Physical Sciences

St. Anne’s Premedical Program is distinguished by its focus on biochemistry and emphasis on independent study. This competitive program is designed to support premedical students in their degree progress, and to prepare them for medical school.

OUR MOST AFFORDABLE ROME OPTION INCLUDES RELAXED GPA REQUIREMENTS

If you’re ready to start exploring, this is the program for you! While making Rome your home, you’ll feel empowered to take a seat at the table and find your voice among other influencers. Courses and internships are designed to prepare you for your future role in local and global networks.

Ideal for students majoring in business, communications, political science, social sciences, sustainability studies, and more, this program was formerly called Influence in Society and Business.

Eager to learn with other local and international students? Check out IFSA Study in Rome Plus, which adds the option to enroll in one elective class at Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (LUISS).

MORE ACADEMIC OPTIONS TO MATCH YOUR AMBITIONS

Walk by ancient Roman city walls, stop for a quick espresso, and admire spectacular works of art—all on your way to class. Choose from a variety of IFSA classes in English that fulfill common requirements in business and the social sciences, plus take a class of your choice at the elite Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (LUISS). You may also develop your intercultural and professional skills with an exciting internship or directed research designed for you in Italy’s capital city.

This program is ideal for students majoring in business, economics, finance, political science, pre-law, social sciences, and more.

More Rome Options: Check out IFSA Study in Rome. It's the same great program, minus the option to take a class at LUISS.

OUR MOST FLEXIBLE PROGRAM LETS YOU BE THE ARCHITECT 

Choose your own ideal academic mix in this forward-looking city, where iconic skyscrapers—and the people in them—are always reaching for record heights. Shanghai, one of the world’s most populated cities, is a major hub for finance, technology, research, manufacturing, and transport. That makes this uber-populated city one inspiring place to explore a potential career, dig into a field of study, and of course, step into a culture with ancient roots on the other side of the planet. 

Your academic options are as varied as the city’s fabled architecture, which spans the spectrum from Buddhist temples to art deco hotels and theatres to ultra-modern Shanghai Tower and Pearl Tower. Beyond the classroom, options for field excursions, internships, language partners, and more make it easy to see theory come to life, learn by doing, and get to know the people of Shanghai. 

Looking for a specific focus? Check out our other Shanghai options: IFSA Study in Shanghai: International Business, IFSA Study in Shanghai: Social Sciences, IFSA Study in Shanghai: Intensive Chinese Language, and IFSA Study in Shanghai: Public Health.

Whatever you choose, a Shanghai experience is sure to nudge you out of the familiar, spurring new thoughts, and encouraging growth. 

MORE ACADEMIC OPTIONS TO MATCH YOUR AMBITIONS

How can you make an amazing Mediterranean semester even better? With even more choice. Designed for students with a GPA of at least 3.0, this program allows you to select IFSA classes that deepen your understanding of Catalan culture and enroll in a class, in English or Spanish, at prestigious Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) for top-quality instruction in finance, communications, politics, and more. Outside class, analyze financial trends or help develop a social media campaign with a resume-boosting internship. Take advantage of endless opportunities to build your Spanish skills, even if you’re starting from scratch!  

Check out IFSA Study in Barcelona. It’s the same great program, minus the option to take a class at UPF—and our most affordable option.

FULL-ON IMMERSION IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY

With a campus in the heart of Barcelona, highly ranked Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) offers international business, humanities, and Spanish language. Join this vibrant international community for classes, available in English and Spanish, plus a range of activities and campus clubs for a rich immersive experience that will supercharge your Spanish language skills. Complete your Catalan adventure with an IFSA class designed to deepen your understanding of local culture or an internship that will make your resume shine. 

OUR MOST AFFORDABLE BARCELONA OPTION INCLUDES RELAXED GPA REQUIREMENTS

Set your sights on Spain! Beautiful Barcelona has it all: distinctive Spanish and Catalan culture, stunning coastline, endless charm, mind-blowing street food, and easy access to all of Europe. Best of all, this affordable program is open to all students in good academic standing. Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit with classes geared toward business and social sciences. Add working world experience to your resume with a valuable internship. Take advantage of endless opportunities to build your Spanish skills, even if you’re starting from scratch!

Ideal for business, sociology, psychology, and hospitality majors, and more. 

Eager to learn with local and international students? Check out IFSA Study in Barcelona Plus, which adds the option to enroll in one elective class at prestigious Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).

