University of Colima

Location

Colima, Mexico

West of Mexico City, on the Pacific coast

Founded

1940

Exchange partner with UIS since 2006

Student Population

20,000+

Requirements

  • UIS undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing.
  • Students must have successfully completed at least 1 full year (2 semesters) at UIS

Semesters

  • Fall Semester: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 (August-January)
  • Spring Semester: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 (February-July)

Courses

  • Students with a high level of Spanish language fluency will be able to enroll in courses at the U. of Colima from most of their disciplines. 
  • Students who are not fluent in Spanish can enroll in their Intensive Spanish Language program.
  • There are also several courses taught in English.
  • University of Colima offers programs in Political Science, the Arts, and Science. 
  • UIS and the U. of Colima have also been collaborating on an online exchange in Political Science.
Logo of University of Colima, black eagle with a shield

Housing

  • Students can stay either with a host family or in a furnished house.
  • Visit the Accommodation website for details.

Program Costs

  • Students are charged UIS tuition.
  • Students are responsible for transportation, housing and meals during their exchange.

Scholarships

Passport & Visa

  • Students will require a passport to participate on this program. 
  • For assistance securing a U.S. Passport, visit Travel.State.Gov.
Three story house painted lime green, white and pink.

Location

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