Liberal Arts

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Dates

Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 11, 2026

50 weeks

Costs

$31,150 See Full Breakdown

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

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Dates

Feb 23 - Jul 11, 2026

20 weeks

Costs

$14,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

November 1, 2025

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Tentative Dates

Jul 27 - Dec 12, 2026

20 weeks

Costs

$14,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

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Dates

TBD

Costs

$14,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

15 - 18 semester hours

22.5 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

November 1, 2025

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Your Liberal Arts program in Buenos Aires lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses and host institution courses delivered in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Argentine culture. Live and learn in Buenos Aires!

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Unique Experiences

Explore Argentina

and its lively culture, history and art firsthand.

Get into the swing of Argetine life

by living with a host family, doing volunteer work, and joining a conversation club

Travel around

and into broader Argentina – to dig into the local culture and customs

Your Destination

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s dynamic, Spanish-speaking capital where language and culture come alive on every corner. Whether you're practicing Spanish with locals at a neighborhood café, browsing bookshops along Avenida Corrientes, or dancing tango in the streets of San Telmo, each moment deepens your connection to Argentine culture. With its blend of European charm, Latin American flair, and vibrant arts scene, Buenos Aires is the perfect place to study abroad.

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Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and host institution courses that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Buenos Aires will open doors for you to explore Argentina's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Immerse yourself in the greatest passion of Argentinians by playing a friendly soccer match with locals
Attend concerts at the local opera house, Teatro Colón
Join an Argentine empanada cooking workshop led by an expert

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

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What People are Saying

"Studying abroad increased by level of independency, comfortability with my own identity, and gave me a completely new perspective on the world. If someone is able to go financially I would 100000% recommend it."

Michaela D., Clark University
"I felt so supported when I was away and from the very beginning process from home. The on site staff and online staff for the preparation were very willing to help with anything. I loved the structure of the home stay, field trips and classes at the local universities."

Maeve D., Oberlin College
"The classes were unstructured and difficult to choose, but overall I really enjoyed my experience and the freedom it allowed to really integrate into Argentine life. I also love the new building!!"

Elizabeth M., Georgetown University

Housing & Meals

Housing

CIEE Buenos Aires offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.Standard Housing: Includes a room in a homestay or a shared apartment with a roommate located within an hour of CIEE Buenos Aires.

Homestays: Live with a local host family and immerse yourself in Argentine culture. You will have a private bedroom and access to a shared bathroom, kitchen, living room, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry and cleaning, and two meals per day.
Shared Apartments: Live with another student in a double accommodation in a shared apartment. Apartments feature everything you need to feel at home, including kitchens, shared living spaces, fresh linens, and regular cleaning service. Most apartments don't have washing machines, but there are laundromats nearby. (Students are responsible for covering their laundry expenses.)

Select Housing: Includes a private room in a shared apartment located within 45 minutes of CIEE Buenos Aires. Shared apartments feature kitchens, shared common areas, fresh linens, and regular cleaning service. Most apartments don't have washing machines, but there are laundromats nearby. (Students are responsible for covering their laundry expenses.) Select housing requires an additional fee.

Select Plus Housing: Includes a private room in a shared apartment or your own studio apartment located within 30 minutes of CIEE Buenos Aires. Apartments feature kitchens, shared spaces, fresh linens, and regular cleaning service. Most apartments don't have washing machines, but there are laundromats nearby. (Students are responsible for covering their laundry expenses.) Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.

A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees. (edited)

MEALS

Homestays: Homestays include two meals a day—breakfast and either lunch or dinner. You and your host will work out a meal schedule that fits both of your routines.
Apartments: Meals aren’t included in apartment housing, so you’ll be in charge of your own cooking or dining out.

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Select Housing

Shared apartments private room

Select Housing

Kitchen area

Select Housing

Kitchen, Apartment common area

Select Housing

Apartment bathroom and bedroom area

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Homestay

Students with host mom in homestay.

Homestay

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Buenos Aires celebrate mothers day with host mom

Homestay

Students celebrate mothers day with host mom

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Meals

Case of Empanadas being sold at store in Argentina

Academics

CIEE Buenos Aires: Study in the heart of Buenos Aires in the lively neighborhood of Recoleta, well-connected to parks, cafés, restaurants, and shops. CIEE Buenos Aires features modern classrooms, comfortable lounge areas, and a charming outdoor space.

