Querétaro, Mexico

University of Oregon students have multiple opportunities to study in Querétaro, Mexico, home to the oldest of the UO’s study abroad programs in Mexico.  Students may choose a 16-week Mexican Studies Program in fall or winter-spring, or the Intensive Summer Spanish Programs, with 5-, 6- or 12-week options.  Mexico is a vibrant country undergoing profound changes, with a unique blend of ancient cultures and modern society, and Querétaro is an ideal city to experience Mexico and get to know its people.

Highlights:

• Located in the heart of Mexico, off the tourist path, the Querétaro program provides students an opportunity for rapid language advancement and significant cultural immersion.
• Students earn 26-33 UO credits (semester) or 12-24 UO credits (summer) in small classes taught in Spanish by experienced Mexican faculty.
• Participants are placed individually with carefully selected home-stay families.
• Whether exploring Querétaro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a class field trip or learning about Mexican history and culture on an excursion to a different region, students have numerous opportunities to experience the many facets of Mexico.
• Opportunities are available for student teaching, including EFL.

Interamerican University Studies Institute (IUSI)

IUSI has co-sponsored these programs with the University of Oregon since 1986.  Management of and liability for the programs are the responsibility of IUSI.

The Interamerican University Studies Institute is a Eugene, Oregon not for profit educational and cultural exchange organization incorporated in 1985.  Our goal is to address the need for better understanding among the peoples of the Americas by providing opportunities for travel and study between the U.S. and Latin America.  IUSI now conducts immersion programs, intensive language programs, educational tours, and professional development seminars in Mexico and Costa Rica for high school and college students, teachers, medical professionals and a wide range of independent travelers. IUSI maintains offices in Eugene, Oregon and Querétaro, Mexico.

Further information about Mexico and about this program may be found via the link below:

IUSI website

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The University of Oregon is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act.

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