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Universidad de Sonora

Hermosillo México

Universidad de Sonora  is an autonomous institution of higher education and public service. It was founded in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico in 1942. With over 75 years of educational experience, the university is considered Sonora’s most valuable social heritage due to the importance and quality of human and material resources, its student population, the quality of the education it offers, the presence of its alumni, and its impact in regional history and progress.

Due to the strategic geographical location of its six campuses, the university plays an essential role in promoting innovative and varied educational programs, as well as in making and implementing new discoveries to face the challenges of global development.

Achievements and progress have made possible for the university to be recognized as one of the best universities nationwide, as well as attain the leadership in the northwest of Mexico and the state.

Universidad de Sonora offers a wide variety of academic programs. These options include 78 undergraduate degrees across six campuses, 28 masters, 13 doctoral degrees, and 6 certificates. 91.2% of assessable undergraduate programs are recognized for their high quality by national accreditation organisms COPAES and CIEES. 35 of the 47 graduate degrees are part of PNPC (Quality Degrees National Program) and students may apply for a grant from Conacyt (National Council for Science and Technology).

Our faculty and students work together to create and disseminate new knowledge and creative works. More than 30,000 students are engaged in academic programs of all levels under the capable tutelage of more than 2,500 professors. 787 of these professors hold Ph.Ds, and 328 of them are part of SNI (National Researchers System), meaning they are recognized for their outstanding efforts in research in various disciplines.

** Know more about the University of Sonora mobility programs and the international students experience on our Official Page and Social Media
http://www.movilidad.uson.mx/
Facebook: Movilidad Estudiantil Unison
Instagram: movilidadunison
Youtube: Movilidad Unison https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE7a4pXd8TGVlxzlXThlisA
SoyUnison https://www.youtube.com/user/soyunison 
Address
Blvd. Rosales
Tel
526-6-2259-2266
Fax
526-6-2259-2267

◆UMAP Contact Person


·Name 
Ing. Marisol Delgado Torres
·Department 
International Affairs Office
·E-mail 
marisol.delgado@unison.mx / karla.navarro@unison.mx ( International Mobility)

◆Regular Academic Calendar


·First Semester
From: 15 January 2019
To: 17 May 2019
·Third Semester
From: 8/14/2019
To: 12/6/2019

◆Semester Load in Credits/Units


·Minimum No minimum load in credits
·Maximum No maximum load in credits

◆General Timetable and Requirements for Graduation


·Total Number of Credits Needed for Graduation

Between 300 and 400 depending on the Program

·Number of Years Typically Needed to Complete Undergraduate Program

4 years

◆List of Study Programs that are open for International Exchanges


You can find at least 47 academic undergraduate programs, available on http://www.movilidad.uson.mx/ofertaeduc_licenciaturas_ingles.html
We offer the degree on Bachelor of Arts in English Language Teaching Bachelor´s Degree in Industrial Engineering offers a minimum of 3 courses in English by semester.
** Know more about the University of Sonora mobility programs and the international students experience on our Official Page and Social Media http://www.movilidad.uson.mx/
Facebook: Movilidad Estudiantil Unison
Instagram: movilidadunison
Youtube: Movilidad Unison https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE7a4pXd8TGVlxzlXThlisA
SoyUnison https://www.youtube.com/user/soyunison
·Link

http://www.ofertaeducativa.uson.mx/

◆Exchange- Related Information


·Exchange Duration
Up to 2 academic periods (semesters)
·Language Proficiency Requirements
Intermediate- Advanced Spanish
·Instruction Facilities and Other Supports
Orientation for housing/ Orientation Session / Counseling, before , during and after/ Fields trips / Academic support
·Housing
Dormitory:

N/A

Home stay:

N/A

Off Campus Assistance:

N/A

Other:

We do not have residences but our Buddy Program offers orientation for housing

·Medical Insurance
Is Mandatory for all the international students a medical health insurance valid on the city of Hermosillo during their exchange
·Visa Process
Student must consider applying for a visa if they are willing to stay over 180 days, for some countries visa is mandatory to enter Mexico and acceptance Documents will be provided to the student to apply for Visa. For all visa procedures, students must attend Mexican Consulate Requirements.

Application Submission Deadline: 10/30/2018