LEARN IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH AT AN ELITE UNIVERSITY

Savor tortilla de patatas on the way to class, surrounded by stunning architecture. Study at one of Spain’s most prestigious universities, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), blocks from gorgeous Mediterranean beaches. With classes in both English and Spanish, this program makes it easy to pursue top notch academics in finance, management, marketing, communications, politics, biomedical sciences, computer science, and more. Learn alongside local and international students and advance your Spanish skills by leaps and bounds. Cap it off with an IFSA class designed to bring you closer still to this vibrant culture—or a valuable internship that’s sure to stand out on your resume. 

You'll bask in near 80-degree days as you explore Heredia, ecological sites, national parks, beautiful beaches, and nearby hiking trails. Your three-week Ecology and Sustainable Development class, perfect to fulfill an elective or science requirement, will build your understanding of the recovery, preservation, and protection of the environment. With activities included, your stay in Costa Rica will be even more valuable and memorable.

This Life Science Career Accelerator Plus program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider the IFSA Study in London Plus program for Spring 2022 or apply to this Life Science Career Accelerator Plus program for Fall 2022.

FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE LIFE SCIENCE FIELD—AND BE READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

No other program is designed quite like this—to help you uncover the many facets of life science and discover what appeals to you. Is it medical, biological or chemical research? Developing tech and tools to do that research? Working at a nonprofit that interprets new findings to help drive policy? We’ll help you find the answer—and get a head start on a career full of purpose.

Along with relevant academics, this Career Accelerator program includes:

• The option to roll up your sleeves and gain experience with an internship or directed research
• A 3.0 GPA requirement—and the option to learn like a Londoner by taking a class at partner university
• A core leadership class that earns you a professional certificate from The Leadership Edge, a leading talent development firm specializing in the life sciences (only at IFSA)

It all happens in one of the world’s leading life science hubs—and one of the world’s most diverse and cosmopolitan cities, full of things to see and do.

Looking for a more flexible GPA requirement? Check out IFSA Life Science Career Accelerator.

AFFINITY GROUPS

As part of IFSA’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, our London Global Flagship organizes affinity groups. These groups provide opportunities for students with underrepresented identities to meet to discuss their experiences at home and abroad. We extend the invitation to all students, so they may voluntarily self-identify and participate. At least three opportunities are arranged throughout the semester in order to build community and deepen dialogue. Events may include exchanges with local students or associations, colloquia or lectures addressing identity topics, or specific activities that focus on viewing identity from multiple perspectives in the London context.

Whether you're drawn to the sciences or the liberal arts, St. Anne’s College provides a breadth of options for its students. One of the largest colleges in Oxford, St Anne’s prides itself on its progressive reputation and ability to embrace the new!

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Dig deeper into ecology, photography, or marine biology while surrounded by the spectacular rainforests of the Wet Tropics, the dry savannahs and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. IFSA will help you thrive while at this unique and diverse top-ranked tropical research institution. And just imagine what you'll do on your weekends!

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

This program offers you access to over 120 of the University of Queensland’s student clubs and societies and amazing athletic facilities, all less than three miles from the center of dynamic Brisbane, Australia's third largest city. UQ is a comprehensive research institution with over 40 specialist teaching and research centers, including Australia’s largest university marine research station on the Great Barrier Reef.

UQ offers a great variety of subjects to study to meet your needs with more than 4,000 classes in 400 programs of study. It is also a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight leading research universities.

EXPLORE THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF RAPID ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

What’s it like to watch a city develop at an unprecedented pace? Shanghai is the place to find out. Explore this cosmopolitan metropolis as you dig into sustainable urbanization, economic reform, Chinese politics, foreign policy, and more. Boost your language skills by teaming up with a Chinese university student for a couple of hours of casual practice each week—communication is the key to getting even more from your time in Shanghai. 

For a different focus in this forward-looking city, check out IFSA Study in Shanghai: International Business, IFSA Study in Shanghai: Intensive Chinese Language, and IFSA Study in Shanghai: Public Health. And for maximum flexibility, explore IFSA Study in Shanghai, with no required courses.

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Study at Australia's #1 university in the heart of the world's most livable city. Arts and culture imbues Melbourne's many laneways, markets, arcades and neighborhoods. Melbournians love coffee and food and love to be out and about. This is one of Australia's leading higher education institutions, with top ten world rankings in education, law, linguistics, psychology, accounting and finance, and medicine.

St. Catherine’s motto, Nov et Vetera, meaning the new and the old, sums up the college's attitude. Founded in 1962, it is the newest college, but it more than holds its own academically with its older siblings. St. Catherine’s was designed by the famous Danish architect Arne Jacobsen and its modern architecture reflects the college’s contemporary outlook.

