The University of Virginia (UVA), consistently ranked as one of the top research universities in the U.S., is the academic sponsor for the iXperience education abroad program in Cape Town, South Africa, Lisbon, Portugal, and Berlin, Germany. As the accredited school of record for iXperience, UVA oversees the academic program. iXperience courses and instructors have been reviewed and approved by the corresponding academic departments and the College of Arts and Sciences at UVA. All participants are enrolled in UVA courses during their term of study, are visiting UVA students for the duration of the program, will receive a UVA transcript upon completion, and may be eligible to earn transferable credit.
This means a few things for iX students. First, you'll be granted a transcript from UVA as a visiting student, which you may be able to transfer to your home institution. Each university's process is different, so you'll have to speak to your own study abroad office to figure out the process (unless, of course, you go to UVA).
Second, you may now be eligible for financial aid from your university or the government to attend iX. Again, the process for this is different for each university, so please check with your study abroad office for how this might work.
Third, it means iX has new eligibility requirements for participation. We'll give you much more information about your eligibility throughout your application process, and work with you to secure the necessary documentation. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact us using the chat bubble at the bottom right of the screen.
Please note that academic credits are not available in Tel Aviv and the Israeli program has no affiliation with the University of Virginia.
Embark on a journey of accelerated personal and professional growth.
Thrive in a globally connected and rapidly evolving world.
Learn high-demand skills from industry experts
Intensive coursework that is aligned with best-practices in high-growth industries.
A practical, project-based style of learning that encourages collaboration and lots of practice.
Small class sizes (< 30 people) to foster individualized relationships with teachers.
Boost your resume with an internship abroad
Internship projects allow you to apply your classroom learning to immediately drive value.
You'll leave with a portfolio of work that will help you stand out to future employers.
We'll also teach you cross-cultural professional skills for a globalized workplace.
Connect meaningfully with an incredible city
Coursework and local experiences will help you engage with a new culture.
Our strong community means you'll make good friends quickly and easily.
You'll leave your comfort zone behind, and grow your sense of independence.
Matthew Biggins, iX Alum, University of Notre Dame
Landed a job as a Consultant at Accenture Digital
"iX was the first thing employers asked about during interviews. No experience compares to the ability to learn a completely new skill and deliver multiple complex projects. On the job, iX has been incredibly useful. Most of the analytics work I do today is based off of what I learned while at iX."
A high-impact career starts here.
We align our course-internship programs with booming industries, and teach concepts, skills, and tools that you can apply immediately.
Tech-driven
Technology is changing faster than ever, and powering the world's greatest innovations. Take your ability to build and analyze tech products to the next level.
It's never been easier to start your own business, or have impact early in your career at a fast-moving company. Our business programs break through the noise and give you hands-on experience in cutting-edge industries.
Design and creativity lies at the core of our technological future. At iX, you'll go beyond artistic principles and gain the skills to bring your creativity to life.
Learn—and become great friends—with some of the most driven, talented, kind students on Earth. Connect with our vast global alumni network, full of people making waves in industry.
1412
students have completed an iX program at one of our global locations.
135
4-year home universities represented in our alumni community.
Reflecting on my recent interview experiences, I can point to 3 major reasons that iX is beneficial to aspiring young professionals of almost any career: You have the chance to learn and live a remarkably productive and healthy lifestyle; you will craft uniquely interesting and memorable stories for interviews; you will learn from brilliant and talented students, lecturers, and staff.
iX encouraged me to brainstorm an app to address a problem for which I had no previous background with and no operational know-how. As a mechanical engineering major at Yale, I had been exposed to technology and several programming languages but had never been encouraged to develop my own ideas into products.
Now: Digital Product Management Intern at American Express
The Product Management class could not have been more personally tailored to my needs: the ideal blend of marketing, psychology, tech, art, and business. I pitched ideas, fine-tuned my public speaking skills, and developed a product up to a high-fidelity clickable wireframe. It is definitely one of the most informative and enriching classes I have taken throughout my entire academic career.
Complete your application in an hour.
Early Action 1 application deadline: October 24, 11:59 pm PT.
STEP 1
Build your summer. (5 mins)
Use our application platform to choose the best city, course, and date combination for you. Not sure what combo to pick? Don't worry – you can change your selection after submitting your application. Our Admissions Team is always here to help you with your choice.
STEP 2
Choose between a written application or phone interview. (30-45 mins)
Our application focuses on your behaviors, motivations, and aspirations. You can write our short application essays, or choose to schedule a phone interview with one of our admissions consultants if the option is available. Our advice? Just be yourself!
STEP 3
Confirm your eligibility. (10 mins)
In order to receive your admissions decision, you'll need to confirm that you are in good academic standing with your home institution and that you are approved to study abroad. We'll send you a form to complete with your study abroad adviser to make this easy. We highly recommend meeting with your study abroad office and other advisors about your summer plans.
STEP 4
Get your admissions decision.
You'll hear back from our admissions team in two to four weeks, depending on when in the year you apply. Earlier applications receive quicker decisions and preferential admission. After receiving your decision, you'll have opportunities to ask more detailed questions about the program or even put your parents in touch.
STEP 5
Secure your spot.
As spots at iXperience are limited, we encourage our admitted applicants to secure their spot in the program by paying their deposit within two weeks.
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