Fall and Spring 2021 - 2022 Deadlines
Applicants to AIFS Study Abroad programs must:
- Maintain the minimum GPA specified in the section describing the program of choice (usually 2.5). Students with lower grade point averages who are in good academic and social standing may be considered on a case by case basis. Additional application materials will be required for further review or consideration.
- Have at least two years of successful work in the language if enrolling in an upper division foreign language program. Beginner language students are accepted in Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Cannes, Florence, Granada, Grenoble (selected programs only), Limerick, Madrid, Maynooth, Paris, Prague, Rome, Salamanca, Salzburg, San José, Seville, St. Petersburg, Stellenbosch, Valencia and Viña del Mar.
- Be enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program in good academic and social standing and have approval to study abroad from their home institution. This status must be maintained from the time of the application through commencement of the program.
- Be at least 18 years old by July 1, 2021 (20 for Stellenbosch Learning for Sustainable Community Engagement program if applying for the fall semester. Be at least 18 years old by December 1, 2021 (20 for Stellenbosch Learning for Sustainable Community Engagement Program) if applying for the spring semester.
Application Materials
Students must submit the following documents:
Applicants are usually notified of an admission decision within two weeks after AIFS’ receipt of a complete set of application documents. If you need assistance, contact AIFS.
Students must contact their home institution’s study abroad office to ensure that they comply with requirements for study abroad. In order to maintain enrollment status, facilitate academic credit transfer and to use any applicable financial aid it is important that students follow their school’s requirements for study abroad.
Academic Year, Fall Quarter/Semester | |
Applications and a non-refundable $95 application fee must be received by: | |
March 15 | Berlin |
April 15 | Barcelona, Queensland, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Grenoble (Business), Madrid, Perth, Prague (Charles University), Queensland, Viña del Mar, Wellington and Wollongong |
April 30 | Stellensboch Global Service Learnng |
May 1 | Florence, London Internship, Madrid, Maynooth, Prague (VSE), Rome, Salzburg, St. Petersburg, and Valencia |
May 15 |
Athens, Cannes, Granada, Grenoble, Limerick, London (except Internship), Paris, Salamanca, San José, Seville and Stellenbosch |
A non-refundable confirmation deposit of $750 is payable upon acceptance in order to reserve a space. Balance of program fees must be received by: | |
June 1 |
Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest, Buenos Aires, , London and London Internship, Perth, Queensland, , Stellenbosch, Viña del Mar, Wellington and Wollongong |
June 15 |
Salzburg |
July 1 |
All other programs |
Spring Semester | |
Applications and a non-refundable $95 application fee must be received by: | |
September 15 |
Grenoble (Business) |
October 1 |
Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Florence, Granada, , London Internship, Madrid, Maynooth, Prague, Rome, Salamanca, Seville, Perth, St. Petersburg and Valencia |
October 15 | All other programs |
A non-refundable confirmation deposit of $750 deposit is payable upon acceptance in order to reserve a space. Balance of program fees must be received by: | |
November 1 | London Internship, Barcelona UAB, Berlin, , and Maynooth |
November 15 |
All other programs |
Due to airline and accommodation cancellation penalties, AIFS cannot reserve space for a student until their confirmation deposit has been paid. Students are urged to apply and deposit early. |
Scholarship applications must be emailed, faxed or postmarked by the following deadlines: | |
April 15, 2021 | Academic year, Fall quarter/semester program and scholarship applications |
October 1, 2021 | Spring semester program and scholarship applications |