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location how to get to udlap

The two closest international airports to udlap are the following: • Mexico City´s “Benito Juarez International Airport” (MEX) is located approximately 2 hours away from Puebla, both terminals have bus stations with shuttle buses to Puebla. • Puebla´s “Hermanos Serdan International Airport” (PBC) is located in Huejotzingo, approximately 30 minutes away from Cholula by taxi.

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udlap is located in the State of Puebla, right in the heart of Mexico, in one of Latin America’s most historical cities: Cholula. This 2,500-year-old sacred city is famous for housing the Great Pyramid of Cholula and the Church of the Remedies in one single space. It combines the modern and traditional aspects of Mexico, attracting tourists from all over the world year-round. Did you know that Cholula´s Great Pyramid is considered the largest man-made pyramid by volume in the world? 3

table of contents UDLAP AT A GLANCE 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE UDLAP 6 YOUR STUDENT VISA 7 ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS 8 Undergraduate Programs Master and PhD Degrees FEDERAL STUDENT AID – FSA 10 MOBILITY PROGRAMS & EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS 11 Visiting students Application deadlines DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS 12 Spanish Immersion Program (SIP) Tailor-Made Programs Spanish Immersion – High School Summer Camp (HSSC) Community Oriented Program (COP) STUDENT HOUSING 14 Residential dormitories Off-campus housing ACADEMIC SUPPORT LABS 15

José Lazcarro Toquero, Catarina Lazcarroza, 2010, mixed media on clay, 20 x 47 x 35 cm. udlap’s Art Collection.

Computer Labs Professional Labs Medical Services Food Services Sports TESTIMONIES 17

udlap at a glance

Founded in 1940

77 Academic programs

9,000+ students

150+ Academic labs

International students of more than 60 countries

Beautiful 120-acre Campus

200+ agreements with international universities 37% of full time instructors are part of the National Research Council

On-campus housing 24/7 surveillance Great variety of cultural and sport activities

• Located in Mexico, which is one of the most attractive Latin American destinations.

reasons to choose udlap

• Housed in Cholula and close to Puebla, two exceptionally ancient cities rich in art and cultural traditions.

• Its impressive infrastructure is echoed in state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, sports facilities, and unsurpassed beautiful gardens. • Lodging is available at several locations both on and off campus at affordable costs.

udlap offers an international study experience in a multicultural environment. An added value for a competitive global job market.

• There are many possibilities for socializing inside and outside the campus. • There is a bank on campus and different ATM’s that facilitate all your financial needs while at udlap.

• You can study Spanish under a complete cultural and linguistic immersion. • Classes are small, active, and participative. Professors are friendly and accessible.

There is a high population of foreign students.

Before you come to udlap

The International Affairs Office at udlap offers free visa assistance to all international students.

your student visa

contact udlap international affairs office

International Affairs Office HU Building, Office 216 Ex Hacienda Santa Catarina Mártir S/N 72810, San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. +52 222 229 31 60 www.udlap.mx/internacional

We are always ready to

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answer your questions

For visa and migratory related enquiries: migratory.services@udlap.mx +52 222 229 20 00 ext. 4035

and provide support.

For general, non-visa related enquiries: recepcion.oi@udlap.mx

academic degree programs undergraduate programs School of Arts and Humanities EDAH

School of Sciences EDEC

School of Social Sciences EDCS

• Architecture • Art History and Curatorship • Dance • Digital Animation • Fine Arts • Interior Architecture • Language Studies • Literature • Music • Theater • Visual Information Design

• Actuarial Sciences • Biology • Clinical Biochemistry • Data Science • Dental Surgeon** • Medical Surgeon** • Nanotechnology & Molecular Engineering • Nursing** • Nutrition Science • Pharmaceutical Sciences • Physics

• Anthropology • Clinical Psychology • Communications and Media Production •Communication and Public Relations • International Relations • Law • Multicultural Relations • Organizational Psychology • Pedagogy • Political Science

School of Engineering EDEI

School of Business and Economics EDNE

• Biomedical Engineering • Energy Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Systems Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Food Industry Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mechatronics Engineering • Robotics and Telecommunications Engineering • Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering

• Culinary Arts** • Economics • Hotel and Restaurant Administration • Banking and Investments • Business Administration • Marketing • Financial Strategies and Public Accounting • International Business Administration

A great variety of world-class courses to choose from and the possibility to engage in professional internships, community service, and volunteering activities.

