Join us for Rice in Argentina, a 6-week, 6-credit study abroad program in Buenos Aires, led by Dr. José Cicerchia. Students will be immersed in the language and culture through homestay, coursework, excursions, service experiences, and language partners. Students will take two Rice courses, one focusing on Business and Social Justice, and one focusing on Latin American Literature. Two courses that count for academic credit, twelve academic field trips, language exchange and cultural interaction, cultural immersion and civic engagement, nearly daily non-academic field trips, two meals per day plus occasional lunches hosted by IFSA and a farewell dinner, single rooms through host families and laundry is provided once a week.
The program is open to students of any Rice major. Scholarships are available to offset the program costs. Students who receive need-based aid during the academic year are eligible to receive financial aid for summer coursework. Pell Grant recipients may apply for Pell Grant funds toward summer session costs.
| Prerequisites | Intermediate (300) level Spanish |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Program Dates | May 17- June 26, 2027 |
| Courses | SPAN 368 (Argentine Short Fiction), SPAN 325 (Business and Social Justice in Argentina) |
| Applications Open | November 2, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | January 18, 2027 |
| Expense | Rice Students Pay |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $11,400* |
| Airfare (estimated Houston - Buenos Aires) | $1,850 |
| Daily Meals | $200 |
| Local Transportation | Included for program-related activities |
| Books and Supplies | Included |
| Personal Expenses (will vary by student) | $200 - $400 |
| Total | $13,450 - $13,650 |
| Application Period | November 2 - January 18, 2027 |
| Decision and Scholarship Notification | February 26, 2027 |
| Acceptance Deadline | March 1, 2027* |
| Program Dates | May 17 - June 26, 2027 |
*Once you have enrolled in the Rice in Country program, you have made a commitment to participate and will pay tuition.
Learn about financial aid options at this link: Rice in Country Financial Aid
Wagoner Scholarship / Rice in Country Partnership
Students may combine Rice in Country with research through a partnership between CLIC and the Center for Civic Leadership (CCL). Rice in Country participants may extend their stays to conduct research on topics of interest through the CCL's Wagoner Research Pathway Scholarship. To find out more about the Wagoner Scholarship, use this link to log in to Canvas.
For more information, please contact the Faculty Leader, Dr. José Cicerchia (jc283@rice.edu), or Dr. Hélade Scutti Santos (hs33@rice.edu)