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

Bilingual Medical Program

Universidad Xochicalco

Tijuana, Mexico
English Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEFL paper-based
English Score: C1
 The Xochicalco Medical Program offers a comprehensive 11-semester Medical Doctor/General Physician degree at its Tijuana, Ensenada, and Mexicali campuses. The program follows a modular educational model that combines theoretical knowledge with practical and clinical training, providing students with early exposure to patient care and community-based medicine. It also incorporates research, clinical practice, and medical English throughout the curriculum. The program is accredited by COMAEM, the Mexican Council for the Accreditation of Medical Education, and provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing further medical training or residency opportunities in Mexico or abroad.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 02/Oct/2026

Semester 1 dates: 05/Jan/2027 - 28/May/2027

Semester 2 dates: 02/Aug/2027 - 03/Dec/2027

Exchange Program in Spanish

Universidad Xochicalco

Tijuana, Mexico
 Universidad Xochicalco offers international students the opportunity to study in Mexico while enjoying an intercultural experience that combines academic development, university life, and cultural immersion. Through our exchange program, students may take courses according to academic offerings and availability of each program at our three campuses in Baja California: Tijuana, Mexicali, and Ensenada. Available academic areas include Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Business and Administrative Sciences, as well as Architecture, Design, and Engineering-related fields. The location of our campuses allows students to experience different environments across Baja California, a region known for its cultural diversity and close connection to the United States. Experience Mexico, discover Baja California, and become part of the Xochicalco community.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 02/Oct/2026

Semester 1 dates: 05/Jan/2027 - 28/May/2027

Semester 2 dates: 09/Aug/2027 - 03/Dec/2027