Semester in Argentina
Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano
About the Program
The University of the Latin American Educational Center (UCEL) was founded in 1993 within the Latin American Educational Center Association. This civil non-profit organization was established in Rosario in 1875 under the tutorship of Louise Denning and Jennie Chapin. These young missionary teachers took the challenge from President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento to open the North American School, now called the Latin American Educational Center. Over the years, their initiative was taken over by people sharing their educational zest and conviction, thus new educational levels were gradually added and the project finally ended with the foundation of the University.
Within UCEL new study programs were set up in an attempt to meet regional needs stemming from the main activities developed in the area. UCEL offers within the School of Economics and Business Administration degree programs in public accounting, business administration, human resources, marketing, economics, and hospitality management. The School of Chemistry offers a degree in nutrition. The School of Law and Social Sciences offers a degree in law, public auctioneering, and real estate brokering; a degree in English language and literature. All programs are accredited by the National Ministry of Education Science and Technology.
UCEL offers students opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities such as the university choir, drama classes, in-house volleyball and soccer tournaments, and annual marathons in addition to a full agenda of cultural activities opened to the community, such as concerts and exhibits.
| Dates/Term | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival Date | August 1, 2019 | February 28 or March 1, 2020 |
| Classes Begin | August 5, 2019 | March 6, 2020 |
| Classes End | November 23, 2019 | June 22, 2020 |
| Final Exams | November 24 - December 7, 2019 | To Be Announced |
| Departure Date | December 8, 2019 | June 25 - July 7, 2020 |
| Deadline to Apply | April 1, 2019 | September 15, 2019 |
Credits/Classes
Students enroll in 12 to 15 credit hours. All courses are taught in Spanish.
Courses are taught in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Nutrition
- Physics
- Political Science
See the course catalog for more information.
Accommodations
All students are housed with host families in Rosario. Two meals a day are provided by the host family.
Fees
Fall Semester 2019
Charged to OCU Student Account:
- OCU tuition and fees.
Invoiced to student by UCEL:
- Housing: $4,000
- Meal plan (2 meals per day, included in housing fee)
- Activity Fee: $180
- Medical Insurance: $70
Additional costs that students pay directly:
- Round-trip Airfare
- Passport and/or visa fees
- Local transportation (approximately $50)
- Meals not included in plan
- Personal expenses
Download cost estimate for details.
Spring Semester 2020
Charged to OCU Student Account:
- OCU tuition and fees.
Invoiced to student by UCEL:
- Housing: $4000
- Meal plan (2 meals per day, included in housing fee)
- Activity Fee: $180
- Medical Insurance: $70
Additional costs that students pay directly:
- Round-trip Airfare
- Passport and/or visa fees
- Local transportation (approximately $50)
- Meals not included in plan
- Personal expenses
Download cost estimate for details.
Eligibility
- Junior standing or above at beginning of program
- Must be at least 19 years of age at beginning of program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Students with a 2.50 to 2.99 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
- Good standing with OCU
- Advanced proficiency to fluency in Spanish
Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Federal and State Aid typically applies
- Most OCU scholarships apply
- Fund for Education Abroad
- Gilman Scholarship (for Pell recipients only)
Download a cost estimate to determine what a semester in Rosario will cost you.
Contact at UCEL
Primary Student Contact: Lic. Melina Docampo relacionesinternacionales@ucel.edu.ar
Website: www.ucel.edu.ar
Phone: +54341 449 92 92
Contact the Office of Global Engagement
studyabroad@okcu.edu
405-208-5259 or 405-208-5270
Clara Jones Administration Building, 4th Floor, Suite 438
