Overseas Study for Australian Students
Adventure that Looks Smart on Your Resume
Take advantage of your next university break to explore new lands and cultures while you build skills and perspective that matter to Australian employers.
From London to Buenos Aires to Barcelona, with IFSA, you can choose your adventure with confidence. We specialize in helping students maximize short-term overseas study by:
- Guiding you to the program that best suits your goals.
- Teaching how to present new skills to prospective employers.
- Offering financial support to help reduce cost.
Find your perfect fit
Options include:
- Three-week Summer programs in January
- Four-week Winter programs in June and July
- Prestigious universities like University of Oxford or London School of Economics
- Digging into a topic you care about—like mental health or sustainable development—in a different cultural context
Please note: All fees, expenses, and funds are shown is U.S. dollars.
Bring a friend and save $500 (USD) each
IFSA Bring a Friend grants create savings for you and a friend who apply to the same IFSA Summer (January) 2027 program. Get the details.
IFSA offers scholarships, too! Find more information further down this page.
QUESTIONS?
Please reach out to us at australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org or sign up for additional information using this form.
READY TO APPLY?
Click the Apply Now button below or on the program page for your selected program. Please select your home university from the drop-down list. For example, if you are from The University of Melbourne, select “University of Melbourne Outbound.”
Summer Programs
January 2027 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 review the Australia Outbound term in the Dates and Fees section.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Application Date: October 15, 2026
Program Dates: Early January–late January 2027
Class: Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $4,725 USD
GPA Requirement: 2.0 minimum GPA. For University of Melbourne students, this would be the equivalent of 50% and above. For institutions based in Australia on the 7 point grading scale, this is a 4 minimum GPA.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit IFSA January in Barcelona.
Location: Heredia, Costa Rica
Application Date: November 1, 2026
Program Dates: Early January–late January 2027
Class: Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $4,595 USD
GPA Requirement: 2.0 minimum GPA. For University of Melbourne students, this would be the equivalent of 50% and above. For institutions based in Australia on the 7 point grading scale, this is a 4 minimum GPA.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit IFSA January in Costa Rica.
Location: Mérida, Mexico
Application Date: November 1, 2026
Program Dates: Early January–late January 2027
Class: History of Mayan Culture and Civilization
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $4,375 USD
GPA Requirement: 2.0 minimum GPA. For University of Melbourne students, this would be the equivalent of 50% and above. For institutions based in Australia on the 7 point grading scale, this is a 4 minimum GPA.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit IFSA January in Mexico.
Location: Rome, Italy
Application Date: October 15, 2026
Program Dates: Early January–late January 2027
Class: Italian Art, Power, and Influence
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $4,725 USD
GPA Requirement: 2.0 minimum GPA. For University of Melbourne students, this would be the equivalent of 50% and above. For institutions based in Australia on the 7 point grading scale, this is a 4 minimum GPA.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit IFSA January in Rome.
Winter Programs
June – July 2027 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 Buenos Aires.
- When visiting the individual program pages on our website via the links below, please note the unique Term for Australia Outbound in the Dates and Fees section.
IFSA U.S. Summer in Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Application Date: April 1, 2027
Program Session: 2
Program Dates: Late June – Mid July 2027
Classes: Economics, language, literature, psychology/public health, sociology
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $5,825 USD (estimated)
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in Buenos Aires.
Location: Shanghai, China
Application Date: March 15, 2027
Program Session: 2
Program Dates: Late June – Mid July 2027
Classes: Economics, language, sociology, urban studies
Credits: 45+ contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $6,075 USD (estimated)
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in Shanghai.
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Application Date: April 1, 2027
Program Session: 2
Program Dates: Late June – Mid July 2027
Classes: Business, computer science, language
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $5,225 USD (estimated)
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in Prague.
Location: Rome, Italy
Application Date: April 1, 2027
Program Session: 2
Program Dates: Late June – Mid July 2027
Classes: Business, environmental studies, human rights, sociology, tourism
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $6,275 USD (estimated)
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit IFSA U.S. Summer in Rome.
London School of Economics and Political Science U.S. Summer Partnership
Location: London, England
Application Date: March 15, 2027
Program Session: 1 or 2
Program Dates: Late June – Mid July 2027 or Mid July – Early August 2027
Classes: Accounting/finance, business, economics, government, international relations
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $8,195 USD
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit London School of Economics and Political Science U.S. Summer.
