Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara - ITESO (reviews)

I think overall, there’s a great value on the things you learn and the practicum you get to do along the career. However, I feel there’s a big bias when it comes to the university’s values the claim to follow, and their actions towards social matters, problematics, etc. Still I feel you can be really prepared, but real world knowledge could be much better so alumni can actually have an idea of what comes after, specially because of the really high cost of the programs.

I had the good fortune to study at ITESO (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente). For me, it was a unique opportunity. Throughout my life I studied in public schools, so having the chance to attend a private university was a great opportunity. The people around me welcomed me with open arms, and the environment was unbeatable. It took effort for me to reach the same level of knowledge as most of my classmates, but in the end, I achieved it. I studied Computer Systems Engineering (ISC), and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. The academic level is very high, the facilities are beautiful and functional, but as I mentioned before, it is the people who are truly extraordinary.

Studying at ITESO has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Since my first semester in the Software Development program, I’ve felt supported by professors who truly care about helping you learn and grow. The environment is amazing — there’s a strong sense of community, great friendships, and plenty of opportunities to develop academically and personally. The facilities are modern, the labs are well-equipped, and there are always workshops, activities, and projects that keep you motivated. ITESO is definitely a place where you enjoy your time and learn a lot.

Although ITESO promotes the slogan ‘Free to transform,’ it remains an institution with clear guidelines and rules. I initially enrolled in the Audiovisual Arts program, but due to a lack of practical content that could genuinely improve my career prospects, I decided to switch to the Strategic Communication program. It started well, but eventually, every class turned into ‘Social Media Management,’ which I found dreadful, repetitive, and, in some ways, degrading.

That said, ITESO is a great institution that is constantly renewing its facilities and creating new ways to enhance university life. I couldn’t have imagined myself at another campus.