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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Sydney, Australia

Name: CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Sydney, Australia
Brand: CEA CAPA Education Abroad
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Rating: 4.85 (101 reviews)

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Sydney, Australia

CEA CAPA Education Abroad

4.85 · 101 reviews

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Location

Australia
- Sydney

Term

Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject Areas

Accounting Agriculture Architecture Art History Biology Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Cultural Studies Economics Education Engineering English Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Film Finance Geography Global Studies Health Sciences History International Business International Relations Marketing Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Sociology Sports Sustainable Development +24

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Degree Level

Associates Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Dormitory Host Family

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Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.

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Accommodation Activities Classes

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2025

Last Reviewed: May 18, 2026

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About Program

CEA CAPA’s programs in Sydney will give students a chance to study or intern in one of Australia’s largest cities. Sydney provides a perfect blend of laid-back and high energy, tech savvy and green, giving every student the opportunity to make the city their own. When you study or intern abroad in Sydney, you can enjoy some of Australia’s most iconic destinations like a local.

Take courses at the CEA CAPA Sydney Center and explore topics in business, sports, sustainability, history and culture of Australia. Direct enroll at world-renowned partner institutions -- University of Technology Sydney, University of New South Wales or University of Sydney --and experience a world class education that’s a short metro ride from your residence and study center.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers well-matched internships that build career skills and cultural insight, with supportive staff and manageable classes.

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Program Highlights

Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom.
Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support.
Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone.

Video and Photos

CEA CAPA students group photo with green grass and clear skies in Sydney, Australia

CEA CAPA Student kneels down next to kangaroo

aerial view of Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia

CEA CAPA student on boat in Sydney Harbor in Sydney, Australia

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.

Neurodivergent Support

CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

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Sustainability

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

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Academics 4
Support 4.85
Fun 4.85
Housing 4.7
Safety 4.85

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I had a wonderful time in this program! The staff were lovely, and it was nice to have the opportunity to ask them for advice from academics to social plans to knowledge of the area. The center was a great resource to have both to spend time and to get to know the staff. CEA CAPA was generous and you can tell they really value exploration and learning about the area - they encourage you to travel, see the city, and even have projects getting to learn about different areas as part of your classes! The application process was smooth because I was assigned an advisor to me that I could contact and meet with to ask any questions.

Studying abroad through CEA CAPA in Sydney ended up being one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Going into it, I expected amazing travel opportunities and fun memories, but I didn’t realize how deeply the people and relationships would impact me.

One of the best parts of my experience was meeting a close friend group with locals and building friendships that extended far beyond just a semester abroad. I came into the experience knowing just my roommate from my home university, but by meeting new friends in Sydney, we got invited to one of their family farms outside the city, which ended up being one of my favorite memories from the entire experience. It gave me such a different perspective because we weren’t just visiting Australia anymore, we were actually experiencing real life and culture through the people we met there.

Those friendships didn’t end when the semester did either. Some of the locals we became close with even traveled with us to Bali afterward, which made the experience even more unforgettable. Then, the following semester, they came all the way to visit us in San Diego and stayed with us there. What started as random people we met abroad turned into lifelong friendships and relationships that genuinely changed my life.

CEA CAPA gave me so much more than a study abroad program. It gave me confidence, independence, perspective, and connections across the world that I still have today. Sydney itself was incredible, the beaches, the lifestyle, the travel opportunities, the culture, but the people are what made it unforgettable.

I would recommend studying abroad to absolutely anyone, especially through CEA CAPA. It pushes you outside your comfort zone in the best way possible and opens your world so much bigger than you could ever expect. I came home with memories I’ll talk about forever and friendships that still continue long after the program ended.

What was your funniest moment?

One of the funniest moments was realizing our “small trip” to Bali somehow turned into traveling with Australian locals we had met only months earlier in Sydney. At one point I genuinely had to stop and think about how random life was, somehow we went from strangers on opposite sides of the world to traveling together internationally.

Pros

Amazing support system from both CEA CAPA staff
Opportunities to make real friendships with locals, not just other study abroad students
Sydney is the perfect mix of city life, beaches, travel, and culture

Cons

Sydney coffee ruins American coffee forever
Time zones make calling family and friends difficult sometimes
Less traveling than European study abroad experiences

I remember being stressed out, trying to decide where I should study abroad. Everyone I knew had gone or was going to Europe. I just wanted to switch things up. I made an amazing choice. From our arrival day the CEA CAPA staff was attentive and helpful. Classes started soon after and would meet once a week for 12 weeks at the CEA CAPA center located in the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). We stayed in a long-term hotel in Zetland which is well connected to both the beach (Coogee), Haymarket (where UTS is located) and the Opera House/downtown. These 3 months in Sydney were genuinely some of the most fun I've ever had in my entire life.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Go to New Zealand. It is beyond beautiful. My friend and I rented a camper van and drove across the country. Peak life experience.

