
Sustainable Smart Cities
Unique Experiences
Explore sustainable architecture in Buenos Aires
to learn about energy efficiency, water conservation, and the use of sustainable materials in buildings
Join a community garden project
to learn about urban agriculture, sustainable gardening practices, and the importance of local food production
Participate in a tree planting initiative
to understand the role of trees in urban environments, improve air quality, and promote biodiversity
Your Destination
Buenos Aires is a sustainable smart city known for its innovative urban planning, extensive green spaces, and commitment to renewable energy. The city integrates smart technology, efficient public transport, and eco-friendly initiatives to enhance urban living. Students can explore vibrant neighborhoods like Palermo and San Telmo, world-class cultural institutions such as the Teatro Colón, and a thriving entrepreneurial scene. Whether you are studying environmental science, business, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Buenos Aires offers an inspiring and forward-thinking study abroad experience.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Buenos Aires.

Program Highlights
- Featured Courses: Choose from a set of related courses that explore how innovative cities utilize digital technologies and modern strategies to prepare for the future and impact the environment.
- Sustainability in Practice Workshop: Take part in an optional workshop to compare different models of sustainability in your host country and around the world. Topics may include business, public policy, technology, waste-management, and more.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in networking events with local sustainability initiatives, activities that address how urban planning and technology can help lessen the impact on the environment, meaningful volunteer work with local organizations, and study tours to meet local changemakers and companies driving sustainability efforts.
- Academic Projects: Enroll in a for-credit internship, directed independent research project, or service-learning to develop integrated sustainable solutions that address economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Buenos Aires will open doors for you to explore Argentina’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:
- Kayak through the Tigre Delta to explore its diverse flora and fauna while learning about the importance of wetlands and freshwater conservation
- Visit the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve where you will observe various plant and animal species, gaining insights into the importance of preserving natural habitats
- Participate in waste separation at Green Points across the city for a hands-on look at sustainable waste management
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and are subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Buenos Aires offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. All housing has convenient access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay, a double room at a student residency, or a double room at a shared apartment located within a 60-minute commute of CIEE Buenos Aires.
- Homestays: Homestays give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic, day-to-day Argentine life by living with socially active hosts who encourage student independence. Homestays feature kitchen access for food storage, a living room, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry, and a bathroom shared with the host. Host families provide two meals a day.
- Student Residency: The student residency is modern, boasting a private bathroom, common areas, private study areas, Wi-Fi access, bed linens, and a shared kitchen. No meals are included in this option.
- Shared Apartments: Shared apartments are modest in size and feature a few amenities, Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen. Meals and laundry are not included in apartments.
Select Housing: Includes a private room in a student residency or at a shared apartment located within 45 minutes of CIEE Buenos Aires. Select housing requires an additional fee.
- Student Residency: The student residency is modern, boasting a private bathroom, common areas, private study areas, Wi-Fi access, bed linens, and a shared kitchen. No meals are included in this option.
- Shared Apartments: Shared apartments are modest in size and feature a few amenities, Wi-Fi access, maintenance repair services, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen. Meals and laundry are not included in apartments.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment or single accommodation in a studio apartment located within 30 minutes of CIEE Buenos Aires. Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Meals and laundry are not included in apartments. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- Homestays: Include two meals per day – breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Host families and students arrange their own meal schedules. Students are responsible for the remaining meal, either preparing it at home or eating in one of the many restaurants and cafés throughout the city.
- Apartments/Student Residency: Meals are not included.
Academics
CIEE Buenos Aires: Study in the heart of Buenos Aires in the lively neighborhood of Recoleta, well-connected to parks, cafés, restaurants, and shops. CIEE Buenos Aires features modern classrooms, comfortable lounge areas, and a charming outdoor space.
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT): University Torcuato di Tella is one of the most prestigious universities in Argentina and Latin America. It is known for its high-quality standards and reputation among international university’s rankings. It has a broad range of academic offerings, with 11 graduation courses and more than 30 postgraduation courses, which makes it a great potential partner. With around 10,000 students and state-of-the-art campus, some of its study areas are architecture and urban studies, arts, political science and international studies, law, economics, education, social and historical studies, math and statistics, business, and design. This broad academic offer makes it easier to find the perfect match for CIEE students.
Universidad del Salvador (USAL): The University of Salvador is a Jesuit university which was officially established in 1958. The university is in downtown Buenos Aires, the capital and largest city of Argentina. There are nine faculties available at the university including administration, education and social communications, and science and technology. The university also has six schools in agronomy, art and architecture, design, modern languages, oriental studies, and veterinary medicine. Courses are taught at both undergraduate and graduate level.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.
Course Information
Featured Courses
The Sustainable Smart Cities program offers a diverse range of courses that explore how urban development, policy, and sustainability intersect. Students will explore important topics such as sustainable business practices, green urban planning, global environmental challenges, and the future of food systems. Through an interdisciplinary approach, these courses equip students with the tools and insights needed to tackle pressing sustainability issues and create meaningful change in cities worldwide.
CIEE Courses (in-person) | Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT) | ASU Courses (online) |
Building Sustainable Cities Sustainable Development in the 21st Century Business & Sustainability Engineering, Sustainability & Society Sustainable Tourism | Environmental Design Environmental Justice in Latin America through Film and Art Sustainability and Social Issues in Business | Introduction to Sustainability Sustainable World Pathways to Sustainability |
The following list of courses constitutes a representative sample of course offerings through our partner universities and is subject to change. Some courses are offered once a year, in either the spring or fall semester.
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, English
- Comparative Criminal Law
- Corporate Finance I & II
- Current Topics of Human Rights through Film
- Current Political Issues of Latin America
- Data Science and Media Art for Storytelling
- Dictatorship & Political Activism: the 60s & 70s in the Southern Cone
- Ecology, Sustainability and Cultural Production in Latin America
- Environmental Economics
- European Politics
- Foundations of Happiness for Effective Leadership
- Genocide and Human Rights in the 20th Century
- Identity, Politics, and Gender in Argentina
- Inflation & Disinflation in Argentina
- International Marketing
- Latin America in Sounds & Images: Fashion, Music & Cinema of the 20th & 21st Centuries
- Painting and Drawing for Non-Artists
- Public International Law
- South American Biodesign: from biomanufacturing to entrepreneurial culture
- Web Design, Development & Social Media
Universidad Del Salvador, English
- Intercultural Negotiation
- Neuroscience III
- Contemporary International Agenda
- Contemporary International Politics: Middle East Geopolitics
- Urban Inequalities in Latin America - Service Learning (partially taught in English)
- Tourist Geography I
- Accounting
- Translation Methodology (partially taught in English)
- Interpretation Methodology (partially taught in English)
- English & North American Culture
- Compared Structures
- English Literature
- English Normative
- Literary Translation (partially taught in English)
- Specialized Translation
- History of Great Britain I
- History of Great Britain II
- North American History & Literature
- English Cultural Area Linguistics & Literature
- Political & Social Processes in Latin American Region
- Intercultural Management
- Psychology of Family
- Legal English: Introduction to Common Law
- Introduction to Marketing
Universidad Del Salvador, Spanish
- Introducción a las Ciencias Sociales
- Filosofía Social y Política
- Macroeconomía
- Teoría de las Relaciones Internacionales
- Introducción a la Filosofía
- Psicosociología del Turismo
- Metodología de Investigación en Ciencias Sociales
- Técnicas Cuantitativas de Investigación en Ciencias Sociale
- Procesos de la Economía y Sociedad Mundial Contemporánea
- Principios de Macroeconomía
- Introducción a la Administración
- Matemática I
- Introducción a las Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales
- Gramática Española
- Historia y Teorías de la Educación I
- Educación, Comunicación y Tecnología
- Antropología Social y Cultural
- Psicología del Desarrollo
- Sociología de la Educación
- Educación No Formal
- Educación y Psicología
- Introducción al Conocimiento Científico
- Neurociencias I
- Psicología Comunitaria
*For reference, there are no English courses applicable for this program. Course listings
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO


