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University of Guadalajara, Mexico The University of Guadalajara program is one of the newest programs being offered through the Office of International Affairs at UIC. Please contact Kristin Kutella in the Office of International Affairs at kkutella@uic.edu with any questions. College Restrictions: Open to graduates and undergraduates at UIC from all colleges, as long as the University of Guadalajara has the same area of study located at their campus. Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish. Students must submit one reference letter from a member of the Spanish department to prove Spanish level. If the applicant is a native speaker, the student must be evaluated by the Spanish department. Language of Instruction: Spanish School year: Fall Semester: Late August – Mid December Spring Semester: February (1st Tuesday) – June (3rd Friday) Students may apply as full-year exchange students, fall semester exchange students, or spring semester exchange students. For an exact academic calendar, please visit www.escolar.udg.mx and click on “calendario escolar”. Courses: Courses are offered in the following themes: Arts, Architecture and Design (www.cuaad.udg.mx) Biological and Agropectuary Sciences (www.cucba.udg.mx) Economic and Administrative Sciences (www.cucea.udg.mx) Exact Sciences and Engineering (www.cucei.udg.mx) Health Sciences (www.cucs.udg.mx) Social Sciences and Humanities (www.cucsh.udg.mx) For more information, please go to www.udg.mx and click on “oferta academica”. Location: The University of Guadalajara houses 14 campuses in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Students participating in the exchange would most likely attend a campus in downtown Guadalajara. Housing: The University of Guadalajara does not offer on-campus residence. The International Office offers assistance in finding housing by offering guidance with neighborhoods, range of costs, required paperwork, etc… The International Office also provides a list of families who offer homestay options. Deadlines: Students must submit all application materials to Kristin Kutella by the following deadlines: Fall Semester: April 1 Spring Semester: September 20 Requirements: At least a 2.8 GPA Must be a currently-enrolled, degree-seeking student at UIC Must have spent at least two semesters at UIC before participating in program Notes: As an exchange student, language courses through the “Centro de Estudios Para Extranjeros” are not included. In some cases, exchange students may receive a discount on these courses. Estimated Budget: Tuition and fees: Student’s usual UIC tuition and fees Food: 4,500MXP/ month Transportation: 1,000MXP/month Rent (apartment): 3,500MXP/month Books, Copies, etc… 2,500MXP/semester International Health Insurance: 4,000MXP/semester Roundtrip Flight to Guadalajara: 8,000MXP Estimated total for 1 semester 59,500MXP ~ $4,500/semester (in addition to UIC tuition and fees) Please check currency conversion on xe.com for most up-to-date rates. University of Guadalajara Links: UdeG Website: www.udg.mx UdeG International Office: www.cgci.udg.mx
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