Semester Program in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Did you know?

Argentina, and particularly the City of Buenos Aires, is worldwide known for its high-quality universities and academic institutions.

Due to the great offer of university courses and the favorable exchange rate since the Argentine devaluation, it is very common today to find a great number of foreign students attending universities in the City of Buenos Aires.

Those foreign students who are seeking the chance of attending a semester in an Argentine university will find a new and fun culture and will enjoy an amazing experience in a country which has lots to offer.

You can be one of them through Mente Argentina!

Information about the University where the Semester Program take place.

Mente Argentina offers you the chance to attend a semester in an Argentine university through the agreements we have made with the most prestigious universities of the country. We will help you to choose the most convenient university which will fit the course you are attending.

• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) – a public university.
• Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (U.A.D.E) – a private university.
• Universidad de Belgrano (U.B) – a private university.
• Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (I.T.B.A)
• Among many other partnerships with private schools & Universities in Buenos Aires.

What does Mente Argentina offer ?

The Semester program of Mente Argentina was designed for those students who wish to attend a semester in an Argentine university and obtain academic credit for their home universities.

• The program lasts 4 months (it starts in March and in August) and the decision concerning what classes to attend is personal. It is important to point out that the classes can be delivered both in Spanish and English.

You don’t need to have an initial level of Spanish since the program is oriented both to students with elementary and advanced level of the language.

If you don’t have an advanced level, the university semester program offers you the possibility to attend a month intensive course in Spanish (it is optional and it takes place before starting classes) so that you can catch up with the language and adapt to the pace of an Argentine university as soon as possible.
Besides, the activities and cultural tours organized by Mente Argentina will help you to improve your Spanish quickly; you will meet a lot of people with whom you will be able to practice.

Mente Argentina Semester Program is divided in 2 stages:

•   First stage (Pre – Enrollment):

During the first stage of this program, the Director of Educational Programs will inform you about the benefits and outstanding features of each university.

Each Argentine university specializes in different course of studies; there is a university famous for its course in Law, and there is another university famous for its course in Technology. Mente Argentina will advise you on them so that you make the best choice according to the course you are interested in.

Such advice will be given through reports which will be sent to you, and through a permanent contact with our area of educational programs.

•   Second stage (Enrollment and Welcome):

During this second stage of the program, Mente Argentina will enroll you on the chosen university.

Additionally, Mente Argentina will be in charge of the submission of all the necessary documentation to carry out such enrollment.

During this stage we will confirm the accommodation you have chosen.

Once the university has been chosen, the Director of Educational Programs will get in touch with you in order to identify the most convenient university courses which will fit your preferences. The decision concerning the schedule and the courses to attend is personal.

Some Subject Areas - Regular University Curriculum

Courses Offered

Depending on the chosen university you may find several courses in English. There is an increasing
variety of courses in English due to high demand of foreign students.
Please, let us know your areas of interest so we can find the best option to suit your needs

Academic Credits

Normally, those students who attend a semester in Argentina through Mente Argentina get approximately 15 credits, although the total credits will depend on the number of classes you wish to attend.

At the end of the course, the chosen university will issue a diploma which certifies the attended subjects and their corresponding marks.

The Semester program of Mente Argentina is delivered in renowned universities worldwide, so there won’t be any trouble as regards the validation of credits. Anyway, once the university has been chosen, we advise you to inform this at the international studies department of you university to avoid further inconveniences.

Semester Program 2010 Start Dates

Do you want to learn or improve your Spanish? (optional)

Mente Argentina offers you the possibility to combine your program with Spanish lessons. In this way, you will be able to learn or improve your Spanish while enjoying a unique experience in Buenos Aires.

Lessons take 4 hours and are delivered from Monday to Friday at the MA Spanish School in reduced groups of up to 8 students. These group classes will be combined with individual lessons so that you can reinforce your weaknesses and we can answer your inquiries in a one on one meeting.

Spanish School's teachers are highly qualified and have a vast experience in teaching Spanish as a second language. Therefore, the classes will be interactive and above all enjoyable!

The classes can be attended both in the morning and the afternoon, so they will not overlap with the activities of your program.

What is included in the program?

• Accommodation
• Airport Pick up and Drop off
• Welcome guidance
• Free Cell Phone
• Access to University Facilities
• Tours & Activities
• Mente Argentina’s Card
• Tango Lessons
• Official Transcripts & Certificates
• Health club Free Passes
• 24/7 Assistance
• Conversation Partner

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Program Fee

The fee will vary according to the accommodation and trips you choose

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Book this program

Registration Process

1. Submit the online registration form.
2. Once we receive your registration form, we will send you instructions on how to pay the US$70 registration fee.

*The deadline for registration is at least two weeks before the program starts. Registrations submitted after the deadline will be considered on a case by case basis.