This program is designed with the quarter calendar in mind. Spend your winter quarter taking courses at the CEA CAPA Sydney Study Center in subjects such as economics, humanities, social sciences, or choose from a variety of unique electives that explore the history and culture of Australia. You also have the option to swap one of the electives for an internship seminar and placement. In addition, you’ll be able to take advantage of Sydney’s sun-soaked beaches, engage in outdoor adventures, and explore iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, and Darling Harbour. This picturesque destination provides a perfect blend of laid-back and high energy, giving you the opportunity to make the city your own.
Sydney
early Jan 2026 - late Mar 2026
$14,995
9 - 12
10/1/25
11/1/25
Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at your home institution.
At time of application, must have completed at least 1 year of full-time undergraduate coursework at a higher education institution.
By start of program, must be at least 18 years of age.
At time of application, must be either currently enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate student or have graduated in the last 6 months with an undergraduate degree from an accredited US higher education institution.
Some courses may have prerequisites.
English-speaking placements are available.
Students enrolled in an institution in Canada or Mexico are eligible if the home institution accepts a US transcript and credits.
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You’ll enroll in 3–4 CEA CAPA courses. Courses meet for 45 contact hours each, and CEA CAPA recommends 3 U.S. semester credits for each course. You can substitute one course for the CEA CAPA internship seminar and internship placement (see below for further details regarding the internship). You will have the opportunity to earn 9–12 semester credits for your time abroad. This is equivalent to approximately 13.5–18 quarter credit hours, which is a full-time course load for a quarter.
Courses typically meet Monday – Thursday.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home institution prior to your departure in case there are changes to course availability. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines and semester to quarter credit conversions.
If you selected the internship option, you will take the Global Internship Course alongside your internship placement. This professional development course is designed to accompany your placement so you can make the most of your internship abroad. You will learn how to understand and articulate the value of your internship through the lens of NACE Career Readiness Competencies that employers crave, which will help you stand out to future employers and graduate schools. You will also engage in live cultural discussions that will enhance your global perspective and intercultural awareness between your program location and the U.S. The course comprises of reading, writing, and verbal assignments, including building an e-portfolio, completing mock interviews, developing your online professional presence, giving a final presentation, conducting industry field research work, and more. You can also take advantage of additional CEA CAPA mentoring and career preparation workshops to complement what you learn in the course.
Internship Placement Duration and Hours:You will intern at your host organization for a total of 12 weeks, not including any agreed upon break-week periods. Throughout your program, you will work 20 hours per week (240 hours total) and will likely intern during standard business hours Mondays-Fridays. Your placement may include in-person, remote, and hybrid work depending on the needs of your host organization.
Internship Credit:
You will receive academic credit for your internship abroad via the Global Internship Course and your performance at your internship placement. You can enroll in the course for 3 or 6 credits based on your unique needs and preferences. Whether you enroll in 3 or 6 credits, you will complete 20 hours per week (240 hours total) at your internship placement. The differentiation in the number of credits you choose will come from the amount of coursework and contact hours in the Global Internship Course. Unlike the 3-credit course, for the 6-credit course you will complete an additional robust industry field research project.
You will choose the number of credits you would like to enroll in for the Global Internship Course during the Internship Placement Process.
NACE-Certified Career Coaching & Internship Placement Process:
Once you’ve submitted your application and required documents for your internship program, your career development adventure will begin! You will be assigned your very own NACE-Certified Career Development & Internship Specialist, who will work with you one-on-one throughout pre-departure to guide you through the steps and deadlines of our Internship Placement Process. Your Specialist will be your main point of contact for your internship prior to your departure. They will be happy to answer any questions you might have, and will also provide you with personalized career coaching, as needed, so you are set up for success for your internship abroad.
In addition to working with your Career Development & Internship Specialist, during the Internship Placement Process you will engage with your In-Country International Internship Coordinator in your location and your potential host site supervisor. Your International Internship Coordinator will draw from your application materials to source and match you with a personalized internship placement that best aligns with your unique experience, skills, career interests, and goals for your internship abroad. Please also note, your host site supervisor will retain the final decision on the finalization of your placement, so it’s important to approach your interview with your host site supervisor with maturity, adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to both your career interests and the host organization.
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Global Internship Course | 400 | En | 45 | 6 |
Global Internship Course | 400 | En | 22 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Art Down Under: From the Dreamtime to the Present | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Analyzing & Exploring the City: Sydney * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Economics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Environmental Debates: People, Place & Culture | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Global Health in an Interconnected World | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Australian History: Aboriginal History to Colonization | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Engaging Australia * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Analyzing & Exploring the City: Sydney * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Engaging Australia * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Locating Social Inequality | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Sydney. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
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