The diverse academic programs at udlap satisfy current professional demands. Excellence academic activities and research are promoted in a multicultural environment providing unique experiences. udlap continuously reviews its programs to remain relevant to the challenges posed by globalization. 8

**Does not apply for Exchange programs

graduate programs master degrees School of Arts and Humanities EDAH • Information Design

School of Social Sciences EDCS • • • • •

Our Master programs are ProfessionallyOriented, and our Doctoral Programs are Research-Based

Communications and Digital Media Corporate Law Governance and Globalization Tax Law Organizational Psychology

School of Sciences EDEC

38 %

• Health Services Administration

School of Engineering EDEI

of full-time instructors are part of the National Research Council.

• Construction Project Management

School of Business and Economics EDNE • • • • • • •

Business Administration Business Direction International Management Manufacturing Management Corporate Finance Energy Management Marketing

doctoral degrees** • Creation and Culture Theory • Molecular Biomedicine • Food Science • Intelligent Systems • Water Science

Courses are delivered using the

Hybrid-UDLAP System

main research areas: • Molecular Biomedicine • Creation and Culture Theory • Water Science • Food Science • Intelligent Systems

** Does not apply for exchange programs.

federal student aid fsa

Universidad de las Américas Puebla (udlap) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Colleges (SACSCOC) and certified by the United States Education Department as an eligible institution to apply for Federal Student Aid (FSA) from the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. These loans can be used in combination with Universidad de las Américas Puebla scholarships For more information on Federal Student Aid at udlap, visit: www.udlap.mx/fsa

federal direct loans

requirements

Federal Direct Loans for United States citizens who meet participation requirements and aim to help cover the cost of higher education. The loans are made up of

• Meet the requirements established by the United States Department of Education.

• Be a US citizen.

• Be admitted to Universidad de las Américas Puebla.

contact

• Federal Direct Subsidized Loans • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan • Federal Direct PLUS Loans

Financial Aid Administrator

• Fill Out your FAFSA at: https://fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm • Federal School Code: G06710

Avril Zarina Flores Flores Phone: +52 (222) 229 2000 ext. 2012

benefits

Office: Building 1 – 111

Can be used in combination with Universidad de las Américas Puebla scholarships.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FSA applies only to Bachelor Degrees and DOES NOT APPLY to the following:

• Transfers

• Diplomas

Bachelor programs in:

• Academic Exchanges

• Online Programs

• Nursing

• Dual Degree Programs

• Licenciaturas

• Dental Surgeon

• Professional Practices Abroad

• Graduate Degrees -M.A. and PhD. -

• Medical Surgeon

mobility programs & exchange agreements

udlap has various programs for international students interested in complementing their university studies through internships, community service, and/or research. We have over 200 active exchange agreements for undergraduate and graduate students in all five continents.

visiting students In addition to the regular exchange agreements, udlap opens its doors to students who have finished their high school or that come from a university without an established agreement with udlap. These students are considered Visiting Students who may temporarily enroll at udlap by paying the admission and tuition fees.

application deadlines

(undergraduate & graduate students for regular exchange, dual degree and visiting students)* Spring semester: (January-May): October 1st Fall semester (August-December): May 1st *Some exceptions apply

