La Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM)

Global Exchange School

At-A-Glance

What
Global Exchange School
Where
  • Monterrey, Mexico
When

Final dates announced on school’s website.

Spring Semester

January — May

Fall Semester

July — December

Who
Open to RISD students

Juniors + Seniors. Minimum 3.0+ GPA required.

Eligible RISD Departments
  • Apparel Design
  • Architecture
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Architecture
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
Links

Exchange Website
University Website
Exchange Courses
Important Dates
Housing Information

Spring Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Oct 1, 2024
School Deadline: Oct 30, 2024
Fall Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Oct 1, 2024
School Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
Academic Credits
Minimum 12 RISD credit equivalency
Instruction Language
  • Spanish
  • English

Some English instruction

Apply for Global Exchange

The entire application process will be completed using an online application portal. Apply the semester before you plan to attend.

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About UDEM

Academic Credits

UDEM utilizes their own credit system to award academic credit for coursework. For transfer to RISD, 2 UDEM credits equals 1 RISD credit.

Course Selection

Students from the art, architecture and design areas may not register more than one studio.

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1:1 Advising Session

Have questions? The RISD Global team is available to meet for a 1:1 advising session. We can give you more information about your study options, help you figure out which program makes sense for you, and assist you with the application process.

Schedule an Appointment