Study Spanish in Argentina
In collaboration with UNSAM
Forthcoming semesters:
Do you already know some Spanish and want to improve or become fluent in the language? You will have the opportunity to take the exam at a Norwegian university in addition to our local university partner.
As a student in Argentina, you will have the opportunity to practice the language every day.
This program is suitable for those who already speak basic Spanish.
Practical details
- Application deadline:
- 5 August or 1 December
- Forthcoming semesters:
- 18 August or 19 January
- Duration:
- 16 weeks in Argentina
- Time and date:
- Choose: Autumn or spring
- Programme fee:
- 7500
- ECTS:
- 30 ECTS
- Included:
- Study programme, accommodation
About the programme
As a Spanish student in Argentina, the curriculum becomes a part of daily life.
Our skilled teachers provide you with the tools you need to make significant progress, and if you take the initiative to get to know the people and culture of the country, you will be surprised at how quickly you improve.
Through group lessons and excursions, the goal is for students to explore the language together.
Why choose to learn Spanish in Argentina?
Learn to master a world language
Study Spanish in a Spanish-speaking country
Explore Argentine history and culture
Gain international experience and Norwegian study credits
Choose from exciting elective subjects
Spanish constitutes the main part, three quarters, of the instruction.
In addition, everyone chooses one of several exciting elective subjects that make up one quarter.
In the fall of 2025, you can choose from the following subjects:
- Climate change and green transition in Latin America
- Democracy and authoritarianism in Latin America
Everyone will receive more information about the content of the elective subjects well before the start of studies.
Feel free to contact us if you're wondering which subject suits you best!
Career opportunities
Language proficiency is sought after in many parts of the workforce.
Regardless of whether you're going to work as a teacher, nurse, retail associate, or in academia, it will be beneficial to know a language that so many people speak.
If you want to live in a Spanish-speaking country in the future, your language skills will make it easier to get a job in the country.
If you want to work in an international company, Spanish skills can create exciting opportunities for you.
Academic year with Spanish
After studying in Argentina, you can travel to Costa Rica and take another semester of Spanish to further improve your skills! How about backpacking through South and Central America during Christmas?
Portraits
Read what former students say about the Spanish studies
- Argentina
- Spanish in Argentina
- Introduction to Spanish in Argentina
- Spanish with exphil and exfac
- Portraits
"Buenos Aires is one of the coolest cities I've been to"
- Argentina
- Nepal and Sri Lanka
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Spanish in Argentina
- Introduction to Spanish in Argentina
- Portraits
"Behind numbers and statistics lie countless fates we will never know about."
- Argentina
- Costa Rica
- Spanish in Argentina
- Introduction to Spanish in Argentina
- Spanish with exphil and exfac
- Portraits
From Spanish student to Spanish teacher
- Argentina
- Spanish in Argentina
- Introduction to Spanish in Argentina
- Spanish with exphil and exfac
- Portraits
"What I definitely miss the most is the people and the sense of community we had"
- Vietnam
- Ghana
- Argentina
- Development Studies 2
- Development Studies 1
- Spanish in Argentina
- Portraits
"Fieldwork gave me valuable experience and has made me attractive to employers"
Meet the staff in Buenos Aires
Lucia Correa
Lucia is our manager in Buenos Aires. She is an anthropologist and educator with a natural curiosity for people and their cultures. Born in Buenos Aires, she once called Norway home and still carry a bit of its language and essence with her. She deeply believes in and advocates for the importance of intercultural experiences and language learning as fundamental tools for personal growth, and is excited to share this journey with her students.
Julia Rabinovich
Julia is our assistant manager in Buenos Aires. Her job is to assist Lucia with any practical matters and support the students throughout the semester. Born and raised in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Julia is an avid foodie, thrift shopper, and fanatic of Buenos Aires. She loves the outdoors and the sun and has many tips of what you can enjoy in Argentina!
Monica Nardelli
Prof. Monica Nardelli graduated from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) in Arts and Literature and is a specialist in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE). She has been teaching Spanish to foreigners since 1990. Prof. Nardelli serves as the Secretary of the Language Department at the School of Engineering, overseeing courses in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish for foreigners. Since 2009, she has led the Spanish teaching team for Kulturstudier's program in Argentina at UNSAM, where she collaborates with her staff to develop syllabi and class materials for Spanish courses.
Questions and Answers
Read more about
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Fill out the application
To apply for the program, fill out the application form. It is completely non-binding.
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Offer of admission
Assuming there are available spots, we will send you an offer for a study place. To secure your spot, you pay a deposit of 250 EUR.
- 3
Start of studies
Before the start of your studies, you will receive information from us about all practical and academic preparations. The remainder of the tuition fee is to be paid two weeks before the start of your studies.
