CIEE-Merida
Program Details
| Program Location |
Merida, Mexico
|
| Sponsor |
CIEE |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Duration |
Summer
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2026 |
05/18/26 to 07/13/26
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Your Summer in Mérida program lasts 8 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in CIEE courses taught at their study center. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Mexican culture. Live and learn in Mérida!
Mérida is Mexico’s eco-friendly capital, celebrated for its warm climate, scenic colonial streets, and vibrant cultural scene. The city comes to life with outdoor festivals, bustling markets, and opportunities to explore its rich Mayan heritage and iconic landmarks like the Mérida Cathedral. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Mérida is the perfect place to study abroad.
Note: Purdue students will complete Summer Sessions 1 & 2 during this program and may not participate in a single session.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
CIEE.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts]
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Earn 6-7 credits in 8 weeks, by taking one class during Session I and one class during Session II. You may also add a 1-credit Communicative Spanish Language course to one of your sessions.
This program is not designed for Spanish minors or majors and only offers a 1-credit basic Spanish course.
Each session offers several classes to choose from, all classes are related to Mexican culture or history and are taught in English.
For more information, visit the CIEE website.
Excursions
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Mérida will open doors for you to explore Mexico’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Explore a significant archaeological zone to gain hands-on experience with ancient ruins and a get a glimpse into the Mayan civilization
- Visit El Corchito and enjoy a boat ride through the lagoon to get to the mangroves
- Immerse yourself in the rich Mayan culture by visiting the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change.
Housing
CIEE Mérida offers homestays or accommodation in shared apartments or studio apartments. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Some housing options carry an additional fee, see CIEE website for more information.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. The program and housing fees include: tuition, standard housing, orientation, on-site and pre-departure support, cultural activities, and excursions.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Summer 2026
|
Costs per term to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$2,710.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$609.40 |
| Housing |
$2,400.00 |
| Insurance |
$200.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per term
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$600.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$120.00 |
| Meals |
$560.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$250.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Summer Programs |
Mar 1 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
