Application and pre-enrolment fees
- Application / admission (proceso de admisión): MXN 1,200 (non‑refundable).
- Preinscription (to reserve a place for first‑time students at Unidad Fundadores): MXN 7,000 (this amount is applied toward the semester payment once enrolment is completed).
Mandatory insurance / coverage
- Cobertura patrimonial (tuition‑coverage insurance): MXN 3,200 per semester; this amount is shown as a separate line item in the enrolment payment.
- Accident insurance: an accident insurance that covers medical expenses for incidents on university premises is contracted for the semester; Major Medical insurance is available as an optional purchase at registration.
Tuition fees by program (Unidad Fundadores) — amounts per semester and per academic year
Bachillerato Internacional (Valle Alto y Fundadores)
- Pago de contado (single payment at enrolment): Cuota de inscripción MXN 139,500 + Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200 = Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 142,700. Pago total por semestre: MXN 142,700. Pago total aproximado por año (2 semestres): MXN 285,400.
- Opción 1 — 50% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 73,400; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 76,600; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 18,350; Pago total por semestre: MXN 150,000. Pago total por año (2 semestres): MXN 300,000.
- Opción 2 — 20% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 29,360; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 32,560; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 29,360; Pago total por semestre: MXN 150,000. Pago total por año: MXN 300,000.
- Opción Tarjeta (meses sin intereses, solo vía Portal UDEM): Cuota de inscripción MXN 146,800 + Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200 = Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 150,000; Pago total por semestre: MXN 150,000. Pago total por año: MXN 300,000.
Multicultural (Valle Alto y Fundadores)
- Pago de contado: Cuota de inscripción MXN 127,000 + Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200 = Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 130,200. Pago total por semestre: MXN 130,200. Pago total por año: MXN 260,400.
- Opción 1 — 50% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 66,800; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 70,000; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 16,700; Pago total por semestre: MXN 136,800. Pago total por año: MXN 273,600.
- Opción 2 — 20% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 26,720; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 29,920; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 26,720; Pago total por semestre: MXN 136,800. Pago total por año: MXN 273,600.
- Opción Tarjeta (meses sin intereses, solo vía Portal UDEM): Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 136,800; Pago total por semestre: MXN 136,800. Pago total por año: MXN 273,600.
Bicultural (Valle Alto y Fundadores)
- Pago de contado: Cuota de inscripción MXN 100,700 + Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200 = Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 103,900. Pago total por semestre: MXN 103,900. Pago total por año: MXN 207,800.
- Opción 1 — 50% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 53,000; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 56,200; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 13,250; Pago total por semestre: MXN 109,200. Pago total por año: MXN 218,400.
- Opción 2 — 20% inscripción + 4 parcialidades: Cuota de inscripción MXN 21,200; Cobertura patrimonial MXN 3,200; Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 24,400; costo de cada parcialidad MXN 21,200; Pago total por semestre: MXN 109,200. Pago total por año: MXN 218,400.
- Opción Tarjeta (meses sin intereses, solo vía Portal UDEM): Pago el día de la inscripción MXN 109,200; Pago total por semestre: MXN 109,200. Pago total por año: MXN 218,400.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Portal payment window for Otoño 2026: MXN payments can be made in the Portal UDEM from 01 June to 07 August 2026; start of classes: 03 August 2026; inscription tardía: 03–07 August 2026.
- Installment due dates (when using the 4‑parcialidades scheme): 01 September 2026; 01 October 2026; 03 November 2026; 01 December 2026.
- Charge for a late installment: MXN 1,300 per overdue parcialidad (subject to change).
- Late enrolment fee (inscripción tardía): MXN 4,600 (fixed fee, payable in cash at time of late registration and not covered by scholarships).
Refunds and academic withdrawal (devoluciones / bajas académicas)
- Preinscription refund (first‑time students): the preinscription payment of MXN 7,000 is applied to the semester; if the student withdraws before classes and does not have an offer of financial aid, a 50% retention of the preinscription applies; if there is an offer of financial aid, no refund applies. From the start of classes no refund applies for preinscription in general.
- Academic withdrawal (baja académica) policy: if the withdrawal is formalized before the start of classes a retention of 10% is applied on the total cost of the semester; thereafter a retention of 12% is applied for each week of classes elapsed. Retentions are calculated on the semester cost and are applied regardless of scholarships. (Special exception: for Unidad Valle Alto the policy indicates no refund applies in any case.)
Other costs and administrative charges
- Returned check: 20% of the check amount plus any additional charges incurred by the institution.
- Charges for specific programs or funding mechanisms: there may be specific charges (for example, fees related to the FFELP credit program for U.S. students).
- Purchases of uniforms, branded items or other school supplies are handled through the institutional store (Tienda UDEM) and are charged separately. No boarding / dormitory fees apply for Prepa UDEM units (San Pedro, Valle Alto, Fundadores); Prepa UDEM operates as day‑school units.
Payment methods accepted
- Bank transfer (vía electrónica) through the portals of Banorte, Banamex, BBVA (Bancomer), HSBC, Scotiabank and Santander.
- Cash or cheque: payment directly at branches of the banks listed above presenting the deposit slip (cheques must be issued in the name of Universidad de Monterrey and include the student ID and telephone on the back).
- Credit / debit card (including months without interest for credit cards): payments through the Portal UDEM (option for months without interest is available only via Portal UDEM).
Contact for billing or payment clarifications
- General switchboard: +52 (81) 8215‑1000; Admisiones: +52 (81) 8215‑1010.