IPN´s Exchange Student Guide Select your option for mobility Selecciona tu opción de movilidad Israel to Mexico México a Israel Israel to Mexico BASIC GEOGRAPHY Distance from Mexico to Israel by air (Line): 12429 km (7718) miles Flight duration: 15 hours, 32 minutes Mexico Israel Israel to Mexico STUDENTS MOBILITY CALENDAR Period 01 Academic Deadline for Orientation Exchange Vacations Final Exams Calendar Session 1 week on March Last week of June January to June Applications 3 working days 3 weeks on July November 1st before classes Period 02 Deadline for Academic Orientation Final Exams Exchange Session Vacations Calendar 2 weeks on December 2nd week Applications 3 working days August to December 1 weeks on January of December May 15th before classes More Information Israel to Mexico APPLICATION INFORMATION Types of Exchange Undergraduate 1. Academic courses Graduate 2. Academic courses 3. Research Stays Academic Offer Click in this options: Majors Masters Programs Doctorate Programs Exchange Periods Courses: One or two semesters Research Stays: from 3 to 6 months Israel to Mexico PROCESS FOR START APPLICATION 01 Nomination The Home Institution sends the nomination by email to: [email protected] IPN’s International Office sends the 02 official acceptance IPN’s International letter to the Home Office, receives Institution and reviews the application form and support documents Official Reviews Acceptance Letter 05 Final academic decision IPN’s International from the school (Academic Office, processes Unit) and sending notifica- students applications tion to IPN’s International (4-5 weeks). Office 03 04 Resolution Process Israel to Mexico SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION Academic Courses Letter Application Academic Nomination Form Transcripts letter from Visiting Student the Home Application Form Institution (Signed and filled out by computer) Learning ID Agreement Copy of ID Learning or Passport Agreement (Signed and filled out by computer) *There is NO need of sending the original documents by mail, just make sure that electronic files have good resolution. Israel to Mexico SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION Research Stays Letter Application Nomination Form Academic letter from Visiting Student Transcripts the Home Application Form Institution (Signed and filled out by computer) ID Acceptance Plan Copy of ID Letter Research Interests or Passport Acceptance Letter or Research Plan from IPN, indicating the name of IPN professor or IPN tutor (In case you already have it) *There is NO need of sending the original documents by mail, just make sure that electronic files have good resolution. Israel to Mexico ARRIVAL TO MEXICO Upon request, Exchange Students, could For safety reasons, it is recommended to be received at the Airport in Mexico City take means of transport authorized by the and be escorted to their accommodation. airports. They must inform the flight details at least . two weeks in advance. During your stay in Mexico City you can also travel by different services such as taxis, The request should be sent to uber, subway, metrobus. [email protected] Israel to Mexico MEDIA SUPERIOR 1.-CECyt 1 Gonzalo Vázquez Vela 2.-CECyt 2 Miguel Bernard LOCATION OF 3.-CECyT 3 Estanislao Ramírez Ruiz 4.CECyT 4 Lázaro Cárdenas 3 5.-CECyT 5 Benito Juárez 6.-CECyT 6 Miguel Othón de Mendizabal ACADEMIC UNITS 7.-CECyT 7 Cuauhtémoc 8.-CECyT 8 Narciso Bassols 9.-CECyT 9 Juan de Dios Bátiz 11.-CECyT 11 Wilfrido Massieu 12.-CECyT 12 José Ma. Morelos 13.-CECyT 13 Ricardo Flores Magón 14.-CECyT 14 Luis Enrique Erro Z T 15.-CECyT 15 Diódoro Antúnez 16.-CET 1 Walter Cross Buchanan 8 ST SANTO TOMÁS ESM - Escuela Superior de Medicina 6 ENCB - Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas 12 1 ESEO - Escuela Superior de Enfermería 9 10 16 y Obstetricia 2 11 ESCA - Escuela Superior de Economía 14 ESE - Escuela Superior de Economía CICS - Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias de la Salud 5 CENLEX - Centro de Lenguas Extrangeras T TICOMÁN ESIME - Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica ESIA - Escuela superior de Ingenieria y 4 Arquitectura EST - Escuela Superior de Turismo ENMH - Escuela Nacional de Medicina y Homeopatía Z ZACATENCO ESCOM - Escuela Superior de Cómputo POI - Patronato de Obras e Instalaciones del IPN ESIT - Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Textil 7 ESIA - Escuela superior de Ingenieria y 13 Arquitectura CIC - Centro de Investigación en Computación CIDETEC - Centro de Innovación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Cómputo Mexico City ENCB - Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas CNMN - Centro de Nanociencias y Micro y Nanotecnologías CENLEX - Centro de Lenguas Extrangeras 15 ESFM - Escuela Superior de Física y Matemáticas ESIQIE - Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Química e Industrias Extractivas Israel to Mexico ADITIONAL INFORMATION Housing Health Insurance The exchange student must acquire before The Institute does not have Student Residence. his/her arrival at IPN, an international medical insurance to cover expenses for accident, illness Most students of the Institute live with their and repatriation, during the mobility period. families or in student houses near the corresponding School. Upon request we could send you a list of Monthly Cost suggested housing. In case of need, the Institute of Living will provide support for exchange students to find suitable accommodation. 