Multidisciplinary Studies and Community Engagement Program in Buenos Aires
What's Included
We invite you to study abroad with API in Buenos Aires at Universidad del Salvador! This program offers you the opportunity to study alongside Argentine peers within an urban university. Courses are available in both English and Spanish focused on international relations, history, Latin American and Argentine culture, political science, and more. Spanish language courses are available at all levels.
Earn valuable academic credit, enhance your language skills, engage with locals, experience life in this exciting capital city, and explore all Argentina has to offer!
Recommended: one year of Spanish language background
Five semesters of college-level Spanish required for courses in Spanish
Completed API application
University Approval Form
Statement of purpose
One letter of recommendation
Official transcript
Entry requirement: valid passport and supporting documents
Dates & Fees
Session
Program Dates
Program Cost
Application Deadline
Extended Application Deadline
Payment Deadline
Fall Early Start
Jun, 2023 - Nov, 2023
$16,500
Apr 1, 2023
No Extension
May 1, 2023
Academic Year Early Start
Jun, 2023 - Jul, 2024
$28,500
Apr 15, 2023
No Extension
May 15, 2023
Fall
Jul, 2023 - Nov, 2023
$14,900
Apr 15, 2023
No Extension
May 15, 2023
Academic Year
Jul, 2023 - Jul, 2024
$25,500
Apr 15, 2023
No Extension
May 15, 2023
Spring Early Start
Jan, 2024 - Jul, 2024
$18,500
Oct 31, 2023
No Extension
Nov 30, 2023
Spring
Feb, 2024 - Jul, 2024
$13,500
Oct 31, 2023
No Extension
Nov 30, 2023
The beginning date for each program listed above is the day that students need TO ARRIVE in Buenos Aires, Argentina. When making travel arrangements, please pay close attention to arrival dates and times. Students are encouraged to wait to purchase flights until they are accepted.
Excursions
API students participate in excursions designed to help familiarize them with the culture and surrounding areas of their host city and country. The following is a listing of potential excursions for API Buenos Aires programs. API may need to modify the excursions offered in a given term due to travel restrictions or health and safety concerns.
Estancia
A trip to Argentina would not be complete with only a visit to its capital city. Aside from the attractions of Buenos Aires, Argentina is known for its cattle, its wines, and its grains. Argentine legends and mythology often refer to the mysterious life of the Argentine cowboy, known as the gaucho. Located a few hours from the city, local estancias, or ranches, are a wonderful introduction to the Argentine countryside; their tranquility and open spaces contrast with the bustle of Buenos Aires and will give students a completely different vision of life in Argentina.
Tigre
Located less than 20 miles outside the heart of Buenos Aires, Tigre was founded in the first half of the 1800s on an island created by the local streams and rivers. Its name is derived from its history as an area where early settlers hunted jaguars. Today the port is most known for its craft fair, known as the “Puerto de Frutos.”
La Plata
La Plata is the capital of the Argentine province of Buenos Aires and is located near the city of Buenos Aires. Students will visit the Natural Museum and the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National University of La Plata campus and the astronomical observatory. The day concludes with a picnic at the Pereyra Iraola Park, a beautiful green area. This excursion will give students a sense of what it is like to live and work outside of the city of Buenos Aires.
Chascomus
The city of Chascomús keeps, in addition to the memory of its illustrious inhabitant, different attractions to dedicate a visit to. An ideal place for relaxation and distraction.
We will visit its historical center and then spent the night by the lagoon where students can rest and enjoy the different activities this location has to offer.
Estancia
A trip to Argentina would not be complete with only a visit to its capital city. Aside from the attractions of Buenos Aires, Argentina is known for its cattle, its wines, and its grains. Argentine legends and mythology often refer to the mysterious life of the Argentine cowboy, known as the gaucho. Located a few hours from the city, local estancias, or ranches, are a wonderful introduction to the Argentine countryside; their tranquility and open spaces contrast with the bustle of Buenos Aires and will give students a completely different vision of life in Argentina.
Tigre
Located less than 20 miles outside the heart of Buenos Aires, Tigre was founded in the first half of the 1800s on an island created by the local streams and rivers. Its name is derived from its history as an area where early settlers hunted jaguars. Today the port is most known for its craft fair, known as the “Puerto de Frutos.”
La Plata
La Plata is the capital of the Argentine province of Buenos Aires and is located near the city of Buenos Aires. Students will visit the Natural Museum and the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National University of La Plata campus and the astronomical observatory. The day concludes with a picnic at the Pereyra Iraola Park, a beautiful green area. This excursion will give students a sense of what it is like to live and work outside of the city of Buenos Aires.
Chascomus
The city of Chascomús keeps, in addition to the memory of its illustrious inhabitant, different attractions to dedicate a visit to. An ideal place for relaxation and distraction.
