Join us for Rice in Argentina, a 6-week, 6-credit study abroad program in Buenos Aires, led by Dr. José Cicerchia. While in Argentina, students will be immersed in the language and culture through homestay, coursework, excursions, community service experiences, and meetings with local language partners. Students will take two Rice courses, one focusing on Business and Social Justice and one focusing on Latin American Literature.
| Prerequisites | Intermediate (300) level Spanish |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Program Dates | May 17- June 27, 2026 |
| Courses | Business & Social Justice and Latin American Short Fiction |
| Applications Open | November 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | January 20, 2026 |
| Expense | Rice Students Pay |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $11,400* |
| Airfare (estimated Houston - Buenos Aires) | $1,850 |
| Daily Lunch | Included |
| Local Transportation | Included |
| Books and Supplies | Included |
| Personal Expenses (will vary by student) | $200 - $400 |
| Total | $13,450 - $13,650 |
| Application Period | November 13 - January 20, 2026 |
| Decision and Scholarship Notification | February 16, 2026 |
| Acceptance Deadline | February 27, 2026* |
| Pre-departure Orientation | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| Program Dates | May 17- June 27, 2026 |
*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 now combine a Rice in Country program with a research opportunity abroad 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. Once logged in, the link will take you to the CCL's Rice in Country - Wagoner Research Pathway Scholarship site, where you will find information about the application process.
For more information, please contact the Faculty Leader, Dr. José Cicerchia (jc283@rice.edu), or Dr. Hélade Scutti Santos (hs33@rice.edu)