About the City

One of Australia’s largest cities, Sydney provides a perfect blend of laid-back and high energy, giving every student the opportunity to make the city their own. When you study abroad in Sydney, you can enjoy some of Australia’s most iconic destinations like a local. Catch a wave at Bondi Beach in the morning and experience a breathtaking performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House in the evening. Built in cultural activities like food crawls, hikes, and museum visits balance your unique coursework options like sustainability and environmental studies, entrepreneurship and innovation, and so much more. With arts, culture, an incredible food scene, and dazzling natural beauty, no two days will be alike for a study abroad student in Sydney. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, study abroad students in Sydney get to experience a world class education that’s a short metro ride from your residence and study center.

Student Testimonials

"I studied and interned abroad in Sydney. It was an incredible experience and I made so many amazing memories. The staff was so kind and I enjoyed every day I was in Sydney. I learned so much from my classes and excursions to my own adventures around ..."

Danielle McIltrot

University of Delaware

GoOverseas

Spring 2023, Australia

"I absolutely adored my experience in Sydney with CEA CAPA. I did the direct-enroll program at the University of New South Wales, so I was essentially an exchange student at the local university, with added support from the CEA CAPA team. I loved how ..."

Andie Pines

Wake Forest University

GoOverseas

Spring 2023, Australia

"CEA CAPA was my second study abroad experience. Although my first study abroad experience was unforgettable, I can honestly say that CEA CAPA is a very special and unique program. My favorite part about the program is that it can be personalized. I w..."

Isabella Pykosh

University of Delaware

GoOverseas

Spring 2023, Australia

"Loved studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Sydney, Australia. It was such an amazing experience immersing myself into the culture. Throughout my stay, I learned so much about myself academically and socially. The classes were manageable and some of my pr..."

Luann Ji

University of Delaware

GoOverseas

Summer 2023, Australia

"Going to Sydney Australia while studying with CEA CAPA was a once and a lifetime opportunity . Overall, the academics complimented the entirety of the experience, as they not only taught is through interactive lectures, but they also took us on sever..."

Julia Kamen

University of Delaware

GoOverseas

Fall 2022, Australia

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What Students are Saying about Australia

Ultimate Packing Guide for Studying Abroad in Sydney, Australia
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Ultimate Packing Guide for Studying Abroad in Sydney, Australia

CEA CAPA Alum Maria Volkmuth shares her tips and tricks on packing for a spring semester studying abroad in Sydney, Australia. Read more.

Reflecting on Interning Abroad in Sydney One Year Later
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Reflecting on Interning Abroad in Sydney One Year Later

CEA CAPA alum Danielle Mclltrot reflects on her experience during her internship abroad in Sydney, Australia one year later. Read more.

Solo Adventures While Studying Abroad in Sydney, Australia
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Solo Adventures While Studying Abroad in Sydney, Australia

CEA CAPA alum Jake Kalinowski writes about taking solo trips and embracing alone time while studying abroad in Sydney, Australia. Read more.

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Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Alumni Ambassadors

Kyla Dowdy (She/Her)

Kyla Dowdy (She/Her)

Binghamton University
Alexander Ottavio (He/Him)

Alexander Ottavio (He/Him)

Union College - Schenectady
Michael Holowiak

Michael Holowiak

Binghamton University
David Dombrovsky

David Dombrovsky

Union College - Schenectady
Louis Aquino (He/Him)

Louis Aquino (He/Him)

Union College - Schenectady
Isabella Pykosh

Isabella Pykosh

University of Delaware
Grace Penna

Grace Penna

Union College - Schenectady
Grace Buchanan

Grace Buchanan

Union College - Schenectady
Olivia Hauzenberg

Olivia Hauzenberg

Binghamton University
Elizabeth Bentsianov (She/Her)

Elizabeth Bentsianov (She/Her)

Union College - Schenectady

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Sydney Onsite Staff

Daniel Cunningham

Daniel Cunningham

Center Director, Sydney