Information for term Open Campus Block
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenIt’s called the “Paris of South America” for good reason! Buenos Aires is brimming with art, culture, architecture, and style. Discover this magnificent city your way by customizing your study abroad term on the Open Campus Block Program. Take one, two, or three six-week blocks, select your courses from a wide range of subject areas. In Buenos Aires, you’ll immerse yourself in the vibrant student community of the Latin American Social Sciences Institute, located in the heart of the city, with easy access to one of the city’s nicest parks, restaurants, cafés and shops.
Stay in Buenos Aires the entire time or spend other blocks at our Global Institute locations in Cape Town, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, Madrid, Merida, Monteverde, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, and Sydney.
Follow our Travels:
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Become a “porteño”
and experience the city like a local. Visit museums, participate in festivals, attend rival club soccer matches, go to film exhibits, walk along the famous Rio de la Plata, and visit its green parks.
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Explore
the old port area of La Boca and see where this district, nestled in the mouth of the Riachuelo River, got its influence.
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Learn
outside of the classroom on weekend Study Tours and experience the Argentine countryside.
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Bookstores
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Plays performed every weekend
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Districts, also called “barrios,” each with a distinctive character
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Location & Culture
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The Destination
Founded in 1536, this bustling metropolis reveals influence of Europe and the Middle East. A vibrant port city, Buenos Aires is also the world’s leading Spanish language publishing hub. Travelers enjoy world-class museums and restaurants, exceptional architecture, and a rousing nightlife. With weather that is pleasantly mild, year-round, Buenos Aires is always ready for exploration by bike, public transportation, or on foot - one of the many reasons it was voted “the number-one city to visit” in Latin America.
Program Blogs
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
During your Open Campus Program you’ll engage in a number of activities.
- Participate in an overnight Study Tour in Argentina during each block. Students may visit different sites outside the city of Buenos Aires to explore the differences between the city and the countryside, such as ancient indigenous treasures, breathtaking mountain scenery, vast salt flats, and much more.
- Enjoy Buenos Aires like a local, by attending a festival or a soccer match or simply be a witness of a rich Latin American culture in motion with tango dance and live theatre performances.
- Take advantage of nearby sites of interest that provide participants with a broader understanding of the region.
- Get involved in the city’s vibrant live by joining a student club or a sports team.
Projects, Volunteer Opportunities, or Internships
- Volunteer Opportunities: volunteer at a local nonprofit or non-governmental organization involved in social policy, human rights, community service, and public health matters, among others. Responsibilities may include teaching English to children of low socio-economic communities, helping people with disabilities, supporting the work of a city library, or coordinating local/regional conferences.
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
- Service-Learning: combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.
- Research: pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent and local fieldwork.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Homestay - provides an excellent opportunity for cultural immersion for a complete Argentine cultural experience. Students will be placed with carefully screened homestay families. Each family has at least one member that can speak English. The commute to class takes an average of 30 minutes by public transportation. Hosts may be nuclear families with young children, single professionals, young couples with no children, or older couples.
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MEALS
Housing includes two meals per day: breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Students are responsible for the other meals. Host families and students will decide meals together.
Buenos Aires, Argentina Where You'll Study
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San Telmo and La Boca
Old Town
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Palermo
River Plate Soccer Stadium
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Recoleta
Classic and architectural walks
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The program detailsStudents enroll in one, two, or three six-week blocks, taking two courses during each block. This program gives students the flexibility to stay in Buenos Aires the entire time or spend other blocks at our Global Institute locations in Cape Town, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, Madrid, Monteverde, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, Sydney, and Yucatan.
This program offers students a series of courses designed to help students explore the dynamics of this Latin American nation and its culture. Students may select one of six academic tracks: Business; Communications, Journalism, and New Media; Global and Community Health; International Relations and Political Science; Language, Literature, and Culture; or STEM and Society.
