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API at the Universidad Torcuato di Tella in Buenos Aires

Established formally as a university in 1991, the Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT) grew out of an existing research institution known as the Instituto Torcuato di Tella, founded in 1958. Modeled after the tradition of an American liberal arts institution, this small private university is based in the Belgrano neighborhood within Buenos Aires, a charming area of tree-lined streets and private residences. UTDT prides itself on its research capabilities and the quality of its professors, the majority of whom hold advanced degrees from American or European universities. The university offers degrees in law, architecture, economics and business, international relations, political science and government, and history and prides itself on its research focus As a student at the Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT), you complete courses with other Argentine students. Students must have completed a minimum of five semesters of Spanish language and be prepared to complete all coursework in Spanish. An intensive Spanish language course has been designed by the university and is offered prior to the start of the regular semester to help visiting international students review complex grammatical concepts, perfect their writing and gain a more in-depth view of Argentine life and culture. During the semester, students will choose 2-3 electives courses to complete; each elective course is the equivalent of 4-5 U.S. semester credits.