Summer in Buenos Aires
Unique Experiences
Become a “porteño”
and experience the city like a local, finding live music and tango dancing everywhere you go
Explore the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires
such as Palermo with endless shops and restaurants and Recoleta with its classical European feel
Experience a cattle ranch
and discover traditional Argentinian food
Your Destination
Buenos Aires is Argentina’s energetic, culture-rich capital, celebrated for its vibrant summer atmosphere, lively outdoor cafés, and world-class arts scene. The city thrives in the summer with open-air concerts, bustling markets, and tango performances spilling into the streets. Whether you are majoring in 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
- Unmatched Flexibility: Spend 1 or 2 consecutive 6-week blocks of your summer in the same host city or travel to different cities per block for increased mobility and cultural immersion.
- Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Activities: 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.
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:
- Enjoy a private tango lesson followed by a visit to a milonga to experience the local dance culture firsthand
- Become just as passionate as the locals when you play or watch their favorite sport: soccer (or fútbol)
- Attend concerts at the local opera house, Teatro Colón
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
At CIEE Buenos Aires, you’ve got flexible housing options to match your vibe. Whether you’re into the cozy feel of a homestay, want your own space in a single apartment, or prefer the social scene of a shared apartment or residence hall, there’s a setup that works for you. Plus, all housing is in neighborhoods that make life easy—with easy access to public transportation, cool cafés, shops, and restaurants just around the corner.
Standard Housing: You’ll stay in either a homestay, a double room at shared apartment or a shared room in a Residence Hall, all within about an hour of CIEE Buenos Aires
- Homestays: Live with a local host and get a real feel for Argentine culture. You’ll have your own space, but also the chance to build a connection with someone who knows the city inside and out. 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: Double rooms at a modest-sized shared apartment come with everything you need to feel at home—kitchens, shared living spaces, fresh linens, and regular cleaning service. Most apartments don’t have washing machines, but don’t worry, there are laundromats either in the building or nearby. Just keep in mind that students are responsible for covering their own laundry expenses.
- Residence Halls offer a welcoming and community-oriented living experience. Students stay in double rooms and have access to shared bathrooms, comfortable common areas, and regular cleaning service. Residence halls also feature shared kitchens equipped for preparing meals, giving students the flexibility to cook for themselves. Conveniently located near supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants, they provide easy access to everything students need. Laundry facilities are available nearby, and students are responsible for covering their own laundry expenses.
Select Housing: Select Housing includes a private room in a studio apartment or at a Residence Hall; all located within 45 minutes of CIEE Buenos Aires.
- Studio Apartments Experience independent living in an equipped studio apartment designed for comfort and convenience. Each apartment features a basic kitchen, allowing you to prepare your own meals, as well as fresh linens and regular cleaning service. Laundry facilities are conveniently located either within the building or nearby. Please note that laundry costs are not included, and students are responsible for their own laundry expenses.
- Residence Halls offer a welcoming and community-oriented living experience. Students have access to shared floor bathrooms, comfortable common areas, and regular cleaning service. Residence halls also feature shared floor kitchens equipped for preparing meals, giving students the flexibility to cook for themselves. Conveniently located near supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants, they provide easy access to everything students need. Laundry facilities are available either in the building or nearby, students are responsible for covering their own laundry expenses.
Select Plus Housing: Select Plus Housing offers extra comfort and convenience in a private studio apartment within 30 minutes of CIEE Buenos Aires. Experience independent living in an equipped studio apartment designed for comfort and convenience. Each apartment features a basic kitchen, allowing you to prepare your own meals, as well as fresh linen and regular cleaning service. Laundry facilities are conveniently located either within the building or nearby. Please note that laundry costs are not included, and students are responsible for their own laundry expenses.
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.
Meals
- Homestays: 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
- Apartments and Residence Halls: Meals are not included. Apartments feature equipped kitchens, allowing students to prepare their own meals, while residence halls provide easy access to nearby dining options.
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.
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 6-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted.
Language Classes
- During course selection, students interested in a non-introductory language course will be required to take a language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on site and is based on assessment outcomes.
Summer Block I 2027
Summer Block II 2027
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.
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) Travel Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- CIEE STEM Scholarship
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 Summer Block I 2026 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $5,450 |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2026 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $10,900 |
| Program Summer Block II 2026 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $5,450 |
| Program Summer Block I 2027 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $5,750 | |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2027 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $11,500 | |
| Program Summer Block II 2027 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $5,750 |
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 | $3,375 ** |
| Housing | $1,575 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,450 |
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 | $300 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
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 | $294 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | $105 |
| Books & Supplies | $10 |
| Personal expenses | $160 †† |
| Total Costs | $1,869 |
*non-refundable
**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. Due to high inflation in Argentina, estimated costs have increased over the past few months.
††$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.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $7,250 ** |
| Housing | $3,150 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $10,900 |
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 | $600 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
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 | $588 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | $210 |
| Books & Supplies | $20 |
| Personal expenses | $320 †† |
| Total Costs | $2,438 |
*non-refundable
**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. Due to high inflation in Argentina, estimated costs have increased over the past few months.
††$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.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,375 ** |
| Housing | $1,575 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,450 |
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 | $300 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $600 |
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 | $294 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | $105 |
| Books & Supplies | $10 |
| Personal expenses | $160 †† |
| Total Costs | $1,869 |
*non-refundable
**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. Due to high inflation in Argentina, estimated costs have increased over the past few months.
††$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.
| Participation Confirmation | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,900 ** |
| Housing | $2,150 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,750 |
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 | $420 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 †† |
| Local Transportation | $84 |
| Books & Supplies | $10 |
| Personal expenses | $960 ††† |
| Total Costs | $2,774 |
*non-refundable
**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.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and the optional estimated cost for dining out once per week ($126). 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 flight based on U.S. East Coast departure, dependent on carrier.
†††Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: taxis, social activities and entertainment, toiletries, cell phone. Does not include personal travel.
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 | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $6,500 ** |
| Housing | $4,300 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $11,500 |
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 | $840 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 †† |
| Local Transportation | $168 |
| Books & Supplies | $20 |
| Personal expenses | $1,020 ††† |
| Total Costs | $3,348 |
*non-refundable
**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.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and the optional estimated cost for dining out once per week ($126). 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 flight based on U.S. East Coast departure, dependent on carrier.
†††Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: taxis, social activities and entertainment, toiletries, cell phone. Does not include personal travel.
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 | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,900 ** |
| Housing | $2,150 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,750 |
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 | $420 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 †† |
| Local Transportation | $84 |
| Books & Supplies | $10 |
| Personal expenses | $960 ††† |
| Total Costs | $2,774 |
*non-refundable
**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.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and the optional estimated cost for dining out once per week ($126). 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 flight based on U.S. East Coast departure, dependent on carrier.
†††Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: taxis, social activities and entertainment, toiletries, cell phone. Does not include personal travel.
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
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
Our Staff
Carolina Zumaglini
Center Director
Mariano Sañudo
Program Manager
Mariano holds a Master's in Cultural Management and has years of experience developing cultural programs for museums and international students in Buenos Aires.
Martin Marimon
Academic Manager
Professionally trained historian with a Ph.D. from Princeton University. He has extensive experience in higher education as a professor and academic coordinator.
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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