Universidad de San Andres - Argentina

Universidad de San Andrés is the top ranking private university in Argentina offering an educational program that is both innovative and firmly rooted in Western academic traditions. Aiming to give their students a broad liberal education, the Universidad de San Andrés teaches its students to think critically, understand the world they live in, take on leadership role in their communities and acquire the drive to pursue initiatives of their own. The Universidad de San Andrés is devoted to educating generations of students committed to the welfare of Argentine society. This small, private university offers a Study Abroad Program which caters to serious, yet enterprising students with a good command of Spanish. Enrolment is approximately 600 full time BBA students, with 200 freshmen each year. The faculty consists of 77 professors, 55 percent of them holding doctoral degrees.

The University offers a wide spectrum of facilities to its students. An art studio and a sports center with intramural and intercollegiate sports are some possibilities for students.

Location
The modern campus covers fifteen acres in the quiet suburb of Victoria by the Río de la Plata shores. The suburban campus is only a 30 minute drive to downtown.

Buenos Aires is a booming metropolis and the governmental, financial, industrial and cultural heart of Argentina. The modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere hums with a constant buzz of energy, fed by a large variety of art galleries, museums, theaters and cinemas to choose from. Culture lovers can enjoy brilliant tango shows, superb ballet performances, classical music and opera concerts or fine exhibitions at museums and art galleries.

Buenos Aires is much more than a cultural experience. The nightlife is endless: there are cafés, restaurants, discotheques and clubs with every kind of music you can imagine. You can see world class soccer games at nearby stadiums or the best polo matches in the world. Buenos Aires boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the world.

Approximate Term Dates
Fall (Spring Semester): Early August to Late November
Winter (Fall Semester): Early March to Early June

Academic Information
Students will be enrolled in four courses per semester. There is one required course, "Argentine Society and Culture" designed for students studying abroad. The class is taught by members of the faculty and speakers include prominent figures in Argentine political, cultural, and artistic life. The other three courses are electives.

For general information pertaining to academics while studying abroad, outgoing students should refer to the Study Abroad Proposed Study Plan Guidelines on the Schulich web site.

Credit Equivalency
4 UDESA courses = 5 SSB courses (15 credits)
*1 UDESA course = 48 hours

Language
All courses are taught in Spanish. However, Universidad de San Andrés professors, staff and students have an excellent command of English. Schulich students need to complete a Spanish language exam administered by UDESA. Students continue to study with Spanish as a second language through the term for as long as the professor deems it necessary.

Facilities
A modern computer center with 35 working stations divided into 2 computer labs. Electronic libraries are also available.

Accommodation

Foreign students have the option of living with an Argentine family. When possible, students will live with the family of a fellow university student. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by the family; lunch can be taken at the University cafeteria. Apartments and residence are also available.

Health Insurance
If needed, exchange students can have medical insurance provided by a renowned Argentine health insurance system.

Visa
A visa is required and should be obtained from the Embassy of the Argentine Republic once the acceptance letter is received.

For visa information contact:
5001 Yonge Street
Suite 201, 2nd Floor
North York, ON M2N 6P6

Tel: (416) 955-9075
Fax: (416) 955-0868
Email: consarg@inforamp.net
Web site: http://www.consargtoro.ca

Cost Of Living

(Exchange Rate Link http://www.bank-banque-canada.ca/english/exchform.htm)

Further Research:
The official Web site for The Universidad de San Andrés’ is:

http://www.udesa.edu.ar/

*For more information on the Universidad de San Andres, please visit the Resource Library in Room W263.