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Universidad de Palermo  

Capital Federal, Argentina (pop. 12 million)
Student Enrollment: 6,800
Language of instruction: Spanish
www.palermo.edu.ar/



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PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP Exchange: Academic semester

ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US 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.

Courses
Schools of Architecture; Business and Economics (accounting, administration, e-business, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, international business, marketing, small & medium size enterprise administration, tourism); Design and Communication (advertising, design [comics, digital, e-design, fashion, graphic, industrial, interior, visual], film & TV, multimedia, protocol, public relations); Humanities and Social Sciences (art, communication, international relations, journalism, political sciences, psychology [clinical, organizational], Spanish); Law; Science and Technology (computer science, data communications, software engineering, technology business).

Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Graduate-level study only-Business Administration (e-business, finance, human resources, marketing, strategic management); Law, Higher Education, Design; PhD in psychology.

Academic Notes
The fields most appropriate for ISEP students are art, business, design, Latin American studies and literature, and psychology.

Language Notes
  • A minimum of 5 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
  • Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the semester for Intermediate and Advanced levels.
  • Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
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 mid-December; Semester 1: mid-March to mid-July; Semester 2: mid-August to mid-December.

Housing and Meals
Students live in a student residence hall. Meals are provided by residence halls or through a stipend. Married student housing is available for an extra fee.

Profile
Founded in 1986 and granted official status as a private university in 1990, Universidad de Palermo (UP) has become one of the most innovative and vigorous educational institutions of Argentina. The library is the center of academic life at the university. Campus research centers include the Center for Research in Architecture and Laboratory for Research in Urban Architecture and City Planning, Management Research Center, Center for Legal Postgraduate Studies, and the Center for Communication Studies and Visual Research. Total enrollment: 6,800 including 180 international students.

Location
UP, an urban campus, is located in the neighborhood of Palermo, Buenos Aires. Many of the embassies, squares, beautiful parks, museums, and cultural centers are located in Palermo, whose main avenues feature a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and movie theaters.