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VCU Global Education Office

Programs

University of Guadalajara

Guadalajara, Mexico

University of GuadalajaraThe University of Guadalajara is a VCU International Partnership university, which allows students to study in Guadalajara, Mexico for a semester or a year.

Currently, students can choose from courses in arts (theatre, dance, photography, music, etc.), architecture, life sciences (biology, veterinary sciences, agronomy, etc.), economic and administration sciences (marketing, finances, administration, tourism, etc.), health sciences (includes medicine), social sciences and humanities (anthropology, law, international studies, social work, etc.), exact sciences (chemistry, physics, math, etc.), and engineering (mechatronics, electronics, computer sciences, telematics, biomedical engineering, etc.).

Apply now

Applications should be submitted to Stephanie Davenport in the Education Abroad office by April 15 for the fall semester or full year and Sept. 15 for the spring semester. Applicants should complete the VCU application for study abroad and UdeG application form. Students will need to obtain a recommendation/nomination from their department.

These forms are available at the Education Abroad Office and online:

Students must have a 2.75 GPA to apply and are selected on the basis of their academic record and emotional maturity.

Visit the website for more information about UdeG.

Transfer of credit

Students must earn the equivalent of a C grade or higher in a given course to be eligible for transfer credit. Students are required to take the necessary steps to ensure that transcripts are received from the university upon return to VCU. Your grades at UdeG will not be calculated in your GPA, unless you are attempting to graduate with Latin honors.

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Academic calendar

Fall semester
Third Monday of August until the third Saturday of December

Spring semester
First Monday of February until the third Saturday of June

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Housing

There are different types of housing available for you at UdeG:

  • Host family: develop your language study through total immersion
  • CEPE facilities
  • Non-UdeG options

Visit the UdeG website for more information on accommodations.

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Tuition and fees

Tuition for VCU students is based on VCU tuition and fees. Room and board are paid directly to UdeG.

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