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In-country study (ICS) student experiences
As a key component of the Bachelor of International Studies, students spend their fourth year of study at a partner university overseas. This year abroad, known as In-country study (ICS), provides a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the language and culture of another country.
All In-country study is taken in countries or regions where English is not the predominant language. In-country study is organised by UTS International Studies at over 70 universities across Asia, Europe, South America, Central America and North America.
Explore the list of countries to read the first-hand experiences of 14 UTS students during their year abroad.
Argentina | Canada (Québec) | Chile | China | Colombia | Costa Rica | France | Germany | Italy | Japan | Latino USA | Mexico | Spain | Switzerland
Latest ICS photos
![Photo of Nicole in a street in France](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-05/3E4BB8F4-47FE-4205-8042-370F64C3B0E8.jpg?itok=rtfVdyih)
![Exchange students hiking in Argentina](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-05/DSC_0199-2%20%281%29.jpg?itok=PxNBcLkw)
![FASS Japan ICS study tour James at an art gallery giving a peace sign](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-10/FASS-japan-2.png?itok=X-KmKq_h)
![Photo of Kristen on a snowy mountain](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-05/IMG_1815_0.jpg?itok=2wxHTHAX)
![Photo of French architecture](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-05/57C7DA8F-24FB-4E37-A34A-D60E1194B90D.jpg?itok=ANIdNpm1)
![Students in front of a frozen waterfall in Germany](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-05/The%20Aussie%27s%20in%20front%20of%20a%20frozen%20waterfall.jpg?itok=FOYUwH6m)
![Photo of Morgan in China](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-05/WechatIMG4.jpeg?itok=RsJFp84i)
![FASS ICS Spain study tour architecture in Madrid](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-12/IMG_5440.jpg?itok=-osPzsKQ)
![Alayna and her friend at a party in Colombia](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-05/Alayna_blog_2_0.jpg?itok=JmUqrY9-)
![Sahara in front of Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-05/Screen%20Shot%202018-05-16%20at%203.38.30%20PM.png?itok=dlVap4PF)
![Photo of Sahara next to a lake](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-09/Jasper%20National%20Park.jpg?itok=iZ2bDKdT)
![Mitchell posing in a Mexican restuarant](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2019-08/LRG_DSC04145.jpg?itok=KVxfu3ya)
![Photo of Mitchell in Mexico](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_1x/public/2018-05/31543739_10214920796787252_6231964135945404416_n.jpg?itok=iP8746Ak)
Read more about In-country study in the UTS Handbook.