Querétaro

Querétaro
Colonial city. Be enchanted by the magical atmosphere.
The city of Querétaro is located in the central region of the country, about 200
kilometers north of Mexico City. Querétaro’s beautiful, historic downtown area
was declared by UNESCO a world heritage site, along with 24 other Mexican
locations.
One of the safest cities in Mexico, Querétaro’s climate, with average temperatures
ranging from 64 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 30°C), is beautiful year round. The
city’s quiet and friendly atmosphere makes it one of the best studying and living
options for international students.
Queretaro is situated close to historical and colonial cities such as Guanajuato, San
Miguel de Allende and Tequisquiapan.
The city is also full of restaurants, bars, malls, parks, cultural centers, historic
buildings and museums that will allow you to embrace the Mexican culture.
Santa Rosa de Viterbo Church
“The famous Aqueduct (“Los Arcos”) of Querétaro provided water to the city during
colonial times. The structure is composed of 72 impressive arches with a maximum
high of 23 meters”
“The city will blow you away
San Francisco Church and Regional Museum
TERRITORY and INHABITANTS
State capital
Area
Santiago de
Querétaro
11,687.6883 km2
2008 Population (Estimate by
CONAPO)
1,690,042
2010 Population (Estimate by
CONAPO)
1,750,965
Proximity to Mexico City
Climate
Queretaro State Map
200 km away
Winter: 9°C-25°C
(48°F-77°F)
Summer: 20°C30°C (68°F-86°F)
Queretaro City Map
The Industrial City, be amazed by modernity.
Among Mexico’s 32 states, Querétaro is one of the most progressive,
innovative and most modern cities in the country. This is due in part to the
strategic location of the city (in the heart of the country) as well as an advanced
highway system.
Querétaro has been characterized for its ability to fuse culture and technology, and it
is very important for us to keep on growing in an environment of sustainable
development. In fact, Querétaro’s Industrial Park has been acknowledged as the best
industrial center in Latin America.
(http://www.inmobiliare.com/articulos.php?id_sec=22&id_art=689)
The industrial development, use of technology and high living standards make
Querétaro an excellent place to live and study.
Secretariat of Sustainable Development
Blvd. Bernardo Quintana No. 204 Col. Carretas
Queretaro, Qro. 76050
Tel. +52 (442) 211 68 00
www.queretaro.gob.mx/sedesu
“Querétaro, located in the center of Mexico, is a connection to everywhere”
ECONOMIC FACTS
 GDP Growth 2007 (State of Queretaro): 5.7% (National PIB: 3.1%)
 The metropolitan zone of Queretaro occupies the #1 position in the study
“Best cities to live in in Mexico” (Inversionist Magazine, October 2007).
 2nd place for “Best Perspective of Economic Growth in 3 years” (KPMG and
AMECE)
 6th place in the study “Best cities to do business in Mexico” (American
Economy Magazine, May 2007)
 Host for the first industrial park for the Aeronautic Industry in Latin America.
INTERESTING FACTS
 The Medical Tower Tec 100 (Torre Médica Tec 100) is the highest building in
the city: 246 feet high and 16 floors. (foto)
 Built in 2004, the International Airport of Queretaro is one of the newest
airports in Mexico.
 The City of the Arts is a governmental project in development; it will be a
cultural complex with a 50 million dollar investment.
 Querétaro has several high quality sports complexes including Querétaro
2000.
 HISTORICAL FACTS: Querétaro is known as the cradle of the Independence
as it was here that the earliest actions of the Mexican independence
movement took place. In addition, Mexico´s constitution was signed in
Querétaro in 1917.
 GOVERNMENT FACTS: Government elected by popular election. The
current governor of Querétaro is Franciso Garrido, who is a member of
the PAN party (National Action Party)
19 Industrial Parks & Zones in the State
Academic Programs
Would you like to interact in a multicultural environment with others from
different cultures and learn to speak the one the most popular language in the
world (over 330 million speakers)?
The ITESM Campus Queretaro offers 20 Bachelor and Engineering majors, 3 on-site
Master programs, 12 online Master programs and 1 online PHD.
