STUDY IN ARGENTINA

Alongside a number of other Latin American countries, Argentina has seen its universities make significant progress in the international university rankings in recent years.
The nation’s highest placing in the 2012/13  World University Rankings is the Universidad de Buenos Aires, ranked at 230. Also in the top 500 are the Universidad Austral, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina Santa María de los Buenos Aires, Universidad Nacional de La Plata and Universidad Nacional de Córdoba.
Indeed, there’s certainly no shortage of choice when it comes to finding a world-class institution to study at in Argentina. This variety is also matched by the range of activities available to those who choose to spend time in the country.

Argentina's capital city Buenos Aires is the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after Brazil’s São Paulo, and is absolutely packed with things to see and do – from outdoor markets, cute cafés and historic architecture, to gourmet restaurants, designer boutiques and trendy bars.
For a slightly more laid-back location, you may choose to study in nearby La Plata, or, perhaps further northwest, in Córdoba. Both offer many of the same attractions as the capital – including top universities – but on a less overwhelming scale.
Meanwhile, beyond these exciting urban hubs lie huge expanses of incredible natural beauty, just waiting to be explored.

• Capital and largest city is Buenos Aires
• Second largest country on the South American continent
• Stretches 3,500km from north to south, with Andes Mountains to the west and Atlantic Ocean to the east
• Borders with Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay
• Main language is Spanish
• Currency is the peso (one peso = 100 centavos)
• Major exports include cereals, live animals, mineral fuels and machinery
• Most visited country in South America in 2011, according to the World Tourism Organization
• Most popular national sport is football (soccer)

Argentina’s capital and largest city, Buenos Aires, appears at 24th in the  Best Student Cities ranking for 2012. The city is home to five universities ranked by , and also picks up high scores for affordability and popularity with employers.
Buenos Aires is also known for its vibrant nightlife, attractive architecture – much of it European in style – and an arts and culture scene arguably unrivalled in Latin America. Other notable cities for students in Argentina are Córdoba, Rosario, San Miguel de Tucuman, Mar del Plata and Mendoza.
As you’d expect, student life can vary considerably between different regions of Argentina, but many of these cities offer an attractive combination of old and new – historic buildings and modern nightlife, leaving avenues and buzzing cafes.
Outside of the cities, Argentina’s diverse landscape offers scope for activities, including vineyard tours, rafting, skiing, hiking and of course sun-bathing along the coast.
Those of an adventurous disposition will have no trouble finding new challenges. Argentina is home to the continent’s highest peak, Aconcagua, as well as areas of desert, glacier-carved valleys, amazing waterfalls and stunning lakes.
Meanwhile, equestrian enthusiasts will know that horses and horse-riding are an essential part of the country’s national heritage and identity. Argentine-bred horses are renowned worldwide, and it’s a popular destination for horse-riding holidays - forget about the US cowboy; prepare to meet Argentina’s gauchos.
Oh, and Argentina is also a good place to study if you’re keen to learn to dance the tango, you're really into football (soccer), or if you enjoy a good steak.

Applying to university in Argentina

There are several different options when it comes to choosing a university in Argentina. The first and largest type are national universities, which receive funding from the government.
There are 40 of these, catering for the majority of undergraduate students in the country. In addition, there are around 45 private universities – which are smaller, and will charge higher fees.
Both the public and private sectors also have a number of ‘institutes’, which are differentiated from ‘universities’ by their focus on specific subject areas.
The academic year in Argentina runs from March to November. Foreign students apply directly to the educational institution they have chosen, and must show copies of school certificates. After being offered a place, students then apply for a student visa, usually valid for two years at a time.

Languages in Argentina

Although English is recognized as a business language, Spanish is the language of day-to-day life. Knowledge of Spanish, therefore, is essential and is in fact a requirement when applying for a student visa.
However, there is also a growing trend of foreigners coming to Argentina specifically to gain a Certificate of Spanish Language and Use (CELU), accredited by the Department of Education and the Foreign Affairs Department, which confirms the holder’s proficiency in the language. The exam is given twice a year at certain universities.

Living costs in Argentina

In general, Argentina offers both affordable higher education and relatively low living costs – particularly when compared to the majority of North American and European study-abroad destinations. Fees will be higher at private institutions, and may also vary depending on the course.
Foreign students are allowed to work in the country, provided they satisfy all the legal requirements, which are to obtain a work permit and to be legally granted residence in the country.

