GIC Argentina: Academic Semester and Year Study Abroad Programs

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Trimester 
Dates: Spring and Fall

Description: Academic semester and year programs offered at the University of Buenos Aires, University of Belgrano, University of Santo Thomas de Aquino, & University of Congreso. Classes taught in English or Spanish, with easy transfer of credit back to your home institution.

No language prerequisite is required to enroll. Academic advisors will help you design a semester or full-year course curriculum from a wide variety of subjects including International Relations, Spanish Literature, Latin American Studies, Business, Architecture and Design, Political Science, and many others. Inquire for details for your desired area of study.

You must enroll in at least four courses per semester. All universities, both public and private, are fully accredited and provide transcripts at the end of the semester. One semester at a university in Argentina equates to transferring 12 to 15 semester credits back to your home institution if you are on a semester system at home, and from 16 to 20 credits if you are on a quarter system.

Highlights: Semester programs start in August and March (or earlier if intensive Spanish classes are desired before the semester starts.

Why go to Argentina and why go now?

In addition to the cultural re-awakening now taking place in Argentina, by far the biggest reason to go to Argentina now is the unbelievable exchange rate (3:1 US dollar to the AR peso). Until only a few years ago, the exchange rate in Argentina was pegged at 1 US dollar to 1 AR peso. This meant Argentina was a very expensive country and few chose to go to Argentina for travel or study. Now, however, living and studying in Argentina is extremely affordable, one of the world's real bargains at the moment - and for this reason has become one of the top destinations for semester and year study abroad.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: From 6,900.00 to 8,900.00 per semester

Program does not include: *Round-trip airfare. *Travel & Medical insurance.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

GIC Argentina - Grupo de Intercambio Cultural's Mission Statement: We believe that participating in a cultural exchange is more than simply traveling to or staying in another country. We believe that such exchange is a once in a lifetime opportunity to understand other cultures, increase communication across national boundaries, and allow people to come to understand the similarities that tie us together yet still gain new perspectives on the world. We further believe that by expanding our knowledge of the world we will learn to overcome barriers that so frequently separate us. These goals are particularly important considering current world events. We strive to promote good understanding and communication by means of living and learning together. In order to achieve this, every year we design and coordinate many different educational programs in a variety of areas such as languages, arts and sports. At GIC Argentina, we hope that our work in furthering these goals will contribute in some small measure to greater peace and understanding in the world.

Year Founded: 1995