Tecnologico de Monterrey

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Tecnologico de Monterrey, widely known as Tec de Monterrey, is a leading private university in Mexico renowned for its strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology. It is particularly acclaimed for its programs in engineering, business administration, and computer science, consistently ranking among the top universities in Latin America. International students benefit from a dynamic environment with extensive exchange programs, a significant offering of English-taught courses, and dedicated international offices providing comprehensive support, from visa assistance to cultural integration. A distinctive characteristic is its multi-campus system across Mexico, offering diverse regional experiences while upholding a unified academic excellence.

Background

Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM; Spanish: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey), also known as the Technological Institute of Monterrey (Spanish: Tecnológico de Monterrey), is a private research university based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. It has expanded to include 35 campuses across 25 cities in the country and 22 liaison offices in 15 other countries. The university was founded in 1943 by Eugenio Garza Sada, who was educated at MIT in the United States. Eugenio Garza Sada was an industrialist and philanthropist from Monterrey. ITESM was the first university outside the U.S. to establish an internet connection in the Western Hemisphere, linking the University of Texas at San Antonio directly.

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