QS World Ranking
#284
Acceptance Rate
25%
Annual Tuition (USD)
Free
On-Campus Housing
Find Own
QS Best Student City
#35
Buenos Aires
Application Deadline
December 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
320,000
students
International Students
5%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Latin America's most prestigious public university with FREE tuition and a vibrant Buenos Aires location.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Free tuition but instruction in Spanish. Buenos Aires has large expat community. Requires Spanish fluency.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
Acceptance Rate
25%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
December 1
Instruction Language
Spanish
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
Free
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via UBA
- High school diploma (certified and apostilled)
- Spanish language proficiency required (C1 level recommended)
- CBC (Ciclo Básico Común): all students complete 1-year foundational year
- No tuition fees — completely free for all students including Americans
- Official apostille of US high school diploma required
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Southern hemisphere calendar.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- Spanish
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- Free (no tuition fees)
- Application Deadline
- December 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 25%
- QS Best Student City (Buenos Aires)
- #35 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓OAS Scholarship
- ✓Argentine Government Grants
Cost of Living — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$655
vs. avg US college student
66% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Buenos Aires is one of the cheapest major world cities for US students due to favorable exchange rates. Free tuition + very low cost of living.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) as a US Student
Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is ranked #284in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in Spanish. The estimated annual tuition for international students is Free (no tuition fees), with an acceptance rate of approximately 25%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of December 1. Scholarships available include the OAS Scholarship.