STUDY IN ARGENTINA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the courses´ fees?
State-run higher education institutions do not generally charge any fees and if you wish to get information about private universities, you should contact them in order to find out what their fees are.
Are there any restrictions to travel around Argentina?
Once you have been legally admitted in Argentina you can move freely all around the country.
Do I need to get a visa before travelling?
Lebanese citizens need to get a visa before travelling. The type of visa will depend on the courses to be attended and their duration.
How can I find out what institution offers the courses I am interested in?
You may find this information under the Carreras de grado and Pre-grado and Postgrados (Bachelor´s and Associate´s Degree Programs and Graduate Programs) sections where you may have access through the different options available according to your needs.
How long will I have to study to reach an adequate Spanish level?
The answer shall depend on a series of factors such as your mother tongue and the language level you had upon entering the country. Obviously, the comprehension level required to undertake a course of studies, or a graduate program differs from the knowledge that you need to relate and interact with people regarding everyday needs. Reading comprehension skills and the ability to hold a conversation of a certain degree of complexity are required in order to pursue higher education studies. Further information.
Can I do a distance or Internet-based course to get an Argentine degree?
Yes, you can. However, you should check carefully that the degree that institutions offer has the further approval required by this studying system, apart from the approval required for courses where students attend classes. Both approvals are granted by the Department of Education, Science and Technology.
Can I work in Argentina while I am studying?
Foreigners who have been hired to work in Argentina have to have a working visa and a legally granted residence to stay in the country. Local regulations concerning immigration set forth three types of residence: permanent, temporary and transitory. Once you have entered the country as a student, or a tourist you must proceed to comply with the required formalities with the purpose of obtaining both a work permit and the residence.
How is the academic calendar in Argentina?
The argentine school year is extended, usually from March to November
What are the accommodation and eating costs?
You will find detailed information rergarding this issue in Life cost in Argentina. Be reminded, however, that there exists a significant price variation in accommodation and eating costs.
Are degrees awarded in Argentina considered valid in my country?
If you do a course of studies or a specialization in which you are awarded a degree, you shall have to turn to your country competent authorities: If, in turn, you wish to take some subjects, you should check if there exist agreements entered into between the Argentine university offering the courses and a university located in your country.
Where should I turn to if I have problems in Argentina?
Your country surely has a delegation in Argentina. You may request information from your government, or at the Cancillería Argentina (Argentine Department of Foreign Affairs): www.mrecic.gov.ar
What can I do in my spare time in Argentina?
The higher education institutions are located in or close to cities featuring a rich cultural, artistic and sport life. Similarly, you may travel all over the country by land or by air by using paved roads, and by sea if you want to tour around rivers and lakes.
What should I know about drugs ?
The use of tobacco and alcohol is legalized.
The drugs listed below are considered illegal and their consumption is prohibited by law.
They may be divided into three categories:
• Narcotics: (such as marijuana and opium).
• Stimulants: such as cocaine
• Hallucinogens: such as ecstasy.
Immigration requirements to study at Universities in Argentina
It is important to point out that immigration requirements vary according to: applicants’ country of origin, duration of studies and courses they wish to attend.
Based on the previous warning, this section includes a SUMMARY of the different possible “cases”. Nevertheless, once international students identify which “case” they belong to, they are recommended to expand on the information concerning their particular case, according to:
- Information provided by the National Department of Degree and Diploma Validation of the Ministry of Education (Intermediate Level Diploma Validation)
- Information provided by the Degree Validation and Foreign Students Area of the University Policies Department of the Ministry of Education (Validation of University Studies in countries that have signed specific agreements with Argentina).
- Assistance and advice provided by the University you wish to enroll at.
People entering the Argentine Republic as tourists, whatever their country of origin, may study at Argentine universities without having to change their immigration situation, provided that these studies cover a time frame that is shorter or equal to the period of residence granted upon entering the country.
On the other hand, Regulation No. 20699 of the National Migrations Office (DNM) establishes three types of international students to be incorporated into university courses:
Case 1. International students from MERCOSUR countries and associated states (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela)
They can study at universities in this country entering as tourists and applying for residence as students at the National Migrations Office, within 30 days of enrolment, submitting:
a) Proof of Enrolment at the Educational Institution (it can be applied for in the country of origin or once they have arrived in Argentina).
b) Valid passport, identity card or certificate of nationality issued by the respective authorized consular representation of the country of origin in the Argentine Republic;
c) Authenticated or apostilled certificate of lack of a criminal in the country where they have resided for the past three (3) years;
d) Certificate of lack of a criminal record in the Argentine Republic issued by the Argentine Federal Police;
e) Payment of respective fee.
