Arts + Sciences {UAM}
Unique Experiences
Immerse yourself in the rich Mayan culture
by visiting the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
Explore magnificent archaeological sites
to glimpse into the Mayan civilization
Walk colorful streets
while seeing a mix of colonial and modern architecture
Your Destination
Mérida is the cultural capital of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, celebrated for its rich Mayan heritage, thriving arts scene, and focus on environmental sustainability. The city blends colonial history with modern innovation, offering world-class museums, vibrant local markets, and nearby natural wonders like cenotes and biosphere reserves. Whether you are studying the arts or sciences, Mérida is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from host institution courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, 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 university clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Mérida will open doors for you to explore Mexico’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Explore Chichén Itzá, 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 reach its red and white mangrove forests, home to cenotes and native wildlife
- Immerse yourself in the rich Mayan culture by visiting the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Mérida offers diverse housing options to ensure you spend your days in Mérida in the most comfortable way and enjoy your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we will strive to meet your accommodation preferences. Additionally, all housing options are located in safe and colorful neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, cafés, stores, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a single or shared room at a homestay or a double room at a shared apartment within 60 minutes of CIEE Mérida.
- Homestays: Homestays in Mérida let you experience everyday life with local families, whether it's a family with young children, single professionals, young couples without children, or older couples whose children visit occasionally. You’ll share common spaces like a kitchen, living room, and bathroom, ensuring you feel right at home while immersing yourself in the local lifestyle.
- Apartments: Shared apartments include a kitchenette, and common areas shared with other students.
Select housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment or a studio apartment within 40 minutes of CIEE Mérida. Apartments or studios have a kitchenette, common areas, and are shared with other students. Select housing requires an additional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment or single accommodation in a studio apartment located within 20 minutes of CIEE Mérida. Apartments boast kitchenettes, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
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. Although 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 cafés throughout the city. Students staying for a full year are responsible for their meals during breaks between semesters.
- Apartments: Meals are not included
Academics
CIEE Mérida: Study in one of the region’s most beautiful neighborhoods, Calle 47, which leads to the Gastronomical Corridor, full of cozy and amazing restaurants and bars to enjoy in the afternoons. CIEE Mérida boasts five classrooms, a student lounge, and a shared student life and academic advising office.
Universidad Anáhuac Mayab (UAM): UAM is one of Mexico’s premier private higher education institutions. Offering courses in both English and Spanish, UAM is part of the prestigious Anáhuac 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 CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU
Course Information
Academic Projects
Languages and Cultural Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Social Sciences
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Please see the sample Universidad Anáhuac Mayab (UAM) course lists below.
Universidad Anahuac Mayab Course List
Health Sciences & Psychology
- Ophthalmology
- Crisis Intervention
- Neuropsychology
- Family Education
- Management in health services
- Nutrigenomics and Metabolomics
- Diet Therapy
- Sports Nutrition
- Nutrition in Psychopathology
Design & Communication
- Design Trends
- Fashion Styling
- Digital Pattern
- Fashion Technology
- Audiovisual Narratives
- Political, social and culture panorama
- Digital strategies
Engineering
- Dynamics Animation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Videogames engines I
- Motion capture
- Digital audio
- Node composition
- Advanced 3D animation
- Product engineering
- Safety & industrial facilities
- Enterprise integrated systems
- Quality management systems
- Basic Digital Pattern
- Power Electronics
- Digital Control
- Industrial Robotics
- Embedded Systems
- SCM2 Production Plan &Control
- Project management
- Technological Innovation
- Embedded Systems for Biomedics
Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Projects VII: Urban Design
- Projects VI: Architectural Rec
International Relations & Law
- Public international law fundamental
- International trade
- North America
- Negotiation seminar
- Public International law
- Private international law
- Environmental law
- Legal English
Business & Economy
- Business English
- Evaluation Investment project
- Commercial Management
- Business Consulting
- Strategic Direction
- Human Resources Management
- Commercial Management
- Auditing and Internal Control
- Financial Markets
- Derived Products
- Human capital and org development
- Multinationals and global comp
- Global marketing
- Supply chain and e-commerce
- Negotiation and intercultural administration
- Price analysis and metrics mkt
Your UAM course enrollments will be communicated about two weeks prior to the start of the UAM semester. Please visit https://merida.anahuac.mx/en/international/programas/licenciaturas/sistema-de-clases for more information.
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE 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 CIEE 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 CIEE 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 CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE 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
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Fall 25 or Spring 26 Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellowship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, 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 Spring 2026 19 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $14,950 | |
| Program Fall 2026 18 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 CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $8,956 ** |
| Housing | $5,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $14,950 |
Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
*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.
Program Fees
CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE 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
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Karla Zarco
Center Director
Karla is the Center Director of CIEE in Mérida, and she brings to CIEE more than 25 years of experience working in the international education field. Karla studied abroad in...
Alan Barroso
Program & Student Life Manager
Alan joined CIEE Mérida 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 CIEE Mérida. 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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