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Summer Global Internship
New for Summer 2025!
Unique Experience
Work in one of the largest cities in Latin America
to connect with professionals from various backgrounds
Learn outside of the classroom
in museums, historic sites, and neighborhoods that offer hands-on learning experiences
Get into the swing of Argentine life
by doing volunteer work, joining a conversation club, and gaining an appreciation for Argentine culture and way of life
300
PLAYS PERFORMED EVERY WEEKEND
500 K
DOGS IN BUENOS AIRES
734
BOOKSTORES
Your Destination
The streets and avenues of Buenos Aires and its 48 distinct neighborhoods offer cultural wonders, diverse gastronomy, lively nightlife, and beautiful parks and green spaces. When you study abroad in Argentina, you’ll experience the life, history, and culture of this country through its world-class museums, quaint cafés, historic architecture, and more. Buenos Aires is an incredible place to intern abroad and for students looking to explore Latin America, learn the Spanish language, and immerse themselves in Latin culture.
Discover the diversity of Buenos Aires, a melting pot of cultures where immigrants from all over the globe converge with indigenous American heritage and the Latin way of life.
We want all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while interning abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Buenos Aires.
The Culture
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Excursions & Activities
Excursions and activities may include:
- Enjoying traditional Argentine food and learning the tango and folk dances
- Joining a group that shares your interests – art, sports, culture, community – and connecting with Argentine students
- Enjoying the city like a local by attending festivals, experiencing the passion for soccer, live music, and more
- Visiting museums, historic sites, and neighborhoods that offer hands-on learning experiences
- Visiting El Ateneo, a renowned bookstore housed in a former theater
- Exploring Latin American art at the MALBA
- Getting to know the different neighborhoods, discovering their history, and peculiarities, and enjoying their food
- Exploring the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur to see more than 250 bird species and a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies
- Taking a day trip to explore the city’s surroundings, enjoying a gaucho day, or visiting Colonia in Uruguay
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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 to student residences, your accommodation preferences will be met. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a room at a homestay or a double room at a shared apartment or residence hall located within 60 minutes of CIEE Buenos Aires.
Select Housing: Includes a single room at a shared apartment or residence hall located within 45 minutes of the city center. Select housing requires an additional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment, studio apartment, or residence hall within 30 minutes from the city center. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
- 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.
- 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. Students are responsible for their own meals.
- Student Residences: The student residence is modern, and offers Wi-Fi access, and a shared kitchen. Students are responsible for their own meals.
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.
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.
Shared Apartments/Student Residences: Meals are not included. Residence halls and apartments are located in pleasant areas with easy access to supermarkets and restaurants.
Academics
As a global intern in Buenos Aires, you’ll be assigned a non-paying position within a wide range of business aligned with your interests to help you boost your employability and future job performance. Co-curricular and cultural activities in and around Buenos Aires complement your coursework and will immerse you in the history and culture of the Argentine people.
This eight-week program includes a full-time internship and an integrated online academic course.
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
These industries are representative of the sectors you'll choose from during your CIEE Study Abroad internship program.
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Health Science
Immerse yourself in global healthcare systems to study cross-border medical practices and address public health challenges.
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.
Course Information
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.
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:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
- 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Program Summer 2025 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,450 |
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.
Participation Confirmation = $300
Educational Costs = $4,750*
Housing = $2,200**
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $7,450Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $196†
International Airfare = $1,250
Local Transportation = $67
Personal expenses = $140††
Total Costs = $1,653Financial 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.
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $292 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
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 with a vast background in developing and delivering international education programs, remote and face-to-face courses, collaborative...
Mariano Sañudo
Program Coordinator
Mariano holds a B.A. on Philology and a Master in Cultural Management. He has vast experience developing cultural programs and working with international students.
Bruno Nunes
Academic Coordinator
Bruno is from Brazil and lived in England and Italy before arriving in Argentina in 2014. He holds Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees in International Relations.
Get Started
1
Utilize the Internship Search Tool
Search our catalog of internship opportunities to view the placements that align best with your academic and professional goals.
2
Start a Program Application
You're one step closer to an amazing internship abroad experience!
3
Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
4
Contact CIEE
We're here to help! Email us if you have questions or need help applying to this program. Upon your acceptance, you'll speak with on-site CIEE staff about your internship goals. CIEE will reach out to companies that align with your goals, interests, and qualifications.