Study Abroad in Buenos Aires

Experience the vibrant heart of Argentina
With the charm of Paris, the energy of New York City, and the sophistication of Madrid, Buenos Aires is a dynamic blend of old-world elegance and modern flair. Stroll down wide boulevards lined with historic architecture, sip coffee in a leafy plaza, or dance the night away in a buzzing tango club. The city offers everything from gourmet dining and eclectic boutiques to lush parks, efficient public transport, and a rich mix of cultures and religions.

 

Nestled at the southern edge of the Río de la Plata, Buenos Aires is more than just the capital of Argentina—it’s the beating heart of the nation’s culture, economy, and spirit. Home to nearly 3 million residents in the city proper and over 12 million in its sprawling metropolitan area, Buenos Aires exerts a magnetic pull over the entire country—and anyone who visits.

 

Each neighborhood in Buenos Aires has its own rhythm and flavor. Get lost among the fashionable cafes and indie shops of Palermo SoHo, feel the pulse of urban life in Barrio Norte, or relax in the serene greenery of the city’s many parks. Whether you're seeking tranquility or excitement, Buenos Aires delivers both—often on the same street.

 

The locals, known as porteños (people of the port), reflect the city’s diverse heritage. While most trace their roots to Spain or Italy, you’ll also find German, Portuguese, French, and many other influences shaping the city’s identity. This cultural mosaic is especially evident in the arts, and nowhere is this more true than in tango—the sultry, passionate dance that was born in Buenos Aires and has since captivated the world.

For students and travelers alike, Buenos Aires is a dream destination: a place to learn Spanish, immerse yourself in a different way of life, and enjoy the energy of one of South America’s most cosmopolitan cities.

 

And don’t forget—since Argentina lies in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are reversed from those in North America. Expect hot summers (December through February) and mild winters (June through August) in the 40's and 50's. Snow is a rare treat, but occasional rain or hail adds drama to this already thrilling cityscape.

 

 

  • Research & Internships
    Healthcare & Medical Spanish summer program includes clinical rotations and shadowing in a local healthcare facility, plus research opportunities
  • Language Requirement

    Open to all Spanish levels. Classes in English and Spanish.

  • Excursions

    Semester and Summer programs include 2 day excursions. Destinations may vary by term. Past terms have included trips to El Tigre and Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.

  • Housing

    Shared apartments, residence hall, or homestays in city center neighborhoods.

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Programs in Buenos Aires

Universidad de Belgrano

Located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Belgrano, Universidad de Belgrano was established in 1964 and now enrolls over 13,500 students, including 2,000 international students. The university is divided into 13 different schools that offer 33 different undergraduate and 20 graduate majors.

 

ASA students at Universidad de Belgrano can take Spanish language along with a variety of electives available in both English and Spanish. Semester students can take courses in English, Spanish, or a mix of both! An Intermediate or Advanced level of Spanish is required in order to enroll in electives taught in Spanish.

 

Medical Spanish at Buenos Aires Universidad de Belgrano

Medical Spanish at Buenos Aires Universidad de Belgrano

Summer

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Intensive Spanish Language at Buenos Aires Universidad de Belgrano

Intensive Spanish Language at Buenos Aires Universidad de Belgrano

Summer

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ASA is a small program, but that’s what makes it so great. The personal attention can’t be beat and I made plenty of friends outside of the group.

Chelsea Francis

I would recommend ASA to other students because not only was it a great price for what you get, but it was so much fun and the site director was great.

Morgan Pecknold

ASA is a very thorough program. It is well organized and structured, yet allows for plenty of independent activity and personal responsibility. There were many times where I felt foreign, but I rarely felt like a tourist. I engaged in the culture with the ASA program, I didn’t just take a picture and a souvenir

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Housing

Explore your accommodation options at this destination.

Students will complete a Housing Request Form after being accepted to the program. ASA then places students within our housing pool while accommodating as many preferences as possible. Most of the time, we’re able to place students in their first choice housing option.

 

All ASA housing includes Internet and is located in safe neighborhoods, within a reasonable distance from school. 

 

Argentine Homestay

Rooms are single occupancy. The majority of homestays host 1-2 students at a time, or in rare cases perhaps 1-2 more, depending on how large their flat is. Breakfast Mon-Sat and dinner Mon-Fri included.

Off-Campus Residence Hall

Rooms are double occupancy. Bathrooms are shared. Shared/communal kitchen or kitchenette provided. You may live with other ASA students, international students, or local Argentine students. Residence hall may be all-gender, but bedrooms are same gender.

Shared Apartment

Rooms are double occupancy. Bathrooms are shared. Shared/communal kitchen or kitchenette provided. You may live with other ASA students, international students, or local Argentine students. Apartments may be all-gender, but bedrooms are same gender.

