Study Abroad | Buenos Aires

The Latin American Studies program is designed for students wishing to advance their Spanish skills and gain a solid understanding and knowledge of Argentine and Latin American history, business, politics and culture by taking electives in either Spanish or English. Courses are primarily aimed at international students. Students wishing to take courses with local students should consider the Immersion Program (below).

You can take up to 5 courses and earn up to 16 recommended semester credits depending on your course selection. Spanish is available from Intermediate to Advanced for a recommended 2 or 4 credits depending on the level. Then choose 3 or 4 elective courses taught in English or Spanish. Electives are generally worth 3 semester credits each.

The appropriate Spanish level is determined by an online test taken prior to arrival in Buenos Aires.

The Certificate in Latin American Studies is available for students taking five semester courses plus a 490 course.

The Certificate aims to distinguish those students who are willing to transform their semester abroad into an academic experience of excellence.

Students are required to submit a 10-15 page research paper in English (PALAS) or Spanish (PEAL) to receive the certificate and must register in week 4 or 5 of the program in either PALAS 490 Directed Research or PEAL 490 Asesoramiento de Tesinas.

The 490 modules guide students through the research and writing-up process and include five tutorials (45-minute session) with a tutor-professor. This paper can be completed up to six months after the semester has ended, and students can renew their time extension for another six months if necessary.

Students who have an Advanced level of Spanish can take courses at the University of Belgrano with local students. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses from many different departments including communications, economics, finance, international relations, marketing, sociology and more.

All students are required to take a Spanish placement test before arrival to determine their level. Students who test into an Advanced level will be able to select from the enhanced list of courses taught in Spanish with local students. Students are advised to take a Spanish language course plus 2 to 4 elective courses in Spanish for a maximum course load of 16 credits. Most courses carry a recommended 3 semester credits. Classes are held Monday through Friday. Students can also opt to take just two courses with local students and the rest from the Latin American Studies with Spanish Program taught in English and Spanish. The Immersion Program is longer than the Latin American Studies Program and the dates are subject to change depending on the schedule at the University of Belgrano. Students may need to pay a small housing extension supplement once final course dates are announced.

The Latin American Studies program is designed for students wishing to advance their Spanish skills and gain a solid understanding and knowledge of Argentine and Latin American history, business, politics and culture by taking electives in either Spanish or English. Courses are primarily aimed at international students. Students wishing to take courses with local students should consider the Immersion Program (below).

You can take up to 5 courses and earn up to 16 recommended semester credits depending on your course selection. Spanish is available from Intermediate to Advanced for a recommended 2 or 4 credits depending on the level. Then choose 3 or 4 elective courses taught in English or Spanish. Electives are generally worth 3 semester credits each.

The appropriate Spanish level is determined by an online test taken prior to arrival in Buenos Aires.

The Certificate in Latin American Studies is available for students taking five semester courses plus a 490 course.

The Certificate aims to distinguish those students who are willing to transform their semester abroad into an academic experience of excellence.

Students are required to submit a 10-15 page research paper in English (PALAS) or Spanish (PEAL) to receive the certificate and must register in week 4 or 5 of the program in either PALAS 490 Directed Research or PEAL 490 Asesoramiento de Tesinas.

The 490 modules guide students through the research and writing-up process and include five tutorials (45-minute session) with a tutor-professor. This paper can be completed up to six months after the semester has ended, and students can renew their time extension for another six months if necessary.

Students who have an Advanced level of Spanish can take courses at the University of Belgrano with local students. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses from many different departments including communications, economics, finance, international relations, marketing, sociology and more.

All students are required to take a Spanish placement test before arrival to determine their level. Students who test into an Advanced level will be able to select from the enhanced list of courses taught in Spanish with local students. Students are advised to take a Spanish language course plus 2 to 4 elective courses in Spanish for a maximum course load of 16 credits. Most courses carry a recommended 3 semester credits. Classes are held Monday through Friday. Students can also opt to take just two courses with local students and the rest from the Latin American Studies with Spanish Program taught in English and Spanish. The Immersion Program is longer than the Latin American Studies Program and the dates are subject to change depending on the schedule at the University of Belgrano. Students may need to pay a small housing extension supplement once final course dates are announced.