Start your admission process
At Tecnológico de Monterrey, we are looking for highly talented young people, who have the capacity to face up to uncertainty and constant change, and who will unleash their transformative potential through leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The aim of our admission process is to get to know you, not only regarding your academic performance, but also everything that makes you an extraordinary person. Therefore, applicants should prepare a file with the following elements:
Academic Profile
- Previous academic background
- Academic Aptitude Test (PAA in spanish)
Comprehensive Profile (cultural, sports, social and leadership)
- Resumé
- Essay
*This admission process is subject to change without prior notice from the Admissions Committee.
**To start the professional courses you must have completed your high school studies and present official documentation that supports it.
***Admission is the first step: afterwards you can enroll at any of our campuses. Since the number of places available is limited, make sure you complete all the procedures to confirm your place.
Register and complete your online admission application
Schedule and take your tests
Put together your file with everything that makes you unique
Find out your admission result
Pay the admission process fee
Enroll and form part of the Tecnológico de Monterrey community
Tecnológico de Monterrey is seeking to bring together into all its undergraduate programs a new generation of students who have completed their high school studies. Talented, enthusiastic individuals, who are committed to the development of their environment and the wellbeing of society; people who have the potential to successfully complete their professional studies and become leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit, human sense and internationally competitive.
Update your information
Enter with your student ID number and email password to our admission process page and update your information in the “Admission application” section.
Remember, as a PrepaTec student, if at the time of your graduation you have an average of 80 or higher, your pass to Professional is direct* and you will only have to complete the steps mentioned next.
If you do not have this average, we ask that you contact your admissions advisor to learn about the additional steps to follow.
*Some programs have additional admission requirements.
Submit your admission documents
Submit your admission documents at the campus to which you’re applying:
Notice: To give continuity to your admission process and prioritizing the welfare of our community, due to the spread of COVID-19, we will be temporarily receiving the documents to complete your admission file in digital format. You will receive information from your admissions advisor:
- The last 2 pages of the application you filled out in the admission process page, signed by you, one of your parents/legal guardian and the person responsible for payment of tuition.
- Copy of official photo ID with signature of the person responsible for payment of tuition.
- If you are underage, official photo ID with signature of one of your parents/legal guardian.
- If you are of legal age, copy of your official photo ID with signature.
The programs from the Health area have additional requirements, contact your advisor for more information.
Find out your admission result
You will receive an email notifying you of your admission to the program to which you applied. You can then continue with your enrollment process.
If you completed the admission process for any of the following programs: Physician and Surgeon, B.A. in Biosciences, B.A. in Nutrition and Wellness, B.A. in Psychology, Medical and Surgical Dentist, or Health (Exploration area), after being evaluated by the Admissions Committee you will be given your admission result, which can be one of the following: accepted, not accepted, waitlisted, or decision pending; the latter indicates that we require additional elements. The Person Responsible for Admissions at the campus of your interest will inform you of the additional elements required.
The admission result notification date will depend on when you completed your file; find the details in the section “Important dates”.
The decision of the Admissions Committee is final. Since the selection process is private and confidential, Tecnológico de Monterrey does not disclose the reasons for the admission decision reached.
Confirm your enrollment to Tec
Pay the tuition advance payment of $7,000 pesos here to confirm your entry to the undergraduate level. Consult the payment methods in the admissions department at your campus of interest. In addition, check out the undergraduate entry events, create your class schedule, select your payment and insurance plans, and pay your tuition.
As a PrepaTec student, your tuition payment insurance for entry to the Undergraduate level is already covered. However, if you decide to enter the Undergraduate level in a semester other than the one immediately after your graduation from PrepaTec you will have to pay this insurance.
After July 29, 2022, in order to complete your enrollment, you must pay the equivalent of the first tuition payment plus the cost of the tuition payment insurance current at that time. Ask you admissions advisor about the amounts.
Deadline for requesting a tuition advance payment refund: August 5, 2022.
Register and complete your online admission application
Use your personal email account to create an account and generate a password, which will allow you to enter our admission process site to review the status of your application. Afterwards, fill out your admission application and send it by clicking the “Enviar solicitud” button. Afterwards, you will receive an email informing you you may continue with the process.
