4.5 - 1158 Reviews

IFSA

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IFSA is a program provider offering 71 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, and Online Program abroad programs in 14 countries such as Argentina, Australia, Chile, and Costa Rica.

IFSA programs have the highest academic standards. Most of our programs allow students to enroll directly in a university abroad which creates a truly integrated cultural experience. IFSA's internship options allow you to gain practical work experience, strengthen your resume and get an insiders look at your host country.

IFSA's affiliated universities abroad are at the top of their countries rankings. All of our programs include events and excursions exclusively for our students throughout the semester. IFSA has program offices and full time staff in each country where we have programs. Our staff provide everything from detailed on-site orientations to academic guidance to emergency assistance. Our program fees guarantee housing. Once you finish your study abroad program, Butler University will process your official transcript with grade and credit translations at no additional cost. IFSA was founded in 1988. We have more than three decades of experience, longevity and reliability!

Study Abroad with IFSA

OVERALL RATING 4.5
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September 29, 2026
Past Review Chile: Non Stop Learning :) IFSA: Valparaiso - Chilean Universities Program, Valparaiso

"I have a growing interest in international issues instead of focusing on U.S. problems. I also learned a lot more Spanish and plan to continue speaking Spanish here in the states."

Trinity University
Past Review Galway Rules! IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

"Absolutely, best time of my life."

Fordham University
Past Review My China Adventure The Best Four Months Of My Life! IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - Intensive Chinese Language

"Absolutely worthwhile. It went by far too quickly! I saw a bit of the world that was once so foreign to me, and now it feels like home. Also, now I feel that with the right mindset and enough time, anywhere can feel like home."

Past Review Costa Rica: Biggest Challenge Of My Life, But So Glad I Did It. IFSA: Heredia - Universidad Nacional

"I learned so much about the world and about myself. I am so much stronger for having done it."

Carleton College
Past Review Aotearoa: Your Gorgeous Home Away From Home IFSA: Dunedin - University of Otago

"I am more culturally aware and have accepted many new cultures into my life. I am more open and environmentally-aware, and now know that I can deal with so much more than I ever thoguht I could. "

Valparaiso University
Past Review University College Cork, Ireland: A Lively City With A Fascinating History. IFSA: Cork - University College Cork

"I would not trade my experiences. I was able to make great friends and I feel like I became much more independent while overseas. My studies at UCC have changed my academic plans for the future and distance from home gives you a great opportunity to think things through on your own."

Western Washington University
Past Review Not A Personalized Experience IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"i learned from it but i probably will never return to the UK again."

Western Washington University
Past Review The Trip Of A Lifetime: Australia IFSA: Melbourne - Monash University

"YES! My study abroad experience helped gain me a broader world view on everything from politics to popular culture to fashion and food."

George Washington University
Past Review Study Abroad In Chile: An Incredible Opportunity To Grow, Learn, And Travel IFSA: Valparaiso - Chilean Universities Program, Valparaiso

"Learned a new language, history, and culture. I also came back with new friends, some American, some Chilean and even a girlfriend! Study abroad in Chile was a fantastic opportunity and I can't wait to travel more!"

University of Denver
Past Review I Have To Live In Australia For At Least A Year Of My Life IFSA: Sydney - University of New South Wales

"I became more self sufficient and adventurous. I don't think Australia provides cultural awareness in the same way countries with a language barrier do. However, there is a whole other perspective of the world because Australia is this far off land that gets left off the map. Yet it has so much to offer, people should really tak..."

Vanderbilt University
Past Review China Was The Time Of My Life! IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - 21st Century City

"Yes, I absolutely loved it, and I hope to go back after I graduate."

University of Memphis
Past Review Scotland Where Beauty And Pride Can Help You Find Yourself. IFSA: St. Andrews - University of St. Andrews

"It gave me a great perspective on how the rest of the world views Americans."

Trinity University
Past Review Shanghai: Immersing Into The Culture IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - 21st Century City

"Excellent academics and presenting of culture and society. The advancement in my language level has really helped me with my studies at my university. "

Trinity University
Past Review Abroad In London: An Experience You Will Never Regret. IFSA: London - Queen Mary, University of London

"I really learned what it is like to experience the English culture. I honestly made a home for myself in London through the relationships I formed and the memories I made while living there. Learning a foreign city, and one as big as London, is really an accomplishment and it taught me that I have it in me to really go anywhere."

Trinity University
Past Review Shanghai, China: Awesome City IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - International Business in China

"Yes it was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about the culture and the language."

Trinity University
Past Review Melbourne: Learn And Live IFSA: Melbourne - University of Melbourne

"I am so much more independent now. Before study abroad, I had never been out of the US. But now I've studied in Australia for a semester without knowing anyone I was going with, visited the Great Barrier Reef with a group of new friends, and backpacked through New Zealand for 2 weeks completely on my own. Study abroad was the be..."

Trinity University
Past Review Queen Mary College: Fun And Easy IFSA: London - Queen Mary, University of London

"It was a great experience"

Tufts University
Past Review Valparaiso: Lots Of Slang But A Great Learning Experience! IFSA: Valparaiso - Chilean Universities Program, Valparaiso

"better spanish and a better grasp on south american culture"

Trinity University
Past Review Buenos Aires Changed My Life In A Bad Way IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program

"The only good things I have to say are that my Spanish improved exponentially and that I earned a lot of academic credits."

Barnard College
Past Review Summer In China IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - International Business in China

"I learned a lot. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Ireland: A Great Experience! IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

"It has only increased my thirst for travel and interacting with new cultures."

Fordham University
Past Review Cambridge University: Modern Study In A Historic Place IFSA: Cambridge - Pembroke & Kings Colleges Cambridge, Summer

"I learned about how a seemingly similar country can be so different. I learned that the UK is much different from the USA, in many more ways than the change in accent! (The people, the climate, the politics, the economy, the culture, etc.) "

Brandeis University