We will visit its historical center and then spent the night by the lagoon where students can rest and enjoy the different activities this location has to offer.
Estancia
A trip to Argentina would not be complete with only a visit to its capital city. Aside from the attractions of Buenos Aires, Argentina is known for its cattle, its wines, and its grains. Argentine legends and mythology often refer to the mysterious life of the Argentine cowboy, known as the gaucho. Located a few hours from the city, local estancias, or ranches, are a wonderful introduction to the Argentine countryside; their tranquility and open spaces contrast with the bustle of Buenos Aires and will give students a completely different vision of life in Argentina.
Tigre
Located less than 20 miles outside the heart of Buenos Aires, Tigre was founded in the first half of the 1800s on an island created by the local streams and rivers. Its name is derived from its history as an area where early settlers hunted jaguars. Today the port is most known for its craft fair, known as the “Puerto de Frutos.”
Chascomus
The city of Chascomús keeps, in addition to the memory of its illustrious inhabitant, different attractions to dedicate a visit to. An ideal place for relaxation and distraction.
We will visit its historical center and then spent the night by the lagoon where students can rest and enjoy the different activities this location has to offer.
Estancia
A trip to Argentina would not be complete with only a visit to its capital city. Aside from the attractions of Buenos Aires, Argentina is known for its cattle, its wines, and its grains. Argentine legends and mythology often refer to the mysterious life of the Argentine cowboy, known as the gaucho. Located a few hours from the city, local estancias, or ranches, are a wonderful introduction to the Argentine countryside; their tranquility and open spaces contrast with the bustle of Buenos Aires and will give students a completely different vision of life in Argentina.
Tigre
Located less than 20 miles outside the heart of Buenos Aires, Tigre was founded in the first half of the 1800s on an island created by the local streams and rivers. Its name is derived from its history as an area where early settlers hunted jaguars. Today the port is most known for its craft fair, known as the “Puerto de Frutos.”
La Plata
La Plata is the capital of the Argentine province of Buenos Aires and is located near the city of Buenos Aires. Students will visit the Natural Museum and the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National University of La Plata campus and the astronomical observatory. The day concludes with a picnic at the Pereyra Iraola Park, a beautiful green area. This excursion will give students a sense of what it is like to live and work outside of the city of Buenos Aires.
Chascomus
The city of Chascomús keeps, in addition to the memory of its illustrious inhabitant, different attractions to dedicate a visit to. An ideal place for relaxation and distraction.
We will visit its historical center and then spent the night by the lagoon where students can rest and enjoy the different activities this location has to offer.
Estancia
A trip to Argentina would not be complete with only a visit to its capital city. Aside from the attractions of Buenos Aires, Argentina is known for its cattle, its wines, and its grains. Argentine legends and mythology often refer to the mysterious life of the Argentine cowboy, known as the gaucho. Located a few hours from the city, local estancias, or ranches, are a wonderful introduction to the Argentine countryside; their tranquility and open spaces contrast with the bustle of Buenos Aires and will give students a completely different vision of life in Argentina.
Tigre
Located less than 20 miles outside the heart of Buenos Aires, Tigre was founded in the first half of the 1800s on an island created by the local streams and rivers. Its name is derived from its history as an area where early settlers hunted jaguars. Today the port is most known for its craft fair, known as the “Puerto de Frutos.”
La Plata
La Plata is the capital of the Argentine province of Buenos Aires and is located near the city of Buenos Aires. Students will visit the Natural Museum and the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National University of La Plata campus and the astronomical observatory. The day concludes with a picnic at the Pereyra Iraola Park, a beautiful green area. This excursion will give students a sense of what it is like to live and work outside of the city of Buenos Aires.
Estancia
A trip to Argentina would not be complete with only a visit to its capital city. Aside from the attractions of Buenos Aires, Argentina is known for its cattle, its wines, and its grains. Argentine legends and mythology often refer to the mysterious life of the Argentine cowboy, known as the gaucho. Located a few hours from the city, local estancias, or ranches, are a wonderful introduction to the Argentine countryside; their tranquility and open spaces contrast with the bustle of Buenos Aires and will give students a completely different vision of life in Argentina.
Tigre
Located less than 20 miles outside the heart of Buenos Aires, Tigre was founded in the first half of the 1800s on an island created by the local streams and rivers. Its name is derived from its history as an area where early settlers hunted jaguars. Today the port is most known for its craft fair, known as the “Puerto de Frutos.”
La Plata
La Plata is the capital of the Argentine province of Buenos Aires and is located near the city of Buenos Aires. Students will visit the Natural Museum and the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National University of La Plata campus and the astronomical observatory. The day concludes with a picnic at the Pereyra Iraola Park, a beautiful green area. This excursion will give students a sense of what it is like to live and work outside of the city of Buenos Aires.
