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Expanish provides a unique cultural immersion program for Academic Year and Semester study abroad in Buenos Aires. Year & Semester students in Argentina can attend the Universidad de Belgrano or the Universidad Torcuato di Tella, two of Buenos Aires' most prestigious universities. Students can take Spanish language courses as well as semester courses in their specific areas of university study with fellow Argentine students.

 
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Buenos Aires, home to some of Latin America’s best universities, provides the perfect city setting for students wanting to participate in our semester program in Argentina. People from all over the world come to see Buenos Aires for its exquisite cuisine, historical sights, amazing architecture, trendy cafes and restaurants, international shopping, arts and music, and world famous polo and fútbol.

A year or semester study abroad in Buenos Aires gives students the ability to study at one of three private universities, receive a high quality education, all while enjoying the many splendors of the capital city of Argentina. Both of our semester program universities in Buenos Aires offer a wide variety of courses, allowing students to study their major, the Spanish language, or other areas of interest. During the year or semester program in Buenos Aires, students will have ample time to explore the city, discover its history and culture, meet other students and locals, and partake in activities, workshops, and weekend excursions around Argentina and to the limits with bordering countries. The people of Argentina are regarded as warm, kind, and sincere and students in our semester program in Buenos Aires will find that locals will encourage them to try to speak whenever they can.

Argentina is an incredibly affordable destination for most foreign currencies allowing students who take a year or semester program in Buenos Aires to take advantage of all the amazing things this culture, city, and Argentina have to offer.


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Oh the Expanish year and semester programs in Buenos Aires, students can focus for a semester or year in their areas of university study with Argentine students and/or on the Spanish language

OPTION 1: Semester Prep & Academic Year Prep: On the Year Prep and Semester Preparation Programs, students participate in an intensive month-long Spanish course before they begin their first regular Semester of study at both the Universidad de Belgrano and the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, to prepare for their classes taught in Spanish (recommended semester credits 18-24, please click here for class syllabi or Contact Us ). Students have the option of taking courses at the in a variety of fields related to their major or general education requirements. Some examples are listed below:

 
  • Latin American Studies
  • Engineering
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Public Health & Nutrition
  • Economics
  • Political Science
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  • Click here for Year & Semester Studies program length, instruction hour
    and recommended credit information >>


    OPTION 2: Semester & Academic Year: During the regular semesters at both the Universidad de Belgrano and the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, students generally take four to five courses taught in Spanish (recommended semester credits 12-16, please click here for class syllabi or contact us). Classes are available in a wide variety of subjects, including some Spanish language courses. Students have the option of taking courses at the in a variety of fields related to their major or general education requirements. Some examples are listed below:

     
  • Latin American Studies
  • Biology
  • Engineering
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Public Health & Nutrition
  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • More >>

  • Click here for Year & Semester Studies program length, instruction hour
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    OPTION 3: Spanish Semesters (13-14 Weeks): Students also have a Spanish language only option at the Universidad de Belgrano, where they take Spanish language courses with students from around the world at the following levels (recommended semester credits 12-16, please click here for class syllabi or contact us):

     
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate I
  • Intermediate II
  • Advanced

  • All levels are offered on each Expanish Spanish year and semester program in Argentina.


    Click here for Semester Spanish Language Studies program length, instruction hour, and recommended credit information >>

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    Our year or semester program in Argentina is available to all ages and nationalities. If a current undergraduate, U.S students are required to have a minimum accumulative 2.5 GPA, and students of all other nationalities can submit their course marks to be evaluated on a similar scale.

    For more details on our year or semester program in Argentina, please refer to the Program Details table under the Course section of each program for minimum Spanish requirements.


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    Expanish strives to provide its students with the very best accommodation options available during their year or semester program in Buenos Aires. We maintain a well-established network of comfortable apartments and family homes in some of the city’s best and safest neighborhoods. Our goal is to create comfortable and culturally rich accommodation settings where students will be able to immerse themselves in the Argentina culture during their studies abroad. All of our accommodation gives students that are in a year or semester program in Buenos Aires the opportunity to meet locals and foreigners, and to live and breathe the culture and language of Argentina.




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    Students who are interested in volunteering in Buenos Aires can combine their year or semester program in Argentina with a local volunteer placement. Expanish offers several organizations to choose from that include volunteer activities such as community development and education, marketing, and project and program development, and assistance in teaching English.

    This is a great way for students enrolled in a year or semester program in Buenos Aires to improve their Spanish through direct interaction and to give back to the community in which they are immersed.



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    Students in a year or semester program in Buenos Aires can supplement all university programs that are eight weeks or longer with an internship. An internship is a great way for students to practice Spanish, gain work experience while studying abroad, and immerse themselves in daily life in Argentina. Expanish makes sure that internships are matched as closely as possible to student’s studies, interests, and qualifications.

    Students in a year or semester program in Buenos Aires who choose to take an internship are required to have a high-intermediate level of Spanish and to pay a one time placement fee.


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    Expanish encourages all students enrolled in our year or semester program in Buenos Aires to experience the most they can from Buenos Aires and Argentina by taking part in our student activities and workshops. All of our activities and workshops promote student learning, cultural immersion, travel, and interaction with locals and foreigners. Our activities and workshops combined with a year or semester program in Buenos Aires create an inspiring and unforgettable study and travel abroad experience.

