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

Candian QES Program: Mexico

Universidad de Colima

Colima, Mexico
English Requirements: Other
English Score: Intermediate level
Mobility+Community-oriented coursework and projects or research work related to climate change.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 30/Apr/2025

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

Semester 2 dates: 02/Feb/2026 - 12/Jun/2026

Student Exchange Program - A/B

Universidad de Colima

Colima, Mexico
English Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, Other
English Score: SIELE (intermediate level)
Study with credits transfer for 1 semester
Program A/B

Application deadline: 30/Apr/2025

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

Semester 2 dates: 02/Feb/2026 - 12/Jun/2026

Green InnovAction: Discovering Sustainable Solutions for the Future

Universidad de Colima

Colima, Mexico
English Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS
English Score: TOEFL ITP: 560, iBT: 83 y IELTS 6.5
The Green InnovAction: Discovering Sustainable Solutions for the Future program seeks to empower participants to develop innovative solutions to global challenges related to the environment, water, renewable energy, life on land, partnership for the goals and climate action. During two weeks, attendees will participate in academic and practical activities designed to foster collaborative learning, applied research and raising awareness about the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in building a more sustainable future. This program is specifically aligned with SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Life on land) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals) promoting sustainable strategies for resource management, energy transition and climate mitigation. Climate change.
Program C

Application deadline: 08/Jun/2025

Program Dates: 10/Aug/2025 - 24/Aug/2025