Be in the United States for a critical moment in American politics. Experience the US midterm elections as they happen in Washington, DC and Philadelphia.
This intensive two-week study tour will immerse you in the institutions, debates, and political energy shaping the United States during and immediately after the 2026 midterm elections. Through academic sessions, policy-focused visits, and on-the-ground engagement across Washington, DC and Philadelphia, you will explore how elections shape government, public policy, media, diplomacy, democracy, and America’s role in the world.
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students from the University of Sydney, the program will bring together expert-led learning and major institutional and cultural visits in two of America’s most politically significant cities.
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Register your interestWhat you get
- A unique experience with students from across the University
- Election-week programming in Washington, DC
- Academic sessions on US politics, policy, democracy, and institutions
- Public diplomacy and government-focused visits
- Major civic and historical sites in Washington and Philadelphia
- Post-election analysis in one of America’s most politically significant regions.*
Who can apply?
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all faculties at the University of Sydney.
Financial assistance
- Eligible students may be able to access OS-HELP, University of Sydney, and United States Studies Centre scholarships and funding, subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
* Program details are subject to final confirmation.