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University Overview

 (ITESO) is known for its academic excellence, a profound concern for both local and global contexts, and its commitment to the improvement of people’s living conditions. Its comprehensive educational project looks to develop intelligence and sensitivity, to educate free and socially responsible young men and women for life, in an environment that is ideal for discovering and growing.

ITESO is the Jesuit University of Guadalajara. Founded in 1957, it belongs to a network of over 228 Jesuit universities around the world. They all share a 450-year-old tradition of Jesuit education, a tradition that has historically been at the center of world thought, known for educating leaders in all the fields of science and art.

Education Abroad Credits

Typically students take the equivalent of 12 to 15 credit hours abroad. Check with our office for more information about your specific options.

Students who are not proficient in Spanish may take one to three courses taught in English related to fields such as business, humanities and social sciences, plus Spanish language study at beginners or intermediate level. View the following link for a list of available courses taught in English instruction: 

For students studying Spanish, they should have at least a B2 level and take any available class on campus for which they meet the prerequisites. All students take classes with ITESO students (with the exception of the Spanish language course).

Check the partner school’s website for additional offerings.

English Coursework Options

See sample coursework below and education abroad credits exchange students earned while abroad.

Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara (ITESO) (Mexico)
Host Institution Course Title(s)	UCA Course Code(s)	UCA Course Titles(s)
Human Rights	PSCI 4340	Seminar Selected Topics
History of Mexico	SPAN 3315	Topics in Hispanic Studies
Man Facing Death	HONC 3310	Honors Seminar
Mexican Art History	SPAN 4396	Hispanic Studies
Literature: Current and Trends	SPAN 4395	Advanced Hispanic Literature
Dialogo Intercultural con Mexico	SPAN 3340	Intensive Oral Practice Abroad in Spanish
Fe y Cultura (Faith and Culture)	SPAN 3315	Topics in Hispanic Studies
Historia del Arte Mexicano	SPAN 4396	Hispanic Studies
Literatura Latinamericana Contemporanea	SPAN 3321	Latin American Literature
Cultura de Paz	SPAN 3313	Latin American Civilization
Society and Environment	SOC 3398	Travel Seminar
Rights and Indigenous Culture	ANTH 3300	Regional Anthropology
Dialogo Intercultural con Mexico	SPAN 3315	Topics in Hispanic Studies
Documentary Film	FILM 4373	Documentary Production
Creation Workshop 1	FILM 4392	Topics in Film Production
Mexican Cinema	FILM 4392	Topics in Film Production
Spanish 201/202	SPAN 2320/3340	2320 Intermediate SPAN III/ Intensive Oral Practice Abroad IN SPAN

Helpful Links

• Fact Sheet ITESO 2026