The University of Guadalajara is recognized by the Mexican General Governing Body of Higher Education.
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Available Programs
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Intensive Spanish Language
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Integrated Studies
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Spanish Language & Mexican Culture
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University of Guadalajara
The University of Guadalajara is one of the most important institutions of higher education in Mexico. It was founded in 1792 and named the "Royal and Literary University of Guadalajara" by the authorization of King Charles IV of Spain. In 1925, several existing institutions were integrated into one, and the present University of Guadalajara was established as the public university of the state of Jalisco. The university has six learning centers spread throughout the city of Guadalajara and five located outside the metropolitan zone, each specializing in a different area of study. As a whole, the university system caters to the needs of approximately 185,000 students and is the second largest university system in Mexico.
Centro de Estudios Para Extranjeros (CEPE)
You will attend the Centro de Estudios Para Extranjeros (CEPE) located in a peaceful neighborhood just off the Avenida Mexico, close to a number of public transport routes and very accessible to all students. CEPE, established in 1948, provides an opportunity to approximately 500 foreign students annually who wish to learn the Spanish language and aspects of Mexican culture. The professors at CEPE pride themselves in their capacity to train students who are willing to close the gap between cultures. A walk through the CEPE building reveals a rich diversity of students and faculty members. In the classrooms, language lab and auditorium, students from many different countries, races and beliefs come together to pursue a common objective: to learn Spanish and experience the Latin American culture. You will become not only part of the tradition of academic excellence at the University of Guadalajara, but also the warmth that characterizes Mexican culture.
As a CEA student, you will have access to a variety of university services, including a university ID, computer lab, language lab, tutoring services, library, and a student cafeteria.
Classroom Information
- Mexican faculty from University of Guadalajara will teach your language courses and electives at the Centro de Estudios Para Extranjeros (CEPE), an extension of the University of Guadalajara campus, designed especially for students who wish to learn Spanish.
- Periodic exams, homework assignments and final exams will be administered.
- Attendance in all classes is mandatory and monitored by each professor.
- Teaching styles in Mexico can be very different from those found in the US or Canada. Be prepared to adapt to the different classroom structures and coursework expectations for your school.
- Class size ranges between 5 and 15 students, who are both CEA participants and other international students from Canada, Western and Eastern Europe and Asian countries.
- Due to the superior mastery of the language required, you will not be in class with host national students.
Grading
The grading system at University of Guadalajara is the same 100-point scale the US uses in their grading system. Please note that this grading scale is recommended by CEA and the University of Guadalajara, but final credit and grade evaluation is ultimately determined by a student's home university.
| Spanish Verbal Grade |
US Verbal Equivalent |
Spanish Number Grade |
US Letter Equivalent |
Excelente |
Excellent |
90 - 100 |
A |
Muy Bien |
Above Average |
80 - 99 |
B |
Regular |
Average |
70 - 79 |
C |
Suficiente |
Below Average |
60 - 65 |
D |
Reprobado |
Failure |
0 - 59 |
F |
Incompleto |
Incomplete |
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I |
Oyente |
Audit |
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AU |
Aprobado |
Pass |
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P |
Centro Universitario de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades (CUCSH)
Students attending the Integrated Studies program will study at the University of Guadalajara’s CUCHS Campus. The Centro Universitario de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades (CUCSH) is located a few minutes away from downtown, close to the city’s Metro System and many bus routes, making the campus conveniently accessible from most locations. CUCSH, formally established in 1994, provides 7,680 students with higher education in the Social Sciences and Humanities fields. The Bachelors degrees offered at CUCSH include International Relations, Political Sciences, Philosophy, Geography, History, Sociology and Literature Studies. They also offer Graduate studies, some of which hold the Excellency status given by the National Counseling of Science and Technology. Most of the professors at CUCSH are expert researches in their fields of study or have a Masters or PhD degree. The Campus is one of the biggest in Guadalajara, has the largest university auditorium and the library is one of the most prestigious in the city. The campus is also divided in departments, accordingly with the fields of studies. Each department has their own facilities such as classrooms and computer labs, although computers are also accessible at the library. While being enrolled as full time student at CUCSH, you will be able to take class with Mexican students in any of the mentioned departments, making of this experience a fulfilling cultural immersion as well as a rewarding academic challenge.
As a CEA student, you will have access to a variety of university services, including a university ID, computer lab, library, and student cafeterias.
Classroom Information
- Mexican faculty from University of Guadalajara will teach your courses at the Centro Universitario de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades (CUSCH), one of the six metropolitan campuses at the University of Guadalajara.
- Periodic exams, homework assignments, essays and final exams will be administered.
- Attendance to all classes is mandatory and monitored by each professor. Failure to do so might make you take extraordinary exams or fail the class.
- Teaching styles in Mexico can be very different from those found in the US or Canada. Be prepared to adapt to the different classroom structures and coursework expectations for your school.
- Class size ranges between 5 and 30 students, who are host national students, CEA participants and some other international students.
- All classes, reading material, homework, essays and academic activities are held in Spanish; hence you will need to be proficient to be able to succeed in the courses.
Grading
The grading system at University of Guadalajara is the same 100-point scale the US uses in their grading system. Please note that this grading scale is recommended by CEA and the University of Guadalajara, but final credit and grade evaluation is ultimately determined by a student's home university.
| Spanish Verbal Grade |
US Verbal Equivalent |
Spanish Number Grade |
US Letter Equivalent |
Excelente |
Excellent |
90 - 100 |
A |
Muy Bien |
Above Average |
80 - 99 |
B |
Regular |
Average |
70 - 79 |
C |
Suficiente |
Below Average |
60 - 65 |
D |
Reprobado |
Failure |
0 - 59 |
F |
Incompleto |
Incomplete |
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I |
Oyente |
Audit |
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AU |
Aprobado |
Pass |
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P |
