IFSA Career Accelerators
Surge Toward Professional Success with Specialized Study Abroad
Develop critical skills and gain professional experience employers want. Explore career possibilities. Earn the credits you need with quality academics. Meanwhile, have the time of your life getting to know a fascinating city with new friends who are as excited about the future as you are.
What fuels our IFSA Career Accelerator® programs? Learn more.
Tech Career Accelerator
Prague, Czech Republic
- Designed for computer science students in partnership with leading U.S. universities
- Immerse yourself in Prague’s dynamic tech ecosystem
- Experience central Europe with an English-friendly environment and student-friendly cost of living
“This program helped me prepare for a career in tech by giving me tangible experiences and projects I could use to connect with recruiters and professionals in the field.”
—Ojochilemi O., University of Michigan
Summer Tech Career Accelerator
Prague, Czech Republic
- Gain experience with an internship with tech-focused Prague company such as Telenet, Phrase, or Creative Dock
- Expand knowledge and connections with networking and industry expert speakers
- Choose additional computer science or Czech-related humanities class
Biosciences Career Accelerator
London, England
- Immerse yourself in London’s flourishing biotech and life sciences industry
- Discover a cornucopia of professional options, from research to technical writing to biomedical engineering
- Explore from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to Brick Lane Market
Health Sciences Career Accelerator
London, England
- Build toward a future as a health provider, administrator, or researcher
- Gain hands-on experience in a diverse, sophisticated city, globally known for medical expertise
- Explore from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to Brick Lane Market
Business Career Accelerator
Barcelona, Spain
- Ideal for majors in business, management, and marketing
- Gain experience in a city with thousands of multinational companies spanning fintech to fashion, and a thriving startup scene
- Get to know tapas culture, Mediterranean lifestyle, and renowned art and architecture
Grants for HBCU students
Enroll in a Career Accelerator with peers from HBCU schools for a groundbreaking study abroad experience designed to drive your professional success. Learn more about the IFSA Global Leadership & Career Consortium (GLCC), with grants of up to $5,000 for a semester abroad.
Why Choose Career Accelerator?
See how our Career Accelerator programs provide paths to meaningful jobs and make your resume stand out.
Explore your options.
Learn the possibilities that come with your degree so you can make big decisions with confidence.
Gain professional experience.
During your challenge project, tackle an authentic business problem for a local business or organization alongside peers. Develop key skills that stand out to potential employers.
Establish an international network.
Create valuable connections as you meet leaders and peers in your field.
Gain industry insights.
Get insider knowledge you won’t find in a classroom through company visits and discussions with leaders.
Build global skills.
From problem solving to intercultural agility, gain skills you’ll need to lead and collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues.
Earn credits.
Take the classes you need to stay on track for graduation while you take charge of your future.
“Working with a Czech tech company gave us real experience to put on our resumes. The most valuable part was learning to work well within a team and be a better engineer.”
—Curtis R., University of Michigan
Specialized Features that Promote Success
| IFSA Career Accelerators | Standard IFSA Programs | |
| Industry immersion in global hubs | √ | |
| Industry-specific group challenge projects | √ | |
| Leadership & professional skill development | √ | |
| Industry-specific expert insights | √ | |
| Professional networking | √ | |
| Classes that fulfill major requirements | √ | |
| Intercultural and language skill development | √ | √ |
| Quality academics | √ | √ |
| Options for internships, directed research & volunteering | √ | √ |
| Curated cultural excursions & activities with guided reflection | √ | √ |
| Health & safety insurance and support | √ | √ |
| Housing | √ | √ |
| Predeparture & onsite support | √ | √ |
| Access to scholarships & grants | √ | √ |
| International experience | √ | √ |
Learn More
Wondering if Career Accelerator is right for you? Talk to a friendly IFSA Enrollment Counselor. Tell us about yourself, your goals, and your needs, and we’ll help you find the perfect study abroad experience.
