Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Submit the Lifestyle Demographics Survey in your MyIESabroad account as early as possible after it is made available. Be honest and...

Homestay NOTE: The number of IES Abroad homestays is limited, and IES Abroad cannot guarantee that everyone who requests the homestay option will be placed in one. If you would like to be considered for a homestay, please submit your Housing Form as soon as possible, as housing preferences are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This option is ideal for students seeking a truly immersive experience in Spanish culture. Living with a host family offers the fastest way to enhance your Spanish language skills, providing daily opportunities for practice in a real-world setting. Our...

At the end of the program, IES Abroad will issue a transcript in order to transfer your study abroad credit back to your college or university. The transcript will indicate each course you took, the institution where it was taken, the grade awarded and the number of credits earned. The transcript is normally issued four to six weeks after the program end date for IES Abroad courses. (Please allow an additional four to six weeks processing time for School of Record transcripts). If enrolled in partner university courses, those grades are typically reported to IES Abroad at a much later date...

UNSW Course Selection IES Abroad students can take courses in the various faculties including the Arts & Design, Arts & Social Sciences, Built Environment (architecture & urban planning), Business, Engineering, Law, and Science. Please note that Psychology and Business courses require a very strong background in math and that study abroad students typically do not have the necessary prerequisites to enroll in upper-level courses in these disciplines. Some courses, such as Architecture or Economics have strict prerequisites or limited entry for study abroad students. Additionally, many...

Passport If you have not already done so, you must apply for your passport immediately! Processing your passport application can take up to 3-4 months (10-12 weeks). You can expedite this process by paying an additional fee. Please be advised that passport processing times are controlled by the US Department of State and are subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit travel.state.gov. You must have a valid passport before you can apply for any other required travel documents. Your passport must be signed and valid for at least six months beyond the end...

Although the University of New South Wales (UNSW) was officially incorporated in 1949, its history as an institution of learning dates back to 1843 when it was known as the Sydney Mechanics Institute. After its official incorporation, the UNSW curriculum stressed the relationship between the practical and the intellectual, adding a diverse range of faculties (colleges or schools within the university) to its already strong programs in science and technology. With approximately 60,000 students (20,000 of whom are international), 900 academic programs, and 9 faculties, UNSW attracts students...

What is a "Spanish student visa"? A Spanish student visa is a legal document issued by the Spanish government which allows students to be in Spain (and the Schengen area) for up to 180 days. A visa is a government-issued document in the form of a full-page sticker that is attached to a blank page of your passport. Most students will need to apply for a Spanish student visa prior to arriving onsite in Spain. It is your responsibility to obtain your student visa before your program starts should you need one. Processing times for a student visa can take anywhere from several weeks to a couple of...

IES Abroad offers students the opportunity to live in fully furnished apartments. The UNSW Village apartments offer comfortable accommodation and are located conveniently on campus, close to the main courtyard, and the Sport and Recreation Center. Amenities You are provided with: A single room within a five- or six-bedroom flat with: Two shared bathrooms within the flat Full kitchen facilities Kitchen supplies available for purchase at nearby shops Village facilities: Multi-level student lounge E-library Cafe Theatre Card-operated laundry Apartments offer a communal, social lifestyle, as UNSWV...

Book a flight that will arrive in Cape Town between 7am and 11pm on the official arrival date. If you cannot book a flight that arrives within the pickup window, contact your IES Abroad advisor right away to discuss options. Before departing for South Africa, exchange USD$100 (or its equivalent) into Rand in order to cover incidental expenses during your first few days on the program. You may also use your ATM card at an ATM inside the Cape Town airport to withdraw cash in Rand before you leave the airport. If your luggage is delayed, call the IES Abroad Cape Town Emergency phone number and...