Frequently asked questions

We are a private educational institution in Mexico, which is part of the Tecnológico de Monterrey Educational Group.

We offer high school programs, short programs, bachelor's and engineering degrees, postgraduate programs, and continuing education, we are committed to providing high-quality education that blends theory and practice to develop the skills needed in the workplace.

Our students -their personal development and their professional success-are at the heart of everything we do.

Find out more about us. Visit: https://tecmilenio.mx/en/about-tecmilenio/quienes-somos

We have 32 traditional campuses and 10 connect spaces, located in 27 cities across Mexico.

Discover our campuses at https://www.tecmilenio.mx/en/about-tecmilenio/campus

We have a job board for our students and graduates from undergraduate, executive, and postgraduate programs.

Check our Professional Success platform

We are different educational institutions that are part of the Tecnológico de Monterrey Educational Group.

We, Tecmilenio, were founded in 2002 under a new educational model focused on developing the specific skills and competencies needed for employability and entrepreneurship.

We would love to collaborate. Check our available vacancies at: https://jobs.tec.mx/universidad-tecmilenio/go/Universidad-Tecmilenio/9303600/

At Tecmilenio, the development of our students is a top priority. We strive to support those with merit who require financial assistance.

Explore our range of scholarships: https://tecmilenio.mx/en/admissions/educational-support
 

For students with exceptional profiles and a strong commitment to their community, we offer 100% scholarships through the Becas con Propósito (Scholarships with a Purpose) program. For more information, visit: https://bcp.tecmilenio.mx/

Yes! We offer two types of insurance for students: Accident Insurance and Student Insurance. Ensuring student safety on campus is a top priority, which is why both insurances are mandatory for in-person programs.
 

Student Insurance covers 100% of tuition payments in the event of the death of the person responsible for paying the tuition fee*. Additionally, you have the option to purchase an additional Student Insurance policy, naming a second insured individual.

The Accident Insurance and the Student Insurance are independent policies.

*The responsible payer is the person registered as the insured with the insurance company.

Tuition varies depending on: campus, educational level, program, and study format. Find an estimate using our tuition simulator: https://tecmilenio.mx/en/admissions/educational-support#quote-tool

Seguros Monterrey New York Life protects our Tecmilenio community with the following benefits:

We provide a variety of programs across educational levels, including high school, professional degrees, postgraduate degrees (specializations, masters, and master's degree programs), and continuing education.

Some programs are available in both in-person and online formats, with semester, bi-monthly, and four-month cycles.

Both are postgraduate programs, and their primary difference is the focus. Master's degrees are oriented towards developing skills for projects that contribute to business growth, while master's programs center on mastering technological and digital tools for specific processes within an organization.

Our programs have various certifications. Semester degrees, executive programs, master's degrees, and specializations are validated by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP). Additionally, master's programs are endorsed by the companies involved in their co-creation, validating the competencies acquired in the respective industry.

For added assurance, you can review the programs with official SEP validation at the following link: https://tecmilenio.mx/es/rvoes

The duration of our programs depends on the level and format you choose*. Here are the main options:

• High school:
  • 6 semesters, with a total duration of 3 years.
  • 6 four-month periods, with a total duration of 2 years (available only in Nuevo León).
• Professional degrees:
  • 8 semesters, with a total duration of 4 years.
  • 15 bi-monthly periods, with a total duration of 3 years.
• Specializations:
  • 2 four-month periods, with a total duration of 8 months.
• Master's programs and master's degrees:
  • 5 four-month periods, with a total duration of 1 year and 8 months.

* The frequency and duration of the programs may vary by program.

Yes, as part of the graduation requirements, our students must complete 480 hours of social service. We seek for each student to carry out their social service aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and in this way generate a positive impact both inside and outside the institution where they provide their service.

For the Bachelor’s Degree programs in Nutrition (LNU) and Psychology (LP), the 480 hours of service are not required. Instead, once students have completed the courses in the curriculum, they must complete 1 year of professional social service in the health area in order to graduate, this being aligned with the policies of the Health Secretariat (SSA).

Yes! We offer master's degrees in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Human Resources. If you are accepted into the dual degree program with the University of Burgos, you will earn an MBA degree recognized in countries in the Schengen area.