Life on campus offers many activities, sports, restaurants, coffee shops, and a lively community of students. 11

summer dual & special degree programs programs

Summer and Special Programs provide language, academic and cultural programs to students from all around the world. Our complete programs inThe Dual Degree Programs are a form of cooperation horizons and work options. Dual Degree Programs include clude classes, lodging in dormitories, meal plan, workshops, trips, cultural between two institutions to provide undergraduate both academic courses and field internships. and graduate and guidedworld-class visits. education in two-country and At the end of the program, both universities award a degree two-university environments in order to graduate future leaders. This gives students the opportunity to learn in different linguistic and cultural environments, providing them with opportunities to broaden their academic

spanish immersion program (sip)

to the student. udlap has partnerships with prestigious European and American universities to award dual degrees.

culinary arts program (cap)

A complete summer program to study and improve This program offers the opportunity to experience the your Spanish! It is a perfect combination of high-quality traditional taste and flavour of Mexican food through academic coursework and recreational activities that cooking and culture lessons, combining visits to hotels, provide students with a total immersion experience andwhile sitesstudying related in to Mexico, culinaryfocused arts. Puebla These programs enrich the students’ professional and personalrestaurants development on theis into Mexican culture. one of the top culinary places to be in Mexico!. areas of Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Vocational or Community Service.

internship & community service

summer academic program (sap)

An all inclusive short-term academic program! We offer interdisciplinary and specialized programs, allowing you to choose from a wide range of courses to meet your interests, ranging from Business and Economics, Social Sciences to Arts and Humanities.

business internship program (bip)

Experience business in Mexico and develop a project in a Mexican company. A great combination to understand how to do business in Mexico, made up of one month in a Business class and one month in an internship. Students will apply the acquired knowledge in a working environment.

health internship program (hip)

This program offers the opportunity to understand the Mexican health care system and culture, increase the knowledge about Mexican medicine and its terminology, as well as applying it in hospitals or communities located in the state of Puebla.

tailor-made programs These programs are made according to your necessities and can be adapted to the services needed as well as the dates, times and activities that are required by each institution.

For more information on any of these programs contact abroad@udlap.mx or 11 visit the website: www.udlap.mx/studyabroad

summer and special programs - Summer and Special Programs provide language, academic and cultural programs to students from all around the world. Our complete programs can include classes, lodging in dormitories, meal plans, workshops and field trips. - All of our programs can be adapted accordingly to the requirements of a specific educational institution or organization. These programs can be adjusted to fulfill services, as well as dates, times, and activities that are required by each institution.

spanish immersion program (sip) A complete program to study and learn Spanish! It is a perfect combination of high quality academic coursework and recreational activities that provide students with a total immersion experience in Mexican culture.

tailor-made programs (all year) Choose and create the type of program that you want! These programs are made according to your requirements.

spanish immersion high school summer camp (hssc) Immerse students to Spanish-speaking world by developing their communication skills with the best qualified instructors or improve your student’s Spanish knowledge learning the correct use of the language in everyday situation; complementing it with great activities.

community oriented program Visit and help rural communities, teach classes in public schools to elementary students, visit orphan homes or participate in environmental activities. The program’s objective is to help and contribute to the society in Puebla, Mexico.

For more information on any of these programs contact abroad@udlap.mx or visit the website: www.udlap.mx/studyabroad

student housing

residential colleges International students have the option of choosing housing in one of our four on-campus dormitories, which have either single or double occupancy rooms available. All units include shared bathrooms, laundry facilities, living room and kitchen. There is free Wi-Fi and cable TV, as well as 24-hour surveillance.

All units include: · Shared bathrooms · Laundry facilities · Living room and kitchen There is free Wi-Fi and cable TV, as well as 24-hour surveillance.

(No bedding, cutlery or cooking utensils are provided).