Likewise, educational documentation must be taken into account:
a) For students whose degree certificates have been granted by member States of the Hague Convention, they must follow the steps below:
i. Authenticate the degree certificate before educational authorities in the country of origin
ii. Authenticate the degree certificate before the Argentine Consulate of the country where the documentation was issued.
b) For students whose degree certificates have been granted by a Non-member State of the Hague Convention, they must follow the steps below:
i. Authenticate the degree certificate before educational authorities of the country of origin
ii. Authenticate the degree certificate at the Argentine Consulate in the country where it was issued
iii. Authenticate the degree certificate before the Ministry of Foreign Relations and Religious Affairs.
After carrying out the corresponding procedure, their secondary school diploma must be VALIDATED as the latter acknowledges foreign studies as a national degree certificate equivalent.
If the secondary school diploma was issued by a country that has signed an agreement with Argentina, they must carry out the validation procedure before the Ministry of Education.
The Argentine Republic has signed Agreements with the following countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Important: During the validation process, applicants may enrol, enter the University and sit for exams. If upon ending their degree course they have not yet finished the validation procedure, a degree certificate will be issued indicating that it does not enable them to exercise a profession in the Argentine Republic.
For further information visit: www.me.gov.ar/validez
Case 2. International students from EXTRA-MERCOSUR Countries that DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA to enter Argentina as tourists
They can study at universities in this country entering as tourists and applying for residence as students before the National Migrations Office, within 30 days of enrolment, submitting:
a) Proof of enrolment at the Educational Institution (it can be applied for in the country of origin or once they have arrived in Argentina)
b) Valid passport, identity card or certificate of nationality issued by the respective authorized consular representation of the country of origin in the Argentine Republic;
c) Authenticated birth certificate;
d) Authenticated or apostilled certificate of lack of a criminal record in the country where they have resided for the past five (5) years;
e) Certificate of lack of a criminal record in the Argentine Republic issued by the Argentine Federal Police;
f) Payment of respective fee.
Likewise, educational documentation must be taken into account:
c) For students whose degree certificates have been granted by member States of the Hague Convention, they must follow the steps below:
i. Authenticate the degree certificate before educational authorities in the country of origin
ii. Authenticate the degree certificate before the Argentine Consulate in the country where the documentation was issued.
d) For students whose degree certificates have been granted by a Non-member State of the Hague Convention, they must follow the steps below:
i. Authenticate the degree certificate before educational authorities in the country of origin
ii. Authenticate the degree certificate at the Argentine Consulate in the country where it was issued
iii. Authenticate the degree certificate before the Ministry of Foreign Relations and Religious Affairs.
After carrying out the corresponding procedure, their secondary school diploma must be VALIDATED. The latter acknowledges foreign studies as a national degree certificate equivalent.
If their secondary school diploma was issued by a country that has signed an agreement with Argentina, they must carry out the validation procedure before the Ministry of Education.
The Argentine Republic has signed Agreements with the following countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Important: During the validation process, applicants may enrol, enter the University and sit for exams. If upon ending their degree course they have not yet finished the validation procedure, a degree certificate will be issued indicating that it does not enable them to exercise a profession in the Argentine Republic.
For further information visit: www.me.gov.ar/validez
Case 3. International students from Countries that DO REQUIRE A VISA to enter Argentina as tourists (LEBANESE CITIZENS)
They must request their application for admission to an Argentine University in their country of origin and that university will request the National Migrations Office to issue an authorization to enable students’ entry.
With their authorization to enter the country and a university admission, students will request their visa at the Argentine Consulate in their country, which they will receive provided they fulfil the following requirement:
• Prove their identity by means of a valid passport;
• Lack of a criminal record in their country of origin or where they have resided during the past five (5) years;
• Submit birth certificate;
• Prove financial means to subsist and stay in Argentina;
• Prove necessary knowledge of the national language
• Take notice that their entrance has been granted for the sole purpose of attending the courses which are the reason for requesting residence;
• Pay respective fee.
