Study Abroad in Australia
Explore Australia with CIEE
Home to more than 25 million people and 200,000+ species, studying abroad in Australia is a fascinating experience full of history, wildlife, and culture. Whether you’re interested in engineering or ecology, health sciences or humanities, CIEE has a study abroad program in Australia that’s perfect for you.
Study abroad in Sydney, Australia's most populous city, or Melbourne, Australia's cultural epicenter, and gain access to a wide range of courses and cultural activities that expand your understanding of this beautiful country. In either exciting location, you'll earn academic credits while experiencing incredible wildlife, iconic harbors, modern cityscapes, and diverse populations. Dig into a wide variety of academics, internships, or even design your own study abroad program through our Open Campus Block program.
While abroad, students may enhance their academic experience by completing a full- or part-time internship in Australia. This unique opportunity allows students to gain real-world international work experience, expand their professional networks, and develop valuable skills that complement their studies. Internships are available across diverse industries, including business, marketing, manufacturing, sustainability, and more, providing a well-rounded perspective of today's global job market and enriching the overall study abroad experience.
When you study abroad in Australia, you'll have access to homestays, experiential learning, volunteering opportunities, and direct enrollment options with added cultural clubs, activities, and excursions that provide a uniquely immersive international experience. Come explore the Land Down Under with CIEE!
Australia Study Abroad Programs
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
- Sydney, Australia
- Full-Time Internship
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Study Program
- Study Program
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
- Study Program
- Study Program
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions
You should study in Australia for a variety of reasons, from the country’s diverse wildlife and expansive landscape, to the laid back and friendly Aussia culture and history. Consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live, Sydney provides students with an inclusive, diverse environment where they can thrive.
Australia is a good place to study abroad for students looking to live an adventurous, lively lifestyle with a friendly, welcoming community. With a variety of course offerings, volunteer and research opportunities, and service-learning projects, students can expand their global understanding while also earning academic credit.
If you’re wondering how to apply to study abroad in Australia, you’ve come to the right place! Simply search our study abroad programs in Australia, connect with your campus study abroad office, and start your application.
While a student’s packing list for Australia will depend on the time of year and duration of their study, we generally recommend that students pack the following items: comfortable shoes, flip flops, a hat, clothes, swimwear, a backpack, and a raincoat. Students should ensure they know the season and weather for when they’ll be traveling to Australia: Summer months are from December to February, while Winter months are June to August.
The cost of studying abroad in Australia varies depending on the specific program that you choose and how long you plan to study abroad for. For detailed cost information, we recommend researching each individual Australia study abroad program page.
For costs not included in your program’s outlined fees, it’s important to consider factors surrounding your individual journey while abroad.
Read more: How Much Does it Cost to Study Abroad?
While the best study abroad programs in Australia is quite subjective, we can provide you with a list of some of our most popular study abroad programs in Australia:
- Open Campus Block in Sydney
- Arts + Sciences
- Global Internship in Sydney
- January in Sydney
- & more!
Read more: 6 Best Study Abroad Programs in Australia
Yes, you can absolutely complete an internship abroad in Australia with CIEE. Our international internship programs allow college students to choose from a variety of full- and part-time internships abroad in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, finance, hospitality, healthcare, public policy, and more!
Search our internship opportunities to get started!
