Australia Outbound Study Abroad
Short-Term Study Abroad
IFSA provides study abroad during three-week Summer programs (January Term) and four-week Winter program (June-July).
Opportunities are open to students of all year levels and all fields. No previous knowledge is required and all classes are taught in English (well, except for some language class offerings).
Summer options include:
- Social Media in Barcelona
- Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica
- Global Health and Development in India
- Multicultural Psychology in Mexico
- Italian Art, Power, and Influence in Rome
Winter options include:
- Mental Health or Human Rights in Argentina
- Fantasy in the Real World: Literature thought the Sociological Lens in London
- Programs at the University of Oxford and Queen Mary, University of London in England
- And so many more options and locations
Start exploring programs now by clicking the Winter Programs and Summer Programs tabs below.
QUESTIONS?
Please reach out to us at australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org.
READY TO APPLY?
Be sure to apply from this page using the Apply Now button. This will take you to a special Australia Outbound Application online form. Please do not apply using the Apply Now button on other pages on the IFSA website.
Summer Programs
January 2024 Term Programs
The following list of programs has been carefully curated to align with Australia summer break. When visiting the individual program pages on our website via the links below, please note that all fees/costs are in U.S. dollars. The special pricing for each Australia Outbound Study Abroad program is listed below in Australia dollars.
Barcelona, Spain
Application Date: Nov. 1, 2023
Program Dates: Early Jan. – Mid-Jan. 2024
Class: Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,900 (estimated)

Imagine studying in the charming Catalan city of Barcelona. With an abundance of picturesque sights and moderate weather, there will be no shortage of Insta opportunities. Your three-week Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self class will develop your strategic and communication skills to achieve business objectives.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA January in Barcelona. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
Heredia, Costa Rica
Application Date: Nov. 1, 2023
Program Dates: Early Jan. – Mid-Jan. 2024
Class: Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,375 (estimated)

Eco-minded? With stunning national parks, live volcanoes, pristine beaches, and 500,000+ species of plants and animals, this is the place to fill an elective or science requirement while you get in the field to see why ecological recovery matters—and what’s standing in the way.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA January in Costa Rica. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
Pune, India
Application Date: Nov. 1, 2023
Program Dates: Early Jan. – Mid-Jan. 2024
Classes: Global Health and Development | Essential Hindi (optional class)
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,375 (estimated)
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing, and Essential Hindi class): AU$5,775 (estimated)

See how a rich culture, deeply rooted traditions, and a complex history shape the approach to public health issues like disease prevention and pediatric care in lively Pune. Ideal for students of global or public health, international relations, development studies, and social justice, this intensive program features a challenging mix of academics and hands-on placement.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA January in India. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
Mérida, Mexico
Application Date: Nov. 1, 2023
Program Dates: Early Jan. – Mid-Jan. 2024
Class: Multicultural Psychology
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,375 (estimated)

Full of rich Mayan traditions, the tropical Yucatán is the ideal place to put learning into real life scenarios and see how culture impacts behavior. You will visit the Mayan community of Yaxunah or Chichén Itzá, one of the world’s seven wonders, and study the socio-cultural impact of culture on human psychology.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA January in Mexico. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
Rome, Italy
Application Date: Nov. 1, 2023
Program Dates: Early Jan. – Mid-Jan. 2024
Class: Italian Art, Power, and Influence
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,900 (estimated)

Explore Rome’s magnificent treasures as you examine the role of art in politics, and investigate the ways various people and groups have used literature, cinema, architecture, and visual arts for influence. Learning comes to life with visits to the prestigious American Academy, Vittoriano Museum Complex, Esposizione Universale Romana District, and more.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA January in Rome. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
Winter Programs
June – July 2023 Term Programs
The following list of programs has been carefully curated to align with Australia winter break.
- The programs below follow a Northern Hemisphere naming convention—for example, IFSA U.S. Summer in Barcelona.
- When visiting the individual program pages on our website via the links below, please note that all fees/costs are in U.S. dollars. The special pricing for each Australia Outbound Study Abroad program is listed below in Australia dollars.
Barcelona, Spain
Session 2
Application Date: April 1, 2023
Program Dates: June 26 – July 21, 2023
Class: The Economics of Professional Soccer
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,995

In Barcelona, you’ll find a Mediterranean seaside city full of culture, architecture, endless food options, and a vibrant social scene that runs late into the evening. Learn how professional soccer fits into Spain’s culture and economy with a close look at renowned FC Barcelona. Add still more dimension with a Gothic Quarter tour, a Catalan cooking class, or a day excursion to the medieval, walled city of Figueres. Barcelona’s location also makes it easy to explore other parts of Europe on weekends.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in Barcelona. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
IFSA U.S. Summer in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Session 2
Application Date: April 1, 2023
Program Dates: June 26 – July 21, 2023
Classes: Advanced Spanish II, Intervention Strategies in Mental Health (in English), or Comparative Perspectives on Human Rights (in Spanish)
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,995

Get to know the sights, sounds, tastes, and history that make Buenos Aires a distinctively colorful and lively Argentine urban center. Whether you prefer class in English or Spanish, you’ll find intriguing options designed to help you explore and understand the porteños way of life. Learn how Argentines address mental health issues and its impact on different segments of people. Or, discover the events that have shaped Argentina as a leading defender of human rights. You’ll connect further with the community by living with a homestay family. Expand your cultural understanding with tango classes or a day in La Plata visiting the Republic of Children, an organization that teaches children the importance of exercising their rights. Come see why BA is the perfect place to study Spanish, human rights, or mental health!
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in Buenos Aires. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
Pune, India
Session 2
Application Date: March 15, 2023
Program Dates: June 26 – July 21, 2023
Class: Food Culture and Indian Society
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,500

