Location
  • Australia
    • Sydney
Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
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Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment Dormitory
Language
English

Pricing

What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Activities Classes Some Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Visa
Jan 21, 2025
Oct 10, 2024
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About Program

Take advantage of your chance to live and learn in one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world—Sydney! Enjoy Sydney’s comfortable climate (warm summers and mild winters), world-renowned beaches (think: Bondi, Manly, and Coogee), and iconic spots around the city (the Rocks, Harbour Bridge, and the Royal Botanical Gardens).

We want you to feel at home in Sydney, so we do everything we can to help you integrate into life in the city. From housing to cultural events, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

Today, and every day, we celebrate who you are and who you will become. We take pride in simply getting to know you, and look forward to adventuring through this incredible world with you.

Studying abroad as part of the LGBTQIA+ community can present unique opportunities and challenges in exploring a new culture, so we have compiled resources on sexual orientation, gender identity, and allyship to help prepare you and support you along the way.
Going abroad, whether this is your first time or your umpteenth, can be a trip both literally and figuratively. Seeing something new or being someplace unfamiliar has its own challenges, especially when it comes to mental health and physical accessibility. With IES Abroad, you won't handle these concerns on your own.

We have not only compiled resources on mental health, physical health, and self-care to help prepare you and support you along the way, but we also have a dedicated Student Affairs staff that are available for you to contact from the United States and once in your host country.
Going abroad, whether this is your first time or your umpteenth, can be a trip both literally and figuratively. Seeing something new or being someplace unfamiliar has its own challenges, especially when it comes to mental health and physical accessibility. With IES Abroad, you won't handle these concerns on your own.

We have not only compiled resources on mental health, physical health, and self-care to help prepare you and support you along the way, but we also have a dedicated Student Affairs staff that are available for you to contact from the United States and once in your host country.

Impact 🌎

As part of IES Abroad's Global Good Commitment, IES Abroad employs sustainability measures in the following ways:
-Moving toward more sustainable Headquarters and Centers abroad
-Producing printed materials mindfully
-Hosting events and conferences in LEED-certified buildings
-Purchasing carbon offsets for staff air travel
-The formation of the IES Abroad Sustainability Team - a dedicated group of volunteers responsible for implementing sustainable practices across our organization. The team comprises of members across our Centers, departments, teams. It is truly a global effort, and we are better for it.

Program Highlights

  • You’ll have an individual IES Abroad Program Advisor to guide you before your study abroad adventure. From visa requirements to travel details, they are your #1 resource for preparing to study abroad.
  • Field trips to iconic destinations like the Blue Mountains, Royal National Park, and the Great Barrier Reef round our your study abroad experience.
  • Make new friends with local residents, international students, and fellow students from all over the U.S. inside and outside of the classroom during orientation, activities, & excursions!
  • We offer well-located, comfortable housing for all students because securing housing independently can be challenging.
  • From health insurance included in your program fees, to a worldwide crisis management team, we work 24/7 to keep you safe, healthy, and happy abroad.

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Program Reviews

4.85 Rating
based on 13 reviews
  • 5 rating 84.62%
  • 4 rating 15.38%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Academics 4.3
  • Support 4.65
  • Fun 4.85
  • Housing 4.4
  • Safety 4.95
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Marie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IES Sydney Summer

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What would you improve about this program?
The summer program only has two required courses: IR/IB 393 Leading Across Cultures: Principles and Practice and CU/HS 255 - Australian Politics, Society, and Identity: 1788 - Present. The Professors for both courses were great! They made being in class fun and also helped us better understand cultural differences and apply these experiences in and out of the classroom. However the grading system between Australia and the States is very different. I believe it would be beneficial to have the students and professors do some sort of survey together to get a feel for what each are expecting from the other when it comes to assignments, work load and overall grades.
185 people found this review helpful.
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Alex
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly recommend!

Spending Fall of 2015 in Sydney, Australia through IES was the best choice I could possibly make. It was an incredible semester and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new, wonderful experience. The IES program Director, Matt, is one of the kindest people I have ever met and I from what I saw going through IES was the best option with great trips and resources throughout the semester. Sydney itself was just amazing! I instantly fell in love with the place and the people. I had an internship abroad at The Taronga Zoo, that had a deep impact on the way that I am currently, as a graduating senior, looking at my future.

102 people found this review helpful.
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Shannon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Home Away From Home

My time abroad in Sydney was everything I hoped for and more. The program staff was with me every step of the way and made everything so simple. The Program Director made the transition to being abroad effortless and continued to go out of his way throughout the program to ensure we were all happy and healthy. I made wonderful, lifelong friends and I had an amazing time living with all of them. The classes were just right - very manageable workload with personable professors. The material was interesting and presented in engaging and fun ways. Living in the city, we were able to take advantage of everything that occurred in the area. Getting to know local parks, restaurants, and bars made us feel at home and I never thought I could miss a city so much. Going abroad was the best decision I ever made for myself - if you are considering studying abroad, go with IES. They will make everything simple so you can focus on enjoying your experience. Overall, the program was top-quality and the memories I have made will last a lifetime.

What would you improve about this program?
I do not have a single complaint about the program except that I wish it had lasted longer. I would go back in a heartbeat.
95 people found this review helpful.
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Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Australia's Great Ocean Road

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What would you improve about this program?
If I had to change one thing about this program, I would want more clarification from professors on what was expected, as there were different expectations and then they weren't really clarified until the end. This resulted in me not performing as well as I wanted to while abroad, even though I'm a great student at my home university.
99 people found this review helpful.
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Karen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fantastic Summer Experience -- You Won't Regret It

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What would you improve about this program?
I would add a field trip to Canberra, the capital of Australia... but the good news is, the staff are actually considering adding a Canberra excursion in the future.
98 people found this review helpful.
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