• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Academic year, calendar year, fall or spring semester
• Sophomores and above
• Resident credit
• Study abroad center, host-university study, internships
• Dorms, homestays
• 0–3 years college-level Spanish
• Sponsored by IES

Description
Study language and culture in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s sophisticated and colorful capital, home to a fascinating mix of traditions.

Curriculum
Combine intensive language study at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels with area studies courses in international business, the arts, and social sciences in the beginning/intermediate program. Students with advanced language skills must take courses at the Universidad de Buenos Aires. Students with a 3.2 GPA are eligible for the advanced Spanish honors program at Universidad Torcuato di Tella. Internships offered in business, education, and the arts. Students completing a teaching internship receive ESL certification. Instruction in Spanish and English by Argentine faculty. Typical credits: 30 per year; 15 for fall or spring semester.

Eligibility & Application

Open to University of Minnesota sophomores and above with a 3.0 GPA. No Spanish language requirement for the beginning level; at least two years of Spanish is required for the intermediate level. Additional requirements for the advanced Spanish and advanced Spanish honors programs and enrollment at Universidad Torcuato di Tella.

Application deadlines is in mid- March for fall semester/academic year and early November for spring semester/calendar year.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

Estimated Cost
Students from the University of Minnesota participating on this program are charged a program fee that is inclusive of the cosponsored program's fee and a University of Minnesota fee to cover the cost of application processing, advising services, orientation, course registration, grade transfer and posting for resident credit, assistance with financial aid, and international health insurance. This administrative fee ranges from $500 to $1,500 and varies by program. The cosponsored program's portion of the program fee can be used to assist in estimating cost and is available at the program site linked below. In most cases, airfare, field trips, meals, and personal expenses are additional. An adviser in the Learning Abroad Center can help you find complete cost information. See Financial Resources to find resources about comparing costs.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for more than $500,000 in study abroad scholarships. Visit the financial resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636, email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online staff directory. For specific program questions, contact the program directly.

More Information
To apply, go here or for more information on this program, review the IES Programs FAQ and check out IES' program web site.