Pros

People are amazing
Great asian cuisine
The beach is near you at all times

Cons

Not much history because Australia is a new city
Weekend trips are more expensive than they are in Europe

My experience with CEA CAPA in Sydney is something that I will never forget Sydney as a city was incredible, but the support from CEA CAPA made it even better. I enjoyed excursions such as an overnight at the zoo, and a show at the Sydney opera house. Throughout the quarter, they would also host lunches/dinners that were great ways to get a free good meal in while checking in on how we were doing. They also served as a great resource whenever we had questions about things we should do in Sydney. For example, they recommended the Bondi to Coogee Beach walk that was beautiful and scenic, and gave some great food recs as well. Wish I could do the 10 weeks all over again, but would definitely recommend CEA CAPA as a great agency to go abroad with, and Sydney as a great destination.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Kangaroo

Pros

Beautiful nature and scenery
Great Food
Great balance of city life and nature

Cons

Long plane ride

My semester in Sydney with CEA CAPA was amazing. I had never been to Sydney before and decided that it was the best-fitting city for me. The transition was tough, but the community at CEA CAPA gave me a sense of comfort and allowed me to connect with other students who are in the same position. Exploring the beautiful nature of Sydney through hiking, morning walks, and beach days was an unforgettable experience and easily my favorite part of my time there. The CEA CAPA program facilitated trips like the Blue Mountains visit and the Bondi-Coogee walk, which allowed me to even further explore the outdoors.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

The most unfamiliar thing I ate that actually ended up being a part of my weekly routine was a meat pie! I have never had one before studying in Australia, but they became one of my favorite foods whilst abroad.

Pros

Endless local cafes and restaurants to explore
Beautiful beaches and nature to explore
Safe and cheap public transit that made it easy to explore the city

Cons

Lack of community at Australian Universities
Easy to feel lost in such a big city
The weather in the winter was rainy and dreary, which came as a surprise to me

I had the best time ever studying abroad in Sydney through CEA CAPA, couldn't recommend it more! I lived with 7 other friends and traveled all around the country and surrounding countries and it was the most incredible time ever. The people are so amazing and the cultural experiences are incredible. I don't think I will have another opportunity to spend 3 months on this side of the world so I am so grateful for this opportunity and am so jealous of anyone that still has a chance to be able to go there because I had such a great time!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

Going to Western Australia and camping along the coast was an unreal experience.

Pros

Great People
Super Active
Awesome Culture

Cons

I recently studied in Sydney through CEA CAPA and absolutely loved my experience! The CEA CAPA faculty on site were all amazing, they continued to be very caring and helpful throughout the program and I was able to create real connections with many of them!! My classes were all super engaging with field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning that allowed me to gain knowledge in history, health, writing, and social studies within the city of Sydney. Overall, my experience created life long memories, and taught me so much about the greater world- I am hoping to move back to Australia after finishing my degree at Cal Poly!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

I had the opportunity to try Kangaroo! It tasted surprisingly good as a life-long vegetarian and it was interesting to learn that Kangaroo is a very sustainable meat in Australia!

CEA CAPA was the perfect way to have a study abroad experience. The team was incredibly helpful and supportive both pastorally and professionally. The way the program was set up helped us to be independent and also allowed us to explore the best parts of Sydney through trips and excursions. Some of the drawbacks of the program were that it was slightly isolating from other students our age, as we were not part of an institution. Additionally, the classes weren't incredibly academically stimulating.

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Why did you choose this program?

CAPA was one of the only programs offered at my school that included an international internship along with a study abroad experience, so it was easy to narrow my choices down given my options!

CAPA also had incredible excursions outlined for participants and a wonderful support staff that answered all of my questions, and I have always wanted to visit Australia, so for me, it was an obvious pick!

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

CAPA assisted me through the entire application process. Whenever I had questions, I was able to reach out to someone at their local Boston office, and my issues were always resolved in a quick manner.

Once I had been accepted into the program, they also supplied me and other students with the instructions to apply for a Student Visa in Australia, which took a lot of stress out of that process as well. Additionally, they even found our internships for us by asking what fields we were interested in, and acted as a third party to set us up in the internship!

The only thing I had to do on my own was to handle the plane ticket!

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Travel!

