Business Study Abroad Programs in South America

Study abroad in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, known as the Paris of South America. Explore numerous historic neighborhoods and learn about the world-famous tango while taking classes with one of our renowned academic partners. Argentina is a country of vast landscapes and a friendly culture. Buenos Aires is highly influenced architecturally and culturally by the waves of immigration it has experienced since the late 19th century. After the US, Argentina is the second largest immigrant country in the world. In addition to Spanish classes for all levels, this program offers a large variety of classes in English and Spanish along with specialized programs for healthcare, bilingual education, and community service. The Arcos Learning Abroad program provides an all-inclusive study abroad experience with cultural activities on the weekdays, excursions on the weekends, onsite directors, carefully vetted homestays, tuition, and much more. Arcos invites you to step through the arch and into a life-changing experience abroad. Argentina awaits!

Intern or study abroad in 2026 with Adelante Abroad: One of the best ways to get internship experience, update your resume, meet new people, and travel to new countries. Intern abroad by choosing from a selection of placements across more than 30 professional sectors and 6 countries worldwide. This is the perfect opportunity for you to test drive a career field and gain real international work experience. Most internship programs are available all year round, so you can start any month you want. Check out our Spain, Uruguay, Mexico, Ecuador, and Chile pages for 2026 start dates. All of our Intern Abroad, Study Abroad, and Volunteer Abroad Programs are accepting applications now. Housing is included in the program price. Either stay with other international students or get the whole experience and live with a local. Fill out our free application online to get started planning your international internship today. *This listing is to let you know that all of our programs are available for 2026. For specific programs, see individual listings with over 450 reviews.

Spend a year in vibrant Paraguay, el corazón de Sudamerica (the heart of South America)! During this unique dual program, you will attend one semester of high school and one semester of college, where you’ll get an inside look at Paraguay’s fascinating culture and warm, laid-back lifestyle. Participate in the fusion of Spanish and indigenous Guarani language and explore one of South America’s most natural, untouched gems! You’ll live with a host family and experience social customs like eating the asado (a traditional barbeque) or playing soccer with your new friends. This program is ideal for students interested in exploring a specific area of study or looking to experience both high school and college courses in a new country! You can choose from a wide variety of majors at two different Paraguayan universities: Universidad Columbia and Universidad San Carlos. Program options include Psychology, Graphic Design, Accounting, Zootechnics, Environmental Studies, and much more! By living with a host family and attending a local school, you will foster relationships that will last a lifetime and develop essential skills to become a global citizen.

Known as “The Switzerland of South America” for its peaceful culture, Uruguay is nestled between South America’s two titans, Argentina and Brazil. The capital, Montevideo, is quickly becoming a travel destination for its thriving cultural scene, including rich architecture, sandy beaches, plazas, shops, museums, and restaurants. Known as one of the “coolest” and “most chilled-out” cities, Montevideo reflects the casual attitude that Uruguayans take towards life. Its location makes it convenient to travel to nearby regions such as Buenos Aires and Brazil, providing a variety of opportunities for day trips around the country. Experience this emerging hidden gem firsthand and have a unique opportunity to study and explore the Spanish, Italian, and African cultural influences throughout Uruguay. The Montevideo program offers several diverse academic areas, including the Spanish language, Latin American studies, gender studies, agro-business, viticulture, and more. The host university, known as ORT, is the first and largest private university in the country, with 10,000 students.

Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a break from your studies. Study abroad with AIFS and broaden your academic knowledge while learning about foreign cultures! Serving more than 1.5 million students since 1964, AIFS is a recognized provider of study abroad programs. We offer a broad range of unique programs in the Americas, South Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia. And you don’t even have to be proficient in a foreign language to join because most AIFS campuses conduct courses in English or other foreign languages across all levels. AIFS offers all-inclusive program fees, making it simple for students to experience everything the world has to offer while living and studying abroad! Most of all, we guarantee their safety and welfare anywhere they are.

