Summer: IES Intern in Sydney (Australia)
The Program
Welcome to Sydney!
Develop your professional skills by interning at one of a wide variety of companies in the bustling city of Sydney. Expand your professional network and learn critical skills necessary for the increasingly globalized international job market. Participate in group excursions around Australia that teach you about the cultural and historic context of your experience.
Program Location
Australia
Sydney
Sydney, with its iconic Opera House and Harbor Bridge, is Australia’s cultural center. It’s also the largest city in Australia, the capital of New South Wales, and the nation’s financial and economic hub. The site of the first British colony “down under,” Sydney has grown into a cosmopolitan city that scores high marks for quality of life. In addition to its cultural opportunities, Sydney also has its fair share of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and live-music venues. For all its excitement, however, Sydney retains a laid-back quality. The city has a wealth of parks, gardens, and outdoor pools. A short train-ride inland will bring you to the tranquil Blue Mountains; the other way lie Sydney’s surfing beaches, Bondi, Manly, and Tamarama.
To learn more about Sydney, click here.
Academics
An IES internship develops your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and provides substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today’s competitive job market.
You’ll be guaranteed an unpaid internship placement at a local business or organization, where you’ll work up to 35 hours a week. We will work with you to find the closest placement match between your professional and personal goals with what’s available in Sydney.
For more information on placements and the internship courses, visit IES' webpage here.
For information about study abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Non-U.S. citizens must refer to their local consulate to learn about visa requirements and determine eligibility; IES Internships cannot advise on visa regulations for non-U.S. citizens.
Students must be eligible for the Australian Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) or the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417). To check eligibility, visit the Australian Immigration website for the Work and Holiday Visa (462) or the Working Holiday Visa (417).
Housing and Meals
Students will live in a two-bedroom apartment in a multi-unit apartment building. You will share your two-bedroom apartment with 3 IES Abroad roommates, sharing one of the two bedrooms with one of those roommates. Meals are not included/provided but there is a kitchen in the apartment in which to prepare meals.
Financial Information
Program Costs
| Credits | NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident |
|---|---|---|
| 3 credits | $9,050 | $9,380 |
| 6 credits | $9,830 | $10,490 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• Housing
• Administrative Fees
• International SOS Health Insurance
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,750 |
| Meals | $1,200 |
| Visa (Estimate is for US Citizens) | $330 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $50 |
| Local Transportation | $125 |
| Personal Expenses | $800 |
| IES Summer Deposit | $500 |
| Optional Excursions | $100 |
| Total | $4,855.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket and visa costs, while some of these expenses, such as meals and local transportation, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.