- Building Sustainable Cities
- Sustainable Development in the 21st Century
- Business and Sustainability
- Engineering, Sustainability, and Society
- Sustainable Tourism
- Argentine Fiction
- Contemporary Challenges in Global Health
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Culture and Cuisine in Argentina (in English)
- Culture and Cuisine in Argentina (in Spanish)
- Economics of Wine
- Intercultural Communication and Leadership (in English)
- Intercultural Communication and Leadership (in Spanish)
- Latin America Contemporary International Relations
- Spanish Language - Beginning I
- Spanish Language - Beginning II
- Spanish Language - Intermediate I
- Spanish Language - Intermediate II
- Tango. From The City Margins to The World
- Internship Seminar (in English)
- Internship Seminar (in Spanish)
- Service-Learning Project
- Directed Independent Research (in English)
- Directed Independent Research (in Spanish)
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Discover Internship Opportunities
We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with CIEE Study Abroad.
Explore Industry Options
Buenos Aires offers diverse arts, business, communication, marketing, and IT internships. Experience awaits in cultural institutions, creative agencies, tech startups, and various businesses. The work culture blends professionalism with passion, where networking over coffee and informal exchanges of ideas reflect the locals' warmth.

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Immerse yourself in today's cutting-edge global media by working in film studios, media companies, the theater, and more.

Business Management and Administration
Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics in Scotland, China, and more.

Education and Training
Experience international teaching methodologies and curriculum development in classrooms around Jordan, Spain, and more.

Human Services
Deepen your knowledge of human services through social welfare work, community development, and international advocacy.

Information Technology
Explore diverse tech environments, cutting-edge innovation, and emerging technologies in South Korea, Spain, and more.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Gain hands-on skills in sustainable technologies, research projects, and scientific studies in Costa Rica, Mexico, and more.
Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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Program Spring 2026 17 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Carolina Zumaglini
Center Director
Originally from Buenos Aires, Carolina is an experienced bilingual education consultant, historian, and professor.
Mariano Sañudo
Program Coordinator
Mariano holds a bachelor’s degree in philology and a master’s degree in cultural management. He has vast experience developing cultural programs and working with international students.
Martin Marimon
Academic Manager
Get Started
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact CIEE
We're here to help! Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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Interested in an optional internship?
After being accepted to this program and submitting the required internship documents, work with CIEE staff on your internship goals and select which positions to interview for. CIEE will reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Finalize your internship placement upon arrival!