.5 |
9 | 6 | 90 |
10 | 7.5 | 112.5 |
12 | 12 | 180 |
18 | 18 | 270 |
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.
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting when your application is complete with all the required documents.
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).
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.
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.
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“I never could have imagined what kind of a benefit this experience is in working life. I started to look for summer jobs and internships when I knew that I am coming to study here. I sent three applications to different places and I got all the jobs. Can you believe it, all three!”
Jenna Hytti
Finland
“Study hard, learn as much as you can both culturally and academically, but always remember to make time for putting that cultural knowledge to use. Travel, grow and live in the moment.“
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USA
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