Latin American university outreach initiatives

In early July 2026 Argentina announced two steps to broaden higher‑education access: a new provincial university campus in San Francisco, Córdoba, planned for October with 1,700 seats in industrial robotics and video‑game programming, and the Unipase discount scheme in Paraná, linking over 100 businesses to lower living costs for about 2,800 students. By late July outreach grew. UNViMe in San Luis continued its “Caminando el interior de la escuela secundaria” workshops in secondary schools, helping students plan university paths. In Venezuela’s Trujillo region, Universidad Valle del Momboy and the merchants’ association ACOINVA gave a four‑day “Calidad de Servicio 360°” training to 48 business leaders, promoting service quality. Later July Argentina launched lifelong‑learning programmes. The Instituto de Idiomas opened online registration for virtual language courses for children, adolescents, adults and seniors, with classes from 10 August in San Luis (English, Italian) and Villa Mercedes (English). The Universidad Nacional de Rosario added a free “Program for Older Persons,” offering 13 courses in history, art, philosophy, technology, cinema, health and citizenship for those over 50. The Instituto de Idiomas extended enrollment for the second semester, keeping the same age groups and locations, while Rosario’s senior program continued enrollment with the same 13 courses. In Colombia, Universidad de América opened its 2026‑2 admission cycle, offering financial‑aid discounts of 10‑41 % for undergraduates and up to 54 % for postgraduates. In Argentina, the Universidad Autónoma de Entre Ríos (UADER) began enrolment for a hybrid Pre‑University Programme in Concepción del Uruguay, a Saturday‑only course from 22 August to November for secondary‑school students and adults over 25, granting recognition toward several degree programmes.