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About Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON)

 

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

 

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About Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON)

 

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.

Available programs

Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora offers a diverse offering of undergraduate degrees, covering subjects such as administration, graphic design, economics and finance, as well as 11 dedicated engineering programs.

To find out more about a specific program, visit the university’s dedicated undergraduate program page.

Tuition fees


The average tuition fees at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora are usually between MXP $3,500 - $5,000. Tuition fees are calculated by the number of modules you study, as well as the amount of contact hours you have per week. They can be paid in one of two ways:

  • One lump sum – students can pay the tuition fees in one lump sum
  • Four separate installments – the first payment made is half the total amount, with the remaining half paid in three monthly installments


For those who may not otherwise be able to personally fund their studies, the Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora offers a number of scholarships and financial funding assistance. Scholarships are awarded on a first come first serve basis, so it’s encouraged that you apply for one as soon as you can. Scholarships at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora 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


Find out more about undergraduate scholarships and financial funding at the Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora.

Entry requirements

At Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, entry requirements vary between programs. To find out if you meet candidate criteria necessary to enroll onto an undergraduate program, visit the website and click on the program that you’re interested in.

How to apply

If you’re an international student who’s interested in studying an undergraduate degree at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, you should submit the appropriate documents necessary, including translated transcripts of previous academic qualifications that can be verified by the university. An admissions test is also compulsory and costs MXP $300.

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Whether you’re considering a master’s or a PhD, there’s a huge range of subjects to choose from if you’re looking to earn your postgraduate degree at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. With master’s programs specializing in information technology management, to educational research and PhD programs offered in engineering sciences, biotechnology and educational environments.

For more information about a particular master’s or PhD program, visit the university’s website.

Tuition fees

The average tuition fees at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora are usually between MXP $3,500 - $5,000. Tuition fees are calculated by the number of modules you study, as well as the amount of contact hours you have per week. They can be paid in one of two ways:

  • One lump sum – students can pay the tuition fees in one lump sum
  • Four separate installments – the first payment made is half the total amount, with the remaining half paid in three monthly installments


For those who may not otherwise be able to personally fund their studies, the Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora offers a number of scholarships and financial funding assistance. Scholarships are awarded on a first come first serve basis, so it’s highly encouraged that submit an application as soon as possible. Scholarships at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora 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


Find out more about postgraduate scholarships and financial funding at the Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora.

Entry requirements

Much like the undergraduate programs at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, entry requirements for a master’s or PhD vary. To find out if you meet candidate criteria necessary to enroll onto a postgraduate program, visit the university’s website and click on the relevant program.

How to apply

Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora welcomes applications from students all over the world. If you’re an international student who’s interested in studying at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, you should ensure that you have the correct and necessary documents, which are listed here. An admissions test is also compulsory and will cost MXP $775.

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Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON) is one of the top public universities in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico. It is ranked #=49 in Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - Central America 2025.

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