Nomination and Application Process for Exchange Students
General requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old at the start of the program at UTDT.
- Have completed at least one year of university-level studies at your home institution prior to applying.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- For MBA courses: Applicants must be at least 26 years old and have a minimum of three years of professional work experience.
Nomination:
Form - available as of February 1 (second semester nominations) and August 1 (first semester nominations)
Deadlines
- First semester (March - July): October 15
- Second semester (August - December): April 1
Application:
Deadlines
- First semester (March - July): November 1
- Second semester (August - December): April 15
- First & second quarters / Modules 1 & 2: November 1
- Third quarter/ Modules 3, 4 & 5: April 15
Application form
As part of the application, it will be necessary to upload the following documents:
- Official University transcript in English or Spanish including the grades of the most recent semester and an explanation of the grading system used at the home university.
- Copy of passport information page (if a multiple passport holder, please only send the one that will be used to enter Argentina).
- Motivation letter or short essay (maximum length one page with simple spacing and Font size 12).
- Formal color photo for UTDT student ID in .jpg format.
- Architecture and Design students must also submit a 5-20 page portfolio in .pdf format, weighing less than 10 MB. They will also be required to have a virtual admissions interview.
- Proof of language proficiency:
Submit documentation certifying a minimum B2 level in the language/s of instruction of the courses the student wishes to enroll in. One of the documents listed below must be provided for each option selected. If the chosen language of instruction is the student’s native tongue or that of the degree at the home university, a statement explaining this situation must be uploaded.
Important! It is each students’ sole responsibility to enroll in courses for which they meet the language requirement.
- Cambridge English: FCE/CAE/CPE. Grade: C or above
- IELTS: minimum overall score 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score 85, or 4.5/6 (score as of year 2026)
- TOEIC: minimum overall score 785 (out of 990)
- International Baccalaureate: English/English A: Language & Literature/English A: Literature/English B. Grade: 5 or above
- Duolingo: grade 100 or above
- Letter from home university indicating at least a B2 level
- Letter from home university indicating at least a B2 level
- Official transcript demonstrating successful completion of at least four college-level Spanish courses.
- Certificate issued by a recognized educational institute or language testing entity (e.g. DELE, CELU, IB, etc.) showing at least a B2 level
Important!
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- An email confirmation will be sent when the application is correctly received.
- Admissions decisions will be communicated via email approximately four weeks after the application deadline.
Mandatory Orientation Program:
Each semester a compulsory program is offered before the undergraduate semester begins. This activity aims at helping students learn how to navigate the University, learn about social and academic resources/programs, receive academic advice, enroll in classes, meet new people, begin to make connections and get questions answered. An optional free-of-cost city tour is offered as part of the orientation program.
- First semester of 2026 (March - July): Thursday, February 26.
- Second semester of 2026 (August - December): Friday, July 31
Student fee:
All exchange and study abroad students will be required to pay a one-time, non-refundable student fee of U$D 50 to cover the cost of the orientation, printing and participation in sports, social, and cultural activites.