Having fulfilled these procedures, a temporary residence permit shall be granted for a period of two years in all cases, which may be extended as long as they maintain the lack of a criminal record in Argentina, their regular student status and pay the specific fee.
Student and Cultural Exchange Programmes
As regards the participation in student or cultural exchange programmes, internships or partial courses within a university degree course, students from MERCOSUR and associated states will be exempted from the above-mentioned requirement, whereas:
International students from Non-MERCOSUR countries that do NOT require a Visa to enter Argentina as tourists.
Once enrolled at a university, within 30 working days, students must appear before the DNM (National Migrations Office) with: proof of enrolment at the educational institution and course in question, valid passport (or identity card) or certificate of nationality, authenticated or apostilled certificate of lack of a criminal record in the country where they have resided during the last five years, certificate of lack of a criminal record in the Argentine Republic.
International students from Non-MERCOSUR countries that require a Visa to enter Argentina as tourists (LEBANESE CITIZENS):
The University will request the DNM (National Migrations Office) to issue an authorization for a foreign person to enter the National Territory, through a specific form. The DNM (National Migrations Office) will approve or reject the request. In the first case, having been notified, the foreign person will request a visa before the reported consulate to attend the intended course, which shall be granted provided he/she presents proof of identity, lack of a criminal record where he/she has resided during the past five years, submits birth certificate, proves financial means to subsist and stay in Argentina, and has the necessary knowledge of the national language.
Having fulfilled these procedures, a special temporary residence shall be granted for one year in all cases, unless the course time frame, the participation in cultural or student exchange programmes, internships or partial courses within a university degree course is shorter, in which case the term of residence shall be that of the indicated time frame.
Postgraduate Degree Course Applicants
Foreign graduates who wish to attend a postgraduate degree course must take the following into account:
State-regulated professions that require validation and registration to attend a postgraduate course in the case of degree certificate granted abroad:
University Degree Professions:
Medical Doctor
• Dentist
• Pharmacist
• Psychologist
• Biochemist
• Licentiate Degree in Nursing
• Speech Therapist
• Licentiate Degree in Speech Therapy
• Licentiate Degree in Nutrition
• Obstetrician
• Licentiate Degree in Obstetrics
• Kinesiology
• Licentiate Degree in Kinesiology
• Licentiate Degree in Bio-Image Production
• Occupational Therapist
• Clinical Analysis Professions
• Technical Degrees
• Cytotechnologist
• Nurse
• Surgical Technician
• Optical Technician
• Chiropodist
• Technical Degree in Hematology
• Technical Degree in Hemotherapy
• Technical Degree in Food Industry
• Technical Degree in Orthotics and Prosthesis
• Technical Degree in Dental Prosthesis
• Technical Degree in Cardiology Practices
• Technical Degree in Radiology
• Laboratory Expert
• Technical Degree in Anaesthesia
UNIVERSITY DEGREE VALIDATION
• Submit degree certificate/diploma to practice a profession in the Argentine Republic grated in a country that has signed reciprocity agreements with Argentina: The procedure shall be carried out via the SPU through automatic Validation or levelling with a final exam at a National University. Validation and Foreign Students Area
• Submit degree certificate/diploma to practice a profession in the Argentine Republic granted in a country that has NOT signed reciprocity agreements with Argentina: the interested party must VALIDATE his/her degree certificate/diploma at a National University (course equivalencies).
• Submit degree certificate/diploma to carry out Postgraduate Courses: direct enrolment in postgraduate courses with foreign degree certificates is allowed, provided that these postgraduate courses do not require practicing the profession during the course.
DIPLOMATIC MISSION STAFF AND/OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY ENTRY
Enrolment requests from diplomatic mission staff and/or immediate family must be signed by the highest diplomatic authority the applicant reports to, and channelled through the Ministry of Foreign Relations, International Trade and Religious Affairs, the body that will send the documentation to be processed at the National Board of University Management prior to March 31st each year – Ministerial Resolution No. 456/80.
Applicants must submit the following documentation:
a) Diplomatic passport and proof to certify their capacity as accredited foreign officials before the Argentine government and, in the case of immediate family, documentation to prove the degree or ties of kinship.
b) Duly authenticated secondary school certificate of completion for its timely submission at the corresponding University.
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