The Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 at Butler University. Our primary goal is to provide quality study abroad opportunities, plus academic and personal support services, for qualified North American undergraduates seeking to earn academic credit through study abroad. While the Institute for Study Abroad is affiliated with Butler University, it is not a department of the university.
IFSA is organized to assist our students from the time they apply until after they return. Our staff in Indianapolis prepare students for the academic and cultural changes that await them, and our offices around the world provide on-site support to help students make the most of their study abroad experiences.
IFSA currently operates programs in Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Cuba, England, Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Sri Lanka, and Wales.