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Study in Rosario
Rosario is on the banks of the Paraná, about 300 km from Buenos Aires. The Universidad Nacional de Rosario receives about a hundred exchange students a year.
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- PublicUniversidad Nacional de Rosario (UNR)
Founded in 1968. Its International Office (Maipú 1065) receives about a hundred exchange students a year and asks for a B2 level from those whose first language is not Spanish. It has an agreement with the Universidad del País Vasco. Source Source for exchange students Agreement with the EHU
- PrivatePontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, sede Rosario (UCA)
The Catholic university has a campus in Rosario. Source
- PrivateUniversidad Austral, sede Rosario
Undergraduate and postgraduate, with master's degrees such as Data Science and the MBA in Agribusiness.
- PrivateUniversidad Abierta Interamericana, sede Rosario (UAI)
Regional campus at Avenida Carlos Pellegrini 1620, with an International Cooperation office.
Getting there from Buenos Aires
- Micro (long-distance bus)From the Retiro bus station to the Mariano Moreno terminal in Rosario, between 3 h 35 min and 4 h 30 min depending on the company. There are several departures a day. Source: ticket search engines
- TrainOne train a day from Retiro to Rosario Norte: it leaves at 19:55 and arrives at 3:29. It returns at 4:48 and reaches Retiro at 12:22. From November 1, 2026, a one-way ticket costs 13,500 to 14,500 pesos in first class and 16,000 to 19,000 in Pullman, depending on the day. Buy it in advance at webventas.sofse.gob.ar: tickets are not sold on board. Source
- From EzeizaTienda León has a direct bus from Ezeiza airport to Rosario of about 6 h 30 min. Price and schedules at mtlrosario.com.ar. Source
- CarAbout 300 km along the Buenos Aires-Rosario highway (RN9), about 3 h 15 min. Source: route search engines
Living and studying there
- República de la Sexta
The neighborhood next to the Centro Universitario Rosario (Riobamba 350), where many students rent, according to the newspaper La Capital. Source: La Capital
- The UNR residences are not for foreigners
They are for UNR students who live more than 50 km away and have limited means. For an exchange, the usual thing is to rent or share a flat. Source: La Capital
- Colectivos with SUBE or card
Since 2023, Rosario's city colectivos are paid for with the SUBE, and since June 2025 also with a contactless card or QR. The Movi card is now only for the public bikes. Source: Conclusión
- Guide for migrants
The Municipalidad de Rosario has a guide to procedures and services for people arriving from elsewhere. Source
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Buenos Aires to Rosario?
By micro (long-distance bus) from Retiro, about four hours; on the daily train from Retiro to Rosario Norte, about seven and a half hours (it leaves at 19:55); or by car, about 300 km along the RN9.
What level of Spanish does the UNR require?
A B2 for those whose first language is not Spanish. If you are from Spain, it does not affect you.
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Data from official websites (universities, the city council and transport companies) and, where indicated, from the press and ticket search engines, checked on November 3, 2026. Enrollment dates change every year: confirm them on the university's website. Updated on November 3, 2026.