4.5 - 1151 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

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October 9, 2025
06/27/2023 Amazing Australian And City Living Experience IFSA: Melbourne - University of Melbourne

"I gained a lot of independence. "

Middlebury College
06/26/2023 A Fun Trip IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"I think living alone in a foreign city was a good experience, and I learned a lot about doing so. I think it was absolutely worth doing. "

Brandeis University
06/26/2023 Amazing! IFSA: London - University College London

"I gained independence, exposure to my academic and intellectual passions, ability to use my free time in a cultural and intellectual way rather than wasting time. "

Brandeis University
04/24/2023 London Central Spot For European Adventures IFSA: London - King's College London

"Yes it was worthwhile. I gained valuable skills of living on a stricter budget and learning about different European cultures."

Middlebury College
03/01/2023 Best Study Abroad Experience I Coudlve Asked For. IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program

"Expanded my perspective and experiences and I made lifelong connections. "

Wellesley College
02/28/2023 Experiencing College In A Big International City IFSA: London - King's College London

"Very worthwhile. Learned a lot about different cultures and got to travel to 9 countries. "

Middlebury College
02/20/2023 Awesome Experience! IFSA: Dublin - University College Dublin

"I gained a lot of independence from my experience abroad. I also learned a lot about many different cultures, as there were many international students. It was worthwhile and I would love to study abroad again. "

Middlebury College
02/11/2023 Kcl Ifsa Review IFSA: London - King's College London

"I would say it was worthwhile to study abroad. "

Brandeis University
02/06/2023 Small Girl In Big City! IFSA: London - University College London

"I think I had to learn how to spend a lot of time with myself and getting comfortable with exploring and going on my own adventures without waiting on other people. I also learned so much history about the U.K. by taking classes outside my field and also just by walking around the city. "

Brandeis University
01/31/2023 Worldly Experience IFSA: London - King's College London

"I gained experience and a perspective/ appreciation for other cultures."

Middlebury College
01/31/2023 International Travel Fun IFSA: London - King's College London

"University is very different in the UK than it is in America. The life experiences I gained from abroad was much more helpful in my development as a human being than the actual studying was."

Middlebury College
01/24/2023 Life Changing IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

"While abroad i discovered my strengths and my weaknesses. Who I am who I’m not and the young woman I aspire to be. Being in Galway was filled with ups and downs and it took me on a self discovery, healing and self love journey. I became more spiritual and have a closer relationship with God. Being there was not by accident and I..."

Brandeis University
01/06/2023 My Trip To Scotland IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"I learned how to live independently and in a city center"

Brandeis University
09/19/2022 Best College Semester Ever IFSA: Santiago - Chilean Universities Program, Santiago

"Language skills, independence, leadership, invaluable experiences like goin to Patagonia, made some of the best friends that I have. It was absolutely worth every moment. "

Brandeis University
08/30/2022 Yes It Is Worth It. Choose Your Program Carefully. IFSA: London - University College London

"I realized that all the fun things I did in London I could do back in Boston. I make an effort to do a lot more fun things now. I also learned to appreciate how multicultural the US is in comparison to mainland Europe."

Brandeis University
08/20/2022 Joined The University Gymnastics Team And Met Some Amazing Local Students. IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"The university and city of Edinburgh has a good mix of local and international students so you meet all sorts of people. I loved the culture and picked up gymnastics where I made friends with some great people."

Wellesley College
08/13/2022 A Way To Escape! IFSA: London - King's College London

"Yes, I learned to be more independent emotionally and financially. I was able to accustom myself to a community with a wider range of cultures. "

Brandeis University
07/06/2022 Go Worcester!! IFSA: Oxford - England Study Abroad Program at Worcester College

"3 main things I learned from abroad truthfully: - How to write a critical essay with little to no BS (this is something students get away with a lot in the states) - An cultural and social understanding of life overseas in the UK - How to balance work and social life -- while this can be learned with any college experience, ..."

Middlebury College
07/03/2022 Best Experience Of My Life! IFSA: Dublin - Trinity College

"It was honestly the best experience of my life! I came back so much more confident and knowledgeable about myself. I cannot say enough good things about the overall experience. I would highly recommend going abroad to any college student. I gave 9 instead of 10 stars due to lack of organization on IFSA's part. "

Brandeis University
06/29/2022 The Hardest And Most Important And Most Fun Semester Of My Life. IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"I learned all about a different culture and became much more independent and self sufficient."

Middlebury College
06/23/2022 Edinburgh Is Amazing (But Beware Of Ifsa) IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"Lot of independence Relationship management in a brand-new environment"

Middlebury College
06/22/2022 Rewarding And Challenging IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"I learned to cook and travel by myself, I learned to be more resilient with unknown academic climates and expectations, I saw new parts of the world and met interesting people."

Middlebury College
06/11/2022 Thumbs Up IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"Worthwhile"

Brandeis University
06/08/2022 Edinburgh Was Exactly What I Needed IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"I learned about Scottish culture, that I don't need a ton of stuff to be happy, and that if you show up for people they will show up for you. It was definitely worthwhile."

Brandeis University
05/31/2022 Studying Abroad Was The Most Eye Opening Cultural Experience! IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. Perhaps the most significant thing I learned while abroad included how to be independent and travel on my own/with friends. I had to deal with stressful new situations, make new friends and connections, understand accents and important words in other languages, try new foods, and keep t..."

Brandeis University