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• Founded in 1940

• Internationally accredited degrees

• Over 80 academic programs

• 8600 students

• International students from more than

40 countries

• 1300 + academic and non-academic staff

• On-campus housing with controlled access

• Ideal location within Mexico and Latin

America

• Great variety of cultural and sport activities

• Beautiful 130-acre Campus

• Student–to–Faculty Ratio: 20

• Class Size: 17

location

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udlap at a glance

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udlap is located in the heart of Mexico, in one of the most historic cities of Latin America: Cholula. This 2,500-year-old sacred city is famous because it houses the Great Pyramid of Cholula. It combines the modern and traditional aspects of Mexico, attracting tourists from all over the world year-round. Did you know Cholula´s Great Pyramid is considered the largest man-made pyramid by volume in the world?

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“From the moment that I arrived at UDLAP, I was embraced with warmth. I have the best roommate who has become my sister and I know that I will have the friends that I have made here for life. I have only been here for a little over a month and already coming to Mexico to study is the best decision that I have ever made. I don’t ever want to leave. The Mexican hospitality is overwhelming, the food is delicious, and the classes and professors at UDLAP are brilliant. I couldn’t think of a better place to come on exchange.” International Student from Australia, 2013 Academic Exchange

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YOUR FOREIGN STUDENT VISA 6

WHY CHOOSE UDLAP? 7

ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 8

PROGRAMS AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS 10

Visiting studentsDual Degree Programs

Internships & Community ServiceApplication deadlines

STUDENT HOUSING 12Residential colleges Off-campus housing

CAMPUS SERVICES 13

Computer Labs Professional Labs Medical Services

Food Services Sports

HOW TO GET TO UDLAP 15

CONTACT US 16

José Lazcarro Toquero, Catarina Lazcarroza, 2010, mixed media on clay, 20 x 47 x 35 cm. udlap’s Art Collection.

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The International Affairs Office at UDLAP offers free visa assistance to all international students.

contact Oficina de Asuntos Internacionales

Edificio HU-Oficina 216

Ex hacienda Santa Catarina Mártir S/N

72810, San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, México.

+52 222 229 31 60

www.udlap.mx/internacional

www.facebook.com/udlapinternacional

For visa and migratory related enquiries: migratory.services@udlap.mx For general, non-visa related enquiries: recepcion.oi@udlap.mx

udlap international

office

We are always ready

to answer any question

you may have.

Before you come to udlap

Your student

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• There are lots of possibilities for socializing right inside and outside the campus.

• There is a bank on campus that facilitates all your financial needs while at udlap.

• Located in Mexico, which is one of the most attractive Latin American destinations.

udlap offers an international study

experience in a multicultural environment.

An added value for a competitive

global job market.

• It offers lodging at several loca-tions both on and off campus at affordable rates.

There is a high population of foreign students.

• Classes are small, active and participative, and professors are friendly and accessible.

• Its impressive infrastructure is echoed in state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, sports facilities, and unsur-passed beautiful gardens.

• Housed in Cholula and close to Puebla, two exceptionally ancient cities rich in art and cultural traditions.

Why choose udlap?

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The diverse academic programs at udlap satisfy modern professional demands. Excellence and research are promoted in a multicultural environment providing unique experiences. udlap always updates its programs to remain relevant to the challenges posed by globalization.

School of Arts and Humanities EDAH

School of SciencesEDEC

School of Social SciencesEDCS

School of EngineeringEDEI

School of Business andEconomics EDNE

• Architecture• Art History and Curatorship• Dance• Fine Arts• Interior Architecture• Language Studies• Literature• Music• Theater• Visual Information Design

• Clinical Psychology• Communications and Media Production• Communications and Public Image• Cultural Anthropology• Digital Animation• Educational Innovation• International Relations• Law• Multicultural Relations• Organizational Psychology• Political Science

• Actuarial Sciences• Biology• Clinical Biochemistry• Medical Surgeon• Nanotechnology & Molecular Engineering• Nursing• Nutrition Science• Pharmaceutical Sciences• Physics

• Biomedical Engineering• Chemical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Computer Systems Engineering• Electronics Engineering• Environmental Engineering• Food Engineering• Industrial Engineering• Logistics Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Mechatronics Engineering

• Banking and Investments• Business Administration• Culinary Arts• Economics• Financial Strategies and Public Accounting• Hotel and Restaurant Administration• International Business Administration• Marketing

undergraduate programs

A great variety of world class courses to

choose from and the possibility to engage

in professional internships,

community service, and volunteering.

Academic Degree

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engage in research projects.

40%

School of Arts and Humanities EDAH

School of Social Sciences EDCS

School of Engineering EDEI

School of Business andEconomics EDNE

• Information Design

• Clinical Psychology• Communications and Digital Media• Governance and Globalization• Tax Law

• Construction Project Management

• Business Administration

• International Management (Taught in English)

• Manufacturing Management

master degrees on campus

Doctoral degrees

• Creation and Culture Theory

• Food Science

• Intelligent Systems

• Water Science

full-time instructors are part of the National

Research Council.

