The Municipality of Córdoba, through the Ente Córdoba Acelera, launched Study Córdoba, an initiative that seeks to position Córdoba Capital as a prestigious academic destination for international students.
The Study Córdoba program is part of alliances with the city’s universities, to present to the world the wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, and its extension activities.
The program will offer a benefits kit through Tarjeta Activa, where they will have access to benefits and discounts in shops, restaurants, cultural activities and more, provided by the private sector.
In turn, it will provide free 15-minute consultations with a bilingual team, to resolve doubts about life in the city, immigration procedures, accommodation and other practical or logistical aspects; and it provides a digital document with key information and practical advice that facilitates the adaptation of international students.
In addition, there will be a series of activities to create a community of foreign students, where there will be opportunities to get to know each other and integrate, recreational and sports activities, learning spaces and opportunities for social volunteering.
Within this framework, two annual events will be held for all international students (April and October).
Those interested can enter the page www.studycordoba.com, which allows them to filter and explore academic options, exchange programs and other training proposals.
On the website, students will be able to view all the cultural activities, courses, workshops and extension proposals organized by the different universities and academic institutions in the city.
The program was launched on Thursday in front of more than 90 attendees at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Languages of the National University of Córdoba, in Ciudad Universitaria.
This initiative seeks to generate greater economic activity through maintenance, tuition and tourism, improve the reputation and visibility of universities internationally, position and connect Córdoba Capital in the world.
In addition, the vice mayor, Javier Pretto, participated in the event; the president of Córdoba Acelera, Mariela Bercovich; the member of the Advisory Council of Córdoba Acelera, Mery Lunge; university authorities and the Government of Córdoba.
“The Learned”
Córdoba is nicknamed “La Docta” (The Learned One) because it was home to the first university in the country and the second in South America. The National University of Córdoba was founded in 1613, and has maintained international prestige ever since.
Currently, the city has 8 public and private universities with headquarters in Córdoba Capital. In addition, it has headquarters of other national and provincial universities and higher institutes.
With more than 450 undergraduate and graduate courses, Córdoba is an epicentre of knowledge and every year welcomes students from all provinces of Argentina and other countries.