Universities in Buenos Aires have a long tradition of prominent academics and researchers that has granted Argentine academia recognized international reputation and distinction. Classes are usually lecture-based while professors also encourage students to take an active role in discussions and share their own perspectives. Classes at host institutions also foster interdisciplinary approaches, blending fields such as social sciences, arts, and technology to address complex global and local challenges.

Eligibility

On-Program Requirements

Academic Culture

As Argentina is in the south of the equator in the southern hemisphere, the Fall semester roughly coincides with the U.S. academic year, from August to December and Spring runs from late February/early March to July.  The U.S. and Argentine educational systems have significant differences.  Argentine students follow specialized paths of study to gain expertise in one field.  Courses focus on more in-depth analysis of a given field study; hence students are expected to take great initiative and responsibility for learning and completing assignments.  Students must take all exams (mid-terms and finals) within the official dates of the program.

Class Format

It is important to notice that host university classes follow local academic customs and practices. Each university has a particular class size, campus look and feel and attracts students of different socio-demographic backgrounds. Often the local university courses can have a compulsory final exam, or a direct promotion system depending on each course or department's criteria. University of Buenos Aires classes meet for four to six hours a week, with class time divided between lectures and smaller discussion workshops; Universidad Católica University classes range from four to six hours per week; and University National of the Arts classes size varies per department, from small workshops to large seminar setting classes.

Grading

CIEE courses use the U.S. A-F grading scale. Students’ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. 

Courses at UBA, UCA, and UNA are graded numerically on a scale of 1-10, which CIEE converts to recommended U.S. letter grade equivalents. Most classes have written exams and occasionally a final oral exam, based on an extensive reading list and formal class lectures.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

Course Information

Fall 2025 CIEE Courses

Spring 2026 CIEE Courses

Fall 2026 CIEE Courses

HOST INSTITUTION COURSES

UNIVERSIDAD DE BUENOS AIRES (UBA) COURSES

The following is a representative sampling of recommended courses. Not all courses are available every semester. Course listings and availability are not finalized until immediately prior to the start of university classes in each semester. Students may not register for courses that are not affiliated with a specific academic department. CIEE students may participate in all courses for which they meet UBA prerequisites. Some UBA academic departments may require a Spanish-level exam for international students.

Facultad de Ciencias Sociales
Analysis of Argentine Society, Argentine Foreign Policy, Argentine Social History, The City in Theory, Colonial American History, Communication Policy and Planning, Comparative Politics, Economics, Gender and Politics, History of the Means and Systems of Communications, International Economics, International Relations Theory, International Security, The Islamic Factor in Contemporary World Politics, Latin American History, Latin American Politics, Latin American Social History, Mass Communications, Political Economy, Political Psychology, Political Sociology, Psychology and Communication Information Rights, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Social and Urban Processes, Social Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Sociology of Culture, Sociology of the Middle East, Sociology of Organizations, Sociology of Religion, and Urban Sociology.

Facultad de Filosofia y Letras
20th Century Literature, American and Argentine Prehistory, Argentine Literature, Biological Anthropology, Cataloguing and Organization of Informational Materials, Contemporary Anthropological Theories, Contemporary Philosophy, The Dilemma of Gender, Female Writers and Writing, General Folklore, History of Anthropological Theory, History of Science, Introduction to Information Sciences, Latin American Spanish, Library Administration, Linguistics, French, English, American, Italian, and Slavic Literature, Logic, Medieval and Modern Philosophy, Philosophical Anthropology, Sociolinguistics, Systematic Anthropology, and Theology.

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA ARGENTINA (UCA) COURSES

The following is a representative list of courses available at UCA. Students may only enroll in courses offered in the academic departments listed below, and for which they meet the pre-requisites. Students may not register for courses that are not affiliated with a specific academic department. Please note that not all courses are available every semester, and many departments offer yearlong courses. UCA course listings and availability are not determined until immediately prior to the start of university classes in each semester.

Communication Sciences, Journalism, and Marketing Institute
Audiovisual Production, Cinema and Video, Communication Theory I, Communication Theory II, History of Journalism, Introduction to Audiovisual Communication, Introduction to Journalism, Introduction to Publicity and Institutional Communication, Philosophy I: History of Ideas, Politics of Communication, Public Opinion, Radio Workshop, and Text Production.

Department of Political Science and International Relations
Analysis of the Political Universe, Argentine Foreign Policy, Argentine History, Constitutional Theory and Law, Empirical Political Science, History of International Relations, Introduction to Constitutional Law, Introduction to Political Economy, Introduction to Political Science, and Public International Law.

