Tertiary degrees
Tertiary degrees are higher-level studies that grant a tertiary degree, and are taken at institutes and also at some universities.
If what you enjoy is specific, like taking care of skin, programming a video game, organizing a party, baking or speaking in front of a microphone, there are studies that start from that.
What tertiary degrees are
“Terciario” is the word used in Argentina for higher studies that are not an undergraduate university degree. In other countries they have other names, like higher technician, technologist or vocational training, and the system works differently in each one. If you study outside Argentina, look up what this type of training is called in your country’s education system and who regulates it.
Each tertiary degree focuses on a subject or an activity, and the curriculum, duration and admission requirements change from one institution to another. Before enrolling, check in each program what degree it awards and whether it is recognized by your country’s education authority.
Sometimes you can continue with university studies later; it depends on the institution and the country, so ask about it before choosing.
Tertiary degrees
Health, care and well-being
For those who enjoy supporting, teaching or caring for other people: from therapeutic support and stimulation for little ones to skin care or teaching yoga and pilates.
Art and design
Drawing, animating, designing objects or staging a play. Degrees in visual and performance creation, such as Animation or Video Game Design.
Communication and media
For those who enjoy writing, speaking in front of a microphone, telling stories or thinking about how a message reaches people.
Business, sales and management
Degrees about how businesses, insurance, trade and the management of property and people work.
Other degrees
A varied group: flying, organizing events, baking, coaching a team, analyzing handwriting (Graphology) or studying neurolinguistic programming.
Where to study tertiary degrees
These degrees are offered at institutes and also at some universities. To search by country or city, use the full directory of where to study.
Universidad del Salvador (USal)Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · Private
Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI)Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · Private
Universidad Nacional de La Matanza (UNLaM)San Justo · Public
Ilerna (ILERNA)Madrid · Private
Instituto Técnico American Business School (ABS)Pereira · Private
Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y Tecnología (UDIT) (UDIT)Madrid · Private
Corporación Academia Superior de Artes (CORPOASA)Medellín · Private
Universidad Valle del Grijalva (UVG)Tuxtla Gutiérrez · PrivateHow to choose between them
Notice what you do when no one asks you to: if you watch makeup tutorials, if you draw characters, if you write or narrate stories, if you organize group outings, if you like cooking or helping a friend who is going through a hard time.
Then compare the specifics: what subjects the program includes, what diploma it awards and what requirements the institution asks for. If you are hesitating between Pastry and Event Planning, what someone who already studied it tells you clarifies more than the name. And the career test works as a starting point.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
What does terciaria degree mean?
It is a higher-level degree that is not a university bachelor's degree and that awards a terciario diploma. The term is Argentine; in other countries people talk about advanced technician, technologist or vocational training.
Are terciaria degrees only studied in institutes?
No. Many are taken in institutes, but some universities also offer them. Check who offers each one in the where to study directory.
How long do terciaria degrees last?
Pastry, Aviation, Graphology or Executive Secretariat are usually among the shortest; Event Planning or Public Auctioneering fall in the middle, and Animation, Music Therapy or Jewelry Design take longer.
Can I keep studying after a terciaria degree?
Sometimes yes, but it depends on the institution, the country and whether your subjects are recognized. Ask about it before choosing the program.
How do I know if a diploma is recognized?
Check with your country's education authority or with the institution itself, and ask them to show you what diploma it awards and who validates it.