Map Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires
La Boca
Downtown Buenos Aires

Study Abroad in Buenos Aires: Overview

Program at a glance

  • Academic year, fall or spring semester study abroad program at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) in Buenos Aires
  • Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors
  • 2.5 minimum GPA required
  • Program fee includes 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, cultural studies, 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 (four 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

  • Applications for the academic year or fall semester will be accepted on a space available basis. Spring semester applications must be postmarked by October 15.
  • AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship application deadlines are April 15 for academic year or fall semester; October 1 for spring semester.