Australia

A place to live large

Quality academics meet a spirited, multicultural vibe, with adventure in easy reach.

Awesome rock formations. Mindboggling architecture. Marsupials found only here. Australia is full of surprises. And though the English language simplifies communication for many U.S. students, society here is anything but homogeneous.   

With more than 10 prestigious schools that range from big-university urban to smaller campuses with the great outdoors in easy reach, IFSA excels at helping students find the right fit for their journey Down Under.

Whether you end up in Sydney, Adelaide, or somewhere in between, we’ll pull you into the local culture with activities and excursions that show you the Australia beyond your host campus, from picturesque wineries to discussions with First Nations People.

Did You Know?

• Sydney has 100+ beaches within the city limits.  
• More than 230 designs were submitted for Sydney Opera House. (Denmark’s Jørn Utzon won).  
• Vegemite — a salty spread made from yeast extract — on toast is a favorite Aussie snack — and an acquired taste. 
• Australian rules football is the #1 sport here. Aussie Rules or footy is a fast-paced, contact game full of tackling, kicking, and dribbling.  

Special Offers for Australia

Win a $1,750 Travel Grant
Apply to any Spring 2024 program in Australia by Oct. 1, 2023 and you will be automatically entered to win a $1,750 travel grant.

Entry: Start your IFSA application by Oct. 1, 2023.
Winners: Announced early Oct. 2023

Equity Scholarship: University of Sydney
The University of Sydney, IFSA, and the Fund for Education Abroad have partnered to offer two Equity Scholarships, each valued up to $10,000, to study abroad at the University of Sydney for a 2024 semester. Each scholarship includes a tuition grant of up to $7,500 and a travel grant of up to $2,500. For the Spring 2024 term, submit your scholarship application on the FEA website by Sept. 20, 2023 at 12 p.m. Eastern.

For more details on the offers above, visit our Spring 2024 Special Offers page to learn more.

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