IFSA Butler

James Cook University Partnership, Townsville

Spring 2026

Program Dates

Application Deadline Date
Sept. 27, 2025
Program Start Date
Mid-Jan. 2026
Program End Date
Late April 2026

Program dates are subject to change. Your IFSA Enrollment Counselor will alert you when it is time to purchase your flights.

Program Fees

Education Fees
$18,870
Housing
$3,225
Insurance
Included
Total Program Fee
$22,095 (estimated)

Education fees are inclusive of tuition, prearrival advising, orientation, co-curricular activities and excursions, insurance, on-site guidance, 24/7 emergency support, and post-program transcript. Students pay a $500 program deposit upon confirmation of attendance. The deposit is applied to the total program fee.

Payment Due Date
Dec. 15, 2025

Estimated Costs

Airfare
$1,736
Meals
$1,500
Books and Supplies
$47
Local Transportation
$113
Visa or Residence Permit
$1,000
Personal Expenses
$1,648

(Includes laundry, required local phone number, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)

Total Estimated Costs
$6,044 (estimated)

Other Financial Considerations

Housing Option

Students placed in George Roberts Hall will incur a supplemental fee (estimated $1,550).


Lab and Field Trip Fees

Some direct-enroll classes may have one-off lab or field trip fees. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.