    Activities: Our activities are normally offered 4-5 days a week in the afternoons or evenings in order to add to the student experience without interfering with coursework. Most activities are included in the semester program in Argentina fee or at a low cost for students, such as meal or entrance costs. Students enrolled in a year or semester program in Argentina have the opportunity to enjoy the following activities: weekly staff and student dinners; weekly fútbol games; day trips to Tigre; local concerts; asados (Argentine barbeque); tango shows and classes; museum and exhibit visits; artisan fairs; weekly cultural city tours.

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    Workshops: We offer a variety of workshops to our students in our year and semester programs in Buenos Aires including cooking classes, wine tasting, tango lessons, polo lessons, photography, and fileteado painting. Each workshop comes in packages of 2, 4, or 8 classes and can be reserved upon arrival. Workshops are a great way to add to the study abroad experience and to learn about the culture in Argentina, acquire new skills, meet locals, and practice the Spanish language. Polo Photography fileteado painting






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    Expanish encourages all students in our year or semester program in Argentina to participate in our extraordinary excursions and to put their Spanish language skills to use. We offer exciting adventures to some of the most magnificent cities and areas in Argentina where students will be able to discover the cuisine, landscape, people, culture, and history of Argentina.

    Here are the included weekend excursion destinations Expanish offers students in our year and semester programs in Argentina to discover: Colonia, Uruguay; Iguazú Falls, Argentina; Mendoza, Argentina; and a day at an estancia, Argentina.


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    Universidad de Belgrano

    Founded in 1964, the Universidad de Belgrano is a private institution ranked as one of the top universities in Argentina. UB offers a wide range of classes ranging from art history to business and all classes are taught by native professors; the majority of professors have been trained in instructing students who speak Spanish as a second language. Students who take a year or semester program in Buenos Aires will have access to UB library, bookstore, study areas, restaurants, computer labs, athletic events, and cultural activities. The university is located in prestigious Belgrano, one the safest neighborhoods in the city, where students will find many different cafes, restaurants, shops, and more. From the university, students in a study abroad semester in Buenos Aires will have easy access to other parts of the city including Las Cañitas, Palermo, and downtown.

    Universidad Torcuato Di Tella

    The Universidad Torcuato di Tella has a very unique history; beginning as a non-profit foundation supporting the vanguard arts and science movement, the university was created near the end of the 20th century to be one of the top universities on the continent focusing on social and business sciences. Students in a study abroad year or semester in Buenos Aires will find that Di Tella is one of the most competitive universities in Latin America, boasting some the top professors and best MBA programs on the continent. Di Tella has a very high level of academic quality; admittance is competitive and class size small making Di Tella one of the best choices for students in a year or a semester program in Argentina who are highly motivated and looking for an academic challenge.

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    At Expanish we pride ourselves on offering students the opportunity to take a study abroad year or semester in Argentina, at affordable tuition rates. We work with each student’s home institution in order to assist with the financial aid process and as well we have created several scholarship opportunities to aid our university study abroad participants in fulfilling their dream of studying and traveling abroad. Applying for financial aid for study abroad programs can sometimes be challenging, therefore we are always happy to help our students to find ways to fund their programs. Students wanting to apply for a year or semester program in Buenos Aires can check out the links to our scholarship and funding resources on the following pages and should not hesitate to Contact Us or send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  to speak to an advisor about options

     
  • Financial Aid Transfer >>
  • Expanish Academic Merit Grants for a Semester Program in Argentina: Award amount: US $1500 >>
  • Expanish Diversity Scholarships for Studies in Latin America: Award Amount: US $1000 >>
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    For all students studying for a Semester in Buenos Aires or an Academic Year Program in Buenos Aires, their program tuition includes all of the following:

     
  • Tuition: university courses and academic credit
  • Official university transcript
  • Housing in a local residence, apartment, or homestay
  • Weekend excursions:
  • Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay
  • Day trip to an estancia (traditional Argentine ranch)
  • Weekend trip to Iguazú Falls, Argentina
  • Weekend trip to Mendoza, Argentina
  • Weekly cultural and social activities coordination, such as dinners, shows, museums, fairs, nights out, concerts, etc.
  • Airport pick-up
  • Orientation & City tour
  • ISIC Student Identity Card
  • Cell phone (+ a US$60 deposit)
  • Computer access & WiFi at Expanish and school, & library facilities
  • Conversation partner (Intercambio)
  • Pre-Arrival and Welcome packets (calling card, subway pass, insider's city guide, maps, and more)
  • Pre-departure Student Advising and a network of on-site support staff
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    Application deadlines are sixty (60) days before program start date for all year and semester studies in Buenos Aires. Applications received between sixty (60) days and seven (7) days before Year or Semester in Buenos Aires start dates will be evaluated on a case-by case basis. Submissions will not be accepted less than seven (7) days before the Year and Semester in Buenos Aires Program start dates.

    You can submit your application online or you may also download the application in PDF format to mail or fax in:


     
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    Have doubts or questions? Please do not hesitate to Contact Us! A member of the Expanish University Staff will get back to you as soon as possible with an answer to all your questions.

     
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