As of Friday, July 15, 2022, the admission application site will remain closed for new admissions to the August-December 2022 semester. Contact your admissions advisor if you have any questions.
Pay the admission process fee
Check the amount you must pay in the admission process page and choose your payment method:
- Credit card
- Bank deposit using the referenced deposit slip
- PayPal
- The admission process fee is non-refundable.
Put together your file with everything that makes you unique
The resumé contains questions on the achievements, skills and aptitudes you have acquired and developed throughout your middle school studies. Include your participations in every area, since any achievements in each face-to-face or online discipline you have accomplished since 2017 to date will help you put together an extraordinary resumé. It is important to have evidence of the activities described, since we may ask you to share it with us from time to time.
Hand in your admission documents
Complete your admission file in digital form by sending your documents in the Documentos digitales section inside the admission process page.
Notice: To give continuity to your admission process and prioritizing the welfare of our community, due to the spread of COVID-19, we will be temporarily receiving the documents to complete your admission file in digital format. You will receive information from your admissions advisor:
- The last 2 pages of the application you filled out in the admission process page, signed by you, one of your parents/legal guardian and the person responsible for payment of tuition.
- Copy of official photo ID with signature of the person responsible for payment of tuition.
- If you are underage, official photo ID with signature of one of your parents/legal guardian.
- If you are of legal age, copy of your official photo ID with signature.
*Official IDs include: IFE/INE card (Mexican voter’s card), passport, professional license, military service card, immigration form or official ID from your country of origin.
The following table shows the valid documents in accordance with the stage of your studies and the month in which you completed the admission process.
| Stage of studies | Curriculum | Month in which you are carrying out the admission process | Valid document |
|---|---|---|---|
|
High School Completed |
Copy of high school diploma |
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|
Studying High School |
3-year by semesters |
September-December |
Transcript up to 4th semester |
| Studying High School | 3-year by semesters | January-August | Transcript up to 5th semester |
| Studying High School | 2-year by semesters | September-December | Transcript up to 2nd semester |
| Studying High School | 2-year by semesters | January-August | Transcript up to 3rd semester |
| Studying High School | 2-year by quarters | September-December | Transcript up to 3rd semester |
| Studying High School | 2-year by quarters | January-April | Transcript up to 4th quarter |
| Studying High School | 2-year by quarters | May-August | Transcript up to 5th quarter |
Note:Transcripts must have the stamp and signature of the issuing institution.
Additional elements:
The Admission Committee might request letters of recommendation (no more than three), which can be written by teachers, school officials, a businessman/woman or a recognized leader from your community. The Committee might also request you to take complementary evaluations, which will be administered at the campus, and an interview with one of the campus directors.
The programs from the Health area have additional requirements, contact your advisor for more information.
Schedule and take your tests
Academic Aptitude Test (PAA)
If the Admissions Committee determines that you need to take the PAA, you will be notified by email. This test evaluates your math and verbal skills. As an element that forms part of the admission file, the score obtained is for the internal and exclusive use of the Admissions Committee.
You can take the test in person at our campuses and/or sites, considering the health protocols in effect.
On the admission process page you can:
- Select the date and time for taking the Academic Aptitude Test. You will receive an email with clear, detailed instructions for taking the test.
We have different tools for you in order to prepare for the PAA
PruebaT: it is a diagnostic test that will help you become familiar with the structure and type of questions of the PAA (you have 3 opportunities to use the simulator).
PrepáraTec: is an online workshop that you can take at your own pace. Go to: admision.tec.mx/PreparaTec
On-campus workshops: these are workshops offered on the campus of your choice. Ask your admissions advisor for details.
College Board PAA Study Guide: https://latam.collegeboard.org/publicaciones/guia-de-estudio-paa/
If your first language is English, you can take the SAT which is equivalent to the PAA. Sign up at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/international-testing
English placement test
For programs with special requirements, you take this test during your admission process. For all other programs, you will take it during the Initial Evaluations stage, once you have received your admission result.
On the admission process page you can:
- Select the date and time when you would like to take the English placement test online. Remember to have a photo ID on hand to show on the day of the test.
Have in mind that for obtaining your degree you will need to demonstrate a B2 level in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
If your result in the placement exam during the admission process is equivalent to A1 or A2, you will need to take English leveling courses as part of your academic load in accordance with the following:
- Level A1 - during the first and second semester
- Level A2 - during the first semester
The total academic load may not exceed 18 credits, including English leveling in the first and/or second semester.
