International opportunities 

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.

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 Program

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.

Where can study abroad lead you?

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“I was planning on doing an American Studies major and I thought this international opportunity was perfect. The United States Studies Centre also has excellent connections. UCLA is a prestigious university with a beautiful campus and what better opportunity than to be able to study there as part of my own degree."

Rebecca Wong

UCLA Study Abroad Program

“Interning on Capitol Hill has unequivocally been the highlight of my undergraduate experience at the University of Sydney. From spectating Trump’s historic impeachment trial to assuaging constituents after Iran’s missile strike, this placement was an incredibly rewarding experience that offered me new insights into American politics and political discourse."

Timothy Fong

Washington DC Placement Program

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Bolstering the Quad: The case for a collective approach to maritime security

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International opportunities

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

Where can study abroad lead you?