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.
While abroad, students may enhance their academic experience by completing a full- or part-time internship in Mexico. This unique opportunity allows students to gain real-world international work experience, expand their professional networks, and develop valuable skills that complement their studies. Internships are available across diverse industries, including business, marketing, manufacturing, sustainability, and more, providing a well-rounded perspective of today's global job market and enriching the overall study abroad experience.
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!
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Study Abroad Programs in Mexico
- Yucatan, Mexico
- Study Program
Spend your January immersing yourself in the Yucatán Peninsula’s magnificent biodiversity and Latin America’s largest indigenous culture.
- Small City
- Study Program
Spend your summer exploring Mérida, a vibrant city on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, and embark on a journey through history and culture.
- Small City
- Yucatan, Mexico
- Study Program
Against the backdrop of Mexico’s rich culture, biodiversity, and history – students explore science and society with interdisciplinary courses in the natural sciences.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Full-Time Internship
During this eight-week international summer internship, you’ll immerse yourself in the Merida’s rich Mayan heritage, develop in-demand professional skills, and expand your intercultural competence.
- Small City
- Yucatan, Mexico
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Yucatán, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Yucatan, Mexico
- Study Program
Merida is famous worldwide for its efforts to preserve and promote culture.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend a semester living and learning in Yucatán, a scenic peninsula ideally situated in the Gulf of Mexico.
- ASU Courses
- Host Institution
- Small City
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 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.
Mexico 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.
With 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.
CIEE 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
The cost of studying abroad in Mexico varies depending on the specific program that you choose and how long you plan to study abroad for. For detailed cost information, we recommend researching each individual Mexico study abroad program page.
For costs not included in your program’s outlined fees, it’s important to consider factors surrounding your individual journey while abroad.
Read more: How Much Does it Cost to Study Abroad?
While the best places to study abroad in Mexico is quite subjective, we can assure you that Yucatán, located in southeast Mexico, is a great spot to be. On one of CIEE's Mexico study abroad programs, you'll be in Merida, the capital city of the Yucatán peninsula.
Merida is a great place to study abroad in Mexico because of it's natural landscapes, relaxed lifestyle, historic towns, world-renowned museums, and so much more. Not to mention, you'll have the opportunity to learn Spanish abroad in this capital city, just 20 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.
Yes, you can absolutely complete an internship abroad in Mexico with CIEE. Our international internship programs allow college students to choose from a variety of full- and part-time internships abroad in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, finance, hospitality, healthcare, public policy, and more!
Search our internship opportunities to get started!
