Mexico offers university and scholarship opportunities for international students. Before applying, students should confirm tuition, living costs, admission requirements, and scholarship terms directly with each institution or program administrator.
Tuition fees vary by university, program, and study level. Applicants should review the current fees page of each institution rather than rely on a single national estimate.
Times Higher Education lists 25 Mexican universities in its Latin America University Rankings 2026.
The six opportunities below include government, external, and university-specific scholarships or financial support programs. Requirements, benefits, and deadlines may change, so review the linked official page before applying.
Top Scholarships in Mexico for International Students
1. Mexican Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students
- Scholarship Page
- Scholarship Amount: Benefits vary by modality
- Eligible Degree(s): Multiple study and research modalities
Mexican Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students is issued by the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs through the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID).
Benefits and eligible study or research modalities vary, so applicants should review the official 2026 call and its annexes before submitting an application.
2. CONACYT OAS AMEXCID Scholarship Program
- Scholarship Page
- Scholarship Amount: Contribution toward living expenses, basic medical insurance in Mexico, a limited one-time US$1,200 grant for selected awardees, and possible enrollment-fee discounts.
- Eligible Degree(s): Master’s, Ph.D.
The current official page uses the name CONAHCYT OAS AMEXCID Scholarship Program. The program offers on-site graduate opportunities in Mexico for citizens of Organization of American States member countries, except Mexico. Mexican nationals and permanent residents are not eligible.
The official page lists a financial contribution toward living expenses, basic medical insurance while in Mexico, a one-time US$1,200 grant for a limited number of awardees, and the possibility of partial or full enrollment-fee discounts at participating institutions.
Students remain responsible for expenses such as round-trip airfare, visa fees, additional living expenses, and tuition or enrollment costs unless a participating institution provides a waiver.
Applicants must apply to an eligible on-site graduate program and follow the process established by the university or research center. Confirm the current application calendar with the relevant program coordinator before applying.
3. UDEM Excellence Scholarship for Foreign Students
- Scholarship Page
- Scholarship Amount: 90% tuition scholarship.
- Eligible Degree(s): Bachelor’s.
The latest live UDEM page available during this review describes the Spring 2025 call for new undergraduate students. It offered a 90% scholarship to applicants with financial need and outstanding academic performance at the national level.
The published requirements include a cumulative high school grade average of at least 95, an entrance examination score of at least 1,300, admission to UDEM, a completed scholarship application with its attachments, and a recommendation letter from the applicant’s school of origin.
4. National Quality Postgraduate Program Scholarship
- Scholarship Page
- Scholarship Amount: Monthly stipend based on study level.
- Eligible Degree(s): Master’s and Ph.D
This section previously referred to a legacy postgraduate scholarship route. For current applications, review the SECIHTI Becas Nacionales program. It is open to Mexican and foreign nationals enrolled in graduate programs registered in the Sistema Nacional de Posgrados (SNP), subject to the terms of each call.
The official table lists monthly stipends of MXN 14,264.88 for specialty studies, MXN 16,047.99 for master’s studies and academic exchange, and MXN 21,397.32 for doctoral studies.
Applicants should review the official call, terms of reference, and application guidance before applying.
5. CEP Scholarship (Formerly DGEP)
- Scholarship Page
- Scholarship Amount: Monthly UMA-based scholarship
- Eligible Degree(s): Master’s and Ph.D
The latest call applies to students enrolled full-time and in person in the listed UNAM master’s and doctoral study plans. It required a minimum grade average of 8.0 from the immediately preceding academic cycle. The scholarship amount was calculated monthly as 4.5 UMA for master’s students and 6.0 UMA for doctoral students.
Applicants should check the official UNAM page for the next call and review the applicable operating guidelines to confirm the participating study plans.
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