Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza
Posted on July 22, 2010
Argentine Universities Program in affiliation with IFSA Butler
Profile
One of the finest regional universities in Argentina, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNC) offers excellent academics in a beautiful, small-city environment. If you're looking for the excitement and entertainment possibilities of city life and the opportunity for outdoor adventure, UNC may be right for you. UNC is particularly renowned for its fine and performing arts departments; art, music and dance students from throughout Latin America study at UNC. The politics, economics and literature departments also are well respected.
Location
In the heart of the wine-producing region of Cuyo lies Mendoza, a beautiful, green city with a bustling downtown and tranquil, well-kept neighborhoods. The city itself has a lively atmosphere thanks to its great dining and entertainment scenes. You'll find museums, theatres, outdoor markets, and nightclubs in this charming city. Mendoza and the area surrounding it are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Mendoza's position at the foot of the Andes Mountains puts it right next to some of the world's best skiing. Nearby Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes, draws devoted mountain climbers, and in the summer months you can head out for mountain biking, rafting, and hiking.
Duration
Program Dates:
- Academic Year in Southern Hemisphere: February to December
- Semester 1 (U.S. Spring): February to July
- Semester 2 (U.S. Fall): July to December
Courses & Credits
Students enroll in four to five courses each semester. The mandatory Spanish Language and Argentina Culture course is combined with university courses. 15 to 16 U.S. Semester hours will earn 4.0 Wheaton credits.
Admission Requirements
Juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Two years of university level Spanish or the equivalent. All courses are taught in Spanish.
Housing & Board
Students live with families. Three meals per day are provided.
Fees
Wheaton Fees. Expenses include tuition, housing and meals.
Other Expenses
$500 Administrative fee, passport and visa fees, local transportation, books and supplies, required CISI Supplemental Insurance and personal expenses.
Application
All materials are available in the Center for Global Education.
Contact
Make an appointment to see Lynn Gaylord at the Center for Global Education, ext. 4950. Program details are subject to change at the discretion of the Center for Global Education.
Courses of Study
Final course schedules are not available until after arrival in Argentina.
Special Program Course:
Spanish Language and Argentina Culture
Fine Arts
- Dance
- Drama/Theater
- Music Performance
- Studio Art
Liberal Arts
- Argentine Studies
- Art History
- Geography
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Local/Regional History
- Philosophy
- Spanish Language
Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
You can learn more by visiting The Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University.
