- Various, Other Foreign
This is a general page for applications into IFSA programs that do not
have specific country program pages. Check Program Search by country
and apply using country-specific IFSA program codes when available.
The Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA) is a non-profit organization
that provides international education abroad programs for US college
students since 1988.
IFSA offers programs in 53 locations worldwide. Semester and summer
programs are approved. Student may participate in multi-destination
programs. January term and virtual programs are not approved. For a
full list of programs visit the IFSA website.
Offering traditional classroom-based learning as well as internships.
Many of their programs include language instruction.
Area(s) of Study
- Architecture
- Geological Sciences
- Music
- Social Science
- Art Education
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Social Work
- Communication
- Liberal Arts
- Public Health
- Undergraduate Studies
- General Engineering
Sponsored by IFSA - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
Courses are taught by local instructors at an IFSA center or a university partner in locations all over the world. See IFSA website for details.
Faculty
To be eligible for Federal Financial Aid, students must be fully enrolled (6 credits in summer, 12 credits Fall/Spring terms)
Language(s) of Instruction
Various
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- See IFSA website for specific program eligibility requirements.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Most IFSA programs will offer students a choice of housing: homestay, apartment or dorm. See website for details.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
See IFSA website for details. UT Students get a $2000 IFSA fee reduction and will pay $75 application, $600 affiliated studies fee, and $19 a week for overseas insurance to UT Austin in addition to the IFSA costs. The dates below ARE NOT the actual dates of the program. See the website for the exact program and application deadline dates.
Dates:
- Program: January 1, 2026 to May 10, 2026
- Instructional: January 1, 2026 to May 10, 2026
- Priority Deadline: October 15, 2025
- Program: June 5, 2026 to August 14, 2026
- Instructional: June 5, 2026 to August 14, 2026
- Priority Deadline: February 15, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Program: August 14, 2026 to December 31, 2026
- Instructional: August 14, 2026 to December 31, 2026
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2026
Application Code
250800
Program Coordinator
Jane Thiele
Additional Resources
Program Website
Academic Credit
Internship
Scholarships
Information Session
Partner School Fact Sheet
Information Session
Video
Next Step
(1) View Explore Education Abroad 101. (2) Review the provider website for program details, academic offerings, costs, application requirements and deadlines. (3) View Ready to Apply video and Apply to IFSA, list advisor: Jessika Macias (4) Apply to UT. See the Education Abroad How to Apply / Affiliate webpage for details.