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Universidad del Salvador
Buenos Aires, Argentina
(pop. 12 million)
Student Enrollment: 15,000
Language of instruction: Spanish
www.salvador.edu.ar
International Student Information
Course Information
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Academic year or semester
ISEP-Direct: Academic year or semester
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement is generally Limited for US and International students. For the most current availability, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
ISEP-Direct chance of placement is Excellent.
Courses
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange and ISEP-Direct: Academic Year or Semester - Regular Courses
Agronomy; Business Administration (business administration, human resources, information systems, marketing); Education and Social Communication (communication, journalism & advertising); History, Philosophy and Literature (art history, English, environmental sciences, history, interpretation/ translation [English/ Spanish], literary style correction, literature, philosophy, tourism & hotel management); Juridical Sciences (law); Health Related Disciplines (deaf & language disorders, music therapy, nutrition, occupational therapy, phonoaudiology, physical & sport related activities, physical therapy); Oriental Studies; Psychology and Educational Psychology (drama, early childhood education, educational psychology, psychology); Social Sciences (international relations, political science, social work, sociology); Arts and Architecture (architecture, set design); Veterinary Medicine.
Option 2: ISEP-Direct semester: Intensive Spanish Program/Programa de Español Intensivo - PEI
The PEI is a one-semester program that seeks to develop communicative skills in different situations as well as to familiarize students with Argentine culture. The program includes numerous activities, including written, oral and audio-visual exercises as well as arranged trips. The program fee includes tuition, class materials, field trips and airport pick-up. It also includes accommodation with host families (or in student residences if host family not available), breakfast, coffee-breaks and seven meals per week. The PEI has two consecutive levels: Beginning and Lower Intermediate. This course is designed for students who have little previous knowledge of the language. Students must have taken at least 1 and no more than 3 previous semesters of Spanish to be eligible. Students may also have the option to stay at USAL for a second semester on ISEP-Direct and take regular university courses together with the regular, non-intensive, Upper Intermediate level Spanish course for a full year experience. Sophomores may apply for the PEI.
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Masters in International Relations
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Academic Notes
The university features excellent offerings ranging from art history to philosophy. Strong fields include history, literature, international relations, Latin American studies, liberal arts, psychology, physical and music therapy, social communication, and theater arts. Research opportunities are available in environmental studies, social sciences, psychology, and sociology, among others. The university offers a wide variety of graduate programs; acceptance to these programs depends on each graduate department. Students should contact the ISEP coordinator for more information.
Six courses per semester are the normal load and some courses run the full academic year. ISEP students placed for a semester should discuss with their professors exam content and a schedule for examinations. ISEP students must maintain full-time status, which is a minimum of five subjects per semester for visiting international students.
Special Academic Conditions
Industrial engineering is closed to ISEP participants. USAL does not accept sophomores, except in their PEI program.
Language Notes
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange and ISEP-Direct: Academic Year or Semester - Regular Courses
- A minimum of 5 semesters of university-level Spanish, including a literature class, or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
- Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the semester for High Intermediate and Advanced levels.
- A 4-week pre-session, intensive Spanish language course is offered before both semesters for an additional fee for Intermediate and High-Intermediate levels.
- Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Option 2: ISEP-Direct semester: Intensive Spanish Program/Programa de Español Intensivo - PEI
- This course is designed for students who have little previous knowledge of the language. Students must have taken at least 1 and no more than 3 previous semesters of Spanish to be eligible.
For more information on courses and language options, see the following:
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Program Dates
Observes Southern Hemisphere calendar. Academic year: mid-March to November; Semester 1: mid-March to July; Semester 2: late July to November.
Housing and Meals
Students in the regular program (Option 1) are housed in private student residences. A stipend is provided for meals. No married student housing is available. Students participating in the PEI (Option 2) are housed with local host families (or in student residences if host family not available). The host family will provide two meals per day and a stipend will be provided for the other meals.
ISEP-Direct
USAL offers two exciting ISEP Direct options! See the COURSES section above.
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
Profile
Universidad del Salvador is one of Argentina's most highly regarded institutions. Facilities include classroom and administration buildings, computer labs, bookstores and libraries. The university also has a campus at Pilar (40 km from central Buenos Aires) where students may take some classes and enjoy a suburban atmosphere. Total enrollment: 15,000 (including 350 exchange students per year).
Location
Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is a sophisticated metropolis, with one of the largest concentrations of Spanish-speaking people in the world. Situated on the Rio de la Plata, 100 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, it is a major port and the center of all activity in Argentina.
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