If you are a student at an accredited university, which does not have a formal exchange agreement with ITAM, it is still possible to be accepted as a “visiting”non-degree student for one or two terms of study. Under this scheme, the student is allowed to take courses and obtain academic credit and will be subject to the same privileges and responsibilities as degree-seeking students but will not be eligible to receive an ITAM degree.
Application Process for visiting students
Students interested in studying at ITAM must submit the following documentation to the Academic Exchange Department:
1. A certified copy of the grades received to date in the current program of study. Students who have graduated from a program and wish to further studies at the same level should submit the transcript of the study program completed.
2. A letter from the home institution certifying that the student is considered to be in good standing, has permission to study at ITAM and that the grades received will be considered for credit towards the student’s current degree program.
3. A letter of recommendation from a professor of the home institution.
4. A statement of purpose from the student requesting admission to ITAM under the status of visiting student.
5. The appropriate information or application form to be requested from the Academic Exchange Department.
The Academic Exchange Department will submit this documentation to the appropriate academic department or program, requesting admission. If approved, the student must agree to the following:
1. To adhere to the ITAM rules and regulations.
2. Pay an admission fee of U$500 and the cost of tuition for enrollment in a minimum of 24 credits per semester program, or 132 trimester hours for trimester graduate programs, along with any required fee payments, including ID card, applicable activity fees, copyright charges, etc. Prior to enrollment, the student must pay the US$500 admission fee, along with approximately 30% of the total tuition to confirm his or her place at ITAM. The remainder of the payment must be made at the end of the first month of enrollment.
3. Submit proof of adequate medical insurance, including repatriation coverage.
4. To obtain the appropriate visa for study in Mexico and submit all necessary documentation to the local Mexican Immigration authorities within 30 days of arrival, if needed.
The Academic Exchange Office will issue and send the acceptance letter and assist the student with all enrollment procedures for his or her subjects. For any further information, please contact exchange@itam.mx.