4.6 - 639 Reviews

AIFS

https://www.aifsabroad.com/

AIFS is a program provider offering 43 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, Gap Year, and Research abroad programs in 26 countries such as France, Czech Republic, Italy, and Netherlands.

AIFS is recognized as a leading provider of study abroad programs. Since 1964, over 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS. With more than 50 years of experience, we have the resources and experience to provide what our students want and need in a study abroad program and to safeguard their welfare around the globe.

Unlike many other study abroad programs or independent study options, AIFS program fees are guaranteed