Flats, rooms and residences near the UBA

Flats and rooms for students near UBA

It’d be a good idea to figure out where your faculty is located, so that you can consider the most convenient neighbourhoods to live nearby. We’ll tell you about it below.

Where’s the University of Buenos Aires located?

Rather than a single campus, it has thirteen faculties and departments that are distributed throughout different parts of the city of Buenos Aires. Some of the most important locations are:

Campus in Ciudad Universitaria

This is the institution’s main campus. It’s located in the Núñez neighbourhood, next to the Río de Plata, and is one of the largest and best-known areas of the UBA. It’s a large campus with several buildings, lots of student activity, and green spaces where people can often be seen studying or drinking ‘mate’.

Among the faculties that offer classes here are:

• Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urban Planning (FADU)
• Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences
• Part of the Faculty of Engineering

Part of CONICET (National Council for Scientific and Technical Research), Argentina’s most important science and technology organisation, also operates within the University City. There are several research institutes there in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science and other fields of study, where researchers and postgraduate students work alongside UBA lecturers.

The University City Campus is well connected by bus routes and the Belgrano Norte train line, making it accessible from different neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires.

Other UBA campuses

Many of the institution’s faculties are located in different neighbourhoods in the city. For example:

• The Faculty of Law is located in Recoleta, in one of the most emblematic buildings in Buenos Aires.
• The Faculty of Medicine is also in Recoleta, although in another part of the neighbourhood.
• The Faculty of Economics is located very close to the Faculty of Medicine, between Recoleta and Balvanera.
• The Faculty of Psychology is also located in Balvanera.
• The Faculty of Philosophy and Literature is based in Caballito.
• The Faculty of Social Sciences is located in Constitución.

Best neighborhoods to live near the UBA?

Here are some of the neighbourhoods you might consider living in near the institution's various campuses:

Núñez and Belgrano

These two neighbourhoods are ideal for living near the UBA University City Campus. They are located in the north of the city and are well connected by bus, train, and subway (metro). They also offer a quiet and safe residential environment with many cafés, plazas, and services. Belgrano has a more active cultural scene and slightly higher rental prices, while Núñez tends to be a little more affordable and relaxed.

Palermo

Palermo is one of the most popular neighbourhoods among students. It’s very convenient for those who study at the universities in the city centre and surrounding areas, as it’s only a few minutes away by subway, bus or even bicycle. It’s also well connected to the University City via buses and the Mitre train from Palermo station.

This neighbourhood offers a wide range of cultural, gastronomic and nightlife options. It’s ideal if you’re looking for a dynamic place with bars, cafés, and green spaces such as the Rosedal or the Tres de Febrero Park.

Almagro and Caballito

Almagro and Caballito are neighbourhoods that are very popular with students looking for a good location with more affordable prices than Palermo or Recoleta. Almagro has a strong cultural scene with bars, cafés, and theatres, and is also home to faculties such as Psychology and Social Sciences. Caballito, on the other hand, is located in the centre of the city and well connected by subway and buses, allowing quick access to almost any UBA campus. Both neighbourhoods have a youthful atmosphere and offer good value for money in terms of quality of life.

Student residences near UBA

The University doesn’t have its own student residences, therefore it’s not a good option for accommodation. However, there are private student residences available in different neighbourhoods close to the UBA, such as Belgrano, Palermo, and Balvanera.

Erasmus in the University of Buenos Aires

Here are some things to keep in mind for your stay at the Argentine institution:

• Every year, the UBA International Week is organised, with cultural activities, talks, and workshops designed for foreign students, ideal for integrating and making friends. In addition, book fairs, cultural events and free concerts are frequently organised in its faculties.
• The “Night of the Museums” is another hugely popular event, when the UBA joins museums all over the city in opening their doors to the public, with free activities and a lively, festive atmosphere celebrating Buenos Aires’ cultural life.
• An interesting fact: in Argentina, there’s a tradition whereby when a student graduates, their friends and family wait for them at the university gates to douse them with water, flour, paint or foam (and in some cases eggs or other ingredients), in a kind of 'baptism' that celebrates all their years of hard work. It's great fun!

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