Make history with us as we experience changes daily. Study at one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America, and spend a long weekend living in an intentional community hours from Havana. Learn, explore, dance, play ball, and make friends while you are part of something few Americans will ever experience.

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Monash is recognized for its innovation, industry connections, and social consciousness, change makers and forward thinkers will feel right at home at Monash University in Melbourne. Monash's academic excellence is undisputed, and their interactive classes and programs are cutting edge. The thriving and engaging campus life at Monash offers opportunities to connect with likeminded students and academics, while still being a short train journey away from all of the culture and activities of Melbourne city centre.

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

This young, tech-infused, design-savvy institution, located in the hub of Sydney's start up community, is a comprehensive university with a great reputation for excellence in STEM subjects and Communications. Here you will enjoy a truly international experience in a hands-on, career-focused atmosphere.

With a combination of both Irish and British identities, “Ireland's Oxbridge,” aka the Queen’s University of Belfast, offers you a glimpse into Northern Ireland's role in the United Kingdom. Challenge yourself academically, explore the city of Belfast’s rich political history, and immerse yourself in this one of a kind culture.

Whether your passion lies in the screen, on the page, in the news or in the lab, King’s College Undergraduate Summer School offers classes for you. Take a single session, or combine two sessions in one area of study, or mix-and-match for ultimate flexibility!

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Wollongong, where the mountains meet the sea. One of the closest campuses to the beach, the University of Wollongong offers some of the best opportunities meet Australians, as most students at other campuses tend to commute. An hour and a half train ride from downtown Sydney, Wollongong is a large, yet affordable city.

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Established in 1873 by scholars of Oxford and Cambridge, the University of Canterbury is ranked amongst the top 3% of universities in the world. If you are interested in hiking, snow sports, rock-climbing or pretty much anything outdoors, prepare for Canterbury to steal your heart and fill up your Instagram feed.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING 2022 - Program suspended for Fall 2021. Explore the unique issues facing the world's largest democracy as a multi-cultural society and rising superpower. Courses span from social justice to development economics and intensive field-based and experiential opportunities such as research, internships and film making are part of the immersive experience. Improve your critical language skills by enrolling in a Hindi elective course to connect with nearly 500 million Hindi speakers globally. Plus, you will live in a homestay to become part of an Indian family's life and traditions.

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Australia's first university is located in one of the most exciting areas of Sydney, with the quirky, offbeat suburbs of Newtown and Glebe stretched around it. An enormous, urban campus, University of Sydney is modeled after Oxford and Cambridge in England, and it is perfect for students that love coffee, live music and the arts, bookshops, and libraries. The business school is the only one in Australia to have AACSB accreditation for both Accounting and Finance. With more than 100 teaching departments organized into 16 faculties you are sure to find the courses you need!

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

The University of Adelaide is located right in the heart of the city of Adelaide, which was recently called "Australia's best kept secret" thanks to its great weather, never-ending festivals, food and wine culture and affordability. The university is one of Australia's oldest, with "Harry Potter style" sandstone buildings with abundant STEM offerings.

This Life Science Career Accelerator program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider the IFSA Study in London program for Spring 2022 or apply to this Life Science Career Accelerator program for Fall 2022.

FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE LIFE SCIENCE FIELD—OUR MOST AFFORDABLE OPTION

Sister to IFSA Life Science Accelerator Plus, this innovative program is designed to help you uncover the many facets of life science and discover what appeals to you—for less. Subtracting the option to take a class at a London university lowers the overall cost—and lets us welcome students with GPAs of 2.0 and up.  

So, what will it be? Medical, biological or chemical research? Developing tech and tools to do that research? Working at a nonprofit that interprets new findings to help drive policy? We’ll help you find the answer—and get a head start on a career full of purpose.

Along with relevant academics, this Career Accelerator program includes:

• The option to roll up your sleeves and gain experience with an internship or directed research
• A core leadership class that earns you a professional certificate from The Leadership Edge, a leading talent development firm specializing in the life sciences (only at IFSA)

It all happens in one of the world’s leading life science hubs—and one of the world’s most diverse and cosmopolitan cities, full of things to see and do.

Eager to add a class at a London university? Check out IFSA Life Science Career Accelerator Plus.

