CIEE College First Year Abroad in Mérida
Program Overview
Your First Year Abroad program in Mérida lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Mexican culture. Live and learn in Mérida!
Mérida is Mexico’s cultural gem, full of history, color, and spirited traditions – a wonderful backdrop for students with any interests. Spend 12 weeks wandering the plazas of Plaza Grande, tasting cochinita pibil at Mercado Lucas de Gálvez, and discovering the art and music scenes throughout the city. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Mérida is the perfect place to study abroad.
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- Fall
- Spring
- Art History
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Economics
- History
- Mathematics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- American
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Merida, Mexico
Fields & Subjects
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Economics
- History
- Mathematics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Business
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- American
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-25
Duration
- Post High School
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