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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Semester in Buenos Aires

New for Spring 2025!

Study Program Part-Time Internship

Tentative Dates

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18 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Tentative Dates

-

18 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Apply Now

Request Information

Overview

Spend a full semester abroad in Buenos Aires where you will immerse yourself in the charming life, rich history, and dynamic culture of Argentina’s famous port city. With its world-class museums, quaint cafés, and captivating architecture, Buenos Aires is an ideal study abroad destination for students eager to explore Latin America and develop their Spanish language skills.  

Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Buenos Aires program invites you to enroll in a variety of exciting courses at CIEE Buenos Aires and CIEE’s esteemed partner schools – Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad del Salvador – where you will earn credits toward your degree. In addition to taking classes that align with your major, you’ll choose from courses that explore global topics with a local flavor, like Latin American politics, gender studies in Argentina, Argentine history, and more in the language (English or Spanish) you feel more comfortable with. During your program, you’ll tackle new academic challenges, learn alongside local college students, and forge new friendships with international and local peers alike.

Round out your study abroad experience with an optional internship to gain global work experience, a credit-bearing service learning project, or CIEE-delivered language courses to improve your Spanish language skills and proficiency. Included in your program fee, you’ll also experience co-curricular activities, extracurriculars, and off-the-beaten-path trips to noteworthy cultural attractions to deepen your understanding of the Argentine culture and make the kind of memories that last a lifetime! 

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Unique Experiences

Explore Argentina

and its lively culture, history, and artistic scenery

Get into the swing of the Argentine life

by living with a host family, doing volunteer work, and joining a local interest group

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Embrace Buenos Aires' renowned culture

from its love of tango to its savory cuisine

300

PLAYS PERFORMED EVERY WEEKEND

500 K

DOGS IN BUENOS AIRES

734

BOOKSTORES

Experience
  • buenos aires fountain at dusk
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  • buenos aires puerto matadero at dusk

Your Destination

The streets and avenues of Buenos Aires and its 48 distinct neighborhoods offer cultural outings, varied gastronomy, lively nightlife, and beautiful parks and green spaces. Discover the diversity of Buenos Aires, a melting pot of cultures where immigrants from all around the globe converge with indigenous American heritage and the Latin way of life.  

As an international student, you will embark on your daily routines commuting by an efficient metro system and bus system. College campuses at partner universities offer an array of activities and opportunities to students, as well as courses in English, which allow you to pursue your required credits without the hardships of a language barrier. At lunchtime, the college cafeterias will surprise you with healthy, hearty, homemade food, and an opportunity to catch up with new friends.  

Afternoons are often spent exploring Buenos Aires´ cultural attractions, such as museums and art galleries, with friends or CIEE peers in customized cultural outings. Evenings in Buenos Aires begin with the tantalizing aromas of fresh-baked bread and merienda time with friends and family, to later enjoying gatherings in parks, cafés, or theaters to socialize and appreciate the city's rich cultural offerings, from live music performances to theater productions. 

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with marginalized identities might encounter in Buenos Aires.   

The Culture

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Excursions & Activities

Excursions are essential to creating an integral learning experience. Host Institutions provide cultural excursions, supplementing those provided by CIEE, which are designed to further support students in adapting interculturally, building understanding, and communicating effectively. The itineraries are designed to promote cultural self-awareness, cultural literacy, and the ability to bridge cultural gaps. Through interactive activities and exercises, students are encouraged to consider issues of culture, identity, values, beliefs, and assumptions. Ultimately, students develop competencies to expose themselves to new and unfamiliar experiences. Specific destinations and content will vary from semester to semester depending on local conditions.

Examples include the following:  

  • Take a tango class and join a milonga. Milonga refers to a musical genre, an Argentine ballroom dance similar to the tango, and a popular event where people dance tangos, walls, or milongas. Every week, different cultural centers all around the city host a tango class and milonga for all of those who dare to be intoxicated by this typical porteño dance. Remember, it takes two to tango!
  • Experience a day in the Argentine countryside at a local estancia, immersing yourself in the rich traditions and rural heritage of Argentina. This event combines outdoor activities, food, music, and equestrian traditions in a picturesque estancia setting. Join this day-long celebration for an authentic glimpse into rural life in the region.
  • Join an Argentine empanada cooking workshop led by a cuisine expert. Explore the secrets behind these famous savory pastries. Cook, chat, and enjoy the process with friends and a knowledgeable instructor. End the workshop by savoring the freshly baked empanadas together.
  • Relax Buenos Aires-style at a festival, and watch culture in motion with musicals, dance, and theatre performances, or experience the Argentine passion for soccer.
  • Join a group that shares your interest – art, sports, culture, community – and connect with Argentine students. You can also join weekly café gatherings to compare school, idioms, and more with Argentine peers while you practice Spanish.
  • Get to know the different neighborhoods of Buenos Aires by discovering their history, peculiarities, and enjoying their food.
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Academic Projects

A For-Credit Internship allows students the opportunity to have practical work experience in a company or non-profit within a variety of industry sectors. In addition, students participating in an internship program have a weekly classroom component, which provides academic support to their practical experience. 

