Study in Argentina

Enjoying a very good international reputation, Argentina provides quality education within public and private universities, attracting an ever growing number of foreign students every year.

Argentine universities offer curriculum in almost all fields of study, with particular excellence in science. The school year lasts from March to December, and summer holidays are...in winter. This is the southern hemisphere!

Public universities are free in Argentina. However, registration fees may apply depending on the institution and the curriculum, generally around â¬300.

Formalities

Important: before starting any procedure, contact the embassy or consulate of Argentina in your area to find out more about student visa applications.

For nationals exempted from visa requirements (see section "traveling to Argentina"), it is not necessary to apply for a student visa before departure. You can apply for a student visa once arrived in the country.

1 - Select your host institution

The first "real" issue is to choose your host university or institution of higher education in Argentina. Most European universities have bilateral agreements with Argentine universities. Contact your current university to find out if such partnerships exist. You can also refer to the Ministry of Education of Argentina website to get a complete list of public universities at www.me.gov.ar or www.me.gov.ar for a complete list of private schools. Once the university selected, contact them to find out more about paperworks and registration details.

2 - Register

You can register: either directly on site with a private university, either through the cultural department of the Argentine embassy abroad if you register with a public university (Attention: application through cultural services of Argentine embassies abroad are available in certain areas only. Contact the Argentine embassy in your area to find out more about registration procedures.)

If available, contact the cultural cervices of the Argentine embassy to take a selection test (in Spanish) and bring with you: a photocopy of your diplomas (with official translations in Spanish) and a photocopy of your ID card and of the your parents'. If eligible, final registration will take place in Argentina.

In other cases, request a registration form from the university of your choice and attach your certificate of secondary studies (baccalaureate or equivalent) and all other diplomas translated into Spanish, certified and authenticated by the Argentine consulate in your area.

3 - Get a visa and a residence permit

Once registered with an Argentine university, and once arrived in the country, foreign students must go to the direción Nacional de Migraciones (DNM) within 30 days after arrival with the following documents:

The certificate of admission to the university;

• A valid passport;
• A copy of birth certificate authenticated and translated into Spanish;
• A police record authenticated and translated into Spanish;
• A certificate of no criminal record in Argentina (to request once in Argentina).

You will get a residence permit valid for the duration of your university course.

Note that an insurance certificate is required for foreign students.

For more information about studies in Argentina, visit Study in Argentina website.

Useful links:

Argentina Embassy in UK www.argentine-embassy-uk.org
Argentina Embassy in US embassyofargentina.us
Argentina Embassy in Belgium www.embargentina.be
Argentina Embassy in Switzerland www.suiza.embajada-argentina.gov.ar
Argentina Embassy in Australia eaust.mrecic.gov.ar
Argentina Ministry of Education www.me.gov.ar