Study Abroad in Mexico
Study in Mexico with CIEE and experience the spectacular Yucatán Peninsula
When you study abroad in Mexico, you’ll experience life on the beautiful and affordable Yucatán Peninsula – a region filled with incredible biodiversity, ancient artifacts, and a strong cultural legacy with 250 days of sunshine per year! Studying abroad in Mexico offers students a plethora of restaurants, museums, galleries, and fascinating natural wonders like world-famous Mayan ruins or hundreds of beautiful cenotes.
Living and studying on the Yucatan offers you a unique study abroad experience while being just over an hour flight from the U.S. mainland. With a variety of course offerings, including history, environmentalism, STEM, communication, Spanish language, and more, CIEE’s study abroad programs in Mexico offer something every student can enjoy.
In Mexico, you have the option to live with a host family, join in on study tours and excursions around the city, and even volunteer at local organizations. Whether you’re looking to improve your Spanish language proficiency or immerse yourself in life in Mexico, CIEE’s programs in Mexico may be the right fit for you!
Study Abroad Programs in Mexico
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Open Campus Block
Yucatan, Mexico
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Yucatán, then study in two other countries in one term.
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Summer STEM + Society
Yucatan, Mexico
Against the backdrop of Mexico’s rich culture, biodiversity, and history – students explore science and society with interdisciplinary courses in the natural sciences.
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January in Yucatan
Yucatan, Mexico
Spend your January immersing yourself in the Yucatán Peninsula’s magnificent biodiversity and Latin America’s largest indigenous culture.
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Liberal Arts
Yucatan, Mexico
Merida is famous worldwide for its efforts to preserve and promote culture.
Study in Mexico Blog
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW TO STUDY ABROAD IN MEXICO
Click to OpenIf you’re wondering how to study in Mexico, follow our 3 simple steps – search our study abroad programs in Mexico, connect with your campus study abroad office, and start your application.
IS MEXICO SAFE FOR STUDY ABROAD
Click to OpenMexico is a generally safe study abroad destination for students to visit with close proximity to the U.S. As with any study abroad destination, we recommend that students stay aware of their surroundings, keep their belongings safe, and travel in groups when possible.
WHY STUDY IN MEXICO
Click to OpenWith famous cultural sites, top-rated universities, and a large and diverse expat community, Mexico is a great place to study abroad in Latin America. Whether you want to learn Spanish abroad, study a variety of topics, or explore the natural wonders this country has to offer, Mexico is an exciting destination for the adventurer in all of us.
TIPS FOR STUDYING ABROAD IN MEXICO
Click to OpenCIEE has several tips for studying abroad in Mexico:
- Try to familiarize yourself with some Spanish before you go!
- Keep a copy of your passport or other identification with you at all times
- Only carry as much cash as you need
- Travel in groups when possible
- Explore as much of the country’s biodiversity and UNESCO sites that you can
