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

Student Exchange Program - A/B

Universidad de Colima

Colima, Mexico
English Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, Other
English Score: ITP 560 / iBT 83
Study for 1 or 2 semesters with credits transfer
Program A/B

Application deadline: 03/Oct/2025

Semester 1 dates: 18/Aug/2025 - 19/Dec/2025

Semester 2 dates: 03/Feb/2026 - 12/Jun/2026

An Immersive Experience with Sustainability in Hospitality & Tourism

Universidad de Colima

Colima, Mexico
Students will explore sustainable tourism practices, resource-efficient operations, and environmentally conscious service design. This theme culminates in a major marketing project that challenges students to apply sustainability principles in real-world hospitality contexts.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 30/Apr/2026

Semester 1 dates: 17/Aug/2026 - 27/Nov/2026