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University of New South Wales, Sydney (IFSA-Butler) (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Sydney, Australia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full Academic Year, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: IFSA-Butler 
  • Restrictions: Vanderbilt applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Advisor: Jillian Madden (31135) Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.80
Language of Instruction: English Language Prerequisite: No
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Apartment (shared), Dormitory Program Provider: Butler Institute for Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Area(s) of Study: Diverse studies available (see below) Fall Calendar: Mid-July to late November
Spring Calendar: Late December to late May Restrictions: Vanderbilt undergraduates only
Type of Program: Direct University Enrollment Academic Calendar: Extends into Summer Months
Additional Prerequisites: N/A Application Deadline: Spring Deadline 2
Travel Type: Overseas Travel
Program Description:

In this program, facilitated by IFSA-Butler, students enroll directly in the University of New South Wales, known as "Australia's most international campus," and ranked as one of the best universities in Australia. There are thousands of courses available to choose from in a variety of disciplines. Students live in on-campus and off-campus student apartments. While living in Sydney, students experience the diversity and vibrancy that the city has to offer via an excellent public transportation systems. UNSW is within walking distance to some of Sydney's beautiful beaches, like the popular Coogee Beach.

Vanderbilt Study Abroad In-Person Course Policy
Vanderbilt students are required to participate in this program based on the official program dates listed on IFSA’s website. Students who study abroad at IFSA UNSW during the Spring term must attend the January session starting in early January. Vanderbilt’s policy supersedes IFSA’s guidelines. Students may not enroll in courses that are delivered in any remote or multimodal/hybrid capacity. Vanderbilt requires students to only enroll in courses that are delivered in-person.

Vanderbilt Study Abroad Housing Policy

To experience the full nature of a study abroad program, and consistent with the spirit of the Vanderbilt University Residential Requirement, Vanderbilt students are required to live in program-arranged housing. Starting with Spring 2027, students will be required to live in IFSA housing. Independent housing will not be an option. Please talk with your study abroad advisor if you have further questions. 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Review Begins Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 09/09/2026 09/10/2026 TBA TBA