Sustainable Development Study Abroad Programs in Mexico

Discover ancient civilizations, ceynotes, and cochinita pibil! One of Yucatán’s most charming cities, Mérida basks in 300 days of sunshine a year. Full of Mayan and Spanish influences, it’s a fascinating place to explore cultural hallmarks as you flex your academic muscles. One of the urgent needs of Mexico, as well as the world as a whole, is to conserve natural resources. Explore aspects of ecology and sustainability including the recovery, preservation, and protection of the environment. You could also tease apart the impact of increasingly diverse communities on public and private health care in different settings.

Your Arts + Sciences program in Mérida lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of 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 the cultural capital of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, celebrated for its rich Mayan heritage, thriving arts scene, and focus on environmental sustainability. The city blends colonial history with modern innovation, offering world-class museums, vibrant local markets, and nearby natural wonders like cenotes and biosphere reserves. Whether you are studying the arts or sciences, Mérida is the perfect place to study abroad.