Summer Study Abroad Programs in South America

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Study abroad in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, known as the Paris of South America. Explore numerous historic neighborhoods and learn about the world-famous tango while taking classes with one of our renowned academic partners. Argentina is a country of vast landscapes and a f

Launch your global career in 2026 with an internship in Spain or Latin America through Adelante Abroad. Gain real international work experience, strengthen your resume, improve your Spanish skills, and build a global network while living abroad. We offer customized internships abroad in 30+ profess

*Due to the global health status worldwide, USAC is making programmatic changes to summer, fall, and yearlong programs, and some options might not be available. These changes are posted on individual program pages on the USAC website.*   Santiago is a city of contrasts: historic areas stand side-

Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a break from your studies. Study abroad with AIFS and broaden your academic knowledge while learning about foreign cultures! Serving more than 1.5 million students since 1964, AIFS is a recognized provider of study abroad programs. We o

Discover Buenos Aires through a semester abroad in one of Latin America’s most vibrant and culturally diverse cities. Study at the University of Belgrano, Argentina’s first private university, and take courses in English or Spanish while exploring Latin American Studies. Immerse yourself in the city

Study Spanish in Buenos Aires, the modern cosmopolitan hub of Argentina known for its old-world charm. You will take an intensive Spanish language course at your skill level and choose from a variety of courses taught in either English or Spanish. Through NYU Buenos Aires’ homestay program, you can

Learning meets cafe culture, vibrant arts, and Gaucho traditions! Get to know the sights, sounds, tastes, and history that make Buenos Aires a distinctively colorful and lively Argentine city. Whether you prefer class in English or Spanish, you’ll find intriguing options designed to help you explor

Join the ranks of forward-thinking healthcare professionals through International Medical Aid's (IMA) Physician Assistant and Pre-PA Internships. Our program, rooted in the educational standards of Johns Hopkins University, is designed to propel undergraduate students, PA school attendees, certified

Live and study in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Maximo Nivel offers the most intensive and professional Spanish immersion program in Latin America. Our Native Spanish Program emphasizes oral communication and integrated skills development to truly help build your Spanish language proficiency -

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real out

Spend your summer studying abroad in Buenos Aires while earning academic credit and immersing yourself in Argentine culture. The Expanish Summer Program combines engaging coursework with cultural exploration in one of Latin America’s most fascinating cities. Students take courses connected to cultu

Study abroad in Ecuador with IES Abroad and experience one of the most culturally and geographically diverse countries in the world. Roughly the size of Colorado, Ecuador has the environmental megadiversity of a much larger country. Four eco-regions—the Amazon basin, the high Andes, the coastal p

Through the Mente Argentina: Wine Program participants will explore the process of how the Argentine Malbec is produced while experiencing the rich Argentine culture. Concepts that will be taught in this course include wine production, introductions to wine tasting techniques, knowledge of varieties

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

Buenos Aires is a multicultural city filled with immigrants from all over the world, making it a great place to understand how different cultures work together. Located on the western shore of La Plata River, the birthplace of the tango has a thriving arts culture, hip café scene, rich literary hist

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and is located on the shore of the Río de la Plata. It is one of Latin America's most important ports and populous cities. This grand city with wide avenues and a vibrant cosmopolitan flair is seen as more European than Latin American. Its energy and bustle a

Study Spanish in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires! This cosmopolitan South American capital is known as the Paris of South America. Take language classes in the mornings at a Cervantes Institute in the very heart of downtown and only a block from the Plaza de Mayo. Live with a carefully selected hom

IPBio is launching a 15-day, all-inclusive expedition that combines biological research and conservation volunteering with a truly immersive experience of Brazilian culture, history, and Amazonian traditions. By exploring the region through both scientific and cultural perspectives, participants gai

Study Spanish at Universidad de la Sabana in Chía, Colombia—just 45 minutes from Bogotá—and experience a fully immersive language and cultural program. What sets Vive Español apart is its combination of high-quality instruction, small class sizes, and real-world language use through community intera

If you are looking to combine travel, sustainability, cultural exchange and practical learning in nature, this experience is for you. Eco Caminhos is a self-sustaining eco farm and international community located in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, surrounded by waterfalls, forests and regenerative

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 ac

A MEDLIFE Nursing Service Learning Service Trip offers free, high-quality healthcare to communities that lack access to essential health services. Local practitioners staff our Nursing Students Service Trips and offer crucial medical treatment and preventative screenings. These service-learning trip

Our Jaguar Program is a transformative learning journey empowering you to tackle local and global challenges using innovative problem-solving and design-thinking tools that will also propel your academic learning and future career. You’ll also immerse yourself in Colombian culture, learn about its

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

Complement your studies with meaningful experiences in this program! The Ecuador Study and Intern – Latin American Studies Track comprises eight weeks of study, a service project once a week, plus an optional internship for 2 or 4 weeks after your studies. During your two-month studies at Univers

Spend four weeks studying language and culture in Córdoba, Argentina, through an intensive summer term at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina’s oldest university. This program is designed for students who want focused Spanish language development, cultural immersion, and academic flexibilit

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 techno

Get ready for an adventure in the Amazon rainforest! Spend two weeks at amaZOOnico, a wildlife rescue center located in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. AmaZOOnico rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for wildlife animals that have been victims of trafficking. During your time at the center, you

Track a tapir and Andean bears in a cloud forest. Study primates and rainforest ecology in the Amazon. Then get ready to explore the Galápagos, one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world, on this 20-day adventure for high school students 16 and up. Tropical ecosystems exhibit an amazin

Study Spanish, read literature, and learn about Argentine culture in the urban landscape of Buenos Aires, a city of 15.5 million. This program is offered in collaboration with the Learning Abroad Center and the Fundacíon José Ortega y Gasset. The Fundacion is in the heart of the city's downtown ar

Combine your passion for horses with an unforgettable cultural adventure in Argentina. Riding The World offers a unique equestrian immersion program designed for young riders who want to improve their riding skills while experiencing a new language and culture. Based in Córdoba, Argentina, particip

Seeking a pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, or global and public health-related leadership opportunity abroad? Join the VAW Global Team Leader Fellowship. We are looking for Team Leaders and Chapter Presidents at your university or within your community! The Team Leader (TL) will have a numb

Explore the deep connections between medicinal plants' biodiversity, indigenous knowledge, and health across the Peruvian Amazon. Deeply rooted in ancestral knowledge, traditional medicine is not just a package of healing practices but an expression of a holistic understanding of health that sees hu

Explore the vibrant city of Cali, Colombia, known for its salsa culture, delicious food, and rich heritage. Our travelers/volunteers teach English at Colegio Americano, where they educate students from pre-K to high school on various subjects, including United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Enhance your Medical Spanish in Ecuador! Looking to improve your Spanish for healthcare settings while immersing yourself in Ecuadorian culture? Our Medical Spanish Program offers personalized, one-on-one instruction (20 hours weekly) designed to help you communicate effectively with Spanish-speaki

Embark on a thrilling summer adventure on the captivating island of Providencia. Located in the heart of a stunning UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Western Caribbean, the island’s rich cultural tapestry reflects its history as a global trade hub shaped by English and Spanish rule and encounters with

Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art

We invite you to study Spanish, and be immersed in the unique culture of Bolivia. Located in the heart of Sucre in a quiet historic, colonial area, just a few blocks away from the city center, the school offers a high quality program focusing on the four basic language skills: listening, grammar, or

Earth Expeditions (EE) are Miami University study abroad courses designed for people looking for inspiring professional development opportunities while earning graduate credit. All courses engage with grassroots conservation and sustainability programs making a difference in Africa, Asia, Australia,