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Main research areas:

- Water Science

- Food Science

- Creation and

Culture Theory

- Intelligent Systems

“This internship is a great experience, working for the CRI has been so helpful and made my stay in Mexico more pleasant. These children are wonderful and every time I get to see them they make my day better. The staff is amazing and very helpful.”

International Student from United States. Internship

Our Master programs are Professional-Oriented.

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udlap has various programs for international students interested in complementing their university studies through internships, community service, and/or research. We have over 200 active exchange agreements for undergraduate and graduate students in all five continents.

In addition to the exchange agreements, udlap opens its doors to students who have finished their high school or that come from a university without an established agreement with udlap. These students are considered Visiting Students who may temporarily enroll at udlap by paying the admission and tuition fees.

Spring semester: (January-May): October 1st.

Fall semester (August-December): May 1st.

Life on campus offers many activities,

sports, restaurants, coffee shops, and a lively community of

students.

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internship &community serviceThese programs enrich the students’ professional and personal development while studying in Mexico, focused on the areas of Business, Social Sciences, Humanities and Vocational or Community Service.

The Dual Degree Programs are a new form of cooperation between two institutions to provide undergraduate and graduate world class education in two-country and two-university environments in order to graduate future leaders. This gives students the opportunity to learn in different linguistic and cultural environments, providing them with opportunities to broaden their academic horizons and work options. Dual Degree Programs include both academic courses and internships.

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At the end of the program both universities award a degree to the

student. UDLAP has partnerships with prestigious European and American universities to award

dual degrees.

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International students have the option of choosing housing in one of our on-campus dormitories, which have either single or double occupancy rooms available. All units include shared bathrooms, laundry facilities, living room and kitchen. There is free Wi-Fi and cable TV, as well as 24-hour surveillance. No cutlery or cooking utensils are provided.

Please visit udlap’s website for further information about our on-campus housing options:

www.udlap.mx/internas/alojamiento.aspx

residential colleges

off-campus housingInternational students also have the option to seek off-campus housing. For these students, we suggest booking a hotel prior to their ar-rival in Mexico in order to have time to look for a house or an apartment to rent on their own since udlap does not manage off campus housing.

udlap offers 24-hour security

services in its on-campus

residential colleges

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computer labsStudents have access to more than 1,000 computers in the many computer labs located throughout the campus. All of our computers have the latest academic and professional software installed through our partnerships with software providers such as Microsoft and Adobe.

professional labsudlap has more than 150 laboratories with top notch equipment available to students and researchers.

food services The Food Services Department offers high quality services and attention, as well as a variety of well-balanced meals at competitive prices. udlap has one dining hall and three cafeterias throughout its campus.

medical servicesThe medical staff at udlap includes doctors specialized in traumatology, orthopedics, cardiology, and internal medicine. In addition, it has general practitioners and trained nurses. They provide primary care services by appointment, and in case of an emergency, they are trained to triage patients and transport them to local hospitals. udlap has one of the best paramedic and ambulance services in Puebla.

sportsudlap has several facilities and fields for football, soccer, track and field, basketball, tennis, softball, baseball, swimming, volleyball, rugby, taekwondo, and more. More than 60% of the student community takes part in our various sport programs through the sport teams, recreational sports, intramural tournaments, sports clinics; rehabilitation center, etc.

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“Spending two years in udlap has been an amazing experience in my studies and in my personal life. I have learned how to work with people from all over the world in an incredible environment. I have made the most of weekends and holidays by visiting the country and seeing all types of sceneries. Studying in Mexico has been a perfect way to complement my studies in France, associating two very different types of teaching and cultures.”

testimonies

International Student from France. Dual Program

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how to get to udlapThe two closest international airports to udlap are the following:

• Mexico City´s “Benito Juarez International Airport” (MEX) is located approximately 2 hours away from Puebla by shuttle bus.

• Puebla´s “Hermanos Serdan International Airport” (PBC) is located in Huejotzingo, approximately 30 minutes away from Cholula by taxi.

visit udlapwww.youvisit.com/tour/udlap

how to get to udlap from the airports The “Amigos Internacionales” is a group of udlap students who help our international students integrate into life at udlap as well as to adapt to the customs and activities in Mexico. This group receives all students at the International Arrivals exit of Mexico City’s “Benito Juarez International Airport” during the first day of the Orientation Week to guide them to udlap. In case a student would like to arrive prior to the Orientation Week at udlap, the international exchange coordinator at the udlap International Affairs Office will send specific instructions via e-mail.

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Cholula, Puebla.

Contact usInternational Affairs Office recepcion.oi@udlap.mx

udlap is at the forefront of international education

Universidad de las Américas Puebla Universidad de las Américas Puebla

Edificio HU-Oficina 216

Ex hacienda Santa Catarina Mártir S/N 72810

San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, México.

+52 222 229 31 60

www.udlap.mx/internacional

www.facebook.com/udlapinternacional

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