You read, write, and speak Spanish well—so why not take your education to the next level? Live and study in Buenos Aires! Specially designed for students with advanced Spanish language proficiency, our program allows you to build your language skills and cultural literacy as you immerse yourself in the culture of Argentina.
Buenos Aires will also be your classroom. Perfect your Spanish skills and make new friends while chatting with local Argentine students. Land an internship and gain real-life experience in your field of study. Welcome to study abroad!
In addition to advanced language study at the IES Abroad Buenos Aires Center, you will choose courses from a variety of Spanish-taught IES Abroad courses focusing on areas such as Literature, Latin American Studies, Political Science, the Arts, and International Economics. You are also required to take at least one course at one of IES Abroad’s prestigious partner universities.
Finally, we want you to feel at home in Buenos Aires, so we will do everything we can to help you integrate into life in Buenos Aires. From internships to cultural activities, you will have numerous opportunities to get to know Argentina.
These dates are preliminary and are subject to change. Students should not book flights according to these dates.
Students enrolled in IUNA Movimiento, UMSA, UBA, UTDT and/or UCES courses are required to depart IES Abroad housing 24 hours after their last final exam. Final exam schedules cannot be determined until final course registration takes place on-site in Buenos Aires. It is recommended that you purchase airline tickets with open-ended, flexible return date policies or be prepared to pay airline change fees.
For students taking courses at UTDT only.
For students NOT taking courses at UTDT.
Students taking IUNA Movimiento courses Final Exams Period - July 1 to July 5 Latest Possible Departure - July 6
Students taking USAL courses Final Exams Period - June 24 to July 6 Latest Possible Departure - July 7
Students taking IUNA Musica courses Final Exams Period - June 28 to July 12 Latest Possible Departure - July 13
Students taking UTDT courses only Final Exams Period - July 1 to July 19 Latest Possible Departure - July 20
Students taking UBA courses only Final Exams Period - July 15 to July 26 Latest Possible Departure - July 27
Students taking UCES courses only Final Exams Period - July 8 to July 28 Latest Possible Departure - July 29
Students taking UMSA courses only Final Exams Period - July 1 to August 3 Latest Possible Departure - August 4
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.
We offer unique courses that explore Argentine Language, History, and Culture, as well as other topics, through an in-depth and hands-on approach. Our world-class professors and course options at prestigious local universities enhance your academic experience and provide you with new perspectives each day in class.
While in Buenos Aires, you must take 15–19 credit hours per semester. All courses are worth 3 credits unless otherwise specified. All courses are taught in Spanish and are offered both Fall and Spring semesters unless otherwise noted.
You customize your own academic experience by selecting from the following required and optional program components:
This is a list of planned course offerings. A final list of course offerings will be made available to you in your MyIESabroad account.
To learn more about IES Abroad’s innovative theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching language abroad, refer to the IES Abroad MAP for Language & Intercultural Communication.
To further enhance your linguistic development, you are required to take at least one partner university course. Course offerings vary by semester and final course listings are not available until right before the start of the semester. For that reason, you will register for partner university courses on-site.
Instituto Universitario Nacional de Arte (IUNA)www.iuna.edu.ar The Instituto Universitario Nacional de Arte (IUNA) was created in 1996 when several universities specializing in art merged to form one prestigious institute. IUNA is recognized especially for its courses in Art and Dance. Courses are available to students with an academic background in one of the areas below, preferably a major or minor.
Location & Commute Time IUNA consists of a number of independent academic units whose buildings are located in different neighborhoods of the city of Buenos Aires. IUNA Artes del Movimiento is located in Almagro (SW), IUNA Artes Musicales is in Balvanera, almost downtown and IUNA Artes Visuales is in La Boca (S).
Daily commuting is a reality for everyone who lives in Buenos Aires. Like local students, you will commute to your classes. The commute time from IUNA to the IES Abroad Buenos Aires center and to most IES abroad housing is 45 minutes by public transporation.
University Clubs & Events IUNA Artes Musicales has a music library of about 40,000 items within its facilities (Biblioteca Maestro Ernesto de la Guardia), and is also associated with the music library of the Centro Cultural Recoleta, which focuses on contemporary and electroacoustic music. If you choose to enroll in a course at IUNA, you will have access to both of these libraries when attending IUNA Artes Musicales. You may also attend performances arranged by IUNA.
Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)www.uba.ar Since 1821, UBA has played an important role in the social and political life of Argentina and has become the largest university in the country. The Universidad de Buenos Aires is one of the oldest and most prestigious public universities in Argentina.
You can enroll in select courses offered by the Facultad de Filosofia y Letras. Courses are available in the disciplines below. Final course offerings and specific course prerequisites will be given on-site. Learn more at the Facultad de Filosofia y Letras website.
