Established in 1957, the 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 large city of Tlaquepaque (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Jalisco. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. (ITESO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Mexican 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's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 67-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Mexican higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ITESO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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large-sized
Selectivity
moderately selective
Name | Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. ![]() |
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Name (English) | Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education |
Acronym | ITESO |
Founded | 1957 |
Motto | El Espíritu Vivifica |
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Address | Periférico Sur Manuel Gómez Morín No. 8585 Tlaquepaque 45604 Jalisco Mexico |
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+52 (33) 3669 3434 |
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The following Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C.'s Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C.'s academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
International students |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C.'s admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C.'s acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. is a private higher education institution.
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C.'s main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C. is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1974
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