Universidad de Guanajuato
Guanajuato, Mexico
The Universidad de Guanajuato (UGTO) has long sought to improve its faculty and students’ understanding of the common law systems of Canada and the United States through supporting student exchanges with North American law schools.
The Universidad de Guanajuato’s main campus is located in the city of Guanajuato, which was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Guanajuato is an ideal location, allowing easy access to different points of interest including: the cities of Dolores and San Miguel de Allende, hot spring resorts, and archeological sites in the neighboring states of Michoacán and Hidalgo.
PROGRAM DATES
The program is offered in both the spring and fall semesters.
Fall: Mid August – Early December
Spring: Late January – Early June
Please see the UGTO academic calendar for specific dates.
APPLICATION
Semester Abroad Application for WCL Students
Semester Abroad Application for Visiting Students
Please complete, sign, print, and fax or mail application to:
The Office of Grants and Programs
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Fax: (202) 274-4226
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
The official language of instruction at Guanajuato is Spanish. Spanish language courses may also be taken in Mexico.
COURSES
Students will receive up to 12 credits towards their law degree. Only the credits and not the grades will transfer per ABA requirements. The acceptance of any credit or grade for any courses taken at the UGTO program, including externships and other clinical offerings, is subject to determination by the WCL, Office of the Registrar. WCL students will be enrolled in regularly scheduled courses along with fellow UGTO students.
The following is a selection of courses offered. A more complete list is available on the UGTO website under academic programs
- Political Economy
- Criminology
- Labor Law
- International Private Law
- International Public Law
- Constitutional Law
- Collective Negotiations
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Office of Grants and Programs
Phone: (202) 274-4317
Email: grants-programs@wcl.american.edu
Universidad de Guanajuato website