AFFINITY GROUPS

As part of IFSA’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, our London Global Flagship organizes affinity groups. These groups provide opportunities for students with underrepresented identities to meet to discuss their experiences at home and abroad. We extend the invitation to all students, so they may voluntarily self-identify and participate. At least three opportunities are arranged throughout the semester in order to build community and deepen dialogue. Events may include exchanges with local students or associations, colloquia or lectures addressing identity topics, or specific activities that focus on viewing identity from multiple perspectives in the London context.

Challenge yourself academically this summer at one of the best universities in the world. Study alongside international students in tutorials led by Cambridge faculty. You’ll have the chance to learn independently, pursue your interests, and deepen your knowledge of your discipline.

Nestled between mountains, Heredia offers a unique Latin American experience. You'll find great academic opportunities at top-ranked Universidad Nacional, all within the reach of ecological sites, national parks, beautiful beaches, and nearby hiking trails. So, sit back and enjoy a fresh cup of Costa Rican coffee as you embrace the Pura Vida.

This program has been suspended for Summer 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Summer 2022. Watch for information coming soon on our new IFSA Summer in Peru program starting Summer 2023.

Combine the Lima metropolis bustling city life, worldly food fusion, endless cultural and night life with Iquitos, the capital of the Peruvian Amazon, the largest city in the world not reachable by road. Science and culture come together as you study and work with local organizations on environmentally focused community improvement projects.

BRING YOUR DEDICATION TO SOCIAL JUSTICE —NO SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED

Colorful, progressive, and welcoming, Valparaíso is known for charm and stunning settings as much as its edgy art scene and politically active student body. This colorful seaport city is an ideal place to learn alongside other dedicated peers — and put theory into practice in ways that make a difference. 

No Spanish skills? No problem! Take classes in English or Spanish with Chilean students, choosing from offerings at two outstanding schools: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María. Ideal for human rights, public policy, and engineering majors. 

Go beyond the classroom and get closer to Valpo’s current challenges with a volunteer or community experience that suits your interests, whether that’s helping Valpo youth, pitching in on a marketing campaign, or delivering environmental education. Pay it forward—and get to know Chile’s warm, friendly people even better! 

If you’re interested in learning more about the culture, you can choose to team up with a language partner for conversational practice and work with academic tutors. Living with a carefully selected host family provides even more opportunity to improve and experience local values and traditions firsthand. 

Five miles from the Arabian Sea lies the college town of Manipal, an ideal location from which to study India's public health challenges and rich cultural heritage. Build a strong foundation in the health sciences alongside Indian peers, and visit local clinics at the forefront of health promotion, disease prevention, and even Ayurvedic medicine.

MAXIMUM CHOICE AND IMMERSION IN THE CAPITAL CITY

Learn among like-minded advocates and leaders in bustling Santiago, in the foothills of the majestic Andes Mountains. Explore a sophisticated city, emerging as a major economic and cultural center in Latin America, as you follow your penchant for business, politics, law, or social justice. 

Designed so you can live like a Santiaguino, this program allows you to learn local customs from a carefully selected host family and learn alongside Chilean peers. Ideal for pre-law, political science, international relations, and business majors, with the freedom to choose classes from three of Latin America’s top universities: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile,* Universidad de Chile,* and Universidad Diego Portales. (*Some classes available in English). 

Hoping to get closer to Santiago’s issues and challenges? Community-based learning opportunities make it easy to do that – and deepen your understanding of Chilean people. 

Thinking ahead to life after college? Add a resume-enhancing internship or directed research for a great window into career possibilities, plus experience employers will value.  

Communicating in the local language is key to cultural learning. That’s why you can also team up with a language partner for conversational practice and work with academic tutors throughout the semester. 

Buenos Aires offers the best of big-city living with fascinating social and economic dynamics. Mix and match classes between the largest, most prestigious university in Argentina and smaller universities offering intimate experiences to reach your personal and professional goals. Enjoy world-class theater, music, film, sports, and museums, or simply people-watch while sipping coffee at a sidewalk café.

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Spend a semester in the Sunshine State. Live and study by the beach at the Gold Coast campus in Surfer's Paradise. Or, if art is your thing, study at Queensland College of Art on the banks of the Brisbane River.

When you study abroad at King’s College London, you'll have numerous opportunities to connect - with your peers, your professors, and your ideas. Immerse yourself in your chosen discipline and make connections across different cultures, subjects, and geographies.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING 2022 - Program suspended for Fall 2021. Experience how the influx of religious pilgrims to the sacred Ganges River has given rise to unique urban and environmental issues over the centuries. Through studying Hindi or Urdu language, living with a host family, and learning an Indian art form or artisan trade, you will be fully immersed in Varanasi's daily life!

