Partner with IFSA
The IFSA Difference: Five Keys to Stronger Partnerships and Better Student Experiences
Study abroad providers aren鈥檛 all alike. See what sets IFSA apart and how these features foster productive, collaborative relationships with our university partners, along with high-impact international education for their students.
1. We believe mission matters.
We鈥檙e here to equip students for successful, meaningful lives that benefit communities large and small. Everything we do ties back to this.
2. We鈥檙e educators first.
Study abroad should be more master class, less lecture and CliffNotes. That鈥檚 why there鈥檚 research behind our approaches to student guidance and extracurricular learning. Appreciative Advising and the IFSA Roadmap for Learning are just two ways we foster engagement. The result? Deeper learning that 伊人直播.
3. We pursue equitable access relentlessly.
Inclusive excellence鈥攐ne of the four IFSA commitments鈥攇uides our approach to meeting students where they are. It informs our decision to fund one in three IFSA applicants, drives initiatives like supporting HBCU study abroad through our Global Leadership and Career Consortium, and influences our approach to programming.
4. We set the bar for health and safety.
Nothing matters more than the wellbeing of the students in our care. And today鈥檚 rapidly changing world demands that we remain vigilant and routinely evaluate how to best meet student needs. That’s why we go the extra mile for complete support, with safety experts in every region, premier alert technology, and a team that shapes best-in-class practices for study abroad wellbeing. Learn more about our approach to health and safety.
5. We鈥檙e never satisfied.
We continuously measure our performance on a range of metrics and share our results in the annual IFSA Impact Report. We use our commitments to inclusive excellence, individualized learning, intercultural agility, and enduring impact to guide innovation that supports students and partners, and hold ourselves accountable to do the right thing for students, from academics and housing to excursions and safety.
How we partner
Think of IFSA as an extension of your team. Together, we鈥檒l develop individualized study abroad experiences, ensuring progress toward students鈥 academic, professional, and personal goals. Our on-site resident staff handle all aspects of health, safety, and local support.
- Flexible programs. Offer direct enrollment at our partner universities or affordable IFSA-taught programs. You can also create tailored programs taught by your faculty. Whichever you choose, students earn fully transferrable credits through our affiliation with Butler University.
- Seamless interaction. Many of our partner universities have arranged billing that goes direct to your school instead of to students.
- Partner input. The IFSA Strategic Advisory Council includes 15 members from a range of universities. Their expert guidance ensures we continuously improve quality and value for each student.
鈥淚 am particularly impressed by IFSA鈥檚 engagement, providing syllabi, courses, and programs that match our goals and requirements.鈥澛
鈥擱honda Collier, PhD, Tuskegee University Global Office (now at Alabama State University)
鈥淭he care IFSA put into coordinating聽logistics聽saved valued time and energy that could be directed to our students鈥 experiences and goals. Their knowledge of the region and willingness to seek out resources was invaluable.鈥澛
鈥擟indy Paige Desi, Goucher聽College
Looking for more information?
We offer a variety of engagement and professional development opportunities designed to empower and inform you about our organization, our programs, and the benefits of study abroad. Beyond personal growth, we hope these opportunities will help you stay active in the larger study abroad community.
- Visit a program site. We can help arrange a personalized site visit with our team鈥攊ncluding an itinerary that meets your objectives鈥攐r set up a virtual visit for you, your staff, or your students. Learn more.
- Connect with our team. Send an email to ie@ifsa-butler.org to start a conversation about your needs and goals.