A common misconception about studying abroad in Australia is that there are not a lot of opportunities to travel as you would have to study abroad somewhere in Europe. This is definitely not the case! I was able to travel within Australia with ease, and even got a chance to visit the Great Barrier Reef! Additionally, a lot of my friends traveled to Bali, Singapore, Fiji, and New Zealand, and saw some of the most beautiful sights

Australia is a wonderful country with lots of grandeur, and despite the price, you may see to travel to where you want to go, do it anyway! You will not have the same opportunity again!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Our classes were held once a week for three hours. My schedule was really nice since I went to my internship for eight hours a day, Mondays and Tuesdays, and then took my other three classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This left me with a three day weekend to go to beaches, shops, and travel!

It was rare for someone in the program to have class or the internship all five days of the work-week.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I was terrified of not making friends and being left all alone for three and a half months. The best way to combat this is to throw yourself into activities with people as often as you can. By doing so, I made four great friends that I still talk regularly with even though our program ended months ago. This program made that very easy because we were all housed in the same hotel, and therefore, were only a few rooms away from each other.

You should say "yes" to any opportunity that interests you, whether you're feeling a little tired or unsure of it (as long as its something you want to do!). I traveled to as many places as I could afford, and spent every weekend with those four girls and had the time of my life!

Any tips for students to save money and budget their bank accounts?

Learn to cook! I can not stress this enough. Right off the bat I began cooking myself meals and limited my trips to Starbucks for frappuccinos. By doing this, I was spending way less money on eating out and could put it towards souvenirs, gifts for my family, and of course traveling.

By the end of the program, I did start to splurge a bit (because I totally deserved it) and I still came home with more money than I anticipated having leftover.

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2019 Alum

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Nora Larkin

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Sydney, Australia

Nora Larkin is the Institutional Relations Manager at CAPA in Boston. Nora is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where she studied International Affairs, European Cultural Studies and German. To complement her majors, she studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria and Heidelberg, Germany, which inspired her to pursue a career in international education. Her passion for travel and cultural exchange have inspired many trips throughout Europe and northern Africa, including to CAPA Global Cities locations Dublin, Florence and London.

Nora Larkin - Institutional Relations Manager at CAPA Boston

Did you study or intern abroad? If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Nora: I studied abroad for a semester in Salzburg, Austria and again for a semester in Heidelberg, Germany. I was fascinated by the cultural similarities that are embedded in the differences – the idea that there are other countries with basic, similar structures of government, education, businesses, etc. that operate in entirely different languages and cultural assumptions. Living and studying in a foreign environment was a personal and academic challenge that I felt compelled to experience for myself.

Any tips for first time travelers?

Nora: Remember to say “please” and “thank you.”

What aspect of working at CAPA inspires you the most?

Nora: We recently invited some of our alumni to our Boston headquarters to speak about their experiences on CAPA programs abroad. It is so rare that I have the opportunity to hear directly from our alumni, and I was blown away by the students’ stories of how their semester abroad taught them to be more mindful, tolerant, independent, and engaged. This is really what it’s all about, and it’s a pleasure to work for an organization that understands this and is constantly working to improve upon and provide more meaningful opportunities for our students.

How do you see the field of international education changing over the next 10 years?

Nora: What a tough question! Reflecting on my own experience abroad as a student ten years ago, I’m amazed how the field has grown in terms of the types of opportunities available. Internships abroad seem to be the norm, as students are seek out more experiential learning opportunities for cultural engagement and professional growth.

With some universities now requiring study abroad or opening up their own campuses abroad, I imagine study abroad in the next ten years will become even more integrated into college missions, curricula, and student life. Such efforts may increase the accessibility of study abroad for students with financial need and from under-represented groups, including first-generation college students and STEM majors. I am also interested in how the field will respond to the national discussion on the cost of higher education, as well as the opportunities for integrating study abroad with online learning models such as MOOCs.

If you had to choose one, which destination would you recommend to prospective students? Why?

Nora: This is an impossible question to answer, even though I have only visited three of CAPA’s Global Cities locations, but I’m going with my roots on this one. As a (half) Italian American, I have a rather cliched, but nonetheless authentic, lifelong desire to learn Italian and walk in the shoes of my ancestors for an extended period of time. Go to Florence!

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering going abroad?

Nora: Someone once told me that while abroad it is best to, “be less sensitive on the inside, and more sensitive on the outside.” It’s definitely a piece of advice that has stayed with me, and helped me learn to take things less personally while also being more mindful of my surroundings.

Debbie Shively

Sydney Resident Director

Location

Location:

Sydney

Currency:

Australia Dollar

Weather:

Jan-Mar

79 F / 63 F

Apr-Jun

72 F / 48 F

Jul-Sep

66 F / 46 F

Oct-Dec

77 F / 55 F

Airports:

Sydney Airport

( SYD )

Sydney is considered the oldest and largest cosmopolitan city in Australia. This city has become iconic and has many monuments that any traveler would recognize like the Syndey Opera House. This city is wildly regarded as one of the most livable cities.

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