Boston University Study Abroad and the Questrom School of Business offer Questrom students an exciting opportunity to earn management and internship units in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Business Internship Program, which is offered only during the spring term, features an extended, six-month term. At the start of the program, students complete a core course and a full-time internship arranged by the BU Sydney Center. From March to July, students directly enroll at the University of Sydney. During their time in Sydney, students live in single bedrooms in fully furnished 3 or 4 bedroom suites at the Sydney Center.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Boston University Questrom School of Business students only.
- The University of Sydney’s admissions criteria require study abroad students to have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Open to BU students only, the Sydney Business Internship Program offers an extended one-term internship program consisting of three courses at the University of Sydney, at least two of which must be management courses, CAS AN368, a required course on Australian Culture and Society, and an internship. Students receive a total of 17 units: the three University of Sydney classes are transferred to BU as 3-unit classes and AN368 and the academic internship are 4-unit classes.
Students should refer to Questrom’s lists of pre-approved courses before applying.
Housing & Student Services
Program Residence
- Students live in either the BU Center or another nearby student residence based on space availability.
- Students live in single or double, furnished rooms, in a shared suite or apartment.
- There is a shared kitchen and dining area. There is a mall a short walk away where students can purchase kitchen supplies, home goods, and groceries.
- Board is not included/no stipend.
- No dining hall availability.
- All students have access to the BU Sydney Academic Center which includes 24 hr. security, a roof deck for students to hang out, a fully-stocked library with computers and classrooms.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Spring Term
Early January to late June
Spring Term
June 1*
Applications Open
Spring Term
September 15
Application Deadline
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition & Fees: $44,244
- Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage
- Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses
- Grants and Scholarships available