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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!
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The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.
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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
Sport for Community: Global Sports Mentoring Program
Through the Sports Envoy program, two (2) high-impact American athletes and/or coaches travel on a weeklong program to engage emerging voices and/or established opinion leaders prioritized by Post – including traditionally difficult-to-reach groups – to advance U.S. foreign policy goals, including economic empowerment and equitable growth, diversity and inclusion, climate action, health security, conflict resolution, and gender equality. through clinics, workshops, meetings, and appearances in foreign media.
Sports Envoys Program
Through the Sports Envoy program, two (2) high-impact American athletes and/or coaches travel on a weeklong program to engage emerging voices and/or established opinion leaders prioritized by Post – including traditionally difficult-to-reach groups – to advance U.S. foreign policy goals, including economic empowerment and equitable growth, diversity and inclusion, climate action, health security, conflict resolution, and gender equality. through clinics, workshops, meetings, and appearances in foreign media.
Sports Visitors Program
The Sports Visitor Program uses sports to engage target audiences to support U.S. foreign policy goals while promoting American values both on and off the field. Among other policy goals, programs promote leadership and conflict resolution skills and a deeper understanding of U.S. diversity and our country’s political, economic, social, and cultural perspectives. The program offers a tailored way to engage priority audiences, especially emerging voices and traditionally underserved communities, those who do not speak English, and those targeted by extremist propaganda.
Study of the U.S. Institutes – Scholars
Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) Scholar Program is a six week program designed to strengthen curricula and improve quality of teaching about the United States overseas. The program is for highly-motivated and experienced professionals/scholars generally from institutions of higher education or research focused organizations (non-profits, think tanks, etc.). Participants interact with American scholars, meet with experts in their disciplines, visit civic institutions and explore the diversity and culture of the United States.
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators
SUSIs for Secondary Educators are five-weeks. These Institutes are comprised of a four to five-week academic residency and a one to two-week educational study tour to a different region of the United States. During the Institutes, scholars engage in rigorous academic coursework and panel discussions, interact and establish networks with American scholars, meet with experts in respective disciplines, visit civic institutions, and in some cases, participate in research symposia and conferences.
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders
The SUSI on Civic Engagement will provide participants with an overview of how citizens have shaped U.S. history, government, and society both as individuals and groups. The academic program will define civic engagement, examine its development in the United States, and explore topics such as active citizenship, community building, public policy, political leadership, and volunteerism. Academic sessions will be complemented with interactive sessions or workshops designed to build skills in the topics mentioned above. The Institute will encourage participants to develop innovative and practical plans to become engaged citizens in their own communities.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Inbound
YLAI Fellows Program Reverse exchange for YLAI hosts to come to Mexico.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative(YLAI) Outbound
YLAI Fellows Program brings emerging entrepreneurs from 37 countries of the Americas to the United States for intensive 5-6 week fellowships designed to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities as entrepreneurs and help them be successful in their startups.
Youth Councils in Mexico Mission Mexico, including the Embassy and several consulates, have established Youth Councils throughout Mexico. The Youth Councils are composed of young Mexicans, from 16 to 30 years of age, who are interested in working with the US government to develop their leadership voices and find new ways to work with their local communities toward positive change.
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:
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100,000 Strong Initiative in The Americas
The purpose of 100,000 Strong is to foster region-wide prosperity through greater international exchange of students, who are our future leaders and innovators. Increasing understanding in the Western Hemisphere and building closer people-to-people ties will help the State Department work together with the people of the Western Hemisphere to address common challenges including citizen security, economic opportunity, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
COMEXUS
COMEXUS is an independent organization funded by the Governments of Mexico and the United States. COMEXUS offers and administers graduate level scholarships and grants for educational exchange. It is most well known for the Fulbright/Garcia Robles Scholarship program and includes scholarships for teaching and research as well as for study.
Regional English Language Office (RELO)
Based at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, the Regional English Language Office (RELO) is one of twenty-five such offices around the world, funded and coordinated by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. RELO Mexico serves Belize, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Learn about the Benjamin Franklin Library
The Library was established to promote friendship and understanding between Mexico and the United States by providing access to information on their bilateral relationship. It was inaugurated in 1942 and today it serves the Mexican Government, the media, professors, researchers, business people, students, and anyone interested in learning more about the United States. Through our web page, access a wide collection of electronic resources on: Education in the United States, English teaching, Information about the USA (FAQ), Law and legislation, Mexico-U.S. relationship, Politics and Government, among others.
Most U.S. universities and colleges require the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT for admission. The test is given several times a year. You should sign up well ahead of time in order to have the scores back in time for submission of applications.
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