Step out of your comfort zone and into a life changing experience in Pune, a thriving city that is both spiritual and entrepreneurial. Complete support from our experienced India team will help you make the most of your stay, while a homestay provides a fully immersive experience. Explore India’s vast array of food styles. Trace the roots of culinary tradition and investigate how they affect religion, national heritage, and more. With excursions and activities like visiting markets, witnessing the Palkhi Pilgrimage, and traveling to the nearby village of Velhe, you’ll vastly improve your understanding of urban and rural India, all while earning academic credit.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in India. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
London, England
Session 2
Application Date: April 1, 2023
Program Dates: June 26 – July 21, 2023
Classes: Fantasy in the Real World: Literature through the Sociological Lens
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,995

London is the place to be. With icons like Big Ben, Hyde Park, and Tower of London nearby, you’ll have daily opportunities to explore a cosmopolitan city steeped in tradition and history. It’s a setting that’s hard to top for exploring the impact of fantasy literature on life as we know it, with the Harry Potter novels, His Dark Materials, The Lord of the Rings, and more as your text. Multicultural London is also prime ground to see how gender, race, and class come into play in a sophisticated, worldly city. Get academic credit and live life as a Londoner—it’s a win-win for your winter break!
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in London. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
Mérida, Mexico
Session 2
Application Date: April 1, 2023
Program Dates: June 26 – July 21, 2023
Classes: Contemporary Issues in Public Health in the Yucatán (in English)
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,995

Discover a blend of Mayan and Spanish influences in Mérida, one of the most charming cities in the Yucatán. Investigate the impact of increasingly diverse communities on public and private health care in different settings, complete with visits to area clinics. Activities and excursions could include sampling local fare in the markets, visiting Chichén Itzá—one of the seven wonders of the world—and a Mérida city tour.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in Mexico. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
Prague, Czech Republic
Session 2
Application Date: April 1, 2023
Program Dates: June 26 – July 21, 2023
Classes: Computer Games Culture and Industry
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$5,500

The beautiful city of Prague is unforgettable and iconic. Here, you’ll explore cobblestone streets and historic structures like Prague Castle, and wonder at the contrast with Prague’s lively tech scene. Get a completely different view of Czech culture by exploring the city’s lively tech scene with a focus on computer game development, gaining valuable skills and insights with a combination of theory and workshop practice. Live in centrally located, fully furnished apartments that make it easy to experience the city’s treasures. Activities include a tour of historic Prague, a cookout with Czech peers, and a hike through the countryside where you’ll visit a local brewery to learn more this traditional Czech industry.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in Prague. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
Rome, Italy
Session 2
Application Date: April 1, 2023
Program Dates: June 26 – July 21, 2023
Classes: Sustainable Tourism
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$7,295

See what defines the Mediterranean lifestyle as you explore Italy’s capital city, brimming with culinary treats, unforgettable museums, and haunting ruins. With treasures that attract throngs of visitors, Rome is an ideal place to explore eco-friendly, culturally sensitive practices with an eye toward preservation and sustainability. Classes allow you to examine some of today’s big issues with historic Rome as your backdrop. Activities and excursions could include visits to the iconic Colosseum, the Roman Forum, a tour of Palatino Hill Tour, a visit to Riserva della Cascina Winery, and days trips to Orvieto and Parco dell’Uccellina.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in Rome. When you are ready to apply, return to this page and click the Apply Now button.
University of Galway U.S. Summer: Ecology
Galway, Ireland
Application Date: April 1, 2023
Program Dates: June 17 – July 11, 2023
Class: Living Landscapes in the West of Ireland
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$9,665

Experience Ireland! Gain practical experience of the natural environment in this coastal town while learning survey skills to identify natural resources, and develop your skills to evaluate the sustainable use and conservation of Ireland’s ecological resources. From the fertile rocks of the Burren karst limestone, to the raised bogs of the midlands, the sheer cliffs of the Aran Islands to the salt marshes of Galway Bay, there is a wealth of natural history to explore in the West of Ireland. The program includes housing in self-catered flats.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit the University of Galway U.S. Summer: Ecology program. When you are ready to apply, please sent an email to australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org for additional instructions.
Queen Mary, University of London U.S. Summer
London, England
Session 1
Application Date: April 1, 2023
Program Dates: July 2 – 22, 2023
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$10,000

Study at Queen Mary, one of the UK’s leading research universities, committed to improving social justice. Choose from topics including Surgical Skills and Science, International Law, Managing Diversity in Business, Shakespeare, British Horror and Fantasy Cinema, and more. In the classroom and in the field, you’ll learn from internationally respected academics who are experts in their areas. After class, high-energy East London is full of endless galleries, pubs, museums, and art to explore. Head to nearby green spaces like Mile End Park or find your favourite street food at Brick Lane or Spitalfields Market. Your home base is London’s largest, self-contained residential campus, full of social opportunities and students from all over the world.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit Queen Mary, University of London U.S. Summer. When you are ready to apply, please sent an email to australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org for additional instructions.
University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall U.S. Summer Partnership
London, England
Session 1
Application Date: March 1, 2023
Program Dates: June 25 – July 15, 2023
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Tuition, Housing): AU$11,825

Revel in a new and distinctly challenging academic experience at one of the world’s most renowned universities. Experience Oxford University’s famous tutorial teaching system and explore fascinating subjects with experts in their fields. Choose from Biomedical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Shakespeare, or Politics, Philosophy, and Economics over a three-week program. It’s a rare opportunity to advance your professional and academic goals in an unparalleled setting.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, and excursions, please visit University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall U.S. Summer. When you are ready to apply, please sent an email to australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org for additional instructions.
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