BACHELORS PROGRAMS
Industrial Design, LDI
Global Business Administration, LAE
Communication Sciences, LCC
International Business, LIN
Acounting and Finances, LCPF
Marketing, LEM
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
Development, LCDE
International Relations, LRI
Financial Administration, LAF
Digital Art and Animation, LAD
ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
PROGRAMS
Agronomy, IA
Arquitecture ARQ
Agribusiness, LAN
Food Sciences, IIA
Industrial and Systems, IIS
Mechanical Administrator, IMA
Mechatronics, IMT
Electronic Technologies, ITE
Computer Technologies, ITC
Biotecnology, IBT
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master in Business Administration
Master in Manufacturing Systems
Master in Architecture
PHD PROGRAM
Innovational Education
The International Programs Department in conjunction with Humanities,
Business and Social Areas offers the following programs:
1.- Undergrad Program
(16 weeks, January-May or August-December)
-
Culture and Literature. Become familiar with the elements of Mexican and
Latin American culture as well as history.
-
Business. Discover the characteristics of Mexican business
organizational dynamics while acquiring important negotiation skills.
-
Spanish as a Foreign Language. Live in Mexico and learn to communicate
within the Latin American culture with our basic to advanced level Spanish
courses.
-
Spanish for Specific Areas. The Spanish skills you need to work in Latin
America or Spanish-speaking communities in diverse fields such as medical,
engineering or veterinary.
and
30% of regular courses are offered in English to all students. According to your level
of Spanish, it may be possible to take regular courses in Spanish in your field of
study or in any of our offered majors.
2.-Internship Programs
There are two areas offered:
2.1.-Social. Querétaro is known for its deep commitment to: education, the
development of indigenous peoples; productive social projects, at risk populations
(children, women and the disabled) and the environment. The people of Querétaro
work closely with governmental and non-governmental institutions to further the
social advancement of the state.
2.2-Business. Querétaro is the best option for a business internship because
14 of the most important industrial parks including the best one in all of Latin America
(Parque Industrial Queretaro) are located here. Many transnational and national
companies in the services, metal-mechanics, electronics and food-beverage sectors,
can be found in these parks.
Number of Hours Completed
140
280
Credits Received
3
6
3.- Education Programs
1. La META (Learn About Mexican Education and Teaching in Action)
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Querétaro is pleased to announce a new
international study program for undergraduate students interested in teaching as a
career or in learning about children and educational life in Mexico. During this twosemester program, students will have the opportunity to improve their understanding
of the Spanish language, learn about Latin American civilizations from historical and
contemporary perspectives, and develop a broad understanding of education in
Mexico.
Students will complete a carefully designed program of coursework at the
Tecnológico de Monterrey and gain valuable field experience by interacting with
Mexican children in their classrooms.
FALL
Spanish
6 credits
*Survey of Education in Mexico
3 credits
*Observation and Participation in Mexican Private Schools 3 credits
Multicultural Civilization in Latin America
3 credits
SPRING
Spanish
*Diverse Populations in a Mexican Context
* Observation and Participation in Mexican Public Schools
Elective
6 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4.- Summer programs
Get a full semester’s experience in a five-week course!
Take Spanish, culture or business courses. Visit the website for a full description of
offerings in any of our four areas of concentration.
5.- Business Incubators
The Business Incubator of the Tecnológico de Monterrey is a driving platform for the
development of new companies offering accompaniment during the creation, startup, and growth of the business.
The objectives of the Business Incubator are to offer students graduates, and the
entrepreneurial community in general, a development model for new companies. The
Business Incubator also aims to form competitive businessmen and women, and
companies on the national and international level that contribute to the social
development of their community.
Statistical Data of the presence of different countries in Campus Querétaro
1) DISTRIBUTION PER COUNTRY
2006
3) DISTRIBUTION PER COUNTRY
2008
2) DISTRIBUTION PER COUNTRY
2007
THE QUERETARO CAMPUS
Over the past 35 years, the Queretaro campus of ITESM has earned a reputation
as the best option in the region for pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies.
ITESM is a university system with 65 years of experience and 33 campuses
throughout Mexico, accredited in the United States by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools. Other accreditations have also been obtained for individual
academic programs. Campus Queretaro has continuously been distinguished
for the excellent service and attention of its International Programs
Department.
Querétaro has more than 68 partners from all continents, which contribute to
creating and providing a multicultural study environment and international
atmosphere.
*The Tec System has approximately 850 international partners.
About our Faculty and Professors
Our professors are among the most experienced and best qualified professors in the
world. The ITESM ensures its academic standards by hiring the best qualified
professionals, researchers and professors in their field of expertise. Their credentials
include;
- Academic degrees higher than the level they teach.
o 100% master´s degree
o Ph.D. and/or 10 years of professional experience in all advanced
courses.