Spend a semester studying at one of Argentina’s top-ranked universities while experiencing the vibrant energy of Buenos Aires. Universidad Austral offers students the chance to take courses in English or Spanish across a variety of academic fields, including business, engineering, law, and biomedical sciences. With access to local students, modern campus facilities, and a dynamic cultural setting, this program blends academics with meaningful immersion in Argentina’s daily life. You’ll earn up to 15 academic credits per semester while living in one of the most student-friendly neighborhoods in the city. Outside the classroom, the program includes structured support, cultural outings, and optional excursions, allowing you to grow academically and personally. Whether you're practicing Spanish, learning about Latin American geopolitics, or enjoying late-night conversations over Argentine asado, this program provides the ideal mix of academic excellence and cultural connection.

Take advantage of various educational opportunities in Buenos Aires through our study abroad program. Choose to study at the University of Belgrano, Argentina’s first private university, to support study abroad. Here, you will take courses in English or Spanish as well as specialize in Latin American Studies. Don’t forget to visit our office in Buenos Aires as well. We are located a few blocks from the University of Belgrano. Our friendly on-site staff provides complete support from the moment you enroll in university courses until you leave the country. Buenos Aires is famous around the globe for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural diversity. Its history centers around immigrants from Western Europe and the preserved influences of their descendants. The city boasts of contemporary and modern architectural styles, providing a notable contrast to its deep-rooted history and traditions.

Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea offers a unique opportunity for deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures around the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Fall 2026: European, African, South American, and Asian Adventure Embark: September 9, IJmuiden, The Netherlands Disembark: Dec 22, Bangkok, Thailand Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

Join a study program in Buenos Aires, one of the world’s most exciting and cosmopolitan cities. Between classes, you will visit museums as well as enjoy sports, films, music, and theater. Get the opportunity to enroll in one of the city’s prestigious universities: Universidad Catolica Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad del Salvador, and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. You will take Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture, which are designed exclusively for the students of IFSA. You will also choose from optional academic concentrations based on your major area of study or interest - Human Rights: Genocide; Literature in Argentina; Cinema in Argentina; Directed Research; Human Rights: Diversity, Minority, and Gender Studies; and Intensive Spanish (for students with four semesters of Spanish). An academic advisor will help you with course selection and language learning, and will also answer any academic questions.

Live and study in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Maximo Nivel offers the most intensive and professional Spanish immersion program in Latin America. Our Native Spanish Program emphasizes oral communication and integrated skills development to truly help build your Spanish language proficiency - this is a great immersion experience! Our native-speaking Spanish teachers are highly qualified professional instructors with years of experience. Our Tandem Conversation program pairs Spanish program participants with our local English students for free conversation practice.

IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate students. We're a little obsessed with study abroad, and not at all ashamed to admit it. We are a highly-charged force of study abroad enthusiasts. Every day we have the privilege of witnessing how study abroad changes our students' lives. That's the reason we do what we do: to provide once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures. Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our goal is to provide personal support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process. Whether it's housing or cultural events or field trips, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible. Study with us for a summer, semester, or year. No matter the term, our world-class faculty and courses will engage you as you discover new ways of learning both inside and outside the classroom. How will study abroad redefine you? We can't wait to find out.

Embark on a dynamic academic journey in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina’s Academic Semester Program. Designed for students eager to delve into Argentine culture and academic excellence, this program allows you to study at one of four prestigious universities. Whether aiming for a semester or a full academic year, earn between 12-18 US semester credits or 24-36 ECTS credits, all transferrable to your home institution. Our program not only provides comprehensive academic options but also enables you to enrich your experience through internships, volunteer work, or specialized immersion courses in Tango, Cooking, Wine Tasting, Photography, and TEFL Certification. Why Choose Buenos Aires? Buenos Aires, with its lively arts scene, diverse culinary landscape, and dynamic social atmosphere, offers an unparalleled backdrop for academic and personal growth. Studying here enhances your academic credentials and provides a rich, immersive cultural experience, preparing you for global citizenship.

