Study Abroad

IFSA, Butler: Argentine Universities Program—Buenos Aires

• Universidad de Buenos Aires
• Universidad del Salvador
• Universidad Católica Argentina
• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella

Through the Argentine Universities Program—offered in cooperation with the Institute for Study Abroad-Butler University and the COPA program—students take courses at any or at a combination of these Buenos Aires universities, each with its own location and course offerings. Students are required to take an intensive language and culture course that meets throughout the semester.

Location

As the capital and business center of Argentina, cosmopolitan Buenos Aires is known for its European-inspired architecture, lively café scene, rich cultural offerings and passion for the tango.

Areas of Study

Each university in the program has a separate location and a range of courses. Most students choose to take courses at one or two universities. In addition to the university courses, students are required to take an intensive language and culture course that meets throughout the semester.

Activities

Music is the centerpiece of the Argentine culture, but the opportunities for outdoor activities in the world’s eighth largest country are limitless.

Accommodations

Students will be housed with an Argentine family. In Buenos Aires, the commute time can vary from five minutes to forty five minutes. Most meals are included.

Academic Calendar

Because Argentina is located in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the reverse of those in the United States.
Semester 1: February–June
Semester 2: July–December

Eligibility

3.0 GPA and at least 7-8 quarters of university-level Spanish language.

Language of Instruction

Spanish

Web site

www.ifsa-butler.org/programs/argentina

Additional information

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Universidad del CEMA

Founded in 1978 with an emphasis in macroeconomics, the Universidad del CEMA offers four undergraduate degrees and 10 graduate-level programs. The campus has about 1,000 students in its programs.

Location

As the capital and business center of Argentina, cosmopolitan Buenos Aires is known for its European-inspired architecture, lively café scene, rich cultural offerings and passion for the tango.

Areas of Study

Undergraduates can enroll in courses in business administration, economics, political science and computer engineering.

Activities

Cultural events are available throughout Buenos Aires, where museums, galleries and historic buildings contribute to an exciting skyline. Dancing and music are only a part of the city’s rich cultural experience.

Accommodations

You will need to secure your own housing arrangements; the International Office at CEMA provides a resource list.

Academic Calendar

Because Argentina is located in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the reverse of those in the United States
Semester 1: March–July
Semester 2: August–December.

Eligibility

3.0 GPA and at least 2 years of university-level Spanish language.

Language of Instruction

Spanish.

Web site

www.cema.edu.ar/foreign

Additional information

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IFSA, Butler: Universidad Nacional de Cuyo

The Universidad Nacional de Cuyo is renowned for its fine and performing arts, politics, economics and literature departments. In addition to regular university courses, students are required to take Spanish language and Argentine culture. This program is offered in cooperation with the Institute for Study Abroad-Butler University and the COPA program.

Location

Mendoza, with a population of nearly 700,000, is located in the Argentine wine region and at the foot of the Andes, which provide a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Areas of Study

In the Mendoza program, students must take a Spanish language and Argentine culture course along with the regular university offerings. Fields of study include: Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and the Social Siences.

Accommodations

Students will be housed with an Argentine family. Public transportation is available. Three meals per day are included.

Academic Calendar

Because Argentina is located in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the reverse of those in the United States
Semester 1: February–July
Semester 2: July–December

Eligibility

3.0 GPA and at least 2 years of university-level Spanish language.

Language of Instruction

Spanish.

Web site

www.ifsa-butler.org/programs/argentina

Additional information

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IES Buenos Aires

The University of Denver offers this program in cooperation with The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).  The IES center is located in downtown Buenos Aires, and offers a strong language program for students with a beginning to intermediate level of Spanish.

Location

The University of Denver offers this program in cooperation with The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).  The IES center is located in downtown Buenos Aires, and offers a strong language program for students with a beginning to intermediate level of Spanish.

Areas of Study

The University of Denver offers this program in cooperation with The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).  The IES center is located in downtown Buenos Aires, and offers a strong language program for students with a beginning or intermediate level of Spanish.  Students will take 9 semester credits (approximately 13 quarter credits) of Spanish language courses plus two electives in fields such as political science, Latin American studies, and literature.  A business course is offered during the spring semester.  Internships are also available.

Students who have two or more years of university-level Spanish language background and who plan to take classes with Argentine students should apply to the IFSA-Butler Argentine Universities or Universidad Nacional de Cuyo program.

Activities

Music and dance are centerpieces of the Argentine culture.  Fútbol (soccer in the U.S.) is a national pastime; horse racing, polo, and boxing are also popular sports.  Many opportunities for outdoor activities also exist.  IES organizes several excursions as part of the program; possible locations include Chascosmús, Colonia (Uruguay), La Rioja, Salta, Tierra del Fuego, and Tigre.

Accommodations

You may choose to live with a host family or in a student residence hall.  Both housing options include ten meals per week.  Homestays are within a 60 minute commute and residences are within a 30 minute commute of the IES Center.

Academic Calendar

Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Argentine calendar is reverse of that in the United States.

Argentine Academic Year: March-December
Semester 1: March–June/July
Semester2: July – November/December

Eligibility

3.0 GPA.

Language of Instruction

English, Spanish.

Web site

www.iesabroad.org/IES/Programs/Argentina

Additional information

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