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Education & Exchanges

Overview

Our nations share deep cultural ties exemplified by over 40 million Americans of Mexican descent who cherish their roots and cultural traditions, and millions of Americans who visit Mexico each year for tourism, study, or business.  A key part of our commitment to strengthen bilateral ties between our nations is expanding opportunities for interaction in the educational and cultural spheres. 

The United States Mission in Mexico oversees and implements several programs sponsored by the American people for Mexican citizens to support young leaders, students, civil society, journalists, teachers, and entrepreneurs.  These programs focus on building people-to-people relations to foster mutual understanding, enhance professional partnerships and collaboration, and strengthen a healthy exchange of ideas across all sectors between our two countries. 

For generations, Mexicans and Americans have benefited from a range of U.S.-sponsored educational and cultural programs.  These programs symbolize the breadth and depth of our most consequential bilateral partnership.  More importantly, the personal ties forged during these programs endure for decades and alumni continue to positively contribute to their communities.  Their successes symbolize the lasting partnership between the people of Mexico and the United States.

Additionally, the United States has a long tradition of welcoming Mexicans at public and private educational institutions, where they contribute to the intellectual and cultural dynamism of campus life.  We are committed to expanding the numbers of academic exchanges between our nations to reflect the strength of our bilateral relations. Mexican citizens interested in studying in the United States are urged to visit one of the twenty-three EducationUSA Mexico advising centers.  EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network that promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.  The EducationUSA Advisors provide free and unbiased information on U.S. higher education opportunities to Mexican students. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Useful Resources

Benjamin Franklin Library

Education

Exchanges

Strengthening Mexico – U.S. Ties through People-to-People Exchanges

Our nations share deep cultural ties exemplified by over 40 million Americans of Mexican descent who cherish their roots and cultural traditions, and millions of Americans who visit Mexico each year for tourism, study, or business.  A key part of our commitment to strengthen bilateral ties between our nations is expanding academic and cultural exchanges.  The United States Mission in Mexico oversees and implements several educational and cultural programs sponsored by the American people for Mexican citizens to support young leaders, students, civil society, journalists, and entrepreneurs.  These programs focus on building people-to-people relations to foster mutual understanding, enhance professional partnerships and collaboration, and strengthen ties and exchanges of ideas across all sectors between our two countries.  For generations, Mexicans and Americans have benefited from a range of U.S.-sponsored academic and professional exchange programs.  These exchanges symbolize the breadth and depth of our most consequential bilateral partnership, as described by President Biden and Secretary Blinken.  More importantly, the personal ties forged during these exchange programs endure for decades and exchange alumni continue to positively contribute to their communities.  Their exchanges and successes symbolize the lasting partnership between the people of Mexico and the United States.

 

Additionally, the United States has a long tradition of welcoming Mexicans at public and private educational institutions, where they contribute to the intellectual and cultural dynamism of campus life.  We are committed to expanding the numbers of academic exchanges between our nations to reflect the strength of our bilateral relations. Mexican citizens interested in studying in the United States are urged to visit one of the twenty-three EducationUSA Mexico advising centers.  EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network that promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.  The EducationUSA Advisors provide free and unbiased information on U.S. higher education opportunities to Mexican students. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Useful Resources

Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:

  • Gain access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
  • Read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
  • Find and connect with fellow ExchangeAlumni locally and globally.
  • Get up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, and ExchangeAlumni news.

There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.