QS World Ranking
#201
Acceptance Rate
55%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$14,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
January 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
80,000
students
International Students
5%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Mexico's top private university with 26 campuses, known for engineering and entrepreneurship education.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Mexico's top private university. Growing English programs. 26 campuses across Mexico.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Tec de Monterrey (ITESM)
Acceptance Rate
55%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
January 31
Instruction Language
Spanish/English
School Type
Private
Annual Tuition
$14,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via Tec de Monterrey portal
- SAT/ACT accepted; strong academic record required
- Spanish proficiency helpful; some English-taught programs available
- High school transcripts (GPA 3.0+ competitive)
- Personal statement and essays required
- Rolling admissions — multiple intakes per year
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- Spanish/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$14,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Private
- Acceptance Rate
- 55%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Tec Scholarship
- ✓Excellence Scholarship
Cost of Living — Monterrey, Mexico
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$980
vs. avg US college student
48% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Monterrey is Mexico's wealthiest industrial city — safe and modern compared to other Mexican cities. Very low cost of living for US students.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Tec de Monterrey (ITESM) as a US Student
Tec de Monterrey (ITESM) is located in Monterrey, Mexico and is ranked #201in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Business, Sciences, Law, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in Spanish/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$14,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 55%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of January 31. Scholarships available include the Tec Scholarship.