Yes, we hold official recognitions from various companies and industries (link to the seals and accreditations section). Additionally, as a private Mexican higher education institution, we meet the standards and requirements established by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) to offer graduate and postgraduate programs with full official validity.

Upon completing your studies, you will receive documentation depending on your level: total certificate, professional degree, graduate degree for master's programs, and a specialization diploma.

For professional degrees, students must process their professional license directly on the DGP (General Head Office of Professional Studies, for its Spanish acronym) website using their electronic signature.

Yes. You can take subjects in advance, subject to the considerations outlined in our Academic Regulations.

Each subject includes scheduled deliverables such as activities, projects, and/or exams.

No. Program durations are pre-established, so early completion is not possible.

It is not possible to pursue two or more programs simultaneously. However, after completing a program, you can enroll in another, with the option to validate certain subjects, subject to our Academic Regulations.
 

Yes. For high school and semester-based undergraduate programs, we offer academic support workshops before the start of classes.

Remedial courses are not available for bi-monthly or postgraduate programs.

It is an academic period of 6 months (40 hours/week) that allows you to gain professional experience through a high-impact project in a company or through your own entrepreneurial venture.

Life experience activities are designed to make your time at Tecmilenio unforgettable. You can join workshops, national and international competitions, congresses, and other activities within the VIVE (LIVE) 5 pillars: art and culture, student groups, sports, athletics, and social impact.

With the aim of maintaining innovation and facilitating learning, we use the Canvas platform to deliver our programs.

Canvas is an optimized platform that combines various tools, allowing students to easily access course information spending time searching or downloading content.

It is an academic term where you initiate, plan, and develop a project applied to real industry problems within a company. The project must be high-impact, original, and meet the organization's needs while strengthening your professional competencies.

No specific computer requirements are needed; however, it is important to have your own computer to follow the curriculum as layed out in the Canvas platform.

Our admission process is simple; you just need to follow these steps:

1. Register here: https://www.tecmilenio.mx/en/contact
2. Fill out the admission application.
3. Provide your documentation: Birth certificate, CURP (Single population ID Code), official ID, academic record, among others.
4. Take the admission exam. (High school and achellor's degrees)
5. Take the English diagnostic evaluation (high school, bachellor's degrees, and executive programs).
6. Make the enrollment payment.

Remember that admission requirements vary depending on the program.

Learn more about each admission process at: https://tecmilenio.mx/en/admissions

Yes. The admission exam is required only for high school and bachelor's programs and is designed to assess your study skills. You can take your exam remotely on your computer or, if you prefer, on campus.

For your convenience, check with your admissions advisor for available dates and times

Enrollment dates vary by program. Admission months are as follows:

Semester high school: january and august.
Four-month high school: january and september.
Bachellor's degrees: january and august.
Executive programs: january, march, mune, august, and october.
Specializations: september.
Master's programs: september.
Master's degrees: january, may, and september.

Yes. We offer a process for transferring or validating subjects. However, it is important to review your individual case directly with an admissions advisor and the academic department.

If you need more information, look it up here: https://blog.tecmilenio.mx/articulos/equivalencia-revalidacion-que-es-mejor

Also called the Success Profile, the admission exam is a psychometric evaluation with three sections and takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

Yes, only for the high school program, where the age limit is 18 years old, although specific exceptions may apply. For all other programs, there is no age limit.

As the term ends, academic advisors notify students about the next subjects to take and provide information for creating the schedule for the upcoming term.

We offer 8 different intercultural experiences in over 30 countries. You can choose from: exchange programs, Study Abroad, Work Abroad, Specialty Summer Programs, Language Courses, Dual Degrees, and Study Tours.

The timing depends on your program. There are specific semesters when you can go abroad.

Between the fourth and sixth semester, you can participate in an exchange program. However, specialty summer programs or language courses are available starting from the first semester during summer or winter sessions.

It is a specialized digital center designed for individuals and companies seeking to acquire, enhance, and update work-related skills, helping stay ahead and become lifelong learners.

Founded in 2013, the Institute of Purpose and Integrated Well-being (IPBI, for its Spanish acronym) aims to promote well-being through teaching, research, and the implementation of practices grounded in scientific findings.

Learn more about IPBI; visit: https://cienciasdelafelicidad.mx/