Pontificia Universidad Católica de Argentina Founded in 1958, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is an internationally recognized comprehensive university. UCA enrolls approximately 22,000 students, hosting about 800 international students each year from 40 countries. Location & Commute Time The university’s Buenos Aires campus is located in the trendy Puerto Madero neighborhood, which is the historic waterfront area along the Rio de la Plata. The commute time from UCA to the IES Abroad Buenos Aires Center is normally 30 minutes by public transportation. Class Dynamic and Standard...

Universidad de Buenos Aires The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) is the oldest university in Argentina. Located in the capital of the Argentine Republic, is the most important in the country. It is also considered the nation’s most prestigious institution of higher education both inside and outside of the country. UBA has a currently enrollment of 300.000 students. The university is enormous in size, composed of various 'Facultades' or Colleges, which each have independent campuses located throughout the city. Each facultad enjoys a high degree of autonomy from the central institution. IES...

Universidad Torcuato di Tella The Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT) is a not-for-profit institution founded in Buenos Aires in 1991 by the Institute and the Torcuato di Tella Foundation. With the mission of forming a new generation of leading business people, academics, social workers, and politicians, the institute offers an environment of teaching and research (both basic and applied), which is set out to achieve a pluralism of ideas, academic excellence, and equal opportunity. UTDT is the most prestigious private university in Argentina. The university’s strong reputation is based both...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers eight ways to earn academic credit: IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 4 or 6 credits) IES Abroad English-taught area studies courses (optional, 3 credits each) IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies courses* (optional, 3 credits each) Spanish language reading/writing workshop (optional, 3 credits) Programa de Estudios Latinoamericanos (PEL) course at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) (required**, 3 credits each) Spanish-taught courses at local universities (optional, credits vary) Pontificia...

Estimated on-site expenses All costs are in the USD. Read budgeting tips from a recent Buenos Aires alumna: Budgeting in Buenos Aires: Tips & Tricks for Saving Money While Studying Abroad Food & Drink Breakfast at a restaurant $6 - $8 Lunch at a restaurant $15 - $25 Dinner at a restaurant $30 - $45 Soft drink $2 - $3 Coffee $2 - $3 Groceries per week $20 - $30 Housing Toiletries per week $10 - $15 Laundry per week $5 - $7 Social Activity & Entertainment Movie $6 - $9 Theater performance $10 - $30 Museum entry fee $5 - $10 Fitness club membership per week $20 - $45

Meeting Local People IES Abroad students usually meet Argentines by participating in extracurricular activities, university courses, or through their IES Abroad housing. Remember, meeting people in any new place isn't easy, but if you take advantage of opportunities, including extracurricular activities, you will better enjoy your stay and feel a part of Buenos Aires sooner. Don't wait to begin initiating contact with non-Americans because your time abroad will move quickly! Sports & Fitness Argentines enjoy a variety of sports, especially soccer, basketball, tennis, rugby, polo, and swimming...

Currency The Argentine monetary unit is the peso. The peso is divided into 100 centavos. There are coins of 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1, $2, & $5. Paper money starts at 10 pesos. Denominations in the thousands are signified by a (.) rather than a (,). Thus, $1.000 means one thousand pesos and $1,50 means one peso and 50 cents. Check a source such as www.xe.com to confirm the exchange rate before departing for Buenos Aires. www. xoom.com is a money transfer service owned by PayPal and what most students in Buenos Aires use to transfer funds between their home country and Argentina. Please consider using...

Navigating public transportation in Buenos Aires can be a challenge at first. However, with some helpful guides and a little practice, you will quickly learn your way around. The two main methods of public transportation used in Buenos Aires are buses ( colectivos) and the subway system ( el subte). Public buses in Buenos Aires can get you just about anywhere in the city at any time and are quick, efficient and inexpensive. The subway system is also a good way to get around the city, though it is closed at night. As with any big city you should always be careful and watch your surroundings and...

IES Abroad Cape Town students will live in a private student residence hall. IES Abroad will provide students with a "starter pack" containing basic eating and cooking utensils to use over the term (you will be charged for any lost or damaged items in the starter pack at the end of the term). Below are descriptions of each residence hall: Campus Key The Campus Key student residence is located in Rosebank, in the same building as the IES Abroad Cape Town Center. Students will have a 15-20 minute walk to UCT’s Upper Campus, as well as shops and restaurants. Students have single rooms with own...