Program Details
What You’ll Study
TOTAL CREDITS - 12-18 credits per semester
Students can select from 16 courses offered in English with local Argentine students, or complete courses specially designed for visiting international students, including Spanish language. Advanced Spanish speakers may choose to complete integrated courses in Spanish with local students.
EARLY START OPTION
Students selecting the Early Start option complete an intensive Spanish language course prior to the start of the standard semester. The intensive Spanish course consists of a 100 hours of class over a total of 4 weeks.
SPANISH LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Students may complete a semester-long Spanish language course with other visiting international students.
COURSES WITH ARGENTINE STUDENTS
Students with more limited Spanish skills may complete courses in English alongside Argentine students in the following areas: art history, economics, international relations, journalism, literature, and political science. Students with advanced Spanish language skills may complete courses in Spanish with local students in Asian Studies, business and economics, education, history, geography, philosophy, psychology, and tourism studies.
SERVICE-LEARNING OPTION
Students have the option of taking a service-learning course reviewing Urban Inequalities in Latin America during this program.
ACADEMIC YEAR STUDENTS
The Argentine academic calendar follows the calendar year. The first semester in Argentina is actually the equivalent of the spring semester in the U.S. Students who wish to study for two semesters in Argentina are encouraged to consider the Calendar Year option (spring/fall). Students selecting a Calendar Year program have access to API housing throughout their program and are not required to travel or return home during the semester break. In contrast, students selecting the Academic Year option (fall/spring) will have a 3-3.5 month break between semesters during which API housing is not provided. Students are encouraged to return home or to travel during this break. Both Early Start options include an intensive-month Spanish course prior to the start of the first semester.
TRANSCRIPTS
API students receive a transcript from the Universidad del Salvador upon completion of their program.
Kayla Cole
Kayla Cole will be your Program Manager and will help prepare you for your API program.
(she/her/hers)
Jimena Alvarez de Toledo
Jimena will be one of your Resident Directors in Buenos Aires and will be a resource for you on-site. (she/her/hers)
The number of contact hours can vary by department, with the majority of courses meeting three times per week, for eighteen weeks, for a total of 54 hours per course (generally equivalent to 3-4 U.S. semester credits). Some courses may have as few as 36 total hours (generally equivalent to 2-3 U.S. semester credits) or as many as 108 hours (7-8 U.S. semester credits). A contact hour at the Universidad del Salvador consists of 60 minutes, rather than the standard 50 at U.S. institutions. Students should work with their API Resident Director on-site to be sure of the number of credits per course.
COURSE INFORMATION
The available courses are presented below by semester/term. Also listed above those are the elective courses that are available to take with Argentine students (in English or Spanish).
ELECTIVE COURSES IN ENGLISH WITH ARGENTINE STUDENTS
The number of contact hours can vary by department, with the majority of courses meeting three times per week, for eighteen weeks, for a total of 54 contact hours per course (generally equivalent to 3-4 U.S. semester credits).
School of Education and Communication Science:
Introduction to Journalism
Consumer Behavior
School of History, Geography, and Tourism:
Argentine and Latin American History of Art
School of Management and Economics:
Accounting
Coaching
International Contemporary Agenda
Political and Social Process in the Latin American Region
Argentine Society, Culture, and Politics
School of Modern Languages:
English Normative
English and North American Culture
English Literature
Linguistics
Methods of Translation (taught partially in English)
Methods of Interpretation (taught partially in English)
Comparative Structures (taught in English and Spanish)
School of Social Sciences:
History of International Relations
Latin American Political Systems
Latin American Social History
The Reversal of Development in the Southern Cone
Service Learning: Urban Inequalities in Latin America (Service-Learning Syllabus)
ELECTIVE COURSES IN SPANISH WITH ARGENTINE STUDENTS
The number of contact hours can vary by department, with the majority of courses meeting three times per week, for eighteen weeks, for a total of 54 contact hours per course (generally equivalent to 3-4 U.S. semester credits).
School of Education and Communication Science:
Introduction to Journalism
Consumer Behavior
School of History, Geography, and Tourism:
Argentine and Latin American History of Art
School of Management and Economics:
Accounting
Coaching
International Contemporary Agenda
Political and Social Process in the Latin American Region
Argentine Society, Culture, and Politics
School of Modern Languages:
English Normative
English and North American Culture
English Literature
Linguistics
Methods of Translation (taught partially in English)
Methods of Interpretation (taught partially in English)
Comparative Structures (taught in English and Spanish)
Courses in English and Spanish with local students
Service-learning option
Housing
In Buenos Aires, students live with local host families. Host families serve as a unique introduction into the Argentine culture and may be made up of a retirement-age couple, a single woman with or without children, or a traditional two-parent household. Students are provided with two meals per day (except on weekends), as well as laundry service once per week. Students live in the Palermo, Recoleta, and Belgrano neighborhoods, which are generally 15-45 minutes from their host university.
