Over 110 universities, private and public, house around 1.6 million students. Some of the best universities in the country date back to XVI and early XIX centuries (Universidad de Córdoba 1613 and Universidad de Buenos Aires 1821).

International students find a diverse and qualified offer in Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies as well as language learning courses. They are able to share with students from other countries and enjoy one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Some of the reasons why all students benefit when coming to Argentina:

• Quality of institutions
• Low tuition costs
• Low living costs
• Spanish as a foreign language
• Diversity of degrees on offer
• Attractive touristic sites all over the country
• Vibrant culture
• Outstanding natural beauty
• Exceptional climate

The law of Higher Education (Nº 24.521 Educación Superior) aims to promote; “the provision of scientific, professional, technical and humanistic work at its highest level, the preservation of the national culture, the development of knowledge, attitudes and values ​​that are required to train responsible, reflective, critical students, able to improve their quality of life, respect the environment, the institutions of the Republic and the democratic order”.

Short degree options include ‘tecnicaturas’ and ‘diplomaturas’. These are 2-3 year degrees after which students receive ‘títulos intermedios’ and sometimes ‘finales’ (tertiary and sometimes degree level certificates).

Undergraduate options include ‘licenciaturas’ (Bachelors), ‘profesorados’ (Teaching Degrees), and specialised degrees such as Medicine, Law and engineering. There are no tuition fees for students in national universities undertaking any of these subjects.

Postgraduate studies maybe specialised Masters Degrees or Doctorates. These generally have a cost though there are scholarships available for international students.

Public (or national) universities do not charge tuition fees. Some may ask for administrative costs to cover the emission of certificates and other important documents. Decisions on fees are made individually by each organisation. Private institutions establish their own tuition fees.

All universities are subject to recognition and supervision by the Ministry of Education. CONEAU (The National Commission of University Evaluation and Accreditation), the organisation that oversees examination processes and the accreditation of certificates, guarantees the quality of the education provided. They advise, supervise and approve of existing and new universities. Many of these universities also voluntarily agree to be members of internationally recognised regulatory bodies.

Universities in Argentina:

• 47 Public (national or state) universities
• 49 Private (or independent) universities
• 7 ‘Institutos Universitarios Estatales’ *
• 14 ‘Institutos Universitarios Privados’
• 1 Universidad Provincial
• 1 Foreign university
• 1 Internacional university

*Institutions dedicated to one specific discipline e.g.: Business, Health. These may be 'Estatales' (national) or 'Privados' (Independent).

List of universities in the country here

 

For further information or advice on Education placements in Argentina please contact us at info@elephantminds.co.uk 

Spanish, ‘La lengua viva’

• More than 500 million people speak Spanish.
• Spanish is the 2nd most spoken language.
• In 2030, 7,5% of world population will be Spanish speaking (around 535 million people).
• In 3 to 4 generations 10% of the population will communicate in Spanish.
• In 2050 USA will be the 1stSpanish speaking country in the world.  Today, the Hispanic population in the country consists of 52 million people. They are the 14^th purchasing economic power in the world.
• Spanish is the 3rd most used language on the Internet. 7.8% of users communicate in the language. Spanish is the 2nd most used language on Facebook and Twitter.
• Of the 285 languages used in Wikipedia Spanish is the 7th most used for its written-articles.
• Más de 500 millones de personas hablan español.
• El español es la segunda lengua del mundo por número de hablantes y el segundo idioma de comunicación internacional.
• En 2030, el 7,5% de la población mundial será hispanohablante (535 millones de personas).
• Dentro de tres o cuatro generaciones, el 10% de la población mundial se entenderá en español.
• En 2050 Estados Unidos será el primer país hispanohablante del mundo.
• Norteamérica (México, Estados Unidos y Canadá) y España suman el 78% del poder de compra de los hispanohablantes.
• Compartir el español aumenta en un 290% el comercio bilateral entre los países hispanohablantes.
• Las empresas editoriales españolas tienen 162 filiales en el mundo repartidas en 28 países, más del 80% en Iberoamérica, lo que pone de relieve la importancia de la lengua común a la hora de invertir en terceros países.
• La población hispana de los Estados Unidos ronda actualmente los 52 millones de personas.
• Más del 73% de las familias hispanas utilizan el español para comunicarse.
• La comunidad hispana estadounidense es la 14.ª potencia económica del mundo por poder de compra.
• El español ocupa la tercera posición en cuanto al reconocimiento como lengua de trabajo dentro del sistema de las Naciones Unidas y la cuarta posición en el ámbito institucional de la Unión Europea.
• El español es la tercera lengua más utilizada en la Internet. El 7,8% de los usuarios de Internet se comunican en este idioma.
• La penetración de Internet en España es la mayor entre los países hispanohablantes, seguida de la de Argentina.
• El español es la segunda lengua más utilizada en las dos principales redes sociales del mundo: Facebook y Twitter. El español es la segunda lengua más utilizada en Twitter en ciudades mayoritariamente de lengua inglesa como Londres o Nueva York.
• De las 285 lenguas en las que actualmente se divulga Wikipedia, el español ocupa la séptima posición por número de artículos escritos.