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Universities & Courses in Argentina

Your guide to finding the best universities and courses in Argentina tailored to your academic and career goals.

How to Choose a University

Compare courses on what matters for you.

Useful Links
  • CONEAU: The national body that approves (accredits) postgraduate courses and some job-linked degrees.
  • UBA: foreign students: The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) page on entry, postgraduate courses and exchange.

Tips for International Students

Check the language of teaching and the language certificate asked for.

Ask if the university charges foreign students without permanent residence.

Check that postgraduate courses are approved by CONEAU, the national body that checks course quality.

See the entry rules →

Types of Universities

The kinds of institutions in Argentina's university system.

National universities
Public universities run by the national government.

Key Characteristics:

  • Bachelor's study free for Argentine citizens and permanent residents.
  • Other foreigners can be charged.

Best For:

Students who want public universities

Examples:

University of Buenos Aires (UBA)National University of Córdoba (UNC)

Private universities
Private universities that do not run for profit. The government approves them.

Key Characteristics:

  • Set their own fees.

Best For:

Students who want smaller private courses

Examples:

Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA)University of San Andrés (UdeSA)Torcuato Di Tella University (UTDT)

Note for International Students:Argentina's universities are national, provincial or private, or smaller university institutes. All must be approved by the government.

Example Courses

Examples of courses you can study.

Engineering and Data

ITBA: Civil, Electronic, Industrial, Computer and Mechanical Engineering

ITBA: Licenciatura in Analytics (Data Science)

ITBA: Bioengineering

The Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA) is a private university focused on engineering and technology courses.

Why Argentina?
  • ITBA has an internship programme in the last two years of a degree.
Politics and International Studies

UdeSA: Master's in International Politics and Economics

UTDT: Master's in Political Science

UTDT: Master's in International Studies

Postgraduate courses at private universities in Buenos Aires.

Why Argentina?
  • UTDT offers students from abroad up to 20% off postgraduate fees.

Degrees in Argentina

Argentina has three degree levels.

Licenciatura and professional degrees

Common Examples

  • ITBA: Licenciatura in Analytics (Data Science)
  • ITBA: Industrial Engineering

Program Structure

thesis
credits

At ITBA, fees are set by the credits of the subjects you take.

internships

ITBA has an internship programme in the last two years of a degree.

specialization

The first university degree. Licenciado is the title for subjects like analytics. Engineers and other jobs have their own titles.

Maestría (master's)

Common Examples

  • UdeSA: Master's in International Politics and Economics
  • UTDT: Master's in Political Science

A degree after your bachelor's. The title is magister. The course must be approved by CONEAU, the national body that checks course quality.

Doctorado (PhD)

Common Examples

  • UTDT: PhD in Political Science

The highest degree, with the title of doctor. The course must be approved by CONEAU, the national body that checks course quality.

The Year

Two halves (cuatrimestres)

First half

Example: UdeSA's master's starts on 15 March 2027.

Second half

The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) also takes new first-year students at the start of the second half of the year.

Grades

Example: at the National University of Córdoba (UNC) Faculty of Economic Sciences, 4 is a pass and 10 is outstanding.

Scale: Often 0 to 10, set by each department (faculty) of the university

10Outstanding (UNC example).
4Pass (UNC example).

Universities to Know

Universities that students from India and Pakistan often look at.

University of Buenos Aires (UBA)
University of Buenos Aires (UBA)
Buenos Aires | Public university

Highlights

  • No entrance exam; every degree starts with the Basic Common Cycle (CBC).
  • Postgraduate courses in its 13 faculties.
Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA)
Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA)
Buenos Aires | Private university

Specializations

  • Engineering
  • Data science

Highlights

  • Engineering, data and biotechnology degrees.
  • Bachelor's fees set by credits.
University of San Andrés (UdeSA)
University of San Andrés (UdeSA)
Buenos Aires | Private university

Specializations

  • Politics
  • Economics

Highlights

  • Master's in International Politics and Economics, starting 15 March 2027.

Cost

Check fees before you apply.

Public universities

Bachelor's study is free for Argentine citizens and permanent residents. Other foreigners can be charged.

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