Find out your admission result
Once you have completed the process, the Admissions Committee of Tecnológico de Monterrey will issue the result of your application, which may be:
- Accepted
- Not accepted
- Wait list
- Pending decision (it means that we require additional elements; the Admissions manager of the campus of your choice will provide more information).
Some additional elements the Committee may need include:
- Personal interview
- Recommendation letters
Note: For your file to be complete, the following requirements must have been validated in your admission application: admission application form, birth certificate, admission process fee, essay, resumé, English placement test, and confirmation of your high school program. In addition, you should have submitted your complete, correct documents through the section “Documentos digitales”; the list of documents can be found in step 2 of this process.
Example of requirement validation for your application:
Admission application
Birth certificate
Digital documents
Admission process fee
Aptitude test
Essay
Resumé
Confirm your degree program
English test
Summary of requirements
The Admission Committee’s decision is unappealable and the selection process is private and confidential. Therefore, Tecnológico de Monterrey does not disclose the reasons for accepting or rejecting a candidate.
Enroll and be a part of the Prepa Tec community
Pay HERE the tuition deposit of 7,000 MXN (which includes the Tuition Payment Insurance fee) and confirm your enrollment. For information about payment methods, please consult with the DEPARTMENT OF ADMISSIONS of the campus you are applying to. You should also check the undergraduate enrollment events, and schedule your placement exams, which will measure your degree of knowledge of the courses that are fundamental for the beginning of your undergraduate studies.
Register and complete your online admission application
Use your personal email address to create a user account and generate a password, which you will use to sign in to our ADMISSION PROCESS page. Once there, fill out your admission application and click on “Send application”. Scan and attach your birth certificate in the “Documents” section and send it. If your birth certificate is in a language other than Spanish or English, you will have to scan and attach a translation to Spanish. Afterwards, you will receive an email asking you to proceed with step 2.
Pay the admission process fee
Check the amount you must pay in the admission process page and choose your payment method:
- Credit card
- Bank deposit using the referenced deposit slip
- PayPal
- The admission process fee is non-refundable.
Put together your file with everything that makes you unique
The resumé contains questions on the achievements, skills and aptitudes you have acquired and developed throughout your middle school studies. Include your participations in every area, since any achievements in each face-to-face or online discipline you have accomplished since 2017 to date will help you put together an extraordinary resumé. It is important to have evidence of the activities described, since we may ask you to share it with us from time to time.
Hand in your admission documents
Complete your admission file in digital form by sending your documents in the Documentos digitales section inside the admission process page.
Afterwards, scan and send the following documents to admisiones.extranjeros@itesm.mx:
- Copy of the 10th-, 11th- and 12th- grade transcripts, or the equivalent in your country.
- The last 2 pages of the application you filled out in the admission process page, signed by you, one of your parents/legal guardian and the person responsible for payment of tuition.
- Copy of official photo ID with signature of the person responsible for payment of tuition.
- If you are underage, official photo ID with signature of one of your parents/legal guardian.
- If you are of legal age, copy of your official photo ID with signature.
* Official IDs include: passport, immigration form or official ID from the country of origin.
Additional elements:
The Admission Committee might request letters of recommendation (no more than three), which can be written by teachers, school officials, a businessman/woman or a recognized leader from your community. The Committee might also request you to take complementary evaluations, which will be administered at the campus, and an interview with one of the campus directors.
The programs from the Health area have additional requirements, contact your advisor for more information.
Schedule and take your tests
Aptitude Test (PA)
The Admissions Committee will determine whether you need to take the test and let you know by email. This test evaluates your mathematics and verbal skills. Since the test is an element that forms part of your admission file, the score obtained is for the internal and exclusive use of the Admissions Committee.
You will receive an email with clear, detailed instructions on taking the test.
We have different tools for you in order to prepare for the PAA
PruebaT: it is a diagnostic test that will help you become familiar with the structure and type of questions of the PAA (you have 3 opportunities to use the simulator).
PrepáraTec: is an online workshop that you can take at your own pace. Go to: admision.tec.mx/PreparaTec
On-campus workshops: these are workshops offered on the campus of your choice. Ask your admissions advisor for details.