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

If you want Sydney with a more relaxed vibe, coupled with award winning excellence in engaging international students with critical global issues and skills needed for a global workforce, try Macquarie. You'll still be in easy reach of downtown Sydney, with hundreds of shops, places to eat, a cinema, and even an ice skating rink (unusual for Australia) a 15 minute walk from housing.

SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN DEEP TRADITIONS COLLIDE WITH RAPID DEVELOPMENT 

When you live in the world’s most populous country, public health has different dimensions and challenges. And that makes Shanghai an intriguing place to see how social, economic, and political currents shape public policy for family planning, senior health, rural health, and more. In this rapidly changing city, you can also dig into a special interest like traditional Chinese medicine or environmental health. Bring academic lessons to life and make your resume stand out with an internship at a think tank, nonprofit, or consulting firm. 

Ideal for students of health, premed, global and public health, public policy, Asian studies, social services, and more. Maximize your Shanghai experience by teaming up with a Chinese university student for a couple of hours of casual language practice each week.

Looking for a different focus in Shanghai? Explore IFSA Study in Shanghai: International Business, IFSA Study in Shanghai: Social Sciences, and IFSA Study in Shanghai: Intensive Chinese Language, And for maximum flexibility, explore IFSA Study in Shanghai, with no required courses.

Resting on the River Shannon, the University of Limerick is renowned for innovative teaching, an expansive selection of STEM classes, a prestigious music and dance school, and top-notch sporting. Known as 'Ireland's Sports Campus,' when you study abroad at UL you can work out at the Sport Arena, watch a soccer match on the outdoor pitch, go kayaking on the shore of Lough Derg, or try to catch a glimpse of the Munster Rugby team while they train on campus!

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Located near the country’s southern tip, Dunedin is a classic university town where not only students, but heritage architecture, natural beauty and protected wildlife are plentiful. At New Zealand’s oldest university, take advantage of a top-ranked research institution with quality academics, shared houses with Kiwi hosts, and amazing possibilities for outdoor adventure. 

Study English literature, environmental studies, or Medieval studies on the St. Peter’s College summer school. Experience two Oxford colleges on this program: you will study with tutors from St. Peter’s faculty, and be housed in Magdalen College.

With a shining reputation for academic excellence that stretches back to 1583, Edinburgh also offers 290 societies and 60 sports clubs (trampoline, anyone?). Take time out to recharge in one of the city’s countless green spaces, explore the streets that influenced the wizarding world of Harry Potter, and marvel at towering Edinburgh Castle. 

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's hilly capital city is a vibrant campus with an award-winning International leadership program. Here not only will you be encouraged academically but you will find yourself living in a diverse, artsy, cosmopolitan city home to more cafés and bars per capita than even New York City.

Get off the beaten track study abroad in Cardiff, the elegant and friendly capital city on the coast of Wales! With strong biosciences, chemistry and mathematics departments, Cardiff is the perfect place for pharmacy, health sciences or premedical majors to study abroad and get credit for classes like Human Neuroanatomy or Signalling in Endocrine Systems.

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Just a stone's throw from the stunning Coogee Beach and the historically beautiful Coogee to Bondi walk, this modern university has an outstanding academic reputation and fantastic facilities. Most students live in on-campus housing with vibrant social and inter sports programs, and only 20 minutes by bus to Downtown Sydney.

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Located in the geographical and economical heart of New Zealand's largest city, the University of Auckland is surrounded by beautiful parks, galleries, museums, shopping areas and more bars and cafes than you can count. This prestigious university is ranked within the top 100 universities in the world offering a diverse catalogue of courses in a wide range of subjects.

Trinity College Dublin encapsulates all that is best about Ireland today. You can spend an afternoon exploring the Old Library, which houses the famous Book of Kells, or attend a DIY periscope workshop the Science Gallery, Dublin. Between challenging academics, active clubs and societies, the vibrant life of the city, and the accessibility of Europe, studying at TCD ensures that you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime semester abroad!

MORE ACADEMIC OPTIONS TO MATCH YOUR AMBITIONS

Find everything you need in this inclusive London program that offers an optional internship or directed research—plus, take a class of your choosing with one of our partner universities in the city. Engage in relevant topics such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, intercultural communication, the politics of disease, plus much more. Meanwhile, live and learn in modern and bustling London. This program was formerly called IFSA London Plus.

