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CIEE Semester in Merida, Mexico

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Your Semester in Mérida program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Mexican culture. Live and learn in Mé...

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Program Highlights

Immerse yourself in Mayan culture by visiting the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya and exploring its rich heritage.

Discover ancient ruins at archaeological sites and gain firsthand insight into past civilizations.

Live Mérida’s vibrant city life through its colorful streets, lively squares, and bustling artisan markets.

Savor authentic Yucatecan cuisine and experience the unique flavors that make Mérida a culinary gem.

Explore Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Merida, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement: All Ages
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Last Updated: May 20, 2026

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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.5

Total Reviews

2

Transformative and Unforgettable Experience

May 07, 2026by: Madeline L.

Program: CIEE Semester in Merida, Mexico

5

This experience changed my life. I feel like I grew in ways here I didn’t know was possible. I learned so much both inside and outside the classroom. I met the nicest most amazing people and made memories to last a lifetime. I will be forever grateful for this experience.

Growth Beyond Academics and Internships

March 24, 2026by: Mary M.

Program: CIEE Semester in Merida, Mexico

4

CIEE develops a person in many areas of life, not only specific to their academic advancement. I've learned to represent myself in a professional setting better as well as observe the importance of intercultural AND intracultural communication alongside my peers.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Merida, Mexico

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Written Application
  • Other
  • Phone/Video Interview
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Your Semester in Mérida program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, 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 vibrant, cosmopolitan city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city’s unique blend of Mayan and colonial cultures, iconic landmarks like the Mérida Cathedral and the Paseo de Montejo, bustling markets, and lively arts scene create an enriching backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technolo...

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