Featured Programs

Year
$ 43,500

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.

If you like this program, but your GPA is below 3.0, check out our Life Science Career Accelerator program.
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.
Spring
$ 18,475


Spring
Year
$ 39,525
$ 61,000

Spring
Year
$ 19,975
$ 38,325

Spring
Year
$ 22,575
$ 43,550

Spring
$ 14,975

Spring
Year
$ 24,575
$ 48,050

Spring
Year
$ 38,975
$ 60,000

Spring
Year
$ 36,475
$ 59,700

Spring
$ 17,475

Spring
Year
$ 18,875
$ 39,245

Spring
Year
$ 18,975
$ 36,225

Spring
Year
$ 19,975
$ 38,150

Spring
Year
$ 37,775
$ 61,000


Spring
Year
$ 19,775
$ 39,725



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.
Spring
Year
$ 19,975
$ 38,150

Spring
Year
$ 18,975
$ 35,950

Spring
Year
$ 17,975
$ 36,100

Spring
$ 16,975

Spring
Year
$ 23,975
$ 46,750

Spring
Year
$ 18,975
$ 35,950

During your Summer in Mexico, customize your study abroad experience by taking a single class during the four-week Session 1, or Session 2, or Session 3. You can also extend your studies by enrolling in both Sessions 1 and 2, or Sessions 2 and 3. Combine study with an internship by enrolling in Summer in Mexico Session 1 followed by the eight-week Summer Internship in Mexico Session 2 program. Or enroll in Summer Internship in Mexico Session 1 followed by Summer in Mexico Session 3.
Please note that Summer in Mexico replaces our Language and Culture Studies in the Yucatán summer program and our Medical Spanish and Public Health in the Yucatán summer program.

If you like this program, but you’d like to take a lab-based science class while you study abroad, check out the Life Science Career Accelerator Plus program.
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.
Spring
$ 15,975

Spring
Year
$ 21,975
$ 42,950



Spring
Year
$ 14,975
$ 29,700

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.
Spring
Year
$ 16,875
$ 31,750


Spring
Year
$ 16,475
$ 30,950

Spring
$ 16,975

Spring
Year
$ 16,475
$ 30,950

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.
Spring
Year
$ 16,975
$ 31,950

Spring
Year
$ 16,975
$ 32,100

Spring
$ 19,975

Spring
Year
$ 26,975
$ 48,520

Spring
$ 16,975

Spring
Year
$ 20,975
$ 39,950

Spring
$ 14,975

Spring
Year
$ 16,875
$ 31,350

Spring
Year
$ 18,975
$ 37,600

Spring
Year
$ 40,575

Spring
Year
$ 21,375
$ 40,000


Spring
Year
$ 22,075
$ 38,425

Spring
Year
$ 19,525
$ 36,050

Spring
Year
$ 21,475
$ 38,575

Spring
Year
$ 21,275
$ 40,750

Spring
Year
$ 39,175
$ 60,000

Spring
Year
$ 21,175
$ 44,350

Spring
Year
$ 19,975
$ 37,950

Spring
Year
$ 16,525
$ 30,300

Spring
Year
$ 19,975
$ 36,450

Spring
Year
$ 18,975
$ 36,750

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.
Spring
Year
$ 19,975
$ 38,550

Spring
Year

Spring
Year
$ 22,775
$ 45,150

Spring
Year
$ 21,475
$ 40,850

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.
Spring
Year
$ 19,975
$ 38,450

Spring
Year
$ 38,425
$ 59,300

Spring
Year
$ 27,475
$ 50,700

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!
Spring
Year
$ 24,250
$ 46,300

Spring
Year
$ 18,675
$ 35,725

Enhance your learning and develop marketable skills with an eight-week Summer Internship in Rome. You can start your internship in late May (Session 1) or late June (Session 2), whichever works best for your schedule. You can also combine study with an internship by enrolling in the four-week Summer in Rome Session 1 followed by the eight-week Summer Internship in Rome (Session 2) program.

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.
Spring
$ 17,475

Year
$ 46,775

Spring
Year
$ 23,975
$ 42,575


Spring
Year
$ 19,975
$ 38,325

During your Summer in 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 Summer in India Session 1 followed by the eight-week Summer Internship in India program.
Please note that Summer in India replaces our Summer in Pune summer program.


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.
Spring
$ 14,975

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.
Spring
$ 17,975

Spring
Year
$ 29,995
$ 54,500

During your Summer in Rome, 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 Summer in Rome Session 1 followed by the eight-week Summer Internship in Rome program.