- Specialization in literature, linguistics, history, anthropology, education and
field of expertise.
- World-class training in the latest educational techniques
o PBL
o Case method
o POL
o Collaborative Learning
o Social Service didactic technique
- International and intercultural experience.
- High values and ethics standards
- Continues professional development (CADI, others) in their fields of expertise
- PDHD (Teaching Skills Development Program)
Acreditations of Campus Queretaro
-
SACS The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (USA)
ABET Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (USA)
CACEI Accreditation Council for the Teaching of Engineering (México)
COMAEA Mexican council for the Teaching of Architecture (México)
CENEVAL National Center for the Evaluation (México)
TOEFL Test of English as a foreign language
PDHD Program for the Development of Teaching Skills (Internal)
CISCO Network certification for students
The size and composition of the student body at the Queretaro campus (5,000
students) contribute to a personalized, warm and supportive study
environment that is multicultural as well. International students find it easy to
make friends with their fellow Mexican students.
Facilities
The Queretaro campus offers modern facilities that include:
- Classrooms equipped with multimedia technology
- Indoor and outdoor sports areas
- 60 specialized laboratories
- 300 computers with internet access
- A state-of-the-art conference center
- The largest library in the state of Queretaro.
- New residence hall buildings
- Hundreds of internet hook-ups
- Wireless internet connection throughout
the entire campus
- ATM
- An on-campus medical department
- Modern laboratories, Manufacturing Cell, Greenhouse
- Experimental ranch and aerospace simulators
- A new gymnasium/auditórium
- Field and track sports facilities
- Sports specialized trainers and professors
- Artistic and extracurricular activities
- Social Incubator
- Business Incubator
Campus schema
Extracurricular Activities
Take advantage of the many ways to make new friends and enjoy the friends you
already have. Queretaro has wonderful sports facilities that host varsity and
intramural teams.
In addition you can choose from:
- Student associations such as AMI (Big brother program that matches each
international student with a Mexican student)
- Cultural workshops (Batik, artistic make up, handcrafts, painting,
photography training, dance classes such as salsa, tango, folk)
- Sports classes (Tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball,
track/field, rock climbing, and rappelling wall)
Trips
You can enjoy trips to historical and cultural sites within Queretaro. In addition, the
International Programs Department offers 2 trips each semester to other cities
including the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Mexico City and eco-trip to la Sierra.
Living Options
Host Family
Immerse yourself in the Mexican lifestyle and language by sharing a home with a
local family. Discover family and cultural traditions. Experience Mexican customs and
become fluent in Spanish.
The fee for living with a host family includes a single room, three meals a day (seven
days a week), cleaning service, laundry and utilities. Your stay begins on your official
arrival date in Mexico end ends the day after you complete your final exams.
Residence Hall
Living in the residence hall gives you the opportunity to live, share, respect, grow and
make friends with Mexicans and other international students from around the world.
Residence facilities are located on campus for your safety and to make sure you
don’t miss a single cultural, athletic or academic-related event. The residence
facilitates your participation in Tec activities. It offers you the best services so you
can get the most out of your time on campus.
www.qro.itesm.mx/residencias
COSTS and CALENDARS
COSTS
 Tuition:
Fee every three credits: $1100 USD (estimate)*
 Housing options:
Host Family Program (including 3 meals and laundry): $480 USD monthly*
Shared room in the Residence Hall (meals and laundry not included): $450 USD
monthly*
*NOTE: Due to the fluctuating exchange rate, these costs may vary.
Testimony
“For me, my exchange was a success. Queretaro is pleasant and safe city with a
good atmosphere for all ages. In this colonial zone, you find the Tec de Monterrey
Campus Queretaro a university known at the international area for its academic level.
If you want to take advantage of your time along with the good environment, you will
be in a good location. Queretaro is the best!”
Nicolas Giavazzoli
ESC CLERMONT
JAN-MAY 2008
CALENDAR (important dates)
SUMMER 2009
Application deadline
Arrival Day
First day of classes
Final Exams
Departure date
May 18
June 10
June 15
July 21
July 22
FALL TERM, AUGUST – DECEMBER 2009
Application deadline
July 23
Arrival day
August 4
First day of classes
August 10
Final Exams
November 27- December 8
CONTACT
Montserrat Bañales
International Student Coordinator
[email protected]
[email protected],
WWW.study-in-mexico.com