Argentine Culture and Language Course


This four-week, credit-bearing course is offered every February and July, prior to the official start of the undergraduate semesters at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT). Designed for international students, the course meets five days per week and comprises a total of 68 class hours.

With a strong focus on communicative skills and cultural immersion, the course aims to develop fluency and linguistic sophistication in Spanish. Instruction covers:

  • Vocabulary and grammar specific to the Río de la Plata region
  • Cultural, historical, and practical insights into Buenos Aires and other regions of Argentina
  • Critical reading of major newspapers and analysis of current events
  • Introduction to Argentine music, cinema, and other cultural expressions

Classes are enriched through a variety of hands-on cultural activities, including guided visits, cooking workshops, and other experiential learning opportunities.



Spanish placement and levels

All students are required to complete an online written placement test prior to the start of the course, as well as an in-person placement activity on the first day of class. The final grade will appear on their official UTDT transcript.

Depending on enrollment numbers, two or three proficiency levels are typically offered, each with a maximum of 20 students. If fewer levels are opened, the curriculum will be adapted accordingly to match the group’s proficiency.



Admission and fees

The course is open to both exchange students and free mover students. The course costs USD 440, which includes all instructional materials and access to the full program of cultural activities. Fee waivers apply to certain partners.

Application
Students interested in enrolling in the course should indicate their interest in the application form (see “Application” section for details and deadlines).

For additional information, please contact: international@utdt.edu


Upcoming course dates

  • February 2-25, 2026
  • July 1-30, 2026

Continue your Spanish studies at UTDT

Students who wish to continue developing their Spanish skills after completing the course may enroll in Spanish language courses offered during the regular semester at UTDT. These courses are available at different proficiency levels and allow students to further strengthen their linguistic and cultural competencies in an academic setting.


Student testimonials

 

My professor was absolutely amazing. She taught us the specifics of Buenos Aires castellano, including the more colloquial words and phrases that were so helpful in everyday life. We reviewed a lot of grammar points in class but also learned a ton about the culture. Our professors took us on cultural excursions to places like Teatro Colón, Parque de la Memoria, and we even went on a walking tour of the city center! All very unique experiences. I am so glad I elected to enroll in this course because it not only allowed me to spend more time in this beautiful country but I learned so much in just that first month and was able to adjust and adapt to the culture much quicker. I would recommend it to everyone planning to study abroad in Buenos Aires!

Courtney Arlington - Hartwick College, Estados Unidos

The intensive Spanish course which is offered by UTDT in the beginning of the semester really helped me to settle in and feel comfortable in this huge city. Although it is a language course, its focus also lies heavily on the do’s and don’ts of life in Buenos Aires, how to get around, and, of course, everything you need to know about the university. What I remember most about the first three weeks of my semester is the number of people that I met during this time, which for the most part stayed very close friends during the rest of my stay in Argentina. I would definitely do it again!

Gustaf Heintz - M.Sc. student, Law and Economics, Universität St. Gallen, Switzerland