Housing FAQs

In most cases we can accommodate same-gender roommate requests. You'll complete a Housing Request Form after being accepted, and you can give us the name(s) of those you want to live with. Roommate requests must be mutual, so be sure your friend requests you back!
Rooms may be double or single occupancy.
ASA will notify you of your living arrangements via email approximately 1-2 weeks before the start of your program. You will receive a detailed description of your housing and the location, and if there is another ASA student in your housing we will include their name and email address.
If it is a problem with the homestay and not a language or cultural misunderstanding, ASA will move you to a different homestay right away. We have on-site staff in every city who are there to help students with any issues they encounter while abroad, and who check in periodically with students throughout their stay to ensure all is well.
No, but there’s no need to worry! Living in a homestay is the best way for you to learn Spanish, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly you will improve. Also, don’t forget that they've hosted international students before, so they understand that you are there to learn their language and want to help you.
A detailed list of what to bring (and what not to bring) will be included in your ASA pre-departure handbook, which will be emailed to you about a month before your program begins. Students living in a homestay should consider bringing a small gift for their host, such as a candle, kitchen towel, chocolates, etc.
The food is great and will be typical of your host country. Be prepared to try new things! If you have any food allergies or dietary needs, please let ASA know as soon as possible and we'll be happy to advise you on your options.
The majority of our housing is within a 15-35 minute commute from your classes. You will walk, take the subway or bus, or a combination. Please rest assured that we place a high priority on location, and all ASA students live within a reasonable distance from their classes!

Excursions

Explore the region with organized trips and cultural activities.

Semester and Summer programs include 2 day excursions. Destinations may vary by term. Past terms have included trips to:

 

Argentine Ranch in the Pampas

Argentine Ranch in the Pampas

Day Trip

Spend a full day at a traditional ranch in the Argentine countryside. Enjoy the outdoors, including horseback riding, folk music and dancing, and delicious Argentine barbeque (called “asado”), prepared the old gaucho way!
El Tigre

El Tigre

Day Trip

On the northern outskirts of Buenos Aires, where the Parana and Uruguay Rivers flow into the Río de la Plata, sits one of the world’s largest estuaries. We’ll take a boat ride, relax, shop and eat.
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Overnight

Get to know another South American country! This beautiful and small Uruguayan colonial town has much to explore to fill the entire day. It was founded in 1680 and was declared Historic heritage for Humanity. We’ll enjoy a calm day walking around the historic area of this unique town.

Experiences

Immerse yourself in local culture and community activities.

Getting out and exploring on your own is one of the best parts about studying abroad. Here are just a few of the unforgettable experiences you can have abroad with ASA!

 
Ateneo Bookstore

Ateneo Bookstore

The world-famous Ateneo Bookstore preserves the splendor and elegance of the former Grand Splendid theater, which opened in 1919 for hosting opera, ballet, and tango performances. It was converted into a bookstore in 2000, preserving the original decoration and frescoes of the ceiling dome. With a cafeteria located on the stage area, this is not only a bookstore, it’s a great spot to gather with friends.
El Gato Negro (The Black Cat)

El Gato Negro (The Black Cat)

El Gato Negro (The Black Cat) coffee shop was named a “café notable” - a special designation for remarkable traditional cafeterías that form part of Buenos Aires’ cultural heritage. Stop in here for a coffee and some cake - the most delicate and exotic spices and the finest coffee, chocolate, and teas are sold by experienced shop attendants.
San Telmo Market

San Telmo Market

Dating back to 1897, the San Telmo Market has anything from vintage clothes and jewelry to fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, bakeries, and some of the best coffee in the city. Don’t leave without visiting the food stalls - for the best empanadas, go to El Hornero. Our favorite varieties are the beef, corn, or blue cheese.
Blind Theater

Blind Theater

Blind Theater is an experience you will never forget! What do you see when you can’t see anything? More than you think! Non-sighted staff help the public locate their seats by a human chain. When the show begins in complete darkness, you forget you can’t see. The sounds, smells, and performers in different locations of the room, along with the context of what is happening in the show, allow you shape the room you’re in even without sight.
Soccer Match

Soccer Match

Go to a soccer match for an easy way to bond with locals. We suggest booking your ticket through a registered tour company - you’ll have round trip transportation, be escorted by the staff who knows their way around the stadium, and of course a guaranteed seat. If you go to the stadium on your own, you may not be able to get a ticket, especially if it is for an important match like Boca vs River.
Argentine Cuisine

Argentine Cuisine

Enjoying a traditional Argentine steak a la parrilla (grilled) is a MUST. Not only is Argentina known for its high quality, grass-fed beef, they know how to cook it to perfection. Favorite cuts include vacío (flank steak), asado de tira (short ribs), and bife de chorizo (sirloin, strip, or NY strip). Bife de chorizo must always be eaten with FRIES - no salads allowed.
A Green City

