Universidad de Colima

Visiting students have 2 options to study at the University of Colima: participate as an exchange student or as an international student.

Exchange Students

Students coming from universities that have a cooperation agreement with the University of Colima are eligible to participate under the Academic Mobility Program. In this program, exchange students have the opportunity of studying during one term or one academic year with credit recognition. Exchange students will pay tuition and other fees at their Home Institution, being exempted from such at the University of Colima.

International Students

Students coming from universities that do not have a cooperation agreement with the University of Colima must pay tuition and other corresponding fees at the University of Colima. International students will receive a score report at the end of the corresponding term for credit recognition at their Home Institution.

Fees

Full semester (courses are taken at one single School/Faculty)
(see curricula)

• International student registration fee: $150 USD

• External procedures fee: $250 USD

• 2-6 course pack fee: $1,750 USD

TOTAL: $ 2,150 USD

Full semester per course (courses can be taken at different Schools/Faculties or from different curricula)

• International student registration fee: $150 USD

• External procedures fee: $250 USD

• Course fee (per course): $1,750 USD

* Students must take at least 2 courses per semester.

Requirements (for both modes):

Students must:

1. Have completed at least one year of study at Home Institution

2. Have a strong academic record at Home Institution

3. Have Spanish language proficiency

4. Complete International Students Application Form

5. Attach the following documents:

• Academic record

• Letter of intent (in Spanish, explaining reasons for participating in the program)

• Letter of Support (from Home Institution)

• 2 letters of Support (from teachers at Home Institution)

• Copy of valid passport

* International Students Application Form, as well as supportive documents, must be sent to the University of Colima by the Officer/Director of the International Affairs at Home Institution.

* All accepted students must get a student visa prior arrival at the University of Colima, as well as an International Health Insurance Certificate.

Documents:

• International Students Application Form

• Nomination letter addressed to Ms. Genoveva Amador Fierros, Ph.D., Head of International Affairs and Academic Cooperation Office at the University of Colima. It must be signed by the Head of International Affairs Office (or counterpart) at the Home Institution

• Detailed academic record (including courses and grades)

• Two passport sized photographs (b/w or color)

• Copy of the International Health Insurance Certificate

• Copy of valid passport