Study Abroad Programs in Cordoba, Argentina

The university capital of Argentina, Cordoba has a rich academic tradition and is a great place to immerse yourself in Argentine society. Cordoba is a huge industrial and artistic center, creating a healthy balance of left- and right-brained people to strike up conversation with during your study abroad adventures.

Since Argentina has one of Latin America’s strongest economies, students will benefit from taking business and economics courses while studying abroad in Cordoba. Observe and research how Argentina trades internationally with its neighboring countries and learn how it fits into the global economy. 

The city hosts over 100 museums and historical sites, so students interested in art history, and art in general, will definitivamente get hands-on experience learning about this city’s cultural past and present through study abroad in Cordoba. From expressionism during the colonial period to current design trends, students will have a ball learning about the intricacies of Argentina’s visual culture.  

Last but not least, Spanish is the most popular subject of study in Cordoba, and all of Argentina for that matter. Spanish classes of all levels are taught by native professors, and the best part is that you can practice what you learn in class at any time while studying in Cordoba. Some courses may require you to adhere to a Spanish-only contract (it’s not as scary as it sounds), which will lead you to sound like an authentic Argentine in no time. 

Many courses in Argentina are taught in English, so Spanish language skills aren’t required to study abroad in Cordoba. It’s always a good idea to pick up basic Spanish though, so that you can navigate the city and ask out classmates for a cup of yerba mate under teacher supervision. Most university courses are taught in a lecture-style with many students, so it will be up to you to be proactive in staying in touch with your professors. Professors may arrive late to class, which reflects the more laid-back style of learning. Since the day starts later in Argentina, classes can run until around 7 p.m. or 8 p.m.

The academic year in Argentina runs from March until mid-December, and students get two weeks off in July for receso. Schools are closed for national holidays in Argentina, like Good Friday and Easter, and long weekends are common (puente will become your new best friend). Winters last from May until September, so keep this in mind when you are planning for study abroad in Cordoba. For example, studying abroad in Cordoba during second semester is a better idea if you’d prefer to see the temperatures rise during your stay.