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Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education

country rank  13
world rank  1629

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University Overview

Established in 1957, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. (Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Tlaquepaque (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Jalisco. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education, Mexico), Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. (ITESO) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. (ITESO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Mexican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education
Name
Acronym ITESO
Founded 1957
Motto El Espíritu Vivifica

University Location

Address Periférico Sur Manuel Gómez Morín No. 8585
Tlaquepaque (population range: 500,000-1,000,000)
45604 Jalisco
Mexico
T +52 (33) 3669 3434
F +52 (33) 3669 3434

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
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degrees		 Doctoral
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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local student 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)
Int'l student 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission Rate 60-70%
Admission Office Periférico Sur Manuel Gómez Morín N° 8585
Taquepaque 45090
+52 (33) 3664 3434

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 10,000-14,999
Academic Staff 2,000-2,499
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Suburban
Religious Affiliation Christian-Catholic Christian-Catholic

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Library
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation

Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico


Year of first Accreditation
1974


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Federacion de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educacion Superior FIMPES

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

  • Asociacion Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educacion Superior ANUIES

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 May 2020

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