Argentina is a vast country, home to all kinds of landscapes. Its vibrant capital, Buenos Aires, is considered to be the most cosmopolitan and crowded city in South America, combining a modern architectural style with a traditional Italian and Parisian influence.
There is a broad offer of private and national universities, with over 130 private universities and 55 national and public universities. Spanish is the national language and the medium of instruction in most undergraduate degrees.
Accessible tuition fees are one of the most attractive features for international students as the exchange rate is highly beneficial to foreign currencies. Adding the excellent cuisine, amazing landscapes and varied activities makes Argentina a great destination country for students.
Key facts
If you are interested in applying to Argentinian universities with Cambridge qualifications, either as an Argentinian or international student, it is important to remember the following key facts:
- For students in Argentina, it is mandatory to have completed the secondary school-leaving certificate.
- For international students, the secondary school-leaving certificate must be validated for the purposes of continuing university studies. This means it must:
- be legalised in the country of origin
- be validated by the ‘Secretaría de Educación’ of Argentina. If you do not have your secondary school-leaving certificate validated in Argentina, you must go with the corresponding documentation to the Secretaría de Educación to start the process. For more information please visit: Guide to validate degrees and studies carried out abroad
- be accompanied by all the academic documentation and the respective legalisations/apostilles carried out in the country of origin, as well as the certificates that prove the approval of the equivalences, if applicable.
- Cambridge qualifications give students access to certain benefits like direct admissions, the recognition of English proficiency level or the chance to apply for financial schemes depending on your grades. These benefits vary from university to university and it is important to check with each university before applying.
Recognition search
Find out which universities and colleges in Argentina recognise Cambridge qualifications by searching our recognition database.