Ranked among the world’s top 200 universities, Tecnológico de Monterrey is a leading Mexican institution recognized for its academic excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative educational model. With 26 campuses across Mexico and a strong commitment to global learning, the university attracts thousands of international students each year. In this interview, Gabriel Servín Luna, International Development Director for Europe and the Middle East, discusses the strengths of Tecnológico de Monterrey, its partnership with Paris School of Business, and the unique opportunities it offers to students from around the world.
Presentation of the university and the partnership
Can you tell us who you are and present your university?
My name is Gabriel Servín Luna, I am the International Development Director for Europe and Middle East at the Vice-Rectory for Internationalization at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Tecnológico de Monterrey is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025, the private Mexican university Tecnológico de Monterrey was founded in 1943. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and high school programs within the following subject areas:
- Built environment
- Creative studies
- Business
- Social sciences
- Engineering
- Health
With 26 campuses across Mexico, Tecnológico de Monterrey is home of more than 90,000 students and 11,000 professors. Its main campuses are located in Monterrey, Mexico City, Querétaro and Guadalajara.
Why did you establish a partnership with Paris School of Business?
Tecnológico de Monterrey seeks to promote international education through partnerships worldwide. Europe is a popular destination for our students, with France ranking among the top 3 preferred countries.
We value the academic excellence, international outlook, practical learning, entrepreneurial spirit, and key success factors that Paris School of Business embodies.
Our MBA program (EGADE) holds triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and we share two of these accreditations with Paris School of Business.
What is the strength of your university? Why should our students come to you?
At Tec de Monterrey, we continually innovate our academic offerings to ensure they remain responsive to social, economic, labor, scientific and technological changes.
About Tec´s model:
Our new Educational Model, unique in the world, triggers and enhances innovation capabilities of students, allowing them not just to stay current, but to become change agents in these unprecedented times, where education is undergoing complete transformation.
An educational model that impacts faculty:
Professors are continuously and deliberately challenged to move forward and solve real-world problems.
Students are no longer exposed to disconnected courses with isolated knowledge. Instead, they tackle continuous challenges in real and diverse contexts, shaping them into the individuals they are meant to become.
Why is unique?
Our learning model is built on four key components:
- Challenge-based learning
- Flexibility
- Inspirational teachers
- Memorable Experience
The Tec Model equips students with solid, well-rounded competencies enabling them to solve present and future challenges in a strategical and creative way.
Tec de Monterrey is a national university with the highest academic standards, committed to educating with leadership, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive human flourishing.
Tecnológico de Monterrey holds top positions in the QS ranking:
- #1 private university in Mexico
- #4 university in Latin America
- #30 private university in the world
With a 5+ QS Stars ranking, Tecnológico de Monterrey has earned top scores in internationalization, innovation, employability, facilities, and specialist criteria.
Academic experience and student support
How many international students do you welcome each year? Where do they come from?
Last year, we welcomed 1600 international students across our 5 international campuses: Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Santa Fe and Queretaro
These students represented 54 different countries.
The country with the higher number of incoming students was France, with 341 undergraduate students.
Other countries that sent a significant number of students include Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, USA, Canada, among others.
How do you support international students upon their arrival and throughout their exchange at your university?
At our International Campuses, the international programs offices have a dedicated team of staff and inbound coordinators who provide support, organize integration activities, and assist international students in adapting to their new academic incorporation.
The week prior to the start of classes, they host an Orientation Week, featuring a series of activities designed to introduce students to Tec de Monterrey and make connections among peers.
Students are accompanied before their arrival, throughout their stay and followed up after their departure, ensuring they have an excellent academic and extracurricular experience.
What types of courses will the students take during their exchange at your university?
At Tec de Monterrey there are a variety of academic programs design to enhance an international learning experience.
From regular university courses taught in Spanish and English to professional internships, we are confident students can find a program that aligns to their academic needs.
Tec de Monterrey offers:
- Regular University Courses
- Undergraduate Research Projects
- Spanish as a Second Language
- Focus Programs
- Internship Program
- Concentrations
- Summer and Winter Programs
A range of regular courses are offered in English and Spanish across various academic fields: These include Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, Health Sciences, and many more.
Cultural immersion and advice for students
Are there any cultural activities or events designed to enrich the experience of international students at your university?
Our LiFE program brings together hundreds of student communities, cultural attractions, artistic and sports activities that become an integral part of the student´s life.
LiFE promotes a balanced and healthy lifestyle supporting different aspects of well-being including emotional, social, spiritual, professional, physical, intellectual, and financial. Tec de Monterrey offers countless opportunities for holistic education allowing to combine academic studies with passions and hobbies.
Artistic and Cultural Activities:
We believe that artistic expression allows students to explore their potential, express emotions and develop creativity. Through workshops and cultural programs students can refine their skills in literature, drama, music, visual and dance. Classes and workshops include contemporary dance, jazz, hip-hop, Latin rhythms, Arabian and Irish dance, as well as guitar, keyboard, drums, painting, photography, and more.
Students can also participate in plays, concerts, musical theater productions or join our theater, music, or dance companies
Athletics and Sports Activities:
We recognize the value of sports in developing essential skills and enriching personal growth. Whether students are looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle or reach their athletic goals.
Students can enroll in a variety of sport classes, ranging from beginner to advanced levels including athletics, boxing, basketball, yoga, capoeira, spinning, TRX, soccer, swimming, taekwondo, rugby, volleyball, and more.
What will our students discover when coming to your country/city?
Students will experience the best of Mexico, a country where they will always feel welcome, surrounded by adventure, rich traditions, and a vibrant culture. While immersing in a unique environment students will develop their skills at Tec de Monterey, a university dedicated to helping students unlock their full potential.
We invite Paris School of Business’ students to choose any of our 5 international campuses as their study abroad destination and embark on an unforgettable journey.
5 Reasons to Study at Tec and Mexico
- Tec de Monterrey is a top-ranked private university.
- It has an innovative and unique learning model, that includes challenges through top-notch-faculty.
- Unparalleled student experience.
- Mexico has a vibrating, rich and fun culture.
- Is a university positioned among employers, with an unbeatable value proposition.
What advice would you give to a student who is hesitant about studying abroad?
If you have a chance to study abroad, take it! Studying in another country is a life-changing experience that not only broadens your cultural knowledge but also contributes to your personal, academic, and professional growth. By immersing yourself in a different environment, you'll gain new perspectives, develop independence, and acquire valuable skills that will set you apart in the global job market. You'll also have the opportunity to build an international network of friends and contacts, a set of connections that could later become lifelong friendships or even business partnerships.
Beyond academics, living in another country allows you to experience different cultures, ideas, and ways of thinking, helping you develop a more open and global mindset. You'll enhance your adaptability, communication skills, problem-solving and decision-making abilities, all of which are highly valued by employers. A global experience will enrich your education and broaden your horizons in ways you never imagined.
