Select Your Program Option:
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Fall 2023
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Spring 2024
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Fall 2024
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Spring 2025
Overview
A semester in Sydney with AIFS brings new meaning to “once in a lifetime.” Choose from a wide range of course options at the University of Sydney, Australia’s oldest and most prestigious university. In their free time, students will explore Sydney and its surroundings, from world class museums and art galleries to the best fresh food and exciting nightlife, festivals, theater and sports events.
What’s Included
The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.
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Tuition
Up to 16 semester credits
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Courses
Wide variety of courses available
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Housing
Shared room in apartment or shared suite in a student residence with fully supplied kitchens, near Sydney University and the city center. Single rooms subject to availability for an additional cost.
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Excursions & Day Trips
Day trips including a Hunter Valley Winery tour, Port Stephens to visit the Dolphins (Fall semester) and the UNESCO world heritage Blue Mountains area
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Cultural & Social Activities
A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience
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On-Site Support Staff
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program and access to the AIFS office in central Sydney for assistance with booking local travel
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Health & Safety
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
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Personal/Professional Development
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
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Green Initiative
Additional Options & Opportunities
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AIFS Flight Package
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus
Living Abroad
Housing
STUDENT APARTMENTS
Situated a 10–15-minute flat walk from the University of Sydney Campus with student life in mind, the student accommodation is safe and comfortable:
- Shared apartments in student residence
- Study desk
- Shared kitchen and communal spaces
- Air conditioning
- Movie room
- Gym
- Outdoor courtyard
- Staff at reception from 7am to 8pm Monday to Sunday
- Secure key access for all residents
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Sydney.
City Facts
Geography
With its excellent beaches and year-round mild weather, Sydney is the perfect place to try surfing, sailing, stand up paddle boarding, and other aquatic activities.
Stats
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia with over 4.6 million inhabitants with approximately 28% of the population was born elsewhere. Sydney is a consistently high-ranking world city for quality of life.
Environmental Focus
The City of Sydney introduced a Sustainable Sydney 2030 program, with various targets planned and a guide on how to reduce energy in homes and offices by 30%. The city also has an “urban forest growth strategy” which aims to increase the tree coverage in the city by planting trees and vegetation to provide cleaner air and create moisture during hot weather, thus lowering city temperatures.
Site Staff
AIFS in Sydney Director, Semester Programs
Andrea Hay
Andrea is the Sydney Director of Internships and Study Abroad. Andrea moved to Australia at age 11. After graduating from RMIT in Melbourne, Australia, Andrea moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked at the Australian Embassy and later at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. In her free time, Andrea enjoys running, yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family and 2 year old spoodle.
The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
Cultural Activities
The University of Sydney organizes a variety of social events to help you make the most of campus life and support you on your health, wellbeing and academic journey. Some activities may require an additional fee.
- Welcome Week – welcome events and entertainment to kick start your introduction to Sydney and the campus community
- Mates Abroad pairs study abroad students with like-minded, enthusiastic local student mentors
- Sydney Harbour Cruise
- Breakfast with Koalas
- Aussie football game
- Surf camp
- City tours
- BBQs
On Campus Sports Facilities
There is a an extensive sporting / sporting facility culture on campus that include options that are competitive or social. Most student residences also offer onsite gym facilities.
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Dates & Deadlines
Details
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Early Application Deadline*
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Application DeadlineMay 1, 2024
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Deposit DeadlineMay 20, 2024
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Scholarship DeadlineApril 15, 2024
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Visa Deadline****
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Optional Departure Flight from US***July 18, 2024
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Program BeginsJuly 20, 2024
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Program EndsNovember 24, 2024
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Optional Return Flight to US***November 24, 2024
- *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
- **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.
Optional Flight Package
Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)
Depature City
Fee
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Atlanta$3,320
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Boston$3,220
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Buffalo$3,220
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Charlotte$3,160
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Chicago$3,080
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Cincinnati$3,180
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Columbus$3,140
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Dallas$3,060
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Denver$3,200
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Des Moines$3,220
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Detroit$3,300
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Houston$3,260
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Los Angeles$2,900
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Miami$3,080
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Minneapolis$3,260
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New York$3,140
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Newark$2,580
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Orlando$3,180
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Philadelphia$3,200
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Phoenix$3,040
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Pittsburgh$3,220
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Raleigh/Durham$3,200
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San Francisco$3,120
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Seattle$3,020
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St. Louis$3,140
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Washington/Dulles$3,160
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Ready to Study Abroad in Sydney?
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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