Please visit udlap’s website for further information about our on-campus housing options: http://www.udlap.mx/colegios 14

academic support labs

computer labs

Students have access to more than 1,000 computers in the many computer labs located throughout the campus. All of our computers have the latest academic and professional software installed through our partnerships with software providers such as Microsoft and Adobe.

professional labs udlap has more than 150 laboratories with cuttingedge equipment available to students and researchers.

medical services

The medical staff at udlap includes doctors specialized in traumatology, orthopedics, cardiology, and internal medicine. In addition, it has general practitioners and trained nurses. They provide primary care services by appointment, and in case of an emergency, they are trained to triage patients and transport them to local hospitals shall be this necessary. udlap has one of the best paramedic and ambulance services in Puebla.

sports

udlap has several facilities and fields for football, soccer, track and field, basketball, tennis, softball, baseball, swimming, volleyball, rugby, taekwondo, and more. More than 60% of the student community takes part in our various sport programs through the sport teams, recreational sports and intramural tournaments.

food services

The Food Services Department offers high quality services and attention, as well as a variety of wellbalanced meals at competitive prices. udlap has one dining hall and three cafeterias throughout its campus.

rehabilitation center

Specialized Center in Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine with the prestige of the udlap, with physicians, physiotherapists and trainers at the forefront of knowledge that will take care of their rehabilitation to reintegrate into their daily activities.

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testimonies

“From the moment that I arrived at udlap I was embraced with warmth. I have the best room-mate who has become my sister and I My time at UDLAP has been a great opportunity for personal growth and experiencing a new culture. I have been able to know that willa new have the friends that toI have made here for life. I have approach classesIfrom perspective and have gotten International student know people from different cultural backgrounds. UDLAP is a only been here for a little over a month and already coming from Germanyto Mexico great place to get to know Mexico and get involved with the plenty of opportunities tocommunity. study isThere thearebest decision thatforItravel haveandever made. don’t ever want to 2019, IDual Degree Program community service. leave. The Mexican hospitality is over-whelming, the food is delicious, and the classes and professors at udlap are brilliant. I couldn’t think of a semester betteratplace come.” Although I have only spent one UDLAP, I to am sure it

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has been a very valuable experience. In these last four months, I learnedInternational a lot about culture andfrom people of Mexico, other Student USA. Full-time student countries and myself as well. I also made friendships with some people I had never met before coming to Mexico, but with whom I will remain friends for many years, if not all my life. The stereotypes that I had of Mexico made me doubt, but my time in Cholula and UDLAP convinced me that Mexico is a country rich in culture, nature and people. Therefore, I have only one thing left to say: Mexico, I hope to see you again soon.

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International “Spending twostudent years in udlap has been from USA an amazing experience in my studies and 2019, Regular exchange in my personal life. I have learned how to work with people from all over the world in an incredible environment. I have made My experience in Mexico was exceptional. In fact, courses at theUDLAP most of different weekends and holidays by are very from the courses in France. Professors teach us how to think independently, they help us develop our visiting the country seeing speaking all types communication skills, and toand feel comfortable in public. During my long weekends, I was also able to visit and of discover sceneries. Studying in Mexico has been this beautiful country which is full of magnificent landscapes,way atypical places, friendly people and food. For me, a perfect to complement my studies UDLAP was the best place to make my exchange, I couldn’t dream of a better experience. two very different in France, associating types of teaching and cultures.”

International student from France 2019, Regular exchange

International Student from France. Dual Program

“udlap is a beautiful place. It´s a place where you can learn about The “Amigos is a group UDLAP Mexican culture, learn the language and Internacionales” learn a little bitofabout students who help international exchange students to: •Integrate into life at UDLAP

recommend it, I’ll surely be back! It was an amazing •know the customs and activities experience in México •Guide them in the orientation week 17

International Student from Canada. Study Abroad program

Contact us udlap is at the forefront of international education Universidad de las Américas Puebla International Affairs Office HU Building, Office 216 Ex Hacienda Santa Catarina Mártir S/N 72810, San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, México. T. +52 222 229 3160 www.udlap.mx/internacional www.facebook.com/udlapinternacional

International Recruitment Office Building 1, Office 216 Ex Hacienda Santa Catarina Mártir S/N 72810, San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, México. T. +52 222 229 20 00 ext. 4758 Whatsapp udlap: +52 222 577 3829 Toll free number from USA: 1 844 873 2970 abroad@udlap.mx 18