API at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Please inquire for specific dates.

Description: Established in 1964, the Universidad de Belgrano (UB) has over 11,500 students, including 2,000 international students. Located in the charming and picturesque neighborhood of Belgrano, the university offers 24 different degrees, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. It has a long history of welcoming international students and offering dual degrees with U.S. universities. The academic programs at UB are suitable for students of all language levels; there are options for students ranging from the beginning to the advanced levels of Spanish. Programs include an Argentine and Latin American Studies Program for advanced Spanish speakers, an Argentine History and Society Program for all levels, with classes available in English, and an Intensive Language Program for all levels. Students can earn from 12-21 credits per semester, depending on program, level, and term.

There is also a Summer Intensive Language Program for all levels, for which students can earn 6 semester credits.

Highlights: Founded in the 1500s by Spanish conquistadores, Buenos Aires has evolved into a thriving, cosmopolitan city with more than 10 million inhabitants in the city and surrounding areas. Known for its vibrant nightlife, where tango thrives in tangueras, milongas and cultural centers, Buenos Aires offers a dazzling array of learning opportunities, cultural events and social attractions. The seat of the national government, Buenos Aires presents a unique opportunity to analyze the politics and history of this complex and fascinating country. Universities, museums, theaters, shopping districts, and restaurants abound in this metropolis, described by many as the Paris of Latin America.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. $250-$1,000 per semester. Application available on website.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement: Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded: 1997