Study in Mexico

STUDY AT ONE OF MEXICO’S BEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE MOST POPULAR DESTINATION IN LATIN AMERICA.

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!

STUDY ABROAD IN CANCUN, MEXICO

Easy application process

Just fill out an online application form and submit it with a few attachments

Acceptance even in one day

Your study placement can be confirmed as quickly as in a day

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Your study placement can be confirmed as quickly as in a day

Most affordable tuition fees

Our fees are more affordable than applying directly to the university

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Study abroad at Anáhuac Cancun University in Mexico with Beyond Abroad

Anàhuac Cancun University

One of the youngest and most modern universities in latin america

#3

best university in mexico

#84

best university in latin america

among the top 2% best universities worldwide

OVERVIEW

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SEMESTERS

Spring (January – May) Autumn (August – December)
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LEVELS OF STUDY

Bachelor and Master
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MAX CREDITS

30 ECTS / 15 US credits per trimester
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FEES

2,490 EUR + 75 EUR application fee
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PROGRAM CONTENT

Lectures, workshops and excursions
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STUDY FIELDS

Business Administration, Entertainment Business Management, Gastronomy, International Business, International Hotel Management, Medicine, and Surgery

Program Highlights

Semester Dates

AUTUMN 2023

August 7th -
December 10th, 2023
ORIENTATION:
August 3rd, 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 15th, 2023
APPLY NOW

SPRING 2024*

January 8th -
May 30th, 2024
ORIENTATION:
January 5th, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
October 14th, 2023
APPLY NOW

AUTUMN 2024*

August 5th -
December 10th, 2024
ORIENTATION:
August 1st, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 15th, 2024
APPLY NOW

Please note that the course selections are made on a first-come-first-serve basis!

*) dates still tentative

Studying at ANAHUAC IN MEXICO

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?

  • You are a university student.
  • You want to study abroad and better understand global topics combined with a unique life experience.
  • You want to improve your language skills and learn about the Mexican culture
  • You enjoy a tropical climate and want to explore the incredibly diverse nature of the Caribbean in your free time
  • You want to make new international friends and build a career-benefiting multicultural network.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO 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:

Credits per course Classroom hours (per week) Classroom hours (per semester)
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

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

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