Buenos Aires is a multicultural city filled with immigrants from all over the world, making it a great place to understand how different cultures work together. Located on the western shore of La Plata River, the birthplace of the tango has a thriving arts culture, hip café scene, rich literary history, and vital music life. Affording a great location for travel throughout Argentina and South America, Buenos Aires features an ideal climate. You can take courses in English or Spanish at the CEA CAPA Buenos Aires Center or the University of Belgrano. If you have an advanced level in Spanish, you can take courses with locals at the University of Belgrano and fully immerse yourself in Argentine culture. Plus, make Buenos Aires an extension of the classroom by joining volunteer opportunities, excursions, and many other cultural and learning activities. Interested in going abroad with CEA CAPA? Contact us to get started!

Antarctica is a wondrous place, the “coldest, windiest, driest, highest, quietest, most remote, and least understood continent on earth.” It has been an object of human speculation for millennia and a prize for explorers, sealers and whalers, scientists, and geostrategists for over two hundred years. Examine this unique corner of the world and get a broad overview of its human and natural history. Special attention is given to Antarctica’s physical and ecological systems, human activity, sustainable tourism, and international collaborations. Attend weekly preparatory lectures online with Antarctic experts from around the globe during the fall semester and work on assignments, including a research essay focusing on a topic related to an area of your interest. Spend the winter break participating in a field study project in Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica. The voyage crossing the Drake Passage and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula is a once-in-a-lifetime remote encounter with one of the globe's last frontiers and the scene of important climate, ocean, and environmental study. Non-degree seeking students may now apply for this program through the University of Denver.

Built on the land of two former estates, the city of Viña del Mar, Chile, began in the late 1800s and has become a popular destination for Chileans, Argentines, and other tourists worldwide. Often called the “Garden City,” it is known for its beautiful beaches and its active student population. It is a safe and relaxed city where visiting students can study the Spanish language and Chilean culture with stunning views as a backdrop to their academic and cultural experience. Students appreciate the wonderful Chilean flora and fauna during excursions, including the 120-hectare park called Parque Tricao, trips to some local organic farms, and then a visit to Casablanca Valley.

Your First Year Abroad program in Buenos Aires lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Argentine culture. Live and learn in Buenos Aires! Buenos Aires is Argentina’s lively cultural hub, brimming with passion, art, and history – an unforgettable setting for students with any interests. Spend 12 weeks strolling the cobblestone streets of San Telmo, taking in the grandeur of the Teatro Colón, and sipping rich café con leche in charming neighborhood cafés. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Buenos Aires is the perfect place to study abroad.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

The Middlebury - C.V. Schools Abroad are characterized by a commitment to language development. Students sign and honor the Language Pledge, promising to speak only the target language during their time abroad. Those already at an advanced level of Spanish come away from the program with superior language skills and the fact that they have gained an authentic study abroad experience. While in Buenos Aires, students enroll directly into one of Argentina's three most respected universities: the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa, the Universidad de Buenos Aires, and the Universidad Torcuato di Tella. They also live in a homestay, which allows them access to the life of a local family. Students are expected to "live the language" through their coursework, extracurricular activities with local peers, internships, or volunteer work in the capital of South America's largest Spanish-speaking country. In addition to different study tracks for intermediate and advanced speakers, we have two special academic tracks—Public Health and Tango and Identity.

The Córdoba Summer Term consists of a four-week Intensive Language and Culture session at Argentina's oldest university, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC). During this time, you take an intensive language and culture course while discovering the culture and people of Argentina. Advanced students may also participate in an internship or service learning opportunity during their summer term. The Spanish Studies Resident Director and UNC's PECLA (Programa de Español y Cultura Latinoamericana) staff guide you through this journey of discovery through regular contact with Spanish Studies students and by organizing special cultural activities. Choose one 80-hour intensive language course, one or two 45-hour content courses, or an internship or service learning opportunity. In addition to coursework, the program includes a homestay, cultural visits within Córdoba, and a cultural day trip to the estancias jesuíticas and Che Guevara museum in Alta Gracia.