Argentina: Universidad Torcuato di Tella

The Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT) is the leading private university in Argentina with their Business School consistently ranked among the top in Latin America. With a mission to educate new generations of academic, social, political and business leaders, Torcuato di Tella has a tight-knit community of students, faculty and staff.

As the political and economic capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Porteño culture and learn about this historic and fascinating country. Buenos Aires is an ideal city for improving your Spanish language skills.

As an economic and cultural center, Buenos Aires offers ample opportunity for sightseeing throughout its distinct neighborhoods, trying new foods and venturing to other regions of Argentina. Ranked globally as one of the best cities for study abroad, you will be able to build a network of friends from around the world. The campus has a vibrant student life with clubs and sports facilities open to visiting students.

Quick Facts & Links

GPA Requirement: 3.00
Program Options: Direct Enroll
Language of Instruction: Spanish, English (SPAN 204 Prerequisite)
Program Dates:
- Fall: July 29 to December 16, 2022
- Spring: March 1 to July 16, 2022
Visit the Universidad Torcuato di Tella Prospective Direct Enroll Students website for more information
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Accessibility Resources

Application Information

Apply for a Kenan-Flagler Global Program and Global Programs scholarship through the same application system using your Kenan-Flagler credentials. Click the Apply Now button below to learn more about application deadlines, requirements, and to start your application!

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Program Logistics

Academics

You can take business core and elective courses at Universidad Torcuato di Tella that will transfer for the undergraduate business major or minor. More business elective courses are offered than core. You are required to take some of your coursework in Spanish, so it is necessary to have Spanish language proficiency. You can either take a Spanish language course at a local Spanish school or a BUSI course taught in Spanish.

Courses taken at Universidad Torcuato di Tella will transfer back to UNC Pass (UTDT grade of 4 and above)/Fail (UTDT grade below 4). Pass grades do not affect your UNC GPA. Fail grades transfer back to UNC as Fs, which will affect your UNC GPA. Though transfer credit for this program is Pass/Fail, future employers and graduate schools will also look at the Universidad Torcuato di Tella transcript, so grades are important.

You will take 4 courses during the semester and transfer back 4 UNC credits for each UTDT course. If you earn a 4 or more in all courses, you will receive a total of either 16 UNC credits for your semester abroad.

This program also fulfills the Experiential Education requirement. Full-time enrollment in this program is defined as a minimum of 12 UNC credit hours.

Please visit Global Academic Procedures for detailed credit and other academic information.

Language Prerequisite: 4 semesters

Language of Instruction: English/Spanish*

*Students are required to study Spanish throughout their stay. You can choose to take a Spanish language course at a local Spanish language school or a BUSI course taught in Spanish at Universidad Torcuato di Tella. The program offers courses in both English and Spanish; you may enroll in a course taught in Spanish if you fulfill the minimum language prerequisite.

Housing

Program Cost

We suggest you create your global program budget using our budget worksheet (xlsx) to help you think about your costs on this program:

Populate the figures from the tables below into the left side costs of attendance
Input your financial resources on the right

Your customized budget sheet can help determine your current financial status, and help you understand what additional funding you may need to help make this an affordable program option.

Cashier Billed Expenses*
Expense	Estimated Amount
UNC Tuition and Fees	$0 – You will pay UTDT tuition and fees
Fee UG Business Major/Minor	Based on major/minor enrollment
Global Programs Administrative Fee	$700
GeoBlue International Medical Insurance	$200

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.

Out of Pocket Estimates**
Expense	Estimated Amount
Universidad Torcuato di Tella Tuition	$7,225
International Airfare	$1,500
Housing	$800
Meals	$1,400
Immigration Visa/Residence Permit	$100
Passport Application Renewal	$145
Course Materials	$50
International Cell Phone Plan	$350
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance	$400
Local Transportation	$100
Personal Travel	$1,500
Incidentals (ex. Laundry)	$1,150

Other Personal Expenses***

Total Estimated Expenses (Direct Enroll):	$16,619

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer/enrolls on a study abroad program, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw from UBP Global are responsible for non-recoverable costs including the Global Programs Administrative Fee. Your student account will be assessed charges to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs has committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal. Such costs include, housing, meals, transportation and any expenses that may be associated with faculty and support participation on your program (if applicable).

**Out of Pocket Estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.

***Other Expenses: our budget worksheet (xlsx) also has a place for you to input other expenses outside of the out-of-pocket estimates that you may incur, such as attending concerts or sporting events.

Funding your global program

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Travel Documents

Do you have a valid passport? If yes, check your passport’s expiration date to ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your program’s scheduled end date. If not, you’ll need to submit a passport renewal application.

Do you need to apply for a passport (first time or renew)? If yes, we recommend that you get started on your passport application right away as you’ll need time to collect documents like your birth certificate to include as part of your application. For complete instructions click here.

Will I need immigration documents? If you are accepted into this program you will need to travel to an Argentine consulate/embassy in the United States to obtain a visa permitting you to study in Argentina. For this appointment, you will need your passport in hand along with other documentation from our office and the host university office. Please set up an appointment with your Global Programs Advisor to discuss.

Meet with an Advisor

UBP students can schedule a meeting with Ben Hershey to learn more about this and other Semester programs in Asia, South America, and Oceania by clicking on the “Schedule Appointment” link below.

Schedule Appointment

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