UNIVERSITIES IN ARGENTINA

Universities                              Locations

1  Universidad de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
2  Universidad Nacional de La Plata
La Plata
3  Universidad Tecnológica Nacional
Buenos Aires
4  Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
Córdoba
5  Universidad Nacional de Rosario
Rosario
6  Universidad Nacional de Cuyo
Mendoza
7  Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
Corrientes ...
8  Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Buenos Aires
9  Universidad de Palermo
Buenos Aires
10  Universidad Nacional del Sur
Bahía Blanca
11  Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires
Tandil ...
12  Universidad Nacional de Tucumán
San Miguel de Tucumán
13  Universidad Torcuato di Tella
Buenos Aires
14  Universidad Nacional de Quilmes
Bernal ...
15  Universidad de San Andrés
Victoria
16  Universidad Nacional de San Luis
San Luis ...
17  Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata ...
18  Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento
Los Polvorines
19  Universidad Nacional de San Martín
San Martín
20  Universidad Nacional del Litoral
Santa Fe ...
21  Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales
Buenos Aires
22  Universidad Nacional de Salta
Salta
23  Universidad de Belgrano
Buenos Aires
24  Universidad Austral
Buenos Aires ...
25  Universidad Abierta Interamericana
Buenos Aires ...
26  Universidad Nacional de Misiones
Posadas
27  Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos
Concepción del Uruguay
28  Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto
Río Cuarto
29  Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales
Buenos Aires
30  Universidad Nacional de San Juan
San Juan
31  Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
32  Universidad Nacional de Luján
Luján
33  Universidad Argentina de la Empresa
Buenos Aires
34  Universidad Nacional de Catamarca
S. Fdo. del Valle de Catamarca ...
35  Universidad Nacional de Lanús
Remedios de Escalada
36  Universidad Nacional de La Rioja
La Rioja ...
37  Universidad Nacional de La Matanza
San Justo
38  Universidad Nacional de La Patagonia San Juan Bosco
Comodoro Rivadavia ...
39  Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero
Santiago del Estero
40  Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21
Córdoba
41  Universidad FASTA
Mar del Plata
42  Universidad Nacional del Comahue
Neuquén
43  Universidad de Flores
Buenos Aires ...
44  Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora
Lomas de Zamora
45  Universidad Nacional de La Patagonia Austral
Río Gallegos
46  Instituto Universitario Nacional del Arte
Buenos Aires
47  Universidad del Salvador
Buenos Aires
48  Universidad Nacional de Jujuy
San Salvador de Jujuy
49  Universidad Católica de Córdoba
Córdoba ...
50  Universidad de Morón
Morón
51  Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero
Buenos Aires ...
52  Universidad Blas Pascal
Argüello
53  Universidad Argentina John F. Kennedy
Buenos Aires
54  Universidad del Cine
Buenos Aires
55  Universidad Nacional de La Pampa
Santa Rosa ...
56  Universidad Católica de Salta
Salta ...
57  Universidad del Museo Social Argentino
Buenos Aires
58  Universidad Nacional de Villa María
Villa María
59  Instituto Universitario Aeronáutico
Alta Gracia ...
60  Universidad de Mendoza
Mendoza
61  Universidad Adventista del Plata
Libertador San Martín
62  Universidad Católica de La Plata
La Plata
63  ESEADE Instituto Universitario
Buenos Aires
64  Universidad Favaloro
Buenos Aires
65  Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano
Rosario
66  Universidad de la Cuenca del Plata
Corrientes
67  Universidad Champagnat
Godoy Cruz
68  Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud
Buenos Aires ...
69  Universidad CAECE
Buenos Aires
70  Universidad Maimónides
Buenos Aires
71  Universidad de la Marina Mercante
Buenos Aires
72  Universidad Juan Agustín Maza
Guaymallén
73  Universidad Católica de Santiago del Estero
Santiago del Estero
74  Universidad de Congreso
Mendoza ...
75  Universidad Católica de Santa Fe
Santa Fe
76  Universidad del CEMA
Buenos Aires
77  Universidad Nacional del Noroeste de la Provincia de Buenos Aires
Junín
78  Universidad del Norte Santo Tomás de Aquino
San Miguel de Tucumán ...
79  Instituto para el Desarrollo Empresarial de la Argentina
Buenos Aires ...
80  Universidad Nacional de Rio Negro
Viedma
81  Universidad del Aconcagua
Mendoza
82  Universidad de Concepción del Uruguay
Concepción del Uruguay
83  Universidad Nacional de Formosa
Formosa
84  Universidad ISALUD
Buenos Aires
85  Instituto Universitario CEMIC
Buenos Aires
86  Universidad Autónoma de Entre Ríos
Paraná
87  Universidad Atlántida Argentina
Mar de Ajó
88  Instituto Universitario de la Policía Federal Argentina
Buenos Aires
89  Universidad Gastón Dachary
Posadas
90  Instituto de Enseñanza Superior del Ejército
Buenos Aires
91  Universidad Nacional de Chilecito
Chilecito
92  Instituto Universitario de Salud Mental
Buenos Aires
93  Instituto Universitario Escuela Argentina de Negocios
Buenos Aires
94  Instituto Universitario Italiano de Rosario
Rosario
95  Universidad Nacional del Chaco Austral
Sáenz Peña
96  Instituto Universitario Naval
Buenos Aires
97  Universidad de San Pablo-T
San Miguel de Tucumán
98  Universidad Católica de Cuyo
Rivadavia ...
99  Instituto Universitario ISEDET
Buenos Aires
100  Universidad Notarial Argentina
La Plata
101  Instituto Universitario del Gran Rosario
Rosario ...
102  Instituto Universitario de Seguridad Marítima
Buenos Aires