Engineering in the Southern Cone-Buenos Aires and Cordoba

Program Details

If you have questions about this program, email the program leader listed below.

The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be answered by the program leader listed below.
Program Type	Departmental
Program Location	Buenos Aires and Cordoba, Argentina
Course #	SA 10505
Duration	Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2027	05/12/27 to 05/29/27

Program Leader

Name	Pablo Zavarettieri
Email	zavattie@purdue.edu

Click here to enroll in this program!

Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Program Description

The 'Engineering in the Southern Cone: Buenos Aires and Patagonia' study abroad program is driven by the unique educational opportunities provided by its location and its alignment with the program's learning outcome goals. Through this program, we aim to broaden students' horizons, foster critical thinking, and deepen their understanding of engineering practices in a global context. Argentina, particularly Buenos Aires and the Patagonia region, offers a rich cultural experience. Buenos Aires is known for its vibrant arts, music (including tango which has permeated into the many world cultures including the US), and culinary scenes, while Patagonia boasts stunning natural beauty. Exposing students to diverse cultures enhances their cross-cultural communication skills, a key learning outcome goal.

**Students enrolled in the Lyles School of Civil & Construction Engineering will receive the $1,000 MOH Scholarship** (if you haven't used it previously)

Tentative Itinerary: (subject to change due to availability)

May 10- Depart the USA

May 11-Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE), Welcome lunch, transfer to accommodations, evening to rest

May 12-Free morning, Welcome activity at local university UTN

May 13-Workshop and Team Formation, Hackathon kick off

May 14-Hackathon, free evening

May 15-Cultural activities TBD for this day

May 16-Late morning downton Buenos Aires Walking tour, San Telmo Fair

May 17-Hackathon Activities, Technical mentoring and project development, free evening

May 18-Hackathon Activities, Preparation for community engagement, free evening

May 19-Parana Delta Activites

May 20-Para Delta activities

May 21-Hackathon activities, Team project refinement

May 22-Bus transfer to Cordoba, check in to new accommodations

May 23-Cordoba city guided walking tour & Manzana Jesuitica visit

May 24-Industry visit, University visit, free evening

May 25-Industry visits, free evening

May 26-Bus back to Buenos Aires, check in to new accommodations

May 27-Team work session and preparation, Final Hackathon presentations, Closing activities, free evening

May 28-Free morning, final presentations, Farewell Asado (barbeque)

May 29-Students free to leave any time

Academic Credit

Earn 3 credits for CCE 49700 or ME 49700. Please check with your academic advisor to see how this can be used in your plan of study.

Eligibility

Students in all relevant engineering majors are eligible at all levels including FYE.

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

The estimated cost is $5,600-$5,900: this includes all housing, breakfast daily, a welcome and farewell dinner, all ground transportation, all activities and excursions on the itinerary with entrance fees, Three academic credits, and international health insurance.

Additional Costs: Round trip airfare, passport, (Visa if necessary), meals, personal excursions, and personal spending money.

**Students enrolled in the Lyles School of Civil & Construction Engineering will receive the $1,000 MOH Scholarship** (if you haven't used it previously)

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Up to 20 spots available.

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus;
consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process ;
complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.