Fall Study Abroad Programs in Mexico

Study abroad in the charming colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Oaxaca’s extensive colonial architecture and deeply-rooted indigenous cultures make it a unique and fascinating destination. Spanish classes are offered for all levels and students can choose from a variety of electives and specialized programs in healthcare and the arts. Oaxaca is nestled in a valley in the highlands of central Oaxaca state surrounded by the Sierra Norte mountains. Within easy access to the city, you will find some of Mexico’s best-preserved archaeological sites. Oaxaca is a vibrant city for the arts and possesses a world-famous food culture with cutting-edge restaurants. The Arcos Learning Abroad program provides an all-inclusive study abroad experience with cultural activities on the weekdays, excursions on the weekends, on-site directors, carefully vetted homestays, tuition, and much more. Arcos invites you to step through the arch and into a life-changing experience abroad. Immerse yourself in the timeless culture and rich history of Oaxaca. Mexico awaits!

Launch your global career in 2026 with an internship in Spain or Latin America through Adelante Abroad. Gain real international work experience, strengthen your resume, improve your Spanish skills, and build a global network while living abroad. We offer customized internships abroad in 30+ professional sectors across Spain, Uruguay, Mexico, Ecuador, and Chile. Whether you're looking for a summer internship in Spain, a gap year internship, or a study abroad program with hands-on experience, placements are available year-round so you can start any month in 2026. Housing is included in all Intern Abroad, Study Abroad, and Volunteer Abroad programs. Choose to live with other international students or with a local host family for full cultural immersion. With over 450 reviews and decades of experience, Adelante Abroad is a trusted provider of international internships. Apply now to secure your 2026 internship in Spain or Latin America and start planning your experience abroad today.

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.

Welcome to a modern city with ancient roots! With 300 days of sunshine a year, a reputation as one of Latin America’s safest environments, and two outstanding universities, Mérida has plenty of allure. Dig into rich layers of Mayan culture. Take advantage of opportunities to build language skills as you study and socialize with peers at Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán and Universidad Modelo. And round it all out with unique excursions and a homestay to enhance local connection. Our IFSA Mérida Universities Program offers semester programs at the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY) and Universidad Modelo in stunning Mérida, Mexico, allowing you to study alongside local students and experience two types of Mexican higher education institutions.

Discover the human impacts of undocumented migration, border enforcement, and shifting international tensions. Begin in Tucson, Arizona, near a major U.S. entry point, to learn what migrants face after crossing the border. Then travel to Oaxaca to study how economics, policy, and conflict affect migration patterns. In Mexico City, meet with organizations supporting migrants in transit, explore historical sites, and visit one of Latin America’s most important anthropological museums. Throughout, develop Spanish skills through coursework, homestays, and excursions. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

Participants get the chance to learn about tropical diseases in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca while improving their conversational Spanish language skills. They will also learn medical terminology. Service opportunities will vary, from work at primary care facilities to awareness promotion for rural diseases through a control program. Malaria is one of the most common issues that students will encounter during their experience here. Other diseases include dengue fever, Chagas, and parasites that frequent tropical climates. Participants will also get the chance to support the work of doctors who treat diabetes, as it has become a primary cause of death in the community and they often lack resources to diagnose and treat it.

Universidad Internacional, located in the charming city of Cuernavaca, Mexico, offers a unique and immersive study abroad experience. Known for its personalized approach to education, the university specializes in Spanish language and cultural programs designed for all proficiency levels. Students benefit from small class sizes, interactive learning, and opportunities to connect with the local community. Ideal for adventurous students eager to enhance their language skills and immerse themselves in Mexican culture, this program combines academics with hands-on experiences. Participants can take part in traditional cooking classes, dance workshops, and guided excursions to iconic destinations like Mexico City, Teotihuacán, and Tepoztlán. Cuernavaca’s vibrant atmosphere, mild climate, and proximity to major landmarks make it the perfect destination for an unforgettable study abroad experience. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent in Spanish, this program offers personal growth, transferable credits, and memories that will last a lifetime.

The National Registration Center for Study Abroad school in San Cristobal, Mexico, has been teaching Spanish to students from all over the world since 1993. The Instituto de Lenguas prides itself on a friendly and relaxed study atmosphere, and its faculty and staff do its best to make each student's time with them as fun as it is rewarding. They do this by conducting high-quality language classes, providing accommodation with Mexican host families where students feel comfortable, and giving any assistance needed regarding travel, leisure, and other personal needs of the students. All teachers are native Spanish speakers specially trained in teaching the language as a second language.

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.

Delve into site-specific subjects, in your choice of semester concentrations, to create positive social change. Based in Cuernavaca, the capital of the Mexican state of Morelos in central Mexico, these exciting semester programs offers coursework in Intercultural Communication and Media (for fall semester students) or Migration and Transnationality, along with liberal arts options (for fall and spring students). Fall program students can participate in the Communication and Media Studies concentration of Migration and Social Change in Mexico, which equips you for the challenge of today’s media. A focus on socially conscious, responsible journalism is garnered through meeting with traditionally marginalized by society, including migrants, deportees, immigrant returnees from the US, indigenous people, women, LGBTQ people, and others. Fall and Spring students can choose a concentration from the Liberal Arts, Migration, and Social Change program. Concentrations include Migration Studies; Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; Liberal Arts; and Spanish Language.

Explore Merida and the Yucatán through visits to weaving cooperatives, ancient Mayan ruins, cenotes, and local farms. Volunteer in support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2.3, which aims to double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, especially women, indigenous peoples, and family farmers, through access to resources, knowledge, and market opportunities. This 7-day adventure offers meaningful service and deep immersion in Mexico’s culture. Transferable college credit in Global Studies is available to high school juniors, seniors, and current college students. Community members may audit the course. Based on the Harvard Global Citizenship curriculum and led by a National Geographic Certified Educator.

In this experiential, community-based program, students are immersed in various Mexican realities by meeting directly with people of diverse backgrounds, gaining essential skills for future academic and professional pursuits. This is an excellent program for those who need to meet General Education Requirements! A wide variety of courses offered includes a Biology course, fine arts, Spanish language, humanities, and social sciences. Based in Cuernavaca, Mexico, the program includes regional travel, homestay with local Mexican families, internships, and small group intensive Spanish study. CGEE programs are highly experiential by design. We like to get you out of the classroom and into the community! Our classes include guest speakers, trips to visit local groups, museums, businesses, and more. We also include fun excursions in the area to help you learn even more about the history, culture, and region!