A Green City

Buenos Aires is a very green city with lots of parks and trees growing on almost every block. Find a shady spot to study, relax, or people watch. The oldest tree is the gomero de la recoleta - a rubber tree planted around 1790. There is mysticism in its shade, when you ponder all it has witnessed. Other trees to look for are the palo borracho (drunken tree) with pink flowers and a “beer-belly” trunk that stores water when it’s plentiful, and the jacarandas with their gorgeous purple flowers.
Tango

Tango

Be enchanted by the beauty and passion of tango dancers performing in the streets of Buenos Aires. For tips they will even dance with you.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Argentina is a country comprised of a mix of ethnic groups with the primary being those of European and Mestizo (mixed European and Amerindian ancestry) at 97.2%. Followed by this is those of Amerindian descent (2.4%), and those of African descent (0.4%)

For Black haircare products and hairstyling for men and women in Buenos Aires, check out Trenzas Africanas on Facebook or Instagram, or Cornrows Argentina. For additional stores that sell haircare products, ASA’s Site Director in Buenos Aires can help you locate options during your stay. That said, you should bring your favorite haircare products with you and enough to last your entire stay, because you may not find the same brands/variety/accessibility of products that you’re used in the US. Here are some helpful tips on Black haircare products and tools to bring with you. You can also check out the Diversity Abroad guide to managing Black hair abroad.

If you plan to live with a homestay family, please notify us about any special dietary needs with as much advance notice as possible, so we can assess whether your needs can be accommodated within a homestay family. We also offer housing in shared apartments with kitchen provided, where you can prepare your own meals.

Resources for dietary needs for allergies, religious beliefs, or other preferences below. We strongly encourage you to order food/allergy translation cards to help communicate your needs while abroad.

Students with a range of mental health conditions can successfully study abroad. If you take any medications, please review the U.S. State Department recommendations for traveling abroad with medications.

ASA is happy to talk to you about what resources are available for any mental or physical health needs you have. Please reach out to us by clicking here. Having advance notice of what your needs are will allow us to identify resources to support you, such as therapy or ongoing medical care to allow you to be successful. Any ASA team member is a safe person to share things with!

With your ASA program, you'll also have a paid subscription to mindhamok, a 24-7 service designed to support study abroad students’ mental, physical, and social wellbeing. mindhamok's curated online and live resources give you tools to help you succeed.

You can use mindhamok to: Request an appointment with a coach/therapist; Live chat with a coach/therapist about concerns such as roommate issues, relationships, etc.; Discuss homesickness, culture shock, or adjustment concerns; and much more.

For more information, see our mental & emotional health information here.

Argentina is home to a primarily Roman Catholic population (92%), with minority Protestant (2%) and Jewish (2%) population as well as 4% of the population representing other religious groups. Argentina also has the largest Jewish and Muslim populations anywhere in Latin America. ASA is happy to help you find a place of worship in Buenos Aires - just ask us.

According to Wheel the World, Buenos Aires has been recognized as one of the most accessible cities in Latin America. A law was passed in 1994 that required the elimination of barriers for people with reduced mobility in public transportation. Not all subway stations, the "subte", are wheelchair accessible. However, due to the developed tourist industry in the city, as well as in other places of interest in the country, there is a wide range of accessible accommodation and transportation. Additional information can be found here.

We encourage you to open a dialogue with us so we can assess accessibility in housing and academic spaces.

The U.S. State Department has advice for international travelers with disabilities at this link.

ASA provides hands-on support throughout the entire process. This includes housing, course registration, flight and arrival logistics, and student visa guidance. While you're abroad, our on-site staff is available to support you 24/7. They coordinate social and cultural activities and offer guidance on the local culture, to give you and your support system peace of mind throughout your program. We also have an online orientation for parents/families/support systems at this link.

We welcome students with any gender identity and sexuality on all of our programs. Argentina is generally recognized as a front-runner in inclusivity in Latin America, with same-sex marriage being legalized in 2010 and the newly passed Gender Identity Law which allows for legal gender identity changes.

Check out the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Guide here.

ASA welcomes all degree-seeking undergraduate students on any of our programs. We are happy to talk through any component of your identity (e.g. age, marital status, parental/caregiver status, military affiliation, et al.) that may affect your ability to participate on a program. Click here to contact us.

ASA allows payment deferral until your institution releases your Financial Aid, and we offer payment plans upon request to students who need it. More information on billing and payment can be found here.

ASA also has several scholarships you can apply for within our program application. Students who receive a Pell Grant as part of their Financial Aid package are eligible to apply for the Gilman Scholarship.

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