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Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education

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world rank  2129

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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 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 officially 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 68-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 aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (English) Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym ITESO
Founded 1957
Motto El Espíritu Vivifica
Colours
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University Location

Address Periférico Sur Manuel Gómez Morín No. 8585
Tlaquepaque
45604 Jalisco
Mexico
Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Phone Number (33) 3669 3434
Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Fax Number (33) 3669 3434
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Recognition and Accreditation

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1974


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C.'s programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Federación de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educación Superior (FIMPES)
  • Consejo para la Acreditación de la Educación Superior (COPAES)
  • Consejo de Acreditación de la Enseñanza de la Ingeniería, A. C. (CACEI)
  • Consejo de Acreditación en la Enseñanza de la Contaduría y Administración A.C. (CACECA)
  • Acreditadora Nacional de Programas de Arquitectura y Disciplinas del Espacio Habitable A.C (ANPADEH)
  • Consejo de Acreditación de la Comunicación y las Ciencias Sociales, A.C. (CONAC)
  • Comité para la Evaluación de Programas de Pedagogía y Educación, A.C. (CEPPE)
  • Consejo para la Acreditación de la Enseñanza del Derecho, A.C. (CONAED)
  • Consejo para la Acreditación de Programas Educativos en Humanidades, A.C. (COAPEHUM)
  • Consejo Nacional para la Enseñanza e Investigación en Psicología, A.C. (CNEIP)
  • Asociación para la Acreditación y Certificación en Ciencias Sociales A.C. (ACCECISO)
  • Consejo Mexicano para la Acreditación de Programas de Diseño A.C. (COMAPROD)


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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education 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 Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's academic range and degree level offering.



Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education.



Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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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Admissions

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Admission Info


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Admission Office Admission Office

Periférico Sur Manuel Gómez Morín N° 8585
Taquepaque 45604
(33) 3664 3535
800 714 9092

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Size and Profile

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Size and Profile


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Facilities


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Library University Library

Yes Visit Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Library


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Services


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C.'s organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C.'s affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Sistema Universitario Jesuita (SUJ)
  • Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)
  • Asociación Mexicana de Universidades Privadas (AMUP)
  • Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús en América Latina (AUSJAL)
  • The College Board
  • Unión de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe (UDUAL)
  • Academia CISCO (Cisco Networking Academy)
  • Academia Mexicana de Ciencias
  • Acreditadora Nacional de Programas de Arquitectura y Disciplinas del Espacio Habitable (ANPADEH)
  • American Anthropological Association (AAA)
  • American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AMCHAM)
  • Asamblea Nacional Ciudadana (ANCA)
  • Asociación de Instituciones de Enseñanza de la Arquitectura de la República Mexicana (ASINEA)
  • Asociación de Ciencias Económico Administrativas (ACACIA)
  • Asociación de Editoriales Universitarias de América Latina y el Caribe (EULAC)
  • Asociación de Fabricantes de Muebles de Jalisco (AFAMJAL)
  • Asociación de Responsables de Servicios Escolares y Estudiantiles (ARSEE)
  • Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús en América Latina (AUSJAL)
  • Asociación Internacional para el Estudio de la Música Popular (IASPM)
  • Asociación Latino Iberoamericana de Gestión Tecnológica (ALTEC)
  • Asociación Latinoamericana de Investigadores de la Comunicación (ALAIC)
  • Asociación Latinoamericana de Sociología (ALAS)
  • Asociación Mexicana de Centros de Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa (AMCDPE)
  • Asociación Mexicana de Derecho a la Información (AMEDI)
  • Asociación Mexicana de Derecho a la Información, Capítulo Jalisco (AMEDI, Jalisco)
  • Asociación Mexicana de Estudios Internacionales A.C. (AMEI)
  • Asociación Mexicana de Estudios Rurales A.C. (AMER)
  • Asociación Mexicana de Mujeres Empresarias, A.C. (AMMJE)
  • Asociación Mexicana de Productoras y Televisoras Universitarias (AMPTU)
  • Asociación Nacional de Energía Solar (ANES)
  • Asociación Nacional de Facultades y Escuelas de Ingeniería (ANFEI)
  • Asociación Nacional de Facultades y Escuelas de Química (ANFEQUI)
  • Asociación Nacional De Instituciones Educativas en Informática (ANIEI)
  • Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)
  • Asociación Mexicana de Investigadores de la Comunicación (AMIC)
  • Association for Business Process Management Professionals International (ABPMP)
  • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
  • Association for Information Systems (AIS)
  • Cámara de la Industria del Calzado del Estado de Jalisco(CICEJ)
  • Cámara Nacional de la Industria del Vestido (CANAIVE)
  • Cámara Mexicana de la Industria de la Construcción (CMIC)
  • Camara Nacional de la Industria Electronica de Telecomunicaciones y Tecnologías de Información Regional de Occidente (CANIETI)
  • Campo Estratégico de Acción en Pobreza y Exclusión del SUJ (CEAPE)
  • Centro Nacional de Evaluación para la Educación Superior (CENEVAL)
  • Centro de Estudios Ayuuk - Universidad Indígena Intercultural Ayuuk Asociación Civil (CEA-UIIA, A.C.)
  • Centro de Investigación Health Management Innovation, ESCP Europe (HMI)
  • Centro de Reflexión y Acción Laboral (CEREAL)
  • Centro por la Justicia y el Derecho Internacional (CEJIL)
  • Centro promotor del Diseño (DICEN Jalisco)
  • Colectivo Ciudadano Pro Bosque Pedagógico del Agua
  • Colectivo Migraciones para las Américas (COMPA)
  • Colegio de Arquitectos del Estado de Jalisco A.C. (CAEJ)
  • Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Guadalajara Jalisco, A.C. (CCPGJ)
  • Colegio de diseñadores gráficos de Jalisco (CODIGRA)
  • Colegio de diseñadores industriales de Jalisco (DICOJAL)
  • Colegio de Etnólogos y Antropólogos Sociales (CEAS)
  • Colegio Nacional de Enseñanza e Investigación en Psicología (CNEIP)
  • Comisión Nacional Deportiva Estudiantil de Instituciones Privadas (CONADEIP)
  • Consejo Acreditador de la Enseñanza de la Ingeniería A.C. (CACEI)
  • Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT)
  • Consejo Nacional del Deporte de la Educación A.C. (CONDDE)
  • Consejo Nacional para la Enseñanza y la Investigación de las Ciencias de la Comunicación (CONEICC)
  • Consorcio para Cooperación e internacionalización de la Educación Superior del Estado de Jalisco
  • Federación de Escuelas de la Imagen y Sonido de América Latina (FEISAL)
  • Institute of International Education
  • International Jesuit Association of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Schools and Universities (ISJACHEM)
  • International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
  • Latin American Studies Association (LASA)
  • The Bureau de Coopération Interuniversitaire (BCI)


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