University of Galway U.S. Summer: Ecology
Location: Galway, Ireland
Application Date: March 15, 2027
Program Dates: Late June – Mid July 2027
Class: Living Landscapes in the West of Ireland
Credits: 45 contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $7,250 USD (estimated)
GPA Requirement: 3.0 minimum GPA. For AU institutions on the 7 point grading scale, this is a 5.2 minimum GPA.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit the University of Galway U.S. Summer: Ecology program.
University of Galway U.S. Summer: Irish Studies
Location: Galway, Ireland
Application Date: March 15, 2027
Program Dates: Mid June – Mid July 2027
Classes: Archeological heritage, art history, creative writing, Gaelic culture, Irish history, Irish language, Irish society, Irish music + dance, Irish film + literature
Credits: 45 contact hours per class; the equivalent of two subjects
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $7,250 USD (estimated)
GPA Requirement: 3.0 minimum GPA. For AU institutions on the 7 point grading scale, this is a 5.2 minimum GPA.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit the University of Galway U.S. Summer: Irish Studies program.
Queen Mary, University of London U.S. Summer
Location: London, England
Application Date: April 1, 2027
Program Session: 1
Program Dates: Late June – Mid July 2027
Classes: Chemistry, Chinese language, creative writing, global Shakespeare, international business, London theatre + performance
Credits: 45+ contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $7,095 USD (estimated)
GPA Requirement:
3.0 minimum GPA. For University of Melbourne students, this would be the equivalent of 70-75%. For institutions based in Australia on the 7 point grading scale, this is a 6 minimum GPA.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit Queen Mary, University of London U.S. Summer.
University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall U.S. Summer Partnership
Location: Oxford, England
Application Date: April 1, 2027
Program Session: 1
Program Dates: Late June – Mid July 2027
Classes: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; English Literature; Cultural History; Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law; Psychology, Science, and Medicine
Credits: 45+ contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $7,295 USD (estimated)
GPA Requirement: 3.3 minimum GPA. For University of Melbourne students, this would be the equivalent of 75%, ie Second Class Division A (H2A), or First Class. For institutions based in Australia on the 7 point grading scale, this is a 5.5 minimum GPA.
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall U.S. Summer.
University of Sussex: Standard U.S. Summer Program
Location: Brighton, England
Application Date: April 1, 2027
Program Session: 1
Program Dates: Late June – Mid July 2027
Classes: Biology, business, education, engineering + informatics, English literature, global studies, history, law, media + film, politics, psychology
Credits: 45+ contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $6,875 USD
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit University of Sussex: Standard Summer Program.
University of Westminster U.S. Summer
Location: London, England
Application Date: April 1, 2026
Program Session: 1 or 2
Program Dates: Mid June – Early July 2027 or Early to Late July 2027
Classes: Business, liberal arts, fashion
Credits: 45+ contact hours; the equivalent of one subject
Program Fee (Education Fee, Housing): $6,995 USD
For complete information on academics, housing, activities, excursions, dates and fees, please visit University of Westminster Summer.
Scholarships
IFSA is deeply committed to making study abroad accessible to as many students as possible. We believe that cost should never be a barrier: that’s why we offer financial support to a larger proportion of IFSA students than any other organization.
IFSA First-in-Family University Student Scholarship
This scholarship provides first-in-family university students a chance to benefit from the life-changing experience of studying abroad. First-in-family university students are those for whom neither parent or custodial guardian have a three- or four-year undergraduate degree. This achievement-based scholarship program offers first-in-family university students significant financial, academic, and preprofessional support for study abroad on a January Term or Winter Term IFSA program.
Awards: Up to $1,333 AUD ($1,000 U.S.) for January Term and Winter Term programs.
Deadlines: January Term: October 1 | Winter Term: March 1
IFSA General Scholarship
This need-based scholarship program offers students financial support for study abroad on a January Term or Winter Term IFSA program.
Awards: $740 AUD ($500 U.S.) for January Term and Winter Term programs.
Deadlines: January Term: October 1 | Winter Term: March 1
IFSA Student Marketing Correspondents
Like the idea of inspiring other Australian students to go overseas with stories from your experience? As an IFSA Student Marketing Correspondent, you can earn money and gain professional skills to put on your resume while you share your adventures through photography, video, and digital storytelling.
To apply: All students who submit an IFSA study abroad application will get an email invitation to apply. This is a competitive award with limited spots.
Financial aid
OS-HELP: These government loans provide funds to help students cover the cost of overseas study, including travel and living costs. Funding is awarded directly from your University to you upon approval of your eligibility.
Process: Submit an OS-HELP application through your Australian university’s overseas study department. Each university manages its own application and selection procedures; deadlines vary.
To learn more, talk to your university’s global experience, mobility, or study abroad team, or review this information provided by the government.