Location & Commute Time Unlike the typical university campus in the U.S., UBA does not have a main campus. The University consists of several independent academic units (Facultades) which are scattered in different neighborhoods throughout Buenos Aires. The UBA Facultad de Filosfía y Letras is located in Caballito on the west side of the city.
Daily commuting is a reality for everyone who lives in Buenos Aires. Like local students, you will commute to classes. UBA’s Faculdad de Filosfía y Letras is 40-45 minutes form the IES Abroad Center using public transportation.
University Clubs & Events The university offers a number opportunities for you to participate in Argentine student life through its many cultural, social, and sports organizations. The International Office at UBA offers further opportunities for cultural exchange.
Universidad Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES)www.uces.edu.ar The Universidad Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES) is a private university in Buenos Aires that was founded in 1988 with the purpose of creating a more unified connection between the business and academic worlds. Courses are available in the disciplines below.
Location The UCES campus is approximately six to seven blocks away from the IES Abroad Center.
Universidad del Museo Social Argentino (UMSA)www.umsa.edu.ar The Universidad del Museo Social Argentino is a private university that was founded in 1961. Course disciplines are listed below. Studio Art courses are available to students pursuing a major or minor in Fine Arts.
Location UMSA has modern facilities and is conveniently located a few blocks from the IES Abroad Buenos Aires Center.
Universidad del Salvador (USAL)www.salvador.edu.ar The Universidad del Salvador is one of the most prestigious private higher education institutions in the country. Courses are available in the disciplines below.
Location & Commute Time Unlike the typical university campus in the U.S., USAL does not have a main campus. The University consists of several independent academic units (Facultades) which are scattered in different areas throughout Buenos Aires. Most facultades are centrally located in the city.
Daily commuting is a reality for everyone who lives in Buenos Aires. Like local students, you will commute to classes. Most USAL facultades are located around the city center, within walking distance to the IES Abroad Buenos Aires Center. The International Exchange Office at USAL is about a 15-20 minute walk from the IES Abroad Buenos Aires Center.
Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT)www.utdt.edu The Universidad Torcuato di Tella is a non-profit institution founded in Buenos Aires in 1991 by the Institute and the Torcuato di Tella Foundation. It is a small private university that attracts students from throughout South America.
Because of the strong academic rigor of this university, you must have a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum of five semesters of Spanish to enroll in courses. You must also receive an appropriate placement on a Spanish language assessment, and submit additional application materials. Courses are available in the disciplines below. For a list of courses available to you as an international student at UTDT, visit their course catalog.
Location & Commute Time The university buildings are located in the Belgrano neighborhood, in the Northern part of Buenos Aires.
Daily commuting is a reality for everyone who lives in Buenos Aires. Like local students, you will commute to classes. The commute time from UTDT to the IES Abroad Buenos Aires Center is normally 30-40 minutes.
University Clubs & Events In addition to taking classes, you can experience other aspects of Argentine university life by participating in one of UTDT’s sports, academic, and cultural organizations.
While adding study abroad to your resume is impressive enough, adding an international internship or service learning experience is even more powerful, and can help distinguish your application for graduate school or a job opportunity in today’s competitive job market. Internships and service learning placements also provide an invaluable cultural experience. You must enroll in an accompanying seminar for credit.
Placement Examples
In addition to internship opportunities, IES Abroad Buenos Aires also offers a unique service learning seminar opportunity for IES Abroad credit, with homeschool approval.
The English-taught service learning seminar focuses on social, cultural, and economic factors with particular emphasis on the role that human rights plays in Argentine history and society.
You are placed according to your interests as a volunteer with one of Argentina's many active civic organizations. Additional exciting class field work visits further enrich the seminar and volunteer placement components. You fulfill a minimum of eight hours per week or a total of 112 hours throughout the semester at the Service Learning placement.
Examples of the types of Service Learning placements students have had in the past include:
Evaluations and Academic Credits You complete written assignments in addition to field work visits, and volunteer placements. With homeschool approval you receive 3 credits and a grade for the seminar based on your performance at the assigned volunteer placement, participation in seminar sessions, and various assignments.
IES Abroad Buenos Aires organizes field study trips that complement IES Abroad courses and contribute to a general knowledge of Argentine culture and society. Past field study excursions include:
Our job is to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding what landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Buenos Aires, it will feel like home.
Homestays – You live with a family or señora in a private homestay. These residences are centrally located throughout Buenos Aires. Breakfast and dinner are provided on weekdays.
Residence Hall – The residence hall is located in the historic San Telmo neighborhood, close to one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, El Obelisco. You will live in a residence hall with local and international students. Breakfast plus one additional meal voucher will be provided on weekdays. A limited number of rooms are available
Part of making you feel at home in Buenos Aires is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it is an orientation program that makes you feel prepared, housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. That is just one of the things we’re known for.