A For-Credit Directed Independent Research is for qualified students who have demonstrated academic rigor and curiosity toward a particular research topic. Independent research topics will be approved by the CIEE Buenos Aires Center Director and home institution and should ideally reflect a topic that is relevant to Argentina. To be accepted into this course, students must submit a structured proposal with topic of exploration, significance of research topic as it relates to Buenos Aires/Argentina, methodology, a literature review, and a schedule of research milestones. Upon research completion, students will present their findings to a panel of academics. 

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Housing
Academics

Academics

Students have flexibility to design their own academic load taking options from the following scheme:

  • Courses taught in English at top Argentine universities: Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad del Salvador
  • For those proficient in Spanish, there is the option to take courses in Spanish at Universidad del Salvador, subject to Spanish Level Placement in CIEE  
  • Students can also opt for courses delivered in English and/or Spanish by CIEE  

Before your arrival onsite, you will have a one-on-one academic counseling with local staff to review your options and decide whether your proposed schedule is logistically feasible (commuting between campuses may take between 30-45 minutes).  

Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT), Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7350, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina 

University Torcuato di Tella is one of the most prestigious universities in Argentina and Latin America. It is known for its high-quality standards and reputation among international university’s rankings. It has a broad range of academic offerings, with 11 graduate courses and more than 30 postgraduate courses. With around 10,000 students and a state-of-the-art campus, its study areas include Architecture and Urban Studies; Arts; Political Science and International Studies; Law; Economics; Education; Social and Historical Studies; Math and Statistics; Business; and Design.

Universidad del Salvador (U. Sal) Av. Callao 801, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The University of Salvador is a Jesuit university which was officially established in 1958. The university is in downtown Buenos Aires and has campuses on other parts of Argentina. The university has six schools: agronomy, art and architecture, design, modern languages, oriental studies, and veterinary medicine. Courses are taught at both undergraduate and graduate level.

Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals.

GPA

2.5

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

All Semester In Buenos Aires students enroll in 4-6 courses for 12-18 semester credits, choosing from:  

  • CIEE courses taught in English or Spanish (Students opting to take courses in Spanish must have completed 4-semesters of college level Spanish, or equivalent) 
  • Host Institution courses taught in English at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella: International students are eligible to take courses in every Department except for the School of Architecture  
  • For Universidad del Salvador, few courses from the following departments are available to international students (enrollment cannot be guaranteed): Law, Medicine, Arts and Architecture, Agrarian Sciences, and Veterinary 
  • Students may take a maximum of 2 courses at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella 
  • Students may take a maximum of 3 courses at El Salvador  

Please Note:  Students may choose to combine one course at Di Tella with a maximum of two courses at El Salvador. This is logistically possible and local staff will advise students accordingly.  

Online Course Options: substitute up to two ASU online courses

Program Credit

Total of 12-18 semester credits/18-27 quarter credits

Course Credit

CIEE Courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours  

El Salvador Courses: The number of hours of each course will be reflected in the transcript:  

  • 36 contact hours – 2.5 U.S. Semester credits  
  • 54 contact hours – 4 U.S. Semester credits  
  • 72 contact hours – 5 U.S. Semester credits   

Di Tella Courses: 68 Contact hours – 4.5 US Semester credits 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

As Argentina is in the south of the equator in the southern hemisphere, the fall semester roughly coincides with the U.S. academic year, from August to December and spring runs from late February/early March to July. The U.S. and Argentine educational systems have significant differences. Argentine students follow specialized paths of study to gain expertise in one field. Courses focus on more in-depth analysis of a given field study; hence students are expected to take great initiative and responsibility for learning and completing assignments. Students must take all exams (mid-terms and finals) within the program's official dates.

Courses taught in Spanish and English at partner universities tend to gather local and international students who are enthusiasts of the language and want to practice more. Classes are typically scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. In terms of attendance, both host institutions have a policy requiring students to attend more than 80% of class time. Each host institution has its own learning management platform.

CIEE-offered courses are exclusively for CIEE students across programs, and they are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. Courses usually go from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CIEE instructors use Canvas as their academic platform. Communications, notifications, along with assignments, grades, and readings are stored and disseminated through this means.  

Both CIEE and host institution classes tend to meet twice a week. 

Class Format

In general, the Argentine pedagogical teaching approach is more teacher-centered, with the instructor mainly leading the lectures and facilitating the course discussions. Instructors at local universities tend not to have office hours. Instead, they can be reached by email, the corresponding academic platform, or right after or before class time.  

To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Buenos Aires when classes are in session and plan any trips for the long weekends. 

Grading

CIEE reports all final course grades to students’ home institutions using a U.S. letter grade equivalent scale of A-F. For CIEE-administered courses, students’ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. Just as with CIEE courses, final grades for local institution courses are a compound of components of different nature, such as attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Primary assessments (assessments with more weight) are usually two or three partial written exams. The final examination may be held in either oral or written format (or both) and is usually worth around 30% of the final grade for the course. 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English and/or Spanish

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Academic Projects

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Communication, Journalism, and Media

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Agriculture

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Social Sciences

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Languages and Cultural Studies

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Literature, Linguistics, and Writing

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Psychology

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The following list of courses constitutes a representative sample of course offerings through our partner universities and is subject to change. Some courses are offered once a year, in either the spring or fall semester. 

Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, English 

  • Comparative Criminal Law  
  • Corporate Finance I & II  
  • Current Topics of Human Rights through Film  
  • Current Political Issues of Latin America  
  • Data Science and Media Art for Storytelling  
  • Dictatorship & Political Activism: the 60s & 70s in the Southern Cone  
  • Ecology, Sustainability and Cultural Production in Latin America  
  • Environmental Economics  
  • European Politics  
  • Foundations of Happiness for Effective Leadership  
  • Genocide and Human Rights in the 20th Century  
  • Identity, Politics, and Gender in Argentina  
  • Inflation & Disinflation in Argentina  
  • International Marketing  
  • Latin America in Sounds & Images: Fashion, Music & Cinema of the 20th & 21st Centuries  
  • Painting and Drawing for Non-Artists  
  • Public International Law  
  • South American Biodesign: from biomanufacturing to entrepreneurial culture  
  • Web Design, Development & Social Media 

Universidad Del Salvador, English 

  • Intercultural Negotiation  
  • Neuroscience III  
  • Contemporary International Agenda  
  • Contemporary International Politics: Middle East Geopolitics  
  • Urban Inequalities in Latin America - Service Learning (partially taught in English)  
  • Tourist Geography I  
  • Accounting  
  • Translation Methodology (partially taught in English)  
  • Interpretation Methodology (partially taught in English)  
  • English & North American Culture  
  • Compared Structures  
  • English Literature  
  • English Normative  
  • Literary Translation (partially taught in English)  
  • Specialized Translation  
  • History of Great Britain I  
  • History of Great Britain II  
  • North American History & Literature
  • English Cultural Area Linguistics & Literature  
  • Political & Social Processes in Latin American Region  
  • Intercultural Management  
  • Psychology of Family  
  • Legal English: Introduction to Common Law  
  • Introduction to Marketing 

Universidad Del Salvador, Spanish 

  • Introducción a las Ciencias Sociales
  • Filosofía Social y Política
  • Macroeconomía
  • Teoría de las Relaciones Internacionales
  • Introducción a la Filosofía
  • Psicosociología del Turismo
  • Metodología de Investigación en Ciencias Sociales  
  • Técnicas Cuantitativas de Investigación en Ciencias Sociale
  • Procesos de la Economía y Sociedad Mundial Contemporánea
  • Principios de Macroeconomía
  • Introducción a la Administración
  • Matemática I
  • Introducción a las Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales
  • Gramática Española
  • Historia y Teorías de la Educación I
  • Educación, Comunicación y Tecnología
  • Antropología Social y Cultural
  • Psicología del Desarrollo
  • Sociología de la Educación
  • Educación No Formal
  • Educación y Psicología
  • Introducción al Conocimiento Científico
  • Neurociencias I
  • Psicología Comunitaria  
  • Psicología de la Familia 

CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.

CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.

Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program! 

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Program Options
Program Options

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Internships

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Explore Industry Options

Buenos Aires offers diverse arts, business, communication, marketing, and IT internships. Experience awaits in cultural institutions, creative agencies, tech startups, and various businesses. The work culture blends professionalism with passion, where networking over coffee and informal exchanges of ideas reflect the locals' warmth.

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Health Science

Immerse yourself in global healthcare systems to study cross-border medical practices and address public health challenges.

Browse Internship Opportunities

Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.

Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant
  • Trailblazer Grant
  • Fall 25 or Spring 26 Leading Change in Latin America Student Scholarship

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Spring 2025 18 weeks Start Date * End Date * Fees & Housing $16,500
Program Fall 2025 18 weeks Start Date * End Date * Fees & Housing $16,500

*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $10,956**

Housing = $5,050***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $16,500

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $441

International Airfare = $1,300††

Local Transportation = $168

Books & Supplies = $40

Visa Fees = $150

Personal expenses = $200†††

Total Costs = $2,299

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee = $750

Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,500

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $292 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $10,956**

Housing = $5,050***

Insurance = $194

Total Fees = $16,500

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $441

International Airfare = $1,300††

Local Transportation = $168

Books & Supplies = $40

Visa Fees = $150

Personal expenses = $200†††

Total Costs = $2,299

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $292 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Carolina Zumaglini

Center Director

Originally from Buenos Aires, Carolina is an experienced bilingual education consultant, historian, and professor with a vast background in developing and delivering international education programs, remote and face-to-face courses, collaborative...

Mariano Sañudo

Program Coordinator

Mariano holds a B.A. on Philology and a Master in Cultural Management. He has vast experience developing cultural programs and working with international students.

Bruno Nunes

Academic Coordinator

Bruno is from Brazil and lived in England and Italy before arriving in Argentina in 2014. He holds Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees in International Relations.

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing internship abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad. 

3

Contact CIEE

We're here to help! Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

4

Interested in an optional internship?

After being accepted to this program and submitting the required internship documents, work with CIEE staff on your internship goals and select which positions to interview for. CIEE will reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Finalize your internship placement upon arrival!

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