Quick Summary
Based in Monterrey, Mexico, Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) is a private with roots dating back to 1943. Ranked #185 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 94424 students including 6.5% from outside Mexico. Known for strengths in Business & Management Studies, Marketing, Engineering and Technology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 55%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the top-ranked private university in Mexico, known for its Tec21 educational model which prioritizes challenge-based learning and flexibility.
Subject Strengths
Business & Management StudiesMarketingEngineering and TechnologyComputer ScienceArchitectureAccounting & Finance
Founded1943
TypePrivate
Total Students94424
Intl Students6.5%
Faculty Ratio10
CampusUrban
Campus SizeMulti-campus system (26 campuses; Monterrey campus: 100 hectares)
Affiliated HospitalsHospital San José,Hospital Zambrano Hellion (TecSalud)
AccreditationSACSCOC,FIMPES,AACSB,AMBA,EQUIS
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#185
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601–800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
High School,Undergraduate,Masters,PhD,Executive Education
Programs
12
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Institute for the Future of Education,Biotechnology Center,Center for Conscious Capitalism,Cybersecurity Hub
Research Centers
High
Research Output
SACSCOC,FIMPES,AACSB,AMBA,EQUIS
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate55%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.2
GRERequired for specific PhD and Master programs
GMATRequired for EGADE Business School programs
SAT1200
ACT26
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the PAA (Prueba de Aptitud Académica) score and develop a strong 'Curriculum de Liderazgo' (Leadership Portfolio) for scholarship applications.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Mexican Peso
UG Tuition
$345,000/yr
per year · MXN
Living Cost
$140,000/yr
per year · MXN
PG Tuition
$410,000/yr
per year · MXN
Application Fee
$85
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$486,600/yr
tuition + living + essentials · MXN
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$7,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from High School,Undergraduate,Masters,PhD,Executive Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Digital Graphic Design | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Biotechnology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| International Relations | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$22,500
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh, supported by the 'Semana i' initiative and mandatory professional practice modules.
Industry Connections
FEMSACEMEXGoogleMicrosoftBanorteTesla
Notable Alumni
José Antonio Fernández Carbajal,Enrique Peña Nieto,Manuel J. Clouthier,Salomón Chertorivski
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pools, professional football stadiums (Estadio Borregos), high-performance gyms, and tennis courts.
Student Clubs
Over 500 clubs including robotics, theater, debating, and social entrepreneurship via the LiFE program.
Library Resources
Extensive digital library access and 26 physical libraries across Mexico including the award-winning Monterrey Library.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available