Study in Argentina

Who this applies to

International (foreign) students at Argentine universities. Public national universities are tuition-FREE for everyone (including foreigners) and largely open-admission; private universities charge fees.

Governing authority

Secretaría de Políticas Universitarias (SPU); CONEAU (quality accreditation). Universities are autonomous.

Degree system

Licenciatura/professional title (Bachelor) ~4–6 yrs · Maestría (Master) 2 yrs · Doctorado (PhD) ~4–5 yrs.

Admission

Public Undergraduate

Largely NON-SELECTIVE / open admission. UBA requires a common first-year foundation cycle (CBC — Ciclo Básico Común) rather than an entrance exam; other universities run a leveling/introductory course (curso de nivelación/ingreso). Foreign secondary diplomas need recognition (convalidación).

Graduate

Apply directly to the program; recognized prior degree.

Language Requirements

Spanish (almost all programs) — proficiency expected; limited English-taught offerings.

Tuition Per Year

Public National Universities

FREE (no tuition) for undergraduate study — for all students INCLUDING foreigners (UBA, UNLP, UNC, etc.). (Note: recent policy debates about charging non-resident foreigners at some universities; confirm current rules.)

Private Universities

Paid — roughly US$3,000–US$15,000/yr

Living Cost USD

~US$400–$900/month (varies with exchange rate)

Source

study-abroad.org; SPU; university sites

Student visa & residence permit

Student visa via the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM); residence permit (residencia transitoria/estudiante) after arrival.

Scholarships

University scholarships; bilateral/OAS programs; some national programs.

Sources & references

• free public/admission/costs — https://www.study-abroad.org/study-in-argentina/ (2026-06-10)
• free for foreigners — https://www.educatly.com/blog/935/studying-abroad-in-argentina-a-complete-guide (2026-06-10)