Natural Sciences Study Abroad Programs in South America

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.

IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate students. We're a little obsessed with study abroad, and not at all ashamed to admit it. We are a highly-charged force of study abroad enthusiasts. Every day we have the privilege of witnessing how study abroad changes our students' lives. That's the reason we do what we do: to provide once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures. Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our goal is to provide personal support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process. Whether it's housing or cultural events or field trips, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible. Study with us for a summer, semester, or year. No matter the term, our world-class faculty and courses will engage you as you discover new ways of learning both inside and outside the classroom. How will study abroad redefine you? We can't wait to find out.

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.

Gain practical experience in holistic health while exploring the Peruvian Andes. The Nutrition & Natural Medicine program in the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, is a unique opportunity. You will learn about Peruvian superfoods, food as medicine, healthy cooking, natural Andean medicine, nutrition, cleansing practices, herbal and plant-based medicine, aromatherapy, organic farming, and more. You will gain an entirely new perspective on health and natural medicine by participating in this life-changing experience. If you want to stay longer in Peru, you may extend your stay by adding an internship, volunteering placement, or taking Spanish classes before or after the program.

SIT’s Global Master of Arts in Sustainable Development Practice is a full-time, one-year degree that explores the interconnected nature of global health crises, economic inequality, natural resource degradation, and political and ethnic conflicts. Study begins in Ecuador, focusing on biodiversity and urban-rural development, then continues in South Africa and Malawi, examining sustainable practice in diverse sociopolitical contexts. Hands-on learning provides a unique opportunity to acquire professional skills through research and fieldwork in a competitive global environment. This program is ideal for emerging professionals seeking careers in sustainable development, policy, project leadership, or community engagement.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

Spend a semester living and conducting research with Round River in Chilean Patagonia, where we work with local organizations to monitor wildlife and vegetation while exploring the diverse terrain, from rugged mountains to fjords, glaciers, forests, and expansive plains. Students operate out of our base near the remote village of Cochrane and following projects between Aysén Region's protected areas, namely Patagonia National Park. Students become familiar with wildlife monitoring, camera trapping, vegetation sampling, and more as they engage in conservation efforts alongside our local partners. All lectures and field activities are in English. Spanish language skills are not required, but some prior knowledge is recommended. Students should be physically fit and prepared for hiking, backpacking, and inclement weather.

Explore sustainable water management on The GREEN Peru Program! Through this hybrid program, you’ll gain knowledge through live, virtual classes, community engagement, industry exposure, innovating for sustainable solutions, and global water stewardship. Combined with the nation’s historical technologies for water initiatives and resource management, our exclusive facility access allows students and participants alike to dive into Peruvian culture and education like never before. Focused on community and engagement, students participate in developing sustainable implementations with a local elementary school, go on bucket-list adventure excursions, and build global awareness. Peru is the ideal destination for students passionate about the mission toward global water stewardship and sustainability solutions.

Start college in Argentina with Verto's first-year study abroad program. Find your inspiration in Buenos Aires’ vibrant culture, dynamic pace of life, and welcoming people. With Verto, you'll: • Become a global citizen, expand your horizons, and grow in your independenc • Explore Argentina's lively tango, spirited futbol matches, and more! • Earn 12-16 official college credits. • Take inspiring courses based on hands-on learning and cultural immersion. • Gain admission and transfer seamlessly to one of our 40+ U.S. partner colleges to finish your degree! Find out how you can apply by inquiring today.

Experience the incredible biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon when you spend a semester in the rainforest studying conservation, development, and sustainability. Meet the residents, analyze environmental policies, and explore diverse ecosystems to learn about climate change, resource extraction, and other regional issues. Students climb from cloud forests to lowland jungles, surveying biodiversity, mapping plant–animal interactions, and tracing how altitude shapes life. From ridgelines, they see intact canopy stretching in one direction and fields newly cleared for timber and oil in the other. Each trek carries the tension that the world’s richest forests are also among its most endangered. Each dataset transforms from numbers to evidence in a struggle that links Amazon futures to global survival. The days are also filled with joy: the flash of macaws in the trees, river otters floating downstream, and the discovery of rare orchids, sometimes right beside you.

Nestled in the heart of South America, Paraguay is home to the beautifully delicate Cerrado, the lush Atlantic Forest, the challenging Gran Chaco, and other rare and secluded ecosystems that have received little study and deserve far more attention. Environmental awareness is on the rise in Paraguay, but it contends with increasingly strong pressure from population growth, agriculture, cattle ranching, hunting, and construction. The presence of conservation organizations in the country is quite limited, and there is a critical need to further understand and build on the traditionally close relationship between local people and the land on which they depend. Students in this course will have the unique opportunity to co-develop an Eco-Leadership program for Paraguay, working in partnership with Para La Tierra – a nonprofit conservation organization devoted to scientific research, conservation, and community engagement. Before and following the field experience in Paraguay, students will complete coursework via Dragonfly Workshops Web-Based Learning Community as they apply these experiences to their home institutions.

The Tropical Conservation Semester offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Ecuador, where you will immerse yourself in Latin American culture and language, and explore some of the most pristine and wildlife-packed sites on the planet. You will experience the immense biodiversity of Ecuador from the Amazon Rainforest, to the Andes Mountains, to the Galápagos Islands. Ceiba has partnered with the University of Wisconsin to offer an unparalleled semester in applied tropical ecology, conservation, and rural community development. We join real-world conservation projects, and encourage you to blend the academic and applied realms, bridging the gap between classroom science and practical conservation. This one-of-a-kind semester is ideal for undergraduate students in biological and social fields who seek interdisciplinary training for careers in habitat protection, tropical ecology, environmental education, and international development.