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 The United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and Czech Republic.

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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December 14, 2025
Past Review Best Year Of My Life! IFSA: St. Andrews - University of St. Andrews

"It was very worthwhile. I had a great time and learned a lot about myself and made friends from all over the world that I know I will keep in touch with forever. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Incredible IFSA: Limerick - University of Limerick

"Friends and diversity, and yes it was worthwhile :)"

Illinois State University
Past Review Equal Parts Challenging And Fulfilling IFSA: London - London School of Economics

"The experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned how much I truly love London! I cannot wait to go back. The city of London had everything I could have ever wanted. I also realized that I'm someone who likes the comforts of home, and familiar faces and settings. While I loved living abroad, I was homesick more than I could've..."

Providence College
Past Review Loveeeed Ittt IFSA: London - King's College London

"YESSSSS, great people great memories"

The College of William and Mary
Past Review I Have Made Friends For Life And Will Never Forget My 6 Months In York. IFSA: York - University of York

"I learned about a new culture, made life long friends, gained a new way of writing essays/papers. It was the best experience of my life. I plan to go back and will try and visit once a year. "

Fordham University
Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime! IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

"I learned a lot about the Irish culture and learned how other countries see the United States. It was totally worthwhile."

Drake University
Past Review Greatly Improved My Spanish And My Self Confidence! IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program

"Very worthwhile. My Spanish is much better and I gained confidence from living alone in a foreign and challenging setting. "

Barnard College
Past Review Study Abroad Review IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program

"totally worthwhile experience"

Barnard College
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life IFSA: Wollongong - University of Wollongong

"Yes it was worthwhile because I learned about a different culture and gained knowledge about a different way of life."

Providence College
Past Review The Most Amazing Experience Of My Life IFSA: Gold Coast & Brisbane - Griffith University

"How to be more independent. It was worthwhile, I plan to move to Australia as soon as i can"

Roger Williams University
Past Review Amazing Culture, Terrible Academics. IFSA: Sydney - University of New South Wales

"Very worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and made some amazing friends."

Villanova University
Past Review Expensive, But Absolutely Worth It. IFSA: Oxford - Oxford University

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned a great a deal about my field of study. I also learned a great deal about English culture and how they view the world from interacting with the local students."

Austin College
Past Review Interesting IFSA: London - King's College London

"It was worthwhile"

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review The Grass Isn't Always Greener On The Other Side, But It Is In Ireland! IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

"I gained so much from my experience abroad. I met a lot of new friends, who were both American and Irish. These are friends who I have kept in contact with, and will continue to keep in contact with for a long time. I also became immersed in a culture and was able to live in a country that I came to absolutely adore. I hope that..."

Providence College
Past Review Enthusiastically English! IFSA: London - Queen Mary, University of London

"A much broader view of the world and essential life, monetary, friend, and travel experience. It was absolutely worth it."

Illinois State University
Past Review I Would Give Anything To Be Able To Do It All Again. IFSA: Townsville - James Cook University

"its too hard to sum up in a little box, all of the incredible things i learned or gained while i was there but i can say that is was worth every second of my time and every penny spent."

Wellesley College
Past Review The Land Of Cream Teas And Sausage Rolls IFSA: London - Queen Mary, University of London

"I learned a lot about myself in crisis situations and how I handle problems. I learned to go with the flow because it all works out in the end as well. There really is nothing to be afraid of. It was entirely worthwhile for the people I met, the places I saw and the adventures I had. I now I know that there are so many more ad..."

Fordham University
Past Review Excellent IFSA: London - King's College London

"A completely new perspective on foreign countries as well as a new view of my own. "

Fordham University
Past Review Learning To Value Myself And Others IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

"My experience was more than worthwhile. I formed friendships that I plan to maintain for life, was able to travel throughout Europe, and gained a new perspective on life. I was able to immerse myself in another culture and see what I liked about my own culture and what I did not like. I learned that my way is not always the best..."

Providence College
Past Review An Incredible Time In Dublin, Ireland IFSA: Dublin - Trinity College

"I learned how to be self-sufficient, how to adapt to new situations, and make new relationships with all different types of people. I also learned how many amazing cultures and opportunities there are in the world, and we should take advantage of all that we can. It was absolutely worthwhile, and I would go back in a heartbeat..."

Providence College
Past Review Galway: My New Home Away From Home! IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

"I loved my year abroad in Ireland. I would do it again in a heart beat. I learned so much from my tie abroad, made great friends, and gained a new perspective on things that I would never had gained if I had not studied aborad."

Providence College
Past Review Abroad In Argentina, An In Depth Cultural Experience. IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program

"Yes, I learned a lot about myself, had a great time, and learned a lot. By the end I was a little sick of being abroad, and this had never happened to me before, so that was interesting. My cultural awareness was heightened, and the program fit with my interests, so that did not change. "

Wellesley College
Past Review An Awesomely Expensive Semester In London IFSA: London - King's College London

"It was definitely worthwhile. It has been the most rewarding experience of my life thus far. I learned a lot about myself and my ability to be completely independent, and I also learned a lot about the world and how sheltered we are at PC."

Providence College
Past Review I Learned How To Live On My Own. IFSA: Dublin - University College Dublin

"I learned how to be independent."

Providence College
Past Review Limerick Ireland, Not Your Typical Ireland Experience IFSA: Limerick - University of Limerick

"It has made me more aware of people in the world, and given me a different perspective on how I should live my life. I am definately more culturally aware and I am so happy I did this."

Providence College