Semester Program in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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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!

Host Universities in Buenos Aires - Argentina

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 ( UADE ) – a private university.
• UNIVERSIDAD DE BELGRANO ( U.B ) – a private university.
• UNIVERSIDAD TORCUATO DI TELLA ( DI TELLA ) – a private university.
• UNIVERSIDAD DEL CEMA ( CEMA ) - a private university.
• INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE BUENOS AIRES ( ITBA )
• 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 18 Weeks (Next Start Date: March 07th, 2011) 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 1 -2 months intensive course in Spanish (it is optional and it takes place before the beginning of the semester) 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.

Universidad de Belgrano: Semester Courses in English & Spanish

SEMESTER COURSES IN ENGLISH:

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• History of Latin America
• Argentine Economy
• Political and Social Change in Latin America
• Argentina: The Making of a Country through its Literature
• Latin America in the Global Economy

SEMESTER COURSES IN SPANISH (for international students):

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• Ética
• Arte Argentino Contemporáneo 
• Tradiciones y Culturas Argentinas 
• Tango, la Expresión de Buenos Aires
• Argentina, Sociedad Abierta 
• Sistemas Políticos Latinoamericanos -
• Historia Económica de la Argentina -
• Historia latinoamericana del siglo XX
• Literatura Argentina e Hispanoamericana I (del Siglo XVII al Siglo XIX)
• Literatura Argentina e Hispanoamericana II (Siglo XX)
• América Latina y la globalización económica
• Política Económica Argentina 
• Literatura Argentina
• Literatura Latinoamericana
• Estudios culturales argentinos 
• Estudios culturales latinoamericanos 

SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES:

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• Español básico
• Español Intermedio
• Español Profundizado-A y Español Profundizado-B -
• Español Avanzado
• Taller de Escritura en Español

Students may choose to take courses directly from one of the programs above or mix and match courses from various programs.

Some Subject Areas - Regular University Curriculum

Courses Offered 2011

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 between 12 - 18 Academic Credis, 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 transcript 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.

Spring 2011 Semester Program in Buenos Aires, Program Dates

Application Deadline

*Application deadlines are 30 days before program start dates for all Semester Programs in Buenos Aires. Applications received between 30 days and 7 days before program start dates will be evaluated on a case-by case basis. Submitted applications will not be accepted less than seven (7) days before program start dates

What is included in the program?

• Full Tuition: University Courses
• Official University Transcript
• 1st Class Accommodation in Palermo, Belgrano, Recoleta or Barrio Norte.
• Airport Pick up and Drop off
• Welcome guidance & Orientation
• Free Cell Phone
• Access to University Facilities
• Weekly Tours & Activities
• Mente Argentina’s Card
• Mente Argentina Welcome Kit ( calling card, subway pass, insider's city guide, maps, and more )
• Tango Lessons
• Health club Free Passes
• 24/7 Assistance
• Conversation Partner

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Program Fee

The fee will vary according to the accommodation option you choose

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Peso total: 128Kg

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Registration Process

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

*Application deadlines are 30 days before program start dates for all Semester Programs in Buenos Aires. Applications received between 30 days and 7 days before program start dates will be evaluated on a case-by case basis. Submitted applications will not be accepted less than seven (7) days before program start dates