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Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 June 2009 23:29 Written by Andrew Lai Tuesday, 23 June 2009 05:55

About IFSA-Butler

The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 at Butler University. Our primary goal is to provide quality study abroad opportunities, plus academic and personal support services, for qualified North American undergraduates seeking to earn academic credit through study abroad. While the Institute for Study Abroad has an affiliation with Butler University for transcripts and other purposes, it is a separate organization.

IFSA-Butler is organized to assist our students from the time they apply until after they return. Our staff in Indianapolis prepare students for the academic and cultural changes that await them, and our offices around the world provide on-site support to help students make the most of their study abroad experiences.

IFSA-Butler currently operates programs in Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

About Butler University

Butler University is a private, co-educational university of 3,200 students located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Butler offers an array of professional and pre-professional programs through five degree-granting colleges: Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

The 190-acre campus, just seven miles from the heart of downtown Indianapolis, is a serenely beautiful area with 20 buildings, athletic fields, a formal botanical garden and nature preserve. Butler’s urban location gives students a wide range of internship opportunities and easy access to cultural, recreational and athletic events.

Founded in 1855 by abolitionist Ovid Butler, the university was the first in Indiana and the third in the U.S. to admit women on an equal basis with men, as well as one of the first universities to admit African-American students.

Mission Statement

IFSA-Butler is dedicated to the personal and intellectual development of students through university study abroad experiences. Our programs are distinguished by their academic focus, integration with host communities and exceptional support services. We seek to shape citizens who value and embrace cultural diversity.
Our goals for the IFSA-Butler student experience include:

• Advancement of academic achievement
• Commitment to cultural exchange and discussion
• Appreciation for diversity
• Personal understanding and respect for others
• Growth of independence and self-confidence

IFSA-Butler is committed to helping students reach their goals by providing comprehensive student services through IFSA-Butler offices in the United States and abroad, fully staffed by knowledgeable and trained personnel.

It is our goal that the IFSA-Butler study abroad experience will assist students to become more culturally aware and better able to contribute as effective and involved citizens in today’s global society.

Institute for Study Abroad is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.