Conservation & Preservation Study Abroad Programs in Argentina

Your Engineering, Technology + Sciences program in Buenos Aires lasts a full semester and offers you an integrated global learning experience that connects your coursework with real-world applications. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, that focus on science, technology, engineering, or math. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to engineering, technology, and science. Live and learn in Buenos Aires! Buenos Aires is Argentina’s dynamic and forward-thinking capital, celebrated for its innovation in science, technology, and urban development. The city is a growing hub for research, digital entrepreneurship, and sustainable initiatives, with pioneering projects in biotech, urban agriculture, and smart mobility. With its vibrant arts scene, leafy boulevards, historic cafés, and passionate academic culture, Buenos Aires is the perfect place to study engineering, technology, and science abroad.

DESIGN YOUR DREAM SEMESTER IN BUENOS AIRES Tackle research. Accelerate Spanish language progress. Take classes alongside Latin American peers. Whatever your goals, this program has the flexibility to make it happen. Craft your semester with classes in Spanish, taught by IFSA faculty or at one of three Buenos Aires universities. Choose a homestay or apartment, and take advantage of a bounty of cultural experiences with affordable theater, music, cinema, art, and football. Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee. Below are a selection of activities and excursions from previous terms; options may vary for your program. Due to the seasonal nature of many of program activities, we cannot guarantee a specific activity or excursion will be available in a given term or program.

Experience the unique environments and biodiversity of Southern Patagonia and Antarctica, and examine the conservation challenges posed by climate change and human behavior. From your base in Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, you’ll discover the economic and environmental importance of this region. Apply scientific research tools as you study marine biodiversity, visit the Beagle Channel and Tierra del Fuego, and embark on a 10-day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula with guided landings and zodiac cruises. SIT’s program in Patagonia, Argentina, offers a minor in Antarctic studies or environmental studies. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

Embark on a dynamic academic journey in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina’s Academic Semester Program. Designed for students eager to delve into Argentine culture and academic excellence, this program allows you to study at one of four prestigious universities. Whether aiming for a semester or a full academic year, earn between 12-18 US semester credits or 24-36 ECTS credits, all transferrable to your home institution. Our program not only provides comprehensive academic options but also enables you to enrich your experience through internships, volunteer work, or specialized immersion courses in Tango, Cooking, Wine Tasting, Photography, and TEFL Certification. Why Choose Buenos Aires? Buenos Aires, with its lively arts scene, diverse culinary landscape, and dynamic social atmosphere, offers an unparalleled backdrop for academic and personal growth. Studying here enhances your academic credentials and provides a rich, immersive cultural experience, preparing you for global citizenship.

This intensive 6-credit course offers a learning experience in environmental maintenance and protection in two key Argentine regions: the province of Córdoba, known for its many nature preserves, and Patagonia, renowned for its unique geological formations. The course features experiential learning opportunities wherein students apply theoretical knowledge on the ground. Faculty from the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, an institution recognized for its ongoing work in the area, teach classes. On the other hand, park rangers from the Universidad Provincial de Córdoba and guides specializing in academic tourism lead field activities. Along with theoretical and practical classes, the course includes visits to wildlife preserves, camping excursions in the national parks of Córdoba, and transport to the coastal region of Patagonia. As part of the biodiversity and ecosystem training, students may participate in environmental protection tasks that these areas require. Classes are taught in English, but immersion and scientific and technical vocabulary will be in Argentine Spanish. Students may also enroll in an optional introductory Spanish course.