6,000 - 8,000 (MXN) or 324 - 432 (USD) Monthly rent of a Department of 1 or 2 rooms: 3,000 - 5,000 (MXN) or 162 - 270 (USD) Feeding Cost Monthly rent of a Room in an apartment 120 – 150 (MXN) or 6.48 - 8.1 (USD) per day in a middle zone: 1,500 - 2,000 (MXN) or 81 - 108 (USD) *1 USD = 20.3 (MXN) Mexican pesos Israel to Mexico ADITIONAL INFORMATION Travel Migration Issues information International Airport "Benito Juarez" in Mexico Before your trip to Mexico, please verify if you City, has two terminals connected by a onorail. need a VISA to travel to Mexico. From both terminals can be found taxis; for safety we recommend using the "authorized http://www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Paises_Visa taxis" which are charged in the airport and the rates are fixed depending on the distance. You can also use the Metro Public subway, although In case you need to process your Student Visa, the latter is not practical when carrying lots of please go to the nearest Mexican Embassy or luggage. The average cost of a Taxi trip from the Consulate at your country. airport to downtown (35-40 min) is approx. 160 - 200 (MXN) or 7.8 - 9.8 (USD). Upon arrival to Mexico Int’l Airport all foreigners will have to fill out a Multiple Migratory Form The International Airport of Toluca, also assists (FMM). In this form you should specify your the International Airport of Mexico City. The status as a student. airport is located 16 km from the center of the city of Tolucaand 40 km from the Santa Fe Area Those students whose stays in Mexico exceed in Mexico City. Buses and taxis connect the 180 days will have to pay a fee. Toluca Airport to Mexico City. Also, there are buses heading towards the bus terminal located at the “Observatorio” subway station in Mexico IPN’s International Office along with Attorney’s City. Office will give you support for all paperwork involved upon your arrival. For security reasons is recommended to use transport authorized by the airport. More Information Israel to Mexico IMPORTANT NOTICE Mexican authorities do not require a minimum period of validity of passports for visitors entering Mexico; nevertheless, your passport or travel document must be valid at the time of entry and during your stay. All foreign visitors travelling to Mexico for tourism, business or in transit to another destination, do not need a visa to enter Mexico if they have a valid visa to enter the United States of America or if they are permanent residents of Canada, the USA, United Kingdom or any of the countries comprising the Schengen Area. VISITORS OF ISRAEL DO The issuing of a visa is subject to the outcome of NOT REQUIRE A VISA the consular interview. TO VISIT MEXICO FOR A A visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. Immigration authorities may decide to refuse the request to enter the country if the applicant is PERIOD UP TO 180 DAYS subject to criminal process or has been convicted of a serious crime as defined by national laws on criminal matters or provisions in international treaties or conventions that the Mexican State is party to, or if the applicant’s background in Mexico or abroad could compromise national or public security, in accordance with Article 43 of More Information the Migration Law. Israel to Mexico TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA (STUDENTS) Foreigners who wish to remain in Mexico for a Requirements: period greater than 180 days to attend courses, Visa application form printed on one page, pursue studies, or conduct research projects at an double sided, properly completed and signed. educational institution belonging to the National 01 Educational System in Mexico, must apply in Passport or valid travel and identity document, person for a Student Temporary Resident Visa at 02 original and a photocopy of the page the Consular Office closest to their place of containing the photograph and personal data. residence. Original and a photocopy of the migratory 03 document accrediting your legal sty in Israel (only for applicants who are not Israelis citizens). One photograph measuring 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm, 04 face uncovered, no eyeglasses, frontal view, in color and with white background. Payment of fees in cash for the issuance of 05 the visa. Submit the documents certifying any of the 06 following specific cases. More Information Israel to Mexico ISRAEL IN MEXICO EMBASSY Embajada de Israel en México Coordinación de Cooperación Académica del Instituto Politécnico Nacional Sierra Madre 215. Lomas de Chapultepec Miguel Hidalgo, CP 11000 Unidad Profesional “Adolfo López Mateos” México DF.