The Texas State University System board of regents approved the initiative in August after two years of planning to make Texas State’s first international campus a reality.
“It’s a beautiful campus on the outskirts of a beautiful city called Querétaro. We’re excited about moving forward with this,” Texas State President Kelly Damphousse said. “There are about 1,500 multinational companies in Querétaro, which is the reason for the interest in getting an American-style degree in English. Mexico is our first entry into international locations, but it’s not going to be the last one.”
Zooming in
Querétaro is an industrial hub located approximately 150 miles northwest of Mexico City and has over 1,500 multinational companies in the area. Texas State will have a dedicated space on an existing 370-acre campus in Querétaro, according to a news release.
The first class will be available to attend at the Querétaro campus in fall 2025. The university is still narrowing down which courses will be offered, with initial discussions centering around engineering, psychology, biochemistry and mass communication, according to a news release.
Texas State faculty will establish and oversee the degree program curricula, and all degrees at the campus will be fully accredited in both the U.S. and Mexico. Elisia Education Hub will hire instructors, set tuition rates and cover operational costs. Texas State could receive up to $10 million over 10 years to support student success and research initiatives on the San Marcos campus, according to a news release.
Looking ahead
The campus in Mexico could mark the first in overseas campuses affiliated with Texas State. Administrators are exploring potential future agreements with representatives from Costa Rica, Scotland, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea.