Department of Psychology and Education
Adolescent and Adult Psychopedagogic Clinic, Adolescent Psychology, Adult Psychopathology, Child Psychopathology, Comparative Education, Contemporary Pedagogy, Education and Diversity, General Didactics, Gerontology and Family, History of Education, Neurophysiology, Neuroscience, Personality Psychology, Philosophy of Education, Psychology of Family and Community, and Psychopedagogic Clinic.

Department of Social and Economic Sciences
Department of Social and Economic Sciences Accounting Techniques I, Accounting Techniques II, Comparative Economic Systems, Econometrics, Economic Principles, Economy of Argentina, Growth and Development Economics, History of Argentina’s Economy, Information Systems, International Economy, Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Management, Labor Relations and Social Security, Macroeconomics, Mathematics for Economists, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Microeconomics, Statistics, and World Economic History II.

PROGRAMA DE ESTUDIOS LATINOAMERICANOS (PEL) AT UCA COURSES

This special UCA department for international students offers a wide range of courses. Students may enroll in one Spanish-instructed course based on their qualifications, course scheduling, and Spanish profile. Please note that not all courses are available every semester. PEL course listings and availability are not finalized until immediately prior to the start of university classes in a given semester and are available upon arrival in Buenos Aires. Courses may include:

Argentina in Words, Art, Art and Architecture in Latin America, Church and the State in Latin America and Historic, Politic, and Legal Perspective, Contemporary Art of Argentina and Latin America, Literature of Century XIX and XX, Peronism, Science and Religion, and Science and Technology in Latin America.

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LAS ARTES (UNA) COURSES

CIEE students may take courses at UNA. Students may enroll in semester courses offered at UNA based on their qualifications and course schedule. Please note that not all courses are available every semester, and many departments have yearlong courses. Students may not register for courses that are not affiliated with a specific academic department.

Folklore Aboriginal Linguistics, Argentine Folk Dance, Argentine Zapateo in Folk Dance, Art and Regional Folklore, Creole Instrumentation, Literature and Folklore, Native Argentine Populations, Pre-Hispanic American and Argentine Art, and Regional Argentine History.

Performing Arts and Drama
Choreography, Dance, Direction, Lighting Design, Stage Design, and Theater.

Visual Arts
Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
Fall 25 or Spring 26 Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellowship

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program	Application Due	Start Date	End Date	Fees & Housing
Program Fall 2025 20 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date July 28, 2025	End Date December 13, 2025	Fees & Housing $16,950
Program Academic year 2025-2026 50 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date July 28, 2025	End Date July 11, 2026	Fees & Housing $31,150
Program Spring 2026 20 weeks	November 1, 2025	Start Date February 23, 2026	End Date July 11, 2026	Fees & Housing $14,950
Program Fall 2026 20 weeks	May 1, 2026	Start Date July 27, 2026 ^*	End Date December 12, 2026 ^*	Fees & Housing $14,950
Program Calendar year 2026	November 1, 2025	Start Date July 27, 2026 ^*	End Date TBD^*	Fees & Housing $14,950

^*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$10,956 ^**
Housing	$5,500 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$16,950

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee	$1,000
Select Plus Housing Fee	$2,000

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$490 ^†
International Airfare	$1,300 ^††
Local Transportation	$168
Books & Supplies	$40
Visa Fees	$150
Personal expenses	$200 ^†††
Total Costs	$2,348

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $292 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

^††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$20,406 ^**
Housing	$10,250 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$31,150

Optional Housing

Select Housing Fee	$1,000
Select Plus Housing Fee	$2,000

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$490 ^†
International Airfare	$1,300 ^††
Local Transportation	$168
Books & Supplies	$40
Visa Fees	$150
Personal expenses	$200 ^†††
Total Costs	$2,348

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$9,706 ^**
Housing	$4,750 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$14,950

Optional Housing

Select Housing Fee	$900
Select Plus Housing Fee	$1,800

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$882 ^†
International Airfare	$1,300 ^††
Local Transportation	$168
Books & Supplies	$40
Visa Fees	$160
Personal expenses	$280 ^†††
Total Costs	$2,830

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $584 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

^††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$9,706 ^**
Housing	$4,750 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$14,950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$980 ^†
International Airfare	$1,300 ^††
Local Transportation	$168
Books & Supplies	$40
Visa Fees	$160
Personal expenses	$300 ^†††
Total Costs	$2,948

^*non-refundable fee

^**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$9,706 ^**
Housing	$4,750 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$14,950

Optional Housing

Select Housing Fee	$900
Select Plus Housing Fee	$1,800

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.