Housing

On-campus housing

On-Campus housing

Living in the residence hall will put you within walking distance from everything on campus. Within the residence hall grounds itself the following amenities are available exclusively for residents’ use: computer lab, TV lounges, study rooms, print kiosks, gym, wireless zones, laundry room, dry cleaning service, personal mailbox, vending machines, 24 hour medical service, psychologist, dietician.

Each room is occupied by two students and comes furnished with a desk , chair, drawers and a bed each. Also included are a microwave, mini-fridge, air conditioning/heat and a telephone.

Thus, it is advised that students bring the following:

Single bed sheets
Bedspread / blanket
Pillows and cushions
Reading lamp
Alarm clock
TV
Toiletries

If you are interested in a place please contact your exchange advisor. Please note that the cost of Residencies for the Fall 2024 period is of $77,00.00 MXP, an estimated $4,600 USD.

Please check our Residences site by clicking on this link here.

Off-Campus housing

We will post in our Facebook group the dates for the virtual sessions offered by different brokers from the area. We know you are worried about where you will live next semester but we assure you that everybody will find a place to stay, you just need to be patient.

It is very important for you to know that we do not suggest, recommend, or encourage students to book a place without personally visiting it first. Costs vary depending on location, number of persons sharing, etc. but a shared house or apartment near campus costs between 6,000 MXN and 12,000 MXN monthly ($300-$600 USD).

The International Office is not responsable for housing.

Housing tips

We want you to choose the best housing option so you can have an incredible experience. Please find some recommendations below:

The International Office and Busco Hogar will not forward your information to property-owners. If someone contacts you offering housing, please check with the International Office about this person’s identity.
Once you arrive and start visiting properties we recommend that you go with your I-Buddy or some local person that can help you when negotiating.
Please read thoroughly all documents before signing them.
Ask for any rules of behavior inside the house and get a written copy of them. The document should explain at what time are you allowed to arrive, what kind of visits you are allowed to receive, how to use the common areas, etc.
Clear up any issue not included in these recommendations and ask Busco Hogar in case you have any question.
We recommend that all students living in that property sign a contract with the owner. This will prevent problems if someone decides to move out, doesn’t pay, etc.
We do not recommend subleasing a property without signing a contract with the other students because, in case they do not comply, you will be held responsible for everything.

Demand a lease contract that includes the following:

Monthly price, deadline for payment, increase per semester or year, penalty for not paying on time.
Ask if it is necessary to give a down payment as guarantee (if so, clarify the reason for this payment, ask for a receipt, and make sure its devolution appears on the contract).
Conditions and functioning of the property (tell the owner about any malfunctioning and include it on the contract so you will not be held responsible for that).
Responsible person for paying utilities (water, electricity, telephone, gas, etc.) and conditions (we recommend you to get your own phone line to avoid any complications).
Ask if there is any kind of service included (meals, cleaning, linens, towels, ironing, etc).
Length of the contract, conditions, and penalties for canceling it.
It is very important that you keep a copy of the contract signed by both parties.

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