Buenos Aires - Advanced Spanish Immersion Application Requirements
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- 18 years of age
- In good standing at your home school
- 2.75 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale (GPAs under 2.75 will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
- Enrolled in a Spanish course within the year prior to the program start date
- Sophomore, junior, or senior standing when program begins
- For Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT) courses - 3.2 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale
- Online Application
Applications may be considered after the published deadline on a space available basis. Please note that late applicants may be required to submit a non-refundable confirmation deposit upon acceptance in order to secure a place in the program. Please contact us with questions about applying after the deadline.
Submit the following in your MyIESabroad account after your Online Application is processed:
- Home School Authorization
Your on-campus study abroad advisor can either complete the Home School Authorization electronically through IES Abroad’s PartnerPortal system, or by filling out the PDF form linked above. Consult your study abroad advisor to determine how they would prefer to complete your Home School Authorization.
- Foreign Language Assessment
- Transcript(s) for each college/university you have attended since high school. If you have multiple transcripts, IES Abroad will average the GPAs for all colleges/universities you have attended and use that cumulative GPA when reviewing your application.
- Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) Registration form to gain approval to register for classes at our parter university, UCA.
- Passport Copy of a valid passport that expires no less than six months after to the end of the IES Abroad program.
- Student Photo taken within the last six months.
- Students attending higher education institutions outside of the US may need to submit English language proficiency exam results. Contact your IES Abroad Representative for more information.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IF CUMULATIVE GPA IS BELOW 2.75:
- Professor Recommendation Letter
Although there is no length requirement, the recommendation must indicate a professor’s opinion of the applicant’s academic ability to pursue university-level coursework in a foreign country, in addition to any information that would help IES Abroad gain a better understanding of the applicant. - Personal Academic Essay
Although there is no length requirement, the essay must address your GPA, any particular academic challenges faced, reasons you chose this IES Abroad program, and how it fits into your academic career.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IF INTERESTED IN TAKING COURSES AT UNIVERSIDAD TORCUATO DI TELLA (UTDT):
- UTDT Application Form
- Acknowledgement of Risks and Release of Responsibility
- Passport copy (photo and personal information page)
- Official University Transcript (including the most recent semester)
- Documentation of Spanish Language Proficiency (the IES Abroad Foreign Language Assessment is sufficient)
- Photograph (passport size, digital image)
- Curriculum Vitae/Résumé
- Statement of Purpose for studying at UTDT (in Spanish)
Pro Tip: Renew (or Apply for!) Your Passport ASAP
Passport applications and renewals are taking longer than normal these days. Save yourself from the last-minute stress by making sure you 1. Have a passport, and 2. The expiration date is at least six months after your study abroad program ends. Visit travel.state.gov to locate U.S. passport agencies in your area.
Argentina requires US citizens to obtain a student visa while studying abroad for a semester or longer.
Learn more about applying for a student visa for Argentina in your myIESabroad account.
Not a US citizen? Consult the consulate website of your passport country and contact your IES Abroad Advisor with further questions.