AFFINITY GROUPS

As part of IFSA’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, our London Global Flagship organizes affinity groups. These groups provide opportunities for students with underrepresented identities to meet to discuss their experiences at home and abroad. We extend the invitation to all students, so they may voluntarily self-identify and participate. At least three opportunities are arranged throughout the semester in order to build community and deepen dialogue. Events may include exchanges with local students or associations, colloquia or lectures addressing identity topics, or specific activities that focus on viewing identity from multiple perspectives in the London context.

More London Options: Check out IFSA Study in London. It's the same great program, minus the option to take a class at a local university.

This program has been suspended for Spring 2022. Please consider another IFSA program for Spring 2022 or apply to this program for Fall 2022. Check out these Spring 2022 program alternatives.

Dig deeper into ecology, photography, or marine biology while surrounded by the spectacular rainforests of the Wet Tropics, the dry savannahs and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. IFSA will help you thrive while at this unique and diverse top-ranked tropical research institution. And just imagine what you'll do on your weekends!

Study the largest democracy in the world as you live and learn in Pune, a thriving city where you’ll find the combination of the spiritual and entrepreneurial fascinating. With opportunities to study public health, economics, gender studies, and more, you’ll find Pune the perfect backdrop for your academic endeavors. At the end of four or eight weeks of exploration with your IFSA cohort, you can let your new knowledge of India’s distinct and varied cultures shine in your future endeavors. 

During your IFSA Summer in Pune, India, customize your study abroad experience by taking a single class during the four-week Session 1 or take a single class during the four-week Session 2. You can also extend your studies by enrolling in both Session 1 and Session 2. Combine study with an internship by enrolling in IFSA Summer in Pune, India Session 1 followed by the eight-week IFSA Summer Internship in Pune, India program. 

Please note that Summer in India replaces our Summer in Pune summer program.

With Big Ben, Hyde Park, and Tower of London in your backyard, summer is a chance to explore a cosmopolitan city steeped in tradition and history. Four-week academic sessions are easy to fit into your plans—and allow you to add a session in another amazing location, like Barcelona or Rome. With academic themes that take advantage of London’s rich life-science environment and notable diversity, you’ll get to know this much-visited city from multiple angles.

Session 1: Global Politics of Health and Disease or Urban Identities: Gender, Race, and Class in London

Session 2: Bioinformatics or Fantasy in the Real World: Literature Through the Sociological Lens

OUR MOST AFFORDABLE LONDON OPTION WITH RELAXED GPA REQUIREMENTS

Access the cosmopolitan city of London for a study abroad experience that includes an optional internship or directed research, providing the opportunity to gain valuable research and professional experience. This affordable program allows you to explore relevant topics in politics, economics, business, communications, life science, and social or environmental issues with London as the canvas for your studies. This program was formerly called IFSA London.

AFFINITY GROUPS

As part of IFSA’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, our London Global Flagship organizes affinity groups. These groups provide opportunities for students with underrepresented identities to meet and discuss their experiences at home and abroad. We extend the invitation to all students, so you may voluntarily self-identify and participate. At least three opportunities are arranged throughout the semester in order to build community and deepen dialogue. Events may include exchanges with local students or associations, colloquia or lectures addressing identity topics, or specific activities that focus on viewing identity from multiple perspectives in the London context.

Eager to learn with other local and international students? Check out IFSA Study in London Plus, which adds the option to enroll in one elective class at a prestigious London institution.

Develop the tools to navigate Sri Lanka as a cultural insider and informed researcher. This fascinating island is your classroom as you learn the local language, live with host families and conduct an Independent Study Project on one of its deeply-rooted traditions or contemporary post-war challenges.

When you study abroad at King’s College London, you'll have numerous opportunities to connect - with your peers, your professors, and your ideas. Immerse yourself in your chosen discipline and make connections across different cultures, subjects, and geographies.

Acquaint yourself with the professional culture of another country while establishing an international network of colleagues, wherever you are, with an IFSA Remote International Internship. Whether placed in a family-owned business, non-profit organization, start-up incubator, or community group, this credit-bearing, project-based internship will enhance your ability to navigate a global, multicultural business world. We will work one-on-one with you to find the best-fit placement based on your personal background, skills, and goals—with opportunities in nine countries and a wide range of industries, we are sure to identify something meaningful for you.

The IFSA Remote International Internship is an ideal opportunity to fulfill your institution’s international education requirement in a time when international travel may not possible. Or if you have already completed a study abroad program but were unable to participate in an on-site internship, our remote internship program gives you an additional opportunity to strengthen your understanding and skills with your original host culture, or perhaps with another country and culture altogether.