QES Program for VCC students: An immersive Experience with Sustainability in Hopistality and Tourism - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Universidad de Colima |
|---|---|---|
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 1 | Closed | |
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 2 | Closed | |
| Timeline | Study Abroad Year | 2026 |
| Semester | Fall | |
| Program Information | Program Name | QES Program for VCC students: An immersive Experience with Sustainability in Hopistality and Tourism |
| Program Type | Program B | |
| Program Description | A unique feature of the program is its integrated focus on environmental sustainability in hospitality, which is embedded throughout the coursework. 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. | |
| Contact Information | Ana Cecilia García Valencia, movilidad_norteamerica_asia@ucol.mx | |
| Teaching Language | Spanish and English. | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate | |
| Exchange Duration | 1 semester | |
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | Yes |
| English Language Requirements: Other | Scores: Intermediate level | |
| Other English Language Requirements | SIELE | |
| Other Language Requirements | A letter from the Professor at home institution about the language performance of the student and an interview form a professor form UCol. | |
| Academic Field | Agriculture, Architecture, Biology, Business, Communication, Computer and Information Systems, Education, Engineering, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, International / Global Studies, Law / Criminal Justice, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sport Studies, Sustainability / Climate Change Studies, Trades, Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Facilities and Resources | None | |
| Scholarships Available: | Yes | |
| Scholarship Information | Eligible Canadian and PR students from Vancouver Community College may receive the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $1.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $250.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $100.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $1.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $450.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $150.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $48.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | -The housing and living costs may vary depending on the students needs. -Students can purchase the Medical Insurance of their preference, but should cover some specific charcateristics. | |
| Supplementary Links | Website | Link |
| QES Program Details - For VCC students only | Link | |
| Specific Sustainability Projects | Link | |
| Program A/B Information | Additional Information | This program is only open to Canadian citizen and permanent residents from Vancouver Community College. |
| Required GPA | 8.0/10.0 | |
| Program Schedules | 1st Semester Start Date: | 18/Aug/2025 |
| 1st Semester End Date: | 19/Dec/2025 | |
| 2nd Semester Dates: | 02/Feb/2026 | |
| 2nd Semester End Date: | 12/Jun/2026 | |
| Credit Transfer |
Yes, 2 courses min credits per course UCTS Calculator |
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| Number of Tuition Waved Participants | 0 | |
| Number of Fee Paying Students Accepted | 3 | |