College Board PAA Study Guide: https://latam.collegeboard.org/publicaciones/guia-de-estudio-paa/
If your first language is English, you can take the SAT which is equivalent to the PAA. Sign up at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/international-testing
English test
In the admission process page you can:
- Select the date and time when you wish to take the English test. Remember to have with you a valid photo ID the day of the test.
Have in mind that for obtaining your degree you will need to demonstrate a B2 level in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
If your result in the placement exam during the admission process is equivalent to A1 or A2, you will need to take English leveling courses as part of your academic load in accordance with the following:
- Level A1 - during the first and second semester
- Level A2 - during the first semester
The total academic load may not exceed 18 credits, including English leveling in the first and/or second semester.
Find out your admission result
Once you have completed the process, the Admissions Committee of Tecnológico de Monterrey will issue the result of your application, which may be:
- Accepted
- Not accepted
- Wait list
- Pending decision (it means that we require additional elements; the Admissions manager of the campus of your choice will provide more information).
Some additional elements the Committee may need include:
- Personal interview
- Recommendation letters
Note: For your file to be complete, the following requirements must have been validated in your admission application: admission application form, birth certificate, admission process fee, essay, resumé, English placement test, and confirmation of your high school program. In addition, you should have submitted your complete, correct documents through the section “Documentos digitales”; the list of documents can be found in step 2 of this process.
Example of requirement validation for your application:
Admission application
Birth certificate
Digital documents
Admission process fee
Aptitude test
Essay
Resumé
Confirm your degree program
English test
Summary of requirements
The Admission Committee’s decision is unappealable and the selection process is private and confidential. Therefore, Tecnológico de Monterrey does not disclose the reasons for accepting or rejecting a candidate.
Enroll and be a part of the Prepa Tec community
Pay HERE the tuition deposit of 7,000 MXN (which includes the Tuition Payment Insurance fee) and confirm your enrollment. For information about payment methods, please consult with the DEPARTMENT OF ADMISSIONS of the campus you are applying to. You should also check the undergraduate enrollment events, and schedule your placement exams, which will measure your degree of knowledge of the courses that are fundamental for the beginning of your undergraduate studies.
Considering our commitment to academic quality and to ensure our students have the necessary resources to pursue their professional careers, we let you know the areas and careers in the following campuses have limited space for admissions in 2023, so we advise going through your admission process and securing your place as soon as possible.
| Campus | Area or program with limited space | August 2023 | Other campuses where is offered |
| Monterrey | ARQ - Architecture | Open |
Check the campuses depending in your entry area of interest: Creative Studies Built Environment |
| Guadalajara Monterrey Santa Fe | BFI - Bachelor in Finance | Open | |
|
Monterrey Mexico City Guadalajara Chihuahua Querétaro |
MC - Physician & Surgeon |
Closed Closed Open Open Open |
|
| Monterrey | Business and its degrees: BGB - B.A. in International Business LAE - Bachelor of Business Administration LAF - B.A. in Finance LCPF - B.A. in Finance & Accounting LDE - B.A. in Entrepreneurship LDO - B.A. in Human Resource Management LEM - B.A. in Marketing LIN - B.A. in International Business LIT - B.A. in Business Intelligence |
Open | Check here according your program of interest. |
Important dates for the 2023 academic year
La fecha de entrega de tu resultado de admisión dependerá del día en que hayas completado satisfactoriamente tu solicitud y expediente.
La etapa Expediente completo es aquella en la que el candidato tiene entregados y aprobados todos los requisitos (incluidas las pruebas requeridas) que por perfilamiento se le soliciten en su proceso de admisión.
La fecha límite para iniciar tu solicitud de ingreso al semestre Febrero - Junio es el sábado 20 de enero, posterior a esta fecha no podrás iniciar una solicitud para este periodo.
|
Límite para completar expediente |
Entrega de resultado a partir del |
| 6 de enero | 18 de enero |
| 13 de enero | 25 de enero |
| 27 de enero | 8 de febrero |
| 10 de febrero | 22 de febrero |
| 24 de febrero | 7 de marzo |
| 2 de marzo | 14 de marzo |
| 16 de marzo | 21 de marzo |
| 6 de abril | 18 de abril |
| 20 de abril | 2 de mayo |