| Institution | Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) |
| City and Country | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Term | Semester |
| Aproximate dates: | Fall: June-November Spring: February-July |
| Population: city/university | 9 million inhabitants 14,000 students |
| Brief Program Description | One of the finest and largest private universities in Argentina, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) is located in Puerto Madero, an architecturally-acclaimed US $2.5 billion urban-renewal project in the old port of Buenos Aires, which includes movie theaters, luxury restaurants, several world-class hotels and the headquarters of many multinational corporations. Since its foundation in 1958, UCA has been a pioneer in many fields and attracted leading scholars in each academic discipline to its faculty. UCA also created the country's first business administration department.
The central campus is accessible by colectivo (bus) and subte (metro), and is a short walk from the city's historical and financial districts, yet offers quiet surroundings. It is only a few blocks away from a 1,000-acre nature preserve.
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| Housing Options | Homestay |
| GPA Requirement | 2.7 GPA
You must have at least this GPA at the time of application and the semester prior to exchange. Failure to maintain adequate academic standing will result in your removal from the program. |
| Language Requirements | You are strongly encouraged to complete the beginning level of Spanish prior to participation. Except for the four courses offered in Latin American Studies program, all courses are taught in Spanish. You should have a fairly good command of Spanish to participate in the program. |
| Language Notes | There is a four-week intensive language orientation at the beginning of the term for which Babson students earn 2 credits. During the semester, students must take at least one Spanish language course.
Beginning language courses are counted as General College Credit. Intermediate and advanced language courses are counted as Advanced Liberal Arts. |
| Credit Load | 3-4 credits of Spanish/12-14 credits of electives/16-17 credits total per term |
| Credits per Course | 3-4 credits per course |
| Scholarships Available | AIFS in Buenos Aires scholarships available to student studying at UCA. For more information, on the application process and deadlines, visit the AIFS website. |
| URL Address | http://www.aifsabroad.com/argentina/
http://www.uca.edu.ar/
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| Comments | The University runs on a Southern Hemisphere calendar, so their first semester begins in mid-March and ends in July, and their second semester begins in August and ends in December. It is best to begin attending their first semester, which begins in March. |
