Study Abroad in Buenos Aires: Overview
Please note that the 2009/2010 Semester and Academic Year Programs in Buenos Aires have been canceled. For more information, please visit www.aifsabroad.com/argentina/.
Program at a glance
- Academic year, July-November or January-June semesters study abroad program at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) in Buenos Aires
- Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors
- 2.75 minimum GPA required
- Program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, visit to Iguazu Falls, and more
- Earn up to 22 academic credits, including 5 credits for the 4-week intensive Spanish language course
- Courses in art history, economics, film studies, history, law, literature, media studies, natural and physical sciences, political science, sociology, theater studies, and Spanish language, plus a Latin American Studies program in English
- Courses in the Latin American Studies program are open to beginners in Spanish and taught in English. Students who are enrolled in the Spanish program may also take some of their courses in English
- Courses in the Spanish program require one year prior study of college-level Spanish. Students may choose Spanish language plus two or three special courses (4 credits each). Advanced-level students may matriculate directly into University courses subject to grade results in the intensive Spanish course
- The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
- Weekend AIFS orientation
- 1-week Academic orientation at the University including several immersion activities with locals (“asado” barbecue, sports afternoon, tango lessons, etc.)
- Transcripts issued by the Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Application and scholarship deadlines
- Application deadlines* April 15, 2009 (July-November semester); October 15, 2009 (January-June semester)
- AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship application deadlines are April 15 (July-November semester or academic year); October 1 (January-June semester).
*Please note that applications, deposits and balance of fees arriving after the required deadline are subject to late fees.
