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B.A. in Design (in English)

Learn more about studying B.A. in Design (in English) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    365,580MXN
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #188

Program overview

What Tecnológico de Monterrey says about their program:

The B.A. in Design prepares creative leaders to develop products, services and experiences that improve people's lives. You will integrate art, technology, sustainability and systems thinking through human-centred design projects.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Submit your high-school academic record or proof of studies.
  • Submit valid official identification; international applicants may use a passport, immigration document, or government-issued identification from their country.

Essays and statements

  • Complete the required application résumé and personal essay.

Selection

  • Admission to the English-taught programme is subject to space availability at the campus.

Tests and examinations

  • Take the Tec Academic Aptitude Test (PAA), or submit SAT or ACT results.
  • For these English-taught programmes, submit at least TOEFL iBT 72, EUC 40, or evidence equivalent to CEFR B2 English.

How to apply

Scholarships at Tecnológico de Monterrey

  • Academic, Talent and Leadership Scholarships

    Official page

    Tecnologico de Monterrey offers undergraduate scholarship programmes recognizing academic excellence, talent and leadership, alongside financial support. Eligibility, award percentage, deadlines and required evidence vary by scholarship call and applicant profile.

  • Socioeconomic Scholarship

    Official page

    Tecnologico de Monterrey offers socioeconomic scholarships for undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and meet the academic and admissions requirements. Foreign students may apply; the official undergraduate FAQ states that foreign students can apply and that the maximum scholarship percentage for them is 40%.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Tecnológico de Monterrey provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Tecnológico de Monterrey encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Tecnológico de Monterrey?

Category Cost  (in Mexican Peso)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$17,773
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$11,845
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$2,265
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$495
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$504
Monthly public transport pass$576
Monthly grocery basket$2,838
Books and study supplies (monthly)$1,500
Coffee shop drink$70
Cinema or cultural event ticket$95
Gym membership$580

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and estudiamas.com.mx (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Tecnológico de Monterrey

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