The United States Studies Centre provides a variety of innovative programs for students to gain practical international experience and a better understanding of the United States. Students have the opportunity to live, study, and work in Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

These global experiential learning programs are offered during the summer and winter holiday breaks and are integrated into the curriculum at the University of Sydney. This unique setup allows students to accelerate their degrees by earning credit points outside of the regular semester.

Winter abroad programs

• UCLA Study Abroad ProgramLearn more →

  The UCLA Study Abroad Program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for undergraduate students to study at the University of California, Los Angeles, ranked 20th in the 2022 Times Higher Education world university rankings. Students choose from hundreds of courses offered by UCLA from a variety of disciplines.

Summer abroad programs

• Washington DC Placement ProgramLearn more →

  The Washington DC Placement Program was launched in 2011 by the United States Studies Centre in partnership with the University of California Washington Center. The program provides undergraduate students with the unrivalled opportunity to live in the seat of American power and witness firsthand the interaction of government and business.