A certificate in Arabic is essentially equivalent to the first year of the School’s four-year BA degree in Arabic. Students acquire a solid initial knowledge of the written language and some of the spoken and familiarise themselves with aspects of Middle Eastern history and culture. No prior knowledge of Arabic is required.

A Certificate in Arabic program is designed to provide comprehensive language instruction, focusing on proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Arabic. Typically offered by universities, language institutes, or online platforms, these programs cater to diverse learners, from beginners to advanced students seeking fluency.

Teaching offers alternative academic and professional training for the acquisition of the Arabic language. The program provides a deep knowledge of Arab history, civilization, and culture emphasizing listening comprehension, oral expression, and written production, as well as the necessary training to be able to communicate in both daily and professional life. The academic and teaching quality, the methodological innovation, and the variety in the offer of courses, workshops, and extension activities made the CUI the reference institution in foreign languages ​​in Argentina and the most important in Latin America. The current Arabic Teaching Programs were approved by Resolution No. 6,808 / 08 by the Board of Directors of the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) Type of Courses Regular Courses: 1 weekly class of 3 hours. Total duration: 4 months. Intensive Courses: 2 weekly classes of 3 hours. each. Total duration: 2 months. Higher Cycle Seminar: 1 weekly class of 3 hours. Total duration: 4 months. Special courses: 3 hours per week in 2 classes of 1 1/2. Total duration: 8 weeks (24 hours)