Universidad de San Andrés

Universidad de San Andrés (UdeSA) was founded in 1989 by the Scottish Civil Educational Association of San Andrés (ACEESA), and it is now recognised as one of the most prestigious universities in Argentina as well as the region. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences. The faculty brings together highly renowned local and international professors and researchers.  

UdeSA is located in the north of Buenos Aires, in an area called Victoria.  With seven green acres and more than 10 thousand square meters of infrastructure, the campus is equipped to give students an intensive education and enhance their university experience.  

Study outdoors, take part in extracurricular activities with your classmates and spend your days somewhere that invites you to enjoy life. 

  • Students must have the equivalent of at least two years of college level Spanish or a B2 level in the Common European Framework of Languages to be eligible for this exchange.  
  • Students who are not studying Spanish language nor who are native speakers will need to sit a language test around March if successfully allocated an exchange place. Failure to pass the test with a B2 will result in you not being able to proceed with the exchange.  
  • For most courses the language of instruction will be Spanish.  
  • This exchange is not suitable for Engineering students.

Available exchanges

UdeSA hosts the University-wide and Subject-specific International Business with Spanish exchanges.

Restricted subject areas

Due to limited course options for core Engineering courses, this partner is not suitable for those on an Engineering degree.  

UdeSA has been identified by the School of Economics as a possible institution to consider. 

Your responsibilities 

  • The information provided here serves as a guide.
  • It is your responsibility to research whether the partner provides appropriate courses for your degree programme.
  • Even if there are no restrictions on your degree subject, this does not mean that there are appropriate courses for you.

UdeSA's programme allows you to enrol directly in classes together with local students. All courses are taught in Spanish by full-time faculty. 

Students are allowed to register in any course provided they have a sufficient academic background. You can find a list of courses at the link provided below:


Guaranteed accommodation? 

No

University accommodation  

A limited number of spaces are available in university housing. UdeSA has an on-campus dormitory as well as another housing option called the Jacaranda Residence 18 blocks away from campus. 

Residence halls are for undergraduate students only. Students who are interested in living in university housing must indicate this during the UdeSA application process. Students will be placed in university housing on a first come, first served basis. 

UdeSA has reported that students usually do not have an issue with being placed in the university housing, since the majority of students prefer to live in private accommodation in the city of Buenos Aires and commute to class. 

Private accommodation  

UdeSA will advise students on housing options in the safest, most desirable and conveniently-located neighbourhoods within the city of Buenos Aires. In particular, students may be interested in living close to campus in the beautiful neighbourhoods north of the city along the Rio de la Plata. 

As UdeSA is not in the centre of Buenos Aires, it is important that you consider looking for a place to stay where you will be able to get to campus easily.   W󾱱 there are many affordable transportation options to get around the city, it is likely that your commute will be a minimum of 50 minutes by train.

Two popular private accommodations options are to live with an Argentine host family or to share a furnished apartment with roommates.

Homestay

  • UdeSA will provide a list to interested students of families who have hosted homestays in the past. 
  • Homestays usually include a daily breakfast and dinner from Monday-Friday. 
  • Arrangements, including the cost, are finalised between the student and their host family. 
  • UdeSA can also recommend a private provider of host families in Buenos Aires.

Apartment

  • UdeSA will provide information and resources to students so they can find their own housing either in the city or close to Victoria Campus. 
  • The cost of accommodation can vary depending on a variety of factors including the type and location of the apartment. 

How much it will cost to go on exchange to UdeSA? 

These estimates are subject to change, and depend on lifestyle. These costs are estimates per semester.   

  • Housing (homestay incl. breakfast and dinner): USD $4050   
  • Housing (in a shared apt, no meals): USD $2000‐$3200   
  • Health insurance (mandatory): USD $425 per semester.   
  • Public transport: USD $200   
  • Books and supplies: USD $150   
  • Visa expenses: USD $200   
  • Personal expenses (lunches, laundry, phone, entertainment): USD $1200-$2500   

Health insurance  

The purchase of a local health insurance policy is required for all international students. Students may not petition to waive this requirement. Estimated cost for a local policy is USD $425 per semester. Once admitted, UdeSA will send contact information for a local policy which meets requirements including repatriation benefit and complete coverage at local hospitals with international standards. 


  • Semester 1 (Primavera/Spring term): August - December (Semester 2 in Argentina) 
  • Semester 2(Otoño/Autumn term): March - mid-July (Semester 1 in Argentina)   

 

 


UdeSA has provided the following document for prospective exchange students.


This article was published on