Universidad Veracruzana
Universidad Veracruzana is one of the largest public universities in Mexico. It has five campuses spread throughout the state of Veracruz, offering 150 undergraduate degree programs to over 70,000 students in the academic areas of Arts, Biological and Agricultural Sciences, Health Sciences, Economics and Business Studies, Humanities, Technological Sciences and Engineering.
Please note that Universidad Veracruzana is one of UNB Saint John's North American mobility partners. Students who are either Canadian residents or landed immigrants between 18 and 30 of age may qualify for federal mobility funding of $4,850 for this destination.
Academics
Students who are fluent in Spanish can enrol in the regular university. All other students would study at the School for Foreign Students and would be able to improve their skills in Spanish as courses are offered from a beginner level to the proficiency level.
Estimated cost of living
Airfare: $900 - 1,200
Visa: $0
Rent: $200 - 300/month
Food: $150/month
Books: $200
Accommodation
The university does not have residences, but would assist in finding off-campus accommodation. It is also possible to stay with a family through a home-stay program.
