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 England Is Awesome. IFSA: London - Queen Mary, University of London

"It has changed my whole outlook on my major, on my home university, on the whole country, and even the world. I feel completely different than how I was before, but in a good way."

Illinois State University
Past Review Loving The London Life. IFSA: London - London School of Economics

"I have absolutely loved this experience. "

Providence College
Past Review Loving The London Life. IFSA: London - London School of Economics

"I have absolutely loved this experience. "

Providence College
Past Review Edinburgh: Great City Great People IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"It was the best four months of my life. I gained more independence and made amazing international friends. I would love to go back and live in Scotland long term. "

Tufts University
Past Review Ciarns Beautiful Environments And Amazing Adventures IFSA: Cairns - James Cook University

"Totally worth the while. It has expanded my cultural awareness and helped make me realize I want to travel and see more of the wonders of the world."

Past Review Study Abroad Oxford IFSA: Oxford - Oxford University

"Definately!"

Middlebury College
Past Review Study Abroad In Galway, Ireland : The Best Time Of My Life IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

"Absolutely, between the friends I made and the places I visited, as well as the academic differences which made for a more interesting semesster, it was fantastic. I hope to spend more time in Ireland in the future as a result."

Fordham University
Past Review Australia: The Land Of Dreams And Deadly Animals IFSA: Gold Coast & Brisbane - Griffith University

"It was unbelievably worthwhile. I now understand so much more about the world than I could have every comprehended before. I plan to go back to Australia to live because of the feeling that the country and its people gave me while I was there."

University of Hartford
Past Review Fell In Love With Lima For All It´S Complexity And Difficulties IFSA: Lima - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

"It was certainly worthwhile. I grew a lot as a person and learned about the world of Perú, of which I had been completely ignorant before. I hope to return to Perú to work with an NGO that my director connected me with. "

Providence College
Past Review Northern Ireland With Ifsa My Adventurous Life! IFSA: Belfast - Queen's University Belfast

"Yes! I gained a better understanding of the world around me, how it feels to be a minority, and immense independence. This experience has made me want to travel all over the world and given me the drive to do so!"

Berea College
Past Review Studying Abroad In Ireland Was The Best Experience Of My Life! IFSA: Dublin - University College Dublin

"That is an understatement, as I said, this experience was the best time of my life."

Providence College
Past Review Ifsa Santiago IFSA: Santiago - Chilean Universities Program, Santiago

"Yes! I made friends who I will be close to for the rest of my life. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Studying In Scotland: A Fun And Rewarding Experience IFSA: Glasgow - University of Glasgow

"It was definitely worth it to study abroad. It was an amazing experience and I learned a lot about myself,life, and another culture. I'm a history major and the amount of history in Scotland was incredible and definitely helped develop another area of interest in history. "

Providence College
Past Review Just Another Day In Paradise: An Australian Life Experience IFSA: Gold Coast & Brisbane - Griffith University

"Absolutely. I gained so much knowledge about myself and the world around me. I appreciate life so much more and I truly enjoy and cherish every day that I have. I would love to do it again and/or work for a program like this one to help integrate students into their country of choice. I had such a meaningful experience, it would..."

University of Hartford
Past Review King's College London IFSA: London - King's College London

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Point Loma Nazarene University
Past Review Buenos Aires: I Speak Spanish Now!! IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program

"YEs! lots of traveling, got to see tons of new people"

Trinity University
Past Review Ireland: My Home Away From Home IFSA: Limerick - University of Limerick

"I am definitely more independent. I will be coming back for sure."

Providence College
Past Review The Natural Wonders Down Under IFSA: Cairns - James Cook University

"I learned a lot about myself and how much I can actually do on my own. I am a lot more confident and sure of my choices now. I am also a lot more aware of how fortunate I am to be an American on one hand, and how amazing and wonderful foreign cultures can be on the other hand."

Trinity University
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