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How to Apply to Universities in Argentina (2027): Step by Step

Foreign students enrolled in Argentina's official education system can obtain a student visa from an Argentine consulate, authorising a stay of up to two years, for a consular fee of USD 250 and a migration fee of USD 600 for non-MERCOSUR citizens. Inside Argentina, temporary student residence is granted for one year and is renewable. At Universidad de San Andrés, undergraduates need Spanish at B2 level and pay an ARS 50,000 application fee.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources
Public tuition, per year
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international students
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typical range
Work during study
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Post study work
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after graduation
Intakes
March, August
main application cycles

Degree study in Argentina

  1. Apply to the university (UdeSA master's 2027 applications run to 8 March 2027) and reach Spanish B2 for undergraduate study.
  2. The institution pre-registers you electronically with the migration authority.
  3. Apply at the Argentine consulate for a student visa with passport, photos, study programme, criminal record certificate and proof of funds (USD 250 consular fee plus USD 600 migration fee for non-MERCOSUR citizens).
  4. Renew temporary student residence yearly with the National Directorate of Migration.
Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/servicio/obtener-una-residencia-temporaria-como-estudiante
  2. https://www.cancilleria.gob.ar/es/servicios/visas/estudiante-de-carrera-completa-del-sistema-de-ensenanza-oficial
  3. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/migraciones/cuadro-tasas-migratorias
  4. https://udesa.edu.ar/departamento-de-ciencias-sociales/maestria-en-politica-y-economia-internacionales/admision
  5. https://udesa.edu.ar/admision-de-grado
  6. https://udesa.edu.ar/estudiantes-internacionales