Introduction to UDLA

Join the many Oregon students who have for years enjoyed the heritage, people, architecture, and natural beauty of our nearest neighbor to the south. Mexico offers sunshine, blue seas, crystal-white beaches, jungles, mountains, the fascinating remains of ancient cultures, and a colorful mix of contemporary cultures and customs. Studying in Mexico offers you the opportunity to bring relevance and reality to your education by improving your Spanish language skills and deepening your understanding not only of Mexico, but also of yourself and your own country.

Mexico’s proximity to the U.S. makes it easy to explore the various regions of this diverse and fascinating nation.

The rewards of studying in Mexico are significant! Not only will your language skills improve, but your understanding of the richness and diversity of Mexico’s cultures will bring your awareness of Mexico’s accomplishments and its potential to a new level. Our relationship with Mexico depends on informed and educated individuals who understand the complexity of this nation of 107 million inhabitants.

Highlights

• The Universidad de las Américas-Puebla is one of most highly regarded private universities in Mexico. It is accredited in the United States by SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Worried about missing the fall football season? The UDLA has an American style university football team that regularly places well among the Mexican league. A number of other team and individual sports are also available to visiting students.
• Puebla is about 70 miles southeast of Mexico City—close enough for day trips to see the wealth of cultural attractions in the capital, and far enough away to escape the traffic and pollution.
• Consider: Oregon’s fastest growing minority group is Hispanic; Latin America is one of the most important market regions for the U.S.; and professionals in education, the health sciences, business, and human services will be well-served with Spanish language proficiency.

The Oregon University System International Programs are cooperative programs to which all students in public universities in Oregon and select private partner universities have access. The programs are predominately reciprocal exchanges that not only send students abroad, but also bring students to Oregon campuses.  It is through these direct relationships that students and faculty connect with partner institutions abroad and bring diversity to Oregon universities.