Contact:  Office of International Programs
School:  Universidad del Salvador

History

Buenos Aires is a world class city located on the Rio de la Plata.  The Universidad del Salvador is a private university founded in 1946; it has grown to become the largest private university in the city and one of the most important universities in South America.

Criteria for Acceptance

• Typically sophomores and juniors with a cumulative average of 3.0.
• Students who can find courses which fit their Loyola academic program and allow full-time participation
• Students who are neither on disciplinary probation nor have a history of serious disciplinary problems should apply.

Academics

• Consult the Office of International Programs as early as possible to get assistance on course selections at Loyola so that you are prepared for Buenos Aires.
• Nearly all majors are served but courses are offered in Spanish.
• This program is most suitable for Spanish majors and minors.  
• Loyola now offers a minor program in Latin American and Latino Studies.  
  Courses taken in Buenos Aires can be applied to this, or to a Spanish major or minor. 
• Offers an Intensive Spanish program before the semester starts (the program is not required but highly recommended and includes homestay).
• Courses are offered in Spanish.
• All students must have completed the intermediate level of the Spanish language.

Length of Stay

• This exchange program is offered in either the fall or spring semester or for the full academic year.
• The first term goes from early February to early July.
• The second term starts in mid August and goes to mid November.
• Students are required to attend an intensive Spanish program either in July or in March.

Housing

• Private managed residences are available for housing (usually two people per room with a private bath and refrigerator).
• Students may also live with a host family.
• All students live with host families during the intensive Spanish program (paid by the program)

Cost

• Students are eligible for consideration for all forms of federal, state, institutional and private sources of aid, except the Federal Work-Study Program.   Students studying abroad for a semester or full academic year will forfeit the value of a Federal Work-Study assignment.
• Tuition is paid to Loyola.
• Students must pay for items such as airfare, housing (except for during the Intensive Spanish program) and food.
• Loyola Financial Aid applies.

Benefits

This exchange program offers:

• academic assistance from OPII Office
• language immersion
• an orientation held the first few days after arrival
• diverse cultural opportunities
• an independent study abroad experience
• intensive Spanish program
• includes homestay

Application Deadlines

• Applications must be submitted to Loyola by December 1st for the fall, spring, or year-long term.
• Applications require a brief essay and advisor's signature.

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