During your Summer in Shanghai, 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 Summer in Shanghai Session 1 followed by the eight-week Summer Internship in Shanghai program.
Unpacked: Student Stories
What Our Students Say
Sofia Boucher
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“I chose IFSA because they stressed not only the scholarly element of studying abroad but the benefits of cultural exposure.“

Karen Takemura
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“I chose IFSA because they had an independent study component implemented in the program. My Cultural Anthropology professor also recommended me the IFSA ISLE program because I could study primates there.“

Marisa Iannitto
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“I chose IFSA because I was impressed with how well it was organized, how accessible the staff was, and how immersive the program was. I also really liked that IFSA organized excursions, making it easier to see Costa Rica’s highlights and hidden treasures.“
Katie Steates
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“I now have a new sense of independence that has certainly stuck with me, and it will continue throughout my life. I can finally cook for myself!“

Annie Ahn
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“IFSA Peru offered cool classes relating to my majors as well as a host family. I really appreciated having the ability to live in a city (it was a first for me) with a host family and learn how to navigate the wild transportation to the uni and other places in Lima.“

Annie Ahn
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“I chose to study abroad in Lima, Peru with IFSA because of its community-based research and volunteer opportunities. I thought it would be fascinating to see how social work functions in developing countries.“

Sarah Ratzlaff
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“I chose IFSA because of the interesting classes offered, the ability to hold an internship while abroad, and the organized group field trip to Western China. It was incredible to be able to learn both inside and outside the classroom!“

Claire Birk
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“I chose IFSA for the comfort and security of knowing there are staff members there to help. I was impressed and surprised by the amount of support we had at orientation and throughout the semester and the opportunities the IFSA staff provided!“
Lucas Graden
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“IFSA was there to support me along every step of my study abroad decision. Pre-departure resources made planning and preparing so much easier, while also working to support me in understanding how my personal identity might affect my time abroad.“

Madeleine Ross
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“I chose IFSA because they did so much more than just send me abroad or provide basic services. They gave me innovative strategies and professional support for preparing to study abroad and understand my culture holistically.“
Danielle McKay
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“While in Wales, take every chance you can to go to the countryside, explore the hills, learn about the miners, eat the foods. This was everyday life for most people.“

Zenith Rai
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“I chose IFSA for the freedom it gives to students as well as its emphasis on cultural immersion!“

Stacie Walsh
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“I chose IFSA because I was able to participate in computer science courses with a tight-knit group in a beautiful, central, and historic city. I also expanded my network with a professional internship. IFSA sets students up to be successful!“

Avery Allen
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“I chose IFSA because of their standout dedication to immersion and their commitment to allowing students to explore with independence.“
Zoë Lynch
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“Going abroad in London meant I had to conquer the city myself. London will forever be my city because I chose it and chose to conquer it to the extensive level that I did.“

Lauren Mauney
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“I ultimately chose IFSA because of its unique option to study at University of Oxford, which I have wanted to do for a long time. Also, the level of support and guidance that I received throughout the application process was unparalleled.“

Ally Klein
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“IFSA was super organized and helpful in my entire journey! It was so easy to go through IFSA’s program and I would highly recommend them! They quickly answered any question I had and made the whole process very smooth! “

Diala Abboud
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“I chose IFSA because I wanted to live with a host family and direct enroll in university as well. I also wanted a more focused program that would be able to help and communicate closely with me as an individual.“

Ethan Ackerman
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“IFSA allowed me to take classes taught by Chinese professors from several local universities while also directly familiarizing us with urban China. I also got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel around central China through an IFSA-led trip!“
Danielle Lodge
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“I don’t know what my abroad experience would have looked like if I hadn’t chosen IFSA, but I am confident that choosing IFSA helped to make my semester abroad the best it could be!“
Grace Smith
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“IFSA simplified the process with stories from previous students, help with the application and class selection process. From the first information pamphlet, to the lifelong friends, and the comforting knowledge that there was always support available, IFSA was a gift to my time abroad.“

Rachel Fishman
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“IFSA allowed us to have so much independence and flexibility, which allowed us to engage with the local culture and explore the city right from the start.”

Jackson Cannon
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“The biggest thing I learned is the value of immersing oneself in a culture unlike that which you come from. Even though Australia speaks English, the culture has taught me to relax and take everything one step at a time.”

Theo Prentice
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“I enjoyed the academic and personal freedom of my IFSA program. Being able to take whatever classes I wanted/needed in order to satisfy my requirements for major and what happened to interest me set the foundation for my study abroad experience.”

Sloan Livaccari
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“For two years, I have tried to manage and exist with depression and anxiety. Coming to New Zealand enlivened me and gave me the tools to function and create the life I want and need. I was able to live somewhere for the first time away from family and friends and thrive in it. It allowed me to realize my potential and ability.”

Taruni Donti
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“I think I’ve learned a lot about myself and my behavior—how I tend to act and react in situations. I’ve also become more assertive, courageous, and confident through this experience.”

Cole Wilsey
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“My IFSA program was amazing. They really do a great job making sure you adjust well and are well equipped for your time abroad.”

Wilnaphekie Taloute
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“Through IFSA, I learned to enjoy the small things in life, was able to better understand a culture different from mine, developed intellectually through independent study, and improved my Spanish.”

Anne Ridenhour
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“The connections I made during my time in Scotland was the most enjoyable aspect of my IFSA study abroad abroad experience. Being part of the St. Andrews basketball team really facilitated my relationship with the campus and its students.”

Erin Harris
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“Through my IFSA program, I volunteered at a travel startup where I initiated and developed a six-month lesson plan for the first English teaching program in a Mayan community, created a cost plan for program volunteers, and translated itineraries.”