Thousands of universities in Argentina can help you obtain an official Argentine Student Permit and temporary residency. After living in the country for two years under this category, you’ll become eligible to apply for citizenship. The processing time for citizenship typically takes one to two years. By the time you graduate from university, you could already have obtained an Argentine passport.
Below you will find approximately 10,000 Universities, Entities, Institutes, and companies registered in RENURE , the list of educational organizations designated for the issuance of the Certificate for the Argentine Student Permit. Usually, the majority of Public Universities and Bigger Private Universities are eligible to issue such Certificates, not all of them. The only way to check this is to contact the university directly and ask them directly either by mail or phone, or simply reach out to us. We partner with academic organizations to make your research process smoother and more efficient.
An Argentine Student Permit can only be obtained if the duration of the academic study is at least 3 years, with a mandatory requirement for a school certificate (the so-called carera). This can be a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree, or a PhD. If your child is a Secondary School student and speaks Spanish, you may have the opportunity to apply for Temporary Residence for your child if they enroll in one of the designated secondary schools from the list. Secondary Schools start from grade 8 in Argentina, including. Some Schools may start from grade 7. You need to consult with each specific designated School for details. Along with your child’s Residency, dependents may apply for the residency as well. Consult with our lawyers for details.
Majority of academic studies are held in Spanish language, except few might be held in English languages. Public Universities are supported by the Government, so if you know the Spanish language, then you have chance to study for free.
1. Identity Card, Passport or Certificate of Nationality.
2. Constancia de Inscripción Electrónica
3. Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, and that related to the Civil Status of the persons, if your family members accompany you as dependents.
4. Argentine Criminal Record Certificate issued by the National Registry of Recidivism or the Federal Police (Only required for those over 16 years of age). Incorporated into the Radex.
5. Non-Criminal Certificate (FBI Record, etc) that reliably certifies that there are no previous convictions or pending criminal proceedings, issued by the competent authorities of the countries where you have resided for a period of more than ONE (1) year, during the course of the last THREE (3) years, (Only required to over 16 years).
6. A stamp of entry to the country is stamped on the travel document.
7. Certificate of address or a bill from a public service in your name (ABL, electricity, water, or gas).
According to this residency category, you must present:
Formal Student:
You can work part-time if you are enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate degree or a 1-2 year graduate degree program. However, to be accepted into these programs, you must first have a high level of proficiency in Spanish. Here is an article with more details about Spanish language course studies in Argentina.
University Name | University Name |
UNIVERSIDAD DE BUENOS AIRES | |
UNIVERSIDAD DE SAN ANDRES | UNIVERSIDAD DEL CINE |
UNIVERSIDAD ABIERTA INTERAMERICANA | UNIVERSIDAD ADVENTISTA DEL PLATA |
UNIVERSIDAD ARGENTINA JOHN F. KENNEDY | UNIVERSIDAD ATLANTIDA ARGENTINA |
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE ENTRE RIOS | UNIVERSIDAD BLAS PASCAL |
UNIVERSIDAD CAECE | |
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CORDOBA | UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CUYO |
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE LA PLATA | UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE SALTA |
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE SANTA FE | UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO |
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRO DE ALTOS ESTUDIOS EN CIENCIAS EXACTAS | UNIVERSIDAD CHAMPAGNAT |
UNIVERSIDAD DE CIENCIAS EMPRESARIALES Y SOCIALES | UNIVERSIDAD DE CONGRESO |
UNIVERSIDAD DE FLORES | UNIVERSIDAD DE LA MARINA MERCANTE |
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA PATAGONIA “SAN JUAN BOSCO” | UNIVERSIDAD DE LA PUNTA |
UNIVERSIDAD DE MENDOZA | |
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ACONCAGUA | UNIVERSIDAD DEL CEMA |
UNIVERSIDAD DEL CENTRO EDUCATIVO LATINOAMERICANO | UNIVERSIDAD DEL ESTE |
UNIVERSIDAD DEL MUSEO SOCIAL ARGENTINO | UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE SANTO TOMAS DE AQUINO |
UNIVERSIDAD EMPRESARIAL SIGLO 21 | |
UNIVERSIDAD FAVALORO | UNIVERSIDAD JUAN AGUSTIN MAZA |
UNIVERSIDAD MAIMONIDES | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ARTURO JAURETCHE |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CATAMARCA | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COMAHUE |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CORDOBA | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CUYO |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE ENTRE RIOS | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE GENERAL SARMIENTO |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE JUJUY | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LA MATANZA |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LA PAMPA | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LA PATAGONIA AUSTRAL |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LA PLATA | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LA RIOJA |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LANUS | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LOMAS DE ZAMORA |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LUJAN | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE MAR DEL PLATA |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE MISIONES | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE QUILMES |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE RIO CUARTO | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE RIO NEGRO |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE ROSARIO | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE SALTA |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE SAN JUAN | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE SAN LUIS |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE SAN MARTIN | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE TRES DE FEBRERO | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE TUCUMAN |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE VILLA MARIA | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL CENTRO DE LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL CHACO AUSTRAL | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL LITORAL |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL NORDESTE | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL NOROESTE DE LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES |
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL SUR | UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLOGICA NACIONAL |
UNIVERSIDAD TORCUATO DI TELLA | UNPAZ – Centro de Idiomas |
University of Belgrano offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Licenciatura en
Lengua Inglesa. Before registering, you must contact the Faculty of Languages and Foreign Studies. Please note that the Bachelor’s Degree in English will begin in March. The program is offered as a hybrid program and requires a tertiary or university English teaching or translation degree, which is no less than four years of studies. It is offered online, synchronously, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with two mandatory in-person sessions per year, held at the Zabala 1837 campus. Here’s the link where you’ll find all the additional information about the program (curriculum, international agreements).
For each year of study, a registration fee and 12 monthly installments are paid (from March to February of the following year).
Tuition from the 2nd year onwards is paid in two installments along with the first installment of each four-month period (March and September).
The current value as of August 2025 is AR$245,800.
Universidad del Salvador offers a comprehensive education, supported by initiatives such as the Job Placement Program, University Welfare, sports, cultural activities, research, international exchanges, and more, all founded on the values of respect, service, truth, and commitment. It also offers language courses for those who want to optimize their academic and professional performance, not for those just starting to learn the language. Attached is the information about the TRADUCTORADO PÚBLICO EN INGLES and TRADUCTORADO CIENTÍFICO-LITERARIO EN INGLES programs. To learn Spanish in Argentina or online from your home country, please contact us.
At the University of Palermo, classes are taught in Spanish, and according to academic regulations, students whose native language is not Spanish must take a Spanish level test upon admission, with details available at this link. Spanish courses are fee-based and may only be taken if the student is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, with fees provided for the Faculty of Engineering COMPUTER ENGINEERING. The Computer Science Engineering program trains professionals to lead projects with an interdisciplinary approach, integrating various engineering specialties, and follows a 5-year curriculum. Students can choose to study in person, online from anywhere in the world, or through a combined program that blends both formats.
The University Language Center-CUI is the official language center of the Faculty of Agronomy at the University of Buenos Aires and the largest center in Latin America, a leader in language training due to its academic quality.
Below, we present the Spanish courses available online via Zoom for resident newcomers who wish to improve their Spanish language skills and better integrate into the local community.
Regular Course – Four-monthly 45h
•Classes once a week, 3 hours of class, 45 hours in total.
•There is no registration fee; materials are not included in the price.
•Classes held in the evening or on Saturday mornings, depending on the level. (Argentina time GMT-3).
•Course delivered via Zoom, in real time, with a teacher and group of students. Depending on the level, an in-person option is also offered. 2ND QUARTER SCHEDULES: HERE .
•The course has a minimum number of students for its opening.
•Starts in March and August. / Open enrollment: August 4–20.
* Price: Level 1 AR$286,491.- / Level 2+ AR$318,324.- (price in one payment)
Semi-intensive course – Quarterly – 23 classes (3 months Zoom)
* Online group course, with a teacher and group of students.
* 2-hour classes, twice a week.
* There is no registration fee; materials are not included in the price.
* You complete a level in 3 months.
•The course has a minimum number of students for its opening.
• Next registration: August 4th to August 20th. SCHEDULE: HERE .
* Price: Level 1 AR$286,491.- / Level 2+ AR$318,324.- (price in one payment)
Private classes (online)
•Private classes are adapted to the student’s level and needs.
•Includes digital material selected according to your level.
•You can decide how many hours you want to study per week or month based on your schedule.
•Price valid August 2025: AR $33,906 per hour.
If you require a visa to enter Argentina, refer to this article to learn more about how to process an Argentine student visa from the consulate in your country of origin: https://immi.legal/student-visa/.