Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON)
Overview
Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora was established in 1955 for the local community that was in need of new educational opportunities. It’s now an autonomous public university with a vision to be recognized worldwide for its leadership on both a national and international level.
Home to 16,000 students, its two main campuses are located in Ciudad, Obregón, Sonora, with three satellite campuses based in Guaymas, Empalme and Navojoa all offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including three PhD programs.Connect with Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
The facilities and services at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora are designed in collaboration with various departments around the university to ensure that students get the best experience possible. Such facilities and services include:
Academic tutoring – Students are offered help, support and advice regarding their personal and academic development.
Wellbeing support – A specialized service where students are free to speak to the university in confidence regarding any matter, issue or problem.
Bookstores – Here, students can buy textbooks for their studies and other stationery. Photocopying and printing services are available here for students and faculty to use. University embellished merchandise such as polo shirts and jumpers can also be purchased here for students to wear around the university campuses, as well as souvenirs!
Computer labs – Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora’s computer labs are equipped with the latest digital technologies including interactive classroom spaces, graphic design laboratories, as well as academic software, such as programming languages, spreadsheets and word processors.
Extra-curricular activities – Sports, arts and cultural activities play a significant role in the student experience at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. Students are encouraged to take part in some form of activity, whether it’s trying a new sport, or joining a club or team that they’ve always wanted to, you’re sure to find something that’s for you.
At Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, its student residences offer a safe and comfortable living space that promotes integral development, as well as moral and ethical values between students from all over the world. There are also a number of extra-curricular activities available for students to take part in, including sports, arts and socials.
If you’re interested in applying to study at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, the entry requirements vary between programs. Visit our website to find out more about candidate criteria and how you can apply.
International students should ensure that they submit the appropriate documents necessary, including translated transcripts of previous academic qualifications that can be verified by the university. You should also contact your nearest Mexican Consulate or Embassy to make sure that you have the correct visa in order to enter the country. To find out more information about this, visit our website.
There are also a number of scholarships and financial funding assistance available at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. Most of these are awarded based on:
- Students from low income backgrounds
- Academic excellence
- Sporting achievement and excellence
- Volunteer and community work
- Students with disabilities
- Mothers and single parents
Visit the Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora’s website to find out more about scholarships and financial funding.
The dedicated careers service aims to promote a positive and professional connection with students and the public, private and voluntary sector. To find out more about this service, click here.
Programs available
Undergraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs
Division of Economic and Administrative Sciences
Division of Engineering and Technology
Division of Natural Resources
Division of Social Sciences and Humanities
Empalme Campus
Guaymas Campus
- BA Administration
- BA Management of Physical Culture and Sports
- Bachelor of Arts in Educational Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Arts in Management of Tourism Companies
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Accounting
- BSc Industrial and Systems Engineering
- BSc Manufacturing Engineering
- BSc Software Engineering
Navojoa Campus
- BA Administration
- BA Management of Physical Culture and Sports
- BA Physical Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance
- Bachelor of Arts in Educational Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts in Management of Tourism Companies
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Accounting
- BSc Industrial and Systems Engineering
- BSc Manufacturing Engineering
- BSc Software Engineering
Postgraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs
Division of Economic and Administrative Sciences
Division of Engineering and Technology
- Engeenering Sciences, PhD (PNPC)
- Master of Arts in Administration of Information Technology
- Master of Arts in Information Technology for Businesses (PNPC)
- Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management
- Master of Sciences in Construction Management Engineering
- Master of Sciences in Engineering (PNPC)
- Master of Sciences in Mathematics Education
Division of Natural Resources
Division of Social Sciences and Humanities
Guaymas Campus
University Highlights
Total students - 16,345
Total faculty staff - 811
Total students - 16,345
Total faculty staff - 811
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