Overview
Experience Sydney, Australia with AIFS! With the Sustainability or Multi-discipline Program at the University of Sydney, you’ll combine world-class experiential education with the opportunity to live in one of the world’s most attractive cities.
Sydney is host to a multicultural population and attracts millions of visitors each year drawn by its iconic sites such as the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and beaches such as Bondi and Manly. Delve into the city’s exciting food scene and explore its fascinating history and culture.
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
4 U.S credits
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Courses
Oceans, Coasts, and Climate for the Sustainability Program or your choice of a variety of courses across multiple disciplines
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Housing
Double rooms in a student residence with kitchens, near Sydney University and the city center
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Excursions & Day Trips
Day trips such as the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley
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Cultural & Social Activities
Welcome orientation and welcome dinner, a private tour of the Australian native animals at Taronga Zoo, a day trip and a farewell dinner
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On-Site Program Director
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program and 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 AIFS Abroad 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, Summer 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
AIFS and the University of Sydney will offer a variety of orientation sessions on arrival, a program of social and cultural events throughout the program and an opportunity to meet with local students to give you a true sense of Australian life outside of the classroom.
Cultural Resources
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 the General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.
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Dates & Deadlines
Details
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Early Application Deadline*
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Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2025
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Deposit DeadlineMarch 20, 2025
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Scholarship DeadlineMarch 1, 2025
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Visa Deadline****
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Balance of Fees Payment DeadlineApril 1, 2025
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Optional Departure Flight from US***June 12, 2025
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Program BeginsJune 14, 2025
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Program EndsJuly 25, 2025
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Optional Return Flight to US***July 25, 2025
- *** 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
Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.
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 approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.
Depature City
Fee
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Atlanta$3,520
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Boston$3,420
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Buffalo$3,420
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Charlotte$3,360
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Chicago$3,280
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Cincinnati$3,380
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Columbus$3,340
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Dallas$3,260
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Denver$3,400
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Des Moines$3,420
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Detroit$3,500
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Houston$3,460
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Los Angeles$3,100
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Miami$3,280
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Minneapolis$3,460
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New York$3,340
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Newark$3,340
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Orlando$3,380
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Philadelphia$3,400
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Phoenix$3,240
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Pittsburgh$3,420
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Raleigh/Durham$3,400
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San Francisco$3,320
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Seattle$3,220
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St. Louis$3,340
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Washington/Dulles$3,360
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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
