1) I would like to study at USAL for one semester, what should I do?

You can study at USAL as an exchange (when your university has an agreement with us) or as an independent student for one or two semesters. Visit our web site to see which category you fall in and follow the application instructions: http://dcii.usal.edu.ar/dcii/aplicacion

 

2) What is the required level of Spanish? Which are the requirements needed to study at USAL?

In order to study at USAL you need an Intermediate level of Spanish. More information here: http://dcii.usal.edu.ar/dcii/nivel-intermedio-espanol-segun-usal

USAL does not offer courses in English. If you want to study with us but your Spanish is not very good or you do not qualify for a regular semester with local students, there are other options you may consider to improve your Spanish:

Programa de Inmersión Cultural (PIC)
Curso Intensivo de Español (CIE)

 

3) What are the dates of your academic calendar?

Our academic year starts in March and finishes in November. It is divided into two semesters: first semester, from second week of March to first week of July and the second semester, from second week of July to first week of November.

 

4) I am choosing my courses and I cannot find their description or outline in the web site, can you send them to me?

You can find the course descriptions in our web site (they are divided by School -Facultad):

http://dcii.usal.edu.ar/dcii/descripcion-cursos

 

5) If I plan to study at USAL from July to November, can I take year-long courses?

Yes, all accepted exchange students can take year-long courses (courses that started in March) or semester-long courses during a semester. Students who take a year-long course for one semester are graded for the period attended.

 

6) My university told me that I was accepted at USAL. When should I be there?

Once you have been confirmed by USAL, you will receive your acceptance and the pre-departure instructions by e-mail, including information about arrival. You can check the information in Accepted Students:

http://dcii.usal.edu.ar/dcii/aceptacion-alumnos-internacionales 

Please note that in order to study at the USAL you have to be confirmed by USAL first.

 

7)  Do I need to take part in the Orientation?

YES. It is mandatory. During International Student Orientation, USAL staff goes over the most important issues of your exchange: migrations, course selection and registration, health insurance and emergencies.

 

8) Do I need to apply for a Visa to study at USAL?

According to the current Argentine legislation, depending on nationality, students must apply for a Visa before entering the country or for a Transitory Residence once in Argentine.

In order to know if you need to apply for a Visa before coming to Argentina, you should read the information at:

http://dcii.usal.edu.ar/dcii/requisitos-migratorios-visa

Please note that most students will need certain documents to apply for the Transitory Residence once in Argentina.  

Students who were born in countries members of the MERCOSUR or those staying for more than 6 months must bring a report of good conduct from their country of origin, with the Apostille of The Hague. You can find more information at:http://dcii.usal.edu.ar/dcii/requisitos-migratorios-visa