The program begins with an orientation that introduces you to our Buenos Aires staff, your fellow students, and the city of Buenos Aires. Topics such as academics, housing, transportation, and health and safety are covered.
Language instruction and an introduction to colloquial Spanish in Argentina are additional components of the orientation. You will also receive academic advising and will register for IES Abroad and partner university courses.
Additionally, CORE™, IES Abroad’s Comprehensive Orientation & Re-entry Experience, begins during orientation and continues throughout the semester with activities focusing on cultural adjustment, goal achievement, and preparing for the return home.
Redefine the way you live and learn in Buenos Aires through our cultural events and activities, such as:
Although your adventure begins in Buenos Aires, our field trips take you to other great destinations in Argentina and beyond to provide contrast and context for what you are learning in Buenos Aires. You share a portion of the cost with IES Abroad. Multi-day trips are partially subsidized. Past destinations are listed below.
Colonia and Montevideo, Uruguay 4 Days | Spring Enjoy city tours and visit the tranquil island of La Isla Martína Garcia.
El Tigre 2 Days | Fall & Spring Visit a craft market and cruise through the picturesque Tigre Delta.
Lobos 1 Day | Fall & Spring Learn about gaucho traditions at a local estancia.
Lu ján, San Pedro, and San Antonio De Areco 2 Days | Fall & Spring Visit a traditional Argentine ranch and explore additional towns in Argentina.
The IES Abroad Buenos Aires Center is located in downtown Buenos Aires within walking distance of Plaza San Martin and Recoleta Cemetery.
Features include:
John HudsonIES Abroad Director Born and raised in Argentina, John Hudson has extensive experience living and learning abroad. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, and he earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
John served as Director for the Buenos Aires Global Campus and Assistant Academic Dean for CEA. He was in charge of setting up the new Center in 2010, and since then has directed center operations, including daily management of the center campus, the recruitment and oversight of center faculty, and the supervision of center academic standards. Further duties include those as center liaison to U.S. colleges and universities, the maintenance of local university partnerships, and customized programs development. In addition to his responsibilities at their Buenos Aires center, John also supported CEA’s operations in other parts of Latin America, including Chile, Costa Rica, and Brazil.
John has served as the Director for the Graduate Marketing Program at the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa, as well as Director of the MBA Program at the Universidad de Palermo, Graduate School of Business in Buenos Aires. In Argentina, he has held numerous teaching appointments in the fields of international business and marketing, and John has served as a Visiting International Scholar at Virginia Commonwealth University.
IES Abroad Staff Adriana De NapoliStudent Affairs Coordinator
Mercedes EiseleAcademic Coordinator
Agustín EiseleIntership and Service Learning Coordinator
Laura GattoAcademic Tutor
Ezequiel LudueñaAcademic Tutor
Lucía PazIntercultural Competence (ICC) Assistant
Ana PríncipiSpanish Coordinator
Kate RichStudent Affairs Advisor
Ana SuteraAdministrative Manager Assistant
Rosario TobiasIntercultural Competence (ICC) Coordinator
Faculty Pablo Comelatto, Economics Ph.D., Demography, University of California - Berkeley
María Sonia Cristoff, Literature Writer - Spanish Literature Degree, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Diego Finchelstein, Political Sciences Ph.D., Economic Policy, Northwestern University
Hebe Gazzotti, Foreign Relations Historian, Instituto Superior del Profesorado Joaquín V. Gonzáles; Sociologist, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Verónica Hollman, Geography Ph.D., Social Sciences, FLACSO
Paula Hrycyk, History Ph.D. Candidate, History, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Laura Isola, Literature Ph.D. Candidate, Literature, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Laura Lenci, History Ph.D. Candidate, History, University of Maryland
Andrés Levinson, Film Studies M.A., History, Universidad de San Andrés; Ph.D. Candidate, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Mariano López Seoane, Sociology - History| Ph.D. Latin American Literature, New York University
Gabriel Molteni, Economics Ph.D. Economic History, University of London
Jorge Monteleone, Literature Spanish Literature Degree, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Maria Pazo, International Relations International Relations Degree, Universidad del Salvador
Mercedes Pico, Anthropology Ph.D. Candidate, Anthropology, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Isabel Plante, Art History Ph.D., Art History, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Lucas Agustín Rentero, History Historian, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Mariela Eva Rodríguez, Anthropology - Literature Ph.D., Literature and Cultural Studies, Georgetown University
Maria Florencia Sosa D'Este, Teaching English Internship B.A., English, Instituto Nacional Superior del Profesorado en Lenguas Vivas “Juan Ramón Fernández”
Martín Ernesto Tessi, Business Advertisement Degree, Universidad del Salvador
Lautaro Vilo, Theatre Playwright, Actor, B.A. in Theatre, Universidad Nacional del Centro, Tandil, Argentina
Gastón Wright, Political Science M.A., Political Science, University of Toronto
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