Semester in Buenos Aires
Your Semester in Buenos Aires program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Argentine culture. Live and learn in Buenos Aires!
CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellowship
Apply to become one of 100 students to receive a full-funded CIEE Study Abroad program in Latin America for fall '25 or spring '26!
Unique Experiences
Explore Argentina
and its lively culture, history and art firsthand
Get into the swing of Argentine life
by living with a host family and joining a local interest group
Embrace Buenos Aires' renowned culture
from its love of tango to its savory cuisine
Your Destination
Buenos Aires is Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city’s unique blend of Latin American spirit and European elegance, iconic landmarks like Teatro Colón and La Casa Rosada, bustling street markets, and vibrant arts and tango scenes create an enriching backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Buenos Aires is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, 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.
- Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Barcelona will open doors for you to explore Spain’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Head out on an excursion to Salta in Northern Argentina to explore one of the country's first founded cities
- Enjoy a private tango lesson followed by a visit to a milonga to experience the local dance culture firsthand
- 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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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 will 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 single room at a homestay or a double room at a shared apartment or residence hall located within 60 minutes from CIEE Buenos Aires.
Homestays: Experience real, day-to-day life in Buenos Aires by living with a typical Argentine host, such as families with young children, single professionals, young couples with no children, and older couples whose children visit, but do not live at home. Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with the host.
Apartments and residence halls: Include kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students.
Select Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment or single accommodation in a studio apartment located within 45 minutes from CIEE Buenos Aires. Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Select housing requires an additional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment or single accommodation in a studio apartment located within 30 minutes from CIEE Buenos Aires. Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. 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.
Meals
Homestays: Include two meals per day – breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Host families and students arrange their own meal schedules. Students are responsible for the remaining meal, either preparing it at home or eating in one of the many restaurants and cafés throughout the city.
Apartments/Residence Halls: Meals are not included
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.
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT): University Torcuato di Tella is one of the most prestigious universities in Argentina and Latin America. It is known for its high-quality standards and reputation among international university’s rankings. It has a broad range of academic offerings, with 11 graduate courses and more than 30 postgraduate courses. With around 10,000 students and a state-of-the-art campus, its study areas include architecture and urban studies, arts, political science and international studies, law, economics, education, social and historical studies, math and statistics, business, and design.
Universidad del Salvador (U. Sal): The University of Salvador is a Jesuit university which was officially established in 1958. The university is in downtown Buenos Aires and has campuses in other parts of Argentina. The university has six schools: agronomy, art and architecture, design, modern languages, oriental studies, and veterinary medicine. Courses are taught at both undergraduate and graduate level.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.
Course Information
Academic Projects
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Social Sciences
Agriculture
Health Professions and Related Programs
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
Psychology
Academic Projects
Social Sciences
Agriculture
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Health Professions and Related Programs
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
The following list of courses constitutes a representative sample of course offerings through our partner universities and is subject to change. Some courses are offered once a year, in either the spring or fall semester.
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, English
- Comparative Criminal Law
- Corporate Finance I & II
- Current Topics of Human Rights through Film
- Current Political Issues of Latin America
- Data Science and Media Art for Storytelling
- Dictatorship & Political Activism: the 60s & 70s in the Southern Cone
- Ecology, Sustainability and Cultural Production in Latin America
- Environmental Economics
- European Politics
- Foundations of Happiness for Effective Leadership
- Genocide and Human Rights in the 20th Century
- Identity, Politics, and Gender in Argentina
- Inflation & Disinflation in Argentina
- International Marketing
- Latin America in Sounds & Images: Fashion, Music & Cinema of the 20th & 21st Centuries
- Painting and Drawing for Non-Artists
- Public International Law
- South American Biodesign: from biomanufacturing to entrepreneurial culture
- Web Design, Development & Social Media
Universidad Del Salvador, English
- Intercultural Negotiation
- Neuroscience III
- Contemporary International Agenda
- Contemporary International Politics: Middle East Geopolitics
- Urban Inequalities in Latin America - Service Learning (partially taught in English)
- Tourist Geography I
- Accounting
- Translation Methodology (partially taught in English)
- Interpretation Methodology (partially taught in English)
- English & North American Culture
- Compared Structures
- English Literature
- English Normative
- Literary Translation (partially taught in English)
- Specialized Translation
- History of Great Britain I
- History of Great Britain II
- North American History & Literature
- English Cultural Area Linguistics & Literature
- Political & Social Processes in Latin American Region
- Intercultural Management
- Psychology of Family
- Legal English: Introduction to Common Law
- Introduction to Marketing
Universidad Del Salvador, Spanish
- Introducción a las Ciencias Sociales
- Filosofía Social y Política
- Macroeconomía
- Teoría de las Relaciones Internacionales
- Introducción a la Filosofía
- Psicosociología del Turismo
- Metodología de Investigación en Ciencias Sociales
- Técnicas Cuantitativas de Investigación en Ciencias Sociale
- Procesos de la Economía y Sociedad Mundial Contemporánea
- Principios de Macroeconomía
- Introducción a la Administración
- Matemática I
- Introducción a las Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales
- Gramática Española
- Historia y Teorías de la Educación I
- Educación, Comunicación y Tecnología
- Antropología Social y Cultural
- Psicología del Desarrollo
- Sociología de la Educación
- Educación No Formal
- Educación y Psicología
- Introducción al Conocimiento Científico
- Neurociencias I
- Psicología Comunitaria
- Psicología de la Familia
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
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.
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Explore Industry Options
Buenos Aires offers diverse arts, business, communication, marketing, and IT internships. Experience awaits in cultural institutions, creative agencies, tech startups, and various businesses. The work culture blends professionalism with passion, where networking over coffee and informal exchanges of ideas reflect the locals' warmth.
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Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
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
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
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 18 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $16,500 | |
| Program Academic year 2025-2026 48 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring 2026 18 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*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 | $5,050 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $16,500 |
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 | $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 and MSI 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 | $441 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 †† |
| Local Transportation | $168 |
| Books & Supplies | $40 |
| Visa Fees | $150 |
| Personal expenses | $200 ††† |
| Total Costs | $2,299 |
*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
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.
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 and MSI 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.
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.
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 and MSI 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.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Carolina Zumaglini
Center Director
Originally from Buenos Aires, Carolina is an experienced bilingual education consultant, historian, and professor.
Mariano Sañudo
Program Coordinator
Mariano holds a bachelor’s degree in philology and a master’s degree in cultural management. He has vast experience developing cultural programs and working with international students.
Martina Giambartolomei
Program Assistant
Get Started
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact CIEE
We're here to help! Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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Interested in an optional internship?
After being accepted to this program and submitting the required internship documents, work with CIEE staff on your internship goals and select which positions to interview for. CIEE will reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Finalize your internship placement upon arrival!
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