Courses are mostly taught in English by CIEE faculty; Spanish language classes are available at multiple different levels.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
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Curriculum
Program Credit
Total credit:
- 6 semester credits for one block,
- 12 semester credits for two blocks
- 15-18 semester credits for three blocks
Course credit:
- 3 semester credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus
Students are required to enroll in two 3-credit courses each block; those students attending the program for all three blocks in a semester may select one block in which to enroll in only one 3-credit class (recommended for the block of the Academic Project, where applicable). Each course is 3 semester credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus. During the on-site orientation, students may add the non-credit “Survival Spanish” course to their normal credit load.
CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 100-120 total hours of field-based service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 seminar hours and meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
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.
FALL 2019 COURSES
Click to OpenCourses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
Use our Fall 2019 Course Comparison Tool to compare classes offered across all Open Campus locations for each block.
BLOCK I
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND NEW MEDIA
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
- ANTH 3101 BAAR: Ethnicity and Multiculturalism in Argentina
- SPAN 1001 BAAR: Spanish Language Beginning I
- NON CR SPAN BAAR: Survival Spanish
BLOCK II
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND NEW MEDIA
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
- LITT 3101 BAAR: Argentine Fiction
- NON CR SPAN BAAR: Survival Spanish
- SPAN 1002 BAAR: Spanish Language Beginning II
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. Interested students enroll in the accompanying class:
BLOCK III
BUSINESS
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
STEM AND SOCIETY
- (GI) ENVI 3003 BAAR: GIS and Mapping our Changing World
- (GI) ENVI 2005 BAAR: Global Change and the Environment
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Each Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. Interested students enroll in the accompanying class:
Spring 2019 Courses
Click to OpenCourses offered in Buenos Aires are listed by block and track below; course list subject to change. Courses are in English, and 45 contact hours (60 for language courses); 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus. To compare classes offered across all Open Campus locations for each block, view the Spring 2019 Course Comparison Tool.
“GI” denotes courses offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
BLOCK I TRACKS
BUSINESS
- (GI) BUSI 3001 BAAR: International Finance
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
- ANTH 3101 BAAR: Ethnicity and Multiculturalism in Argentina
- SPAN 1001 BAAR: Spanish Language – Beginning I
BLOCK II TRACKS
BUSINESS
- (GI) MGMT 3004 BAAR: Principles of International Business
- BUSI 3104 BAAR: International Finance and Public Policy in Latin America
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
- (GI) SOI 3001 BAAR / GEND 3001 BAAR: Gender and Sexuality
- SPAN 1002 BAAR: Spanish Language – Beginning II
- NONCR SPAN BAAR: Survival Spanish
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
BLOCK III TRACKS
BUSINESS
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
Spring 2020 Courses
Click to OpenUse our Spring 2020 Course Comparison Tool to compare classes offered across all Open Campus locations for each block.
Block I
BUSINESS
- MKTG 3101 BAAR: Argentine Consumer Culture
- (GI) BUSI 3001 BAAR: International Finance
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND NEW MEDIA
- (GI) COMM 3301 BAAR: : Intercultural Communication and Leadership
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
- SPAN 1001 BAAR: Spanish Language – Beginning I
- NONCR SPAN BAAR: Survival Spanish
Block II
BUSINESS
- (GI) MGMT 3004 BAAR: Principles of International Business
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
- GEND 3102 BAAR: Gender, Reproductive Rights and Health in Contemporary Latin America
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
- (GI) RELI 2001 BAAR / POLI 2001 BAAR: Politics of Religion
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
- SPAN 1002 BAAR: Spanish Language – Beginning II
- NONCR SPAN BAAR: Survival Spanish
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
- (GI) SVCL 3701 BAAR:: Service-Learning Project
- (GI) INDR 4901 BAAR: : Directed Independent Research
Block III
BUSINESS
- (GI) MGMT 3003 BAAR: Strategic Management
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
- INRE 3101 BAAR: Latin America Contemporary International Relations
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
- SPAN 2001 BAAR: Spanish Language – Intermediate I
- NONCR SPAN BAAR: Survival Spanish
STEM AND SOCIETY
- (GI) ENVI 2005 BAAR: Global Change and the Environment
- (GI) AGRI 3001 BAAR: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
- (GI) SVCL 3701 BAAR: Service-Learning Project
- (GI) INDR 4901 BAAR: Directed Independent Research
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in 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:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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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.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport pick-up
- Multi-day on-site orientation – introducing students to Buenos Aires's society and culture, and the CIEE academic program.
