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CIEE Open Campus Block in Yucatan, Mexico

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Program Overview

Spend one, two, or three consecutive six-week blocks studying abroad in Mérida – a beautiful, historic, colonial city just a 20-minute drive from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. When class is in session, you'll enroll in courses taught in English at CIEE Yucatán, where you'll be in the perfect place to advance academically, as Mérida hosts more than a dozen universities and several Mexican national research facilities. Outside the classroom, you'll have every opportunity to explore biodiverse nature reserves, UNESCO archaeological sites, and historic towns that make the Yucatán Peninsula so treasured.

Build your study abroad adventure! Designed for students requiring a flexible study abroad experience, CIEE's Open Campus Block program was thoughtfully structured to be completely customizable. Select one, two, or three six-week blocks per term at any CIEE Open Campus Block location. Choose from Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Dublin, Kyoto, London, Madrid, Monteverde, Paris, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Yucatan.

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Program Highlights

Explore the ruins of Chichén Itzá – perhaps the most famous pre-Columbian site built by the Maya and one of the Seven Wonders of the World!
Tour the Yucatan Scientific Research Center’s (CICY) Botanical Garden, a green oasis home to more than 700 native species.
Visit the most beautiful underground cenotes located along the ring of the Chicxulub Crater.
Visit a Hacienda and experience a flashback to Merida’s golden age of the Henequen Industry, once known as “the green gold”.
Practice your Spanish language skills through volunteer opportunities in schools, social projects, and public works.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Travel Insurance
Pre-Departure Orientation
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Academic Advising
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Emergency Support
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Academic Credit

Program Details

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Locations

  • Merida, Mexico

Fields & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Art History
  • Astronomy & Astrophysics
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Culture
  • Economics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • History
  • Hospitality
  • Independent Study
  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Service Learning
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Travel & Tourism

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-25

Program Reviews

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Program Administration
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Health & Safety
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Community
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Fatima G.March 2025

Incredible opportunities

I would highly recommend CIEE Study Abroad to a friend or peer because of the incredible opportunities it provides for cultural immersion, personal growth, and academic enrichment. My experience with CIEE allowed me to develop global competence by stepping outside my comfort zone and fully integrating into a new culture. The program offers strong academic support, exciting excursions, and scholarship opportunities that make studying abroad more accessible. It's an unforgettable experience that broadens perspectives, builds independence, and opens doors to international opportunities.

Bjorn K.August 2019

I would be likely to recommend CIEE …

I would be likely to recommend CIEE Study Abroad to any student who does not have much abroad experience and or an beginner/low intermediate knowledge of the country's language. I feel the staff do an exceptional job with supporting students and helping with many of the logistical aspects of study abroad. However, I do feel that by taking the initiative to figure out and complete logistical tasks while abroad is an amazing learning opportunity for any student who has a strong command for the language and in this case I would recommend directly enrolling in a university instead of going through a study abroad non/for profit.

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GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Student Video
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
Alliance for International Exchange
Innovative Technology 2019
British Accreditation Council

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