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Australia
Accommodations and Accessibility Early planning is key. First, it’s important to know that options for accommodations vary by country, city, and university. This makes it important to share your requests for academic, mental health, diet, religious practices, housing, physical disabilities, and other accommodations early in the planning process. Connect with your IFSA Enrollment Counselor or…
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5 Misconceptions About Studying in Australia
When you hear “Australia,” what’s the first thing that springs to mind? For some, it’d be kangaroos, koalas, or any number of horrifying creepy-crawlies. Others would say “shrimp* on the barbie” or Vegemite. A few others might mention the iconic Sydney Opera House. But the true Australia is so much more than these standard stereotypes. Still, whenever I’d tell someone that…
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Study Abroad in Australia
The Land Down Under: A Place to Live Large Quality academics meet a spirited, multicultural vibe, with adventure in easy reach. Awesome rock formations. Mindboggling architecture. Marsupials. 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…
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Visa Requirements
Know What You Need and Allow Ample Time Updated: June 18, 2025 While students are responsible for securing visas, we’re here to help you throughout the process. Taking care of details and documents may not be the most thrilling part of studying abroad. But it can prevent headaches and give you the peace of mind…
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Australia Outbound Study Abroad
Short-Term Study Overseas 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…
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University of New South Wales Partnership
Combine outstanding academics with opportunities for sports and socializing at a modern university with fantastic facilities and on-campus housing. Engineering, business, and computer science are particularly strong, and a U.S. academic calendar makes scheduling easy. All you need is right on campus, located just 1.5 miles from Coogee Beach, under four miles from Bondi Beach,…
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An Open Thank You Letter to Australia
Dear Australia,I want to sincerely thank you for the past four and a half months. You have changed me.I wasn’t quite sure what I was signing up for when I agreed to study half way across the world. Hearing everyone else’s stories, those who braved the experience before me, made study abroad sound like an…
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Can a Pre-Med Student Really Go Abroad?
When the words study abroad come up, most pre-med students shiver and think that could never happen for them, with so many course requirements and activities to be able to put on the resume. But I am here to completely bust that myth. I am currently a senior, finished with my pre-med requirements and I…
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How to Study Abroad as a STEM Major
Studying abroad was something I always wanted to do, and I knew Australia was the place for me. I have always been in love with Marine Biology, and that is what I decided to major in. The next step in my path to becoming a Marine Biologist was to study abroad in a place that…