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Field trips and cultural activities
- Overnight study tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
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| Spring Blocks I, II 2019 12 weeks | Jan 7, 2019 | Mar 30, 2019 |
$12,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $9,123 ** Housing = $3,260 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,700 † International Airfare = $1,450 Local Transportation = $270 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $2,250 Total Estimated Costs = $6,952Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily † for students in on-campus residence hall; homestay students should budget $360 per Block for meals not included in fees |
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| Spring Blocks I, II, III 2019 18 weeks | Jan 7, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
$15,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $10,493 ** Housing = $4,890 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $15,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $4,700 † International Airfare = $2,900 Local Transportation = $470 Books & Supplies = $400 Visa Fees = $164 Personal expenses = $4,000 Total Estimated Costs = $12,634Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily † for students in on-campus residence hall; homestay students should budget $360 per Block for meals not included in fees |
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| Spring Block II 2019 6 weeks | Feb 18, 2019 | Mar 30, 2019 |
$6,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,753 ** Housing = $1,630 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $6,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $900 International Airfare = $1,450 Local Transportation = $135 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $950 Total Estimated Costs = $3,617Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily |
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| Spring Blocks II, III 2019 12 weeks | Feb 18, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
$12,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $9,123 ** Housing = $3,260 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,700 International Airfare = $2,900 Local Transportation = $285 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $950 Total Estimated Costs = $7,117Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily |
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| Spring Block III 2019 6 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
$6,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,753 ** Housing = $1,630 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $6,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $900 International Airfare = $1,450 Local Transportation = $135 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $950 Total Estimated Costs = $3,617Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily |
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| Fall Block I 2019 6 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Sep 21, 2019 |
$4,950
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,853 ** Housing = $1,630 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $500 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $95 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $260 †† Personal expenses = $400 Total Estimated Costs = $2,655Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† for Reciprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee |
| Fall Blocks I, II 2019 12 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Nov 2, 2019 |
$9,900
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $6,173 ** Housing = $3,260 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $9,900Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $500 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $95 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $260 †† Personal expenses = $400 Total Estimated Costs = $2,655Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† for Reciprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee |
| Fall Blocks I, II, III 2019 18 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$14,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $9,493 ** Housing = $4,890 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $14,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $500 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $95 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $260 †† Personal expenses = $400 Total Estimated Costs = $2,655Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† for Reciprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee |
| Fall Block II 2019 6 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 | Nov 2, 2019 |
$4,950
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,853 ** Housing = $1,630 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $500 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $95 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $260 †† Personal expenses = $400 Total Estimated Costs = $2,655Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† for Reciprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee |
| Fall Blocks II, III 2019 12 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$9,900
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $6,173 ** Housing = $3,260 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $9,900Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $500 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $95 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $260 †† Personal expenses = $400 Total Estimated Costs = $2,655Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† for Reciprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee |
| Fall Block III 2019 6 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$4,950
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,853 ** Housing = $1,630 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $500 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $95 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $260 †† Personal expenses = $400 Total Estimated Costs = $2,655Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Includes two meals daily † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† for Reciprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee |
| Spring Block I 2020 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Feb 17, 2020 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II 2020 12 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II, III 2020 18 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | May 9, 2020 | |
| Spring Block II 2020 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Feb 17, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Spring Blocks II, III 2020 12 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Feb 17, 2020 | May 9, 2020 | |
| Spring Block III 2020 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Mar 30, 2020 | May 9, 2020 | |
| OC Academic Year 2019-2020 39 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | May 9, 2020 |
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, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Andrés Piacentino
Director
Andrés holds an MBA from the Ross School of Business at University of Michigan. Andrés is fluent in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese. He is responsible for the quality and success of CIEE programs offered in Buenos Aires, with overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of the Global Institute.
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Natalia Nadal
Student Life Office Director
Natalia Nadal has been working in international education for the past 25 years, teaching Spanish as a Foreign and Second Language.
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Lucía Agüero
Academic Coordinator
Lucía is passionate for Spanish language and the culture, food and stories of Buenos Aires.
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