Programs

Program A is an exchange program through which UMAP participating institutions send and receive up to two students with tuition waivers each semester.

Program B is a negotiated bilateral exchange between two institutions that have agreed to exchange more than two students per semester.

Programs A and B follow a timeline that has two application cycles. Programs that are open for application only during the early or First application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application only during the late or Second application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application during both early/late or First and Second application cycles are marked with .

Program C consists of short-term programs of one to eight-weeks, for which tuition may be charged.

Virtual Programs are offered entirely online and may include both short-term and semester-long programs.

For more information please visit: https://umap.org/program-definitions/.

Program Program Description Program Dates

International Exchange

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla

Puebla City, Mexico
English Requirements: TOEFL ITP
English Score: 550
Spend one semester (or two) in UPAEP university enrolling in Spanish or English courses, whilst immersing yourself in Mexican warming culture in the beautiful city of Puebla.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 02/Oct/2026

Semester 1 dates: 18/Jan/2027 - 21/May/2027

Semester 2 dates: 23/Aug/2027 - 17/Dec/2027

International Exchange

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla

Puebla City, Mexico
English Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS
English Score: TOEFL ITP 550
Bilateral exchange
Program A/B

Application deadline: 02/Oct/2026

Semester 1 dates: 18/Jan/2027 - 21/May/2027

Semester 2 dates: 16/Aug/2027 - 17/Dec/2027

GLOBAL SUMMER 2027

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla

Puebla City, Mexico
English Requirements: TOEFL paper-based
ONLY PROFESSORS.- The program aims to foster meaningful intercultural experiences among students, faculty, and administrative staff through interaction with international faculty members invited to visit our university, either at the main campus in the city of Puebla or at the Tehuacán campus, for a period of four (4) weeks, from June 7 to July 2nd, 2027. During their stay, international faculty members will collaborate with a UPAEP faculty member in teaching topics within courses that are part of the academic curriculum, as well as participate in other academic collaboration activities.
Program C

Application deadline: 04/Dec/2026

Program Dates: 07/Jun/2027 - 02/Jul/2027

GLOBAL SUMMER 2027

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla

Puebla City, Mexico
The program aims to foster meaningful intercultural experiences among students, faculty, and administrative staff through interaction with international faculty members invited to visit our university, either at the main campus in the city of Puebla or at the Tehuacán campus, for a period of four (4) weeks, from June 7 to July 2nd, 2027. During their stay, international faculty members will collaborate with a UPAEP faculty member in teaching topics within courses that are part of the academic curriculum, as well as participate in other academic collaboration activities.
Program C

Application deadline: 04/Dec/2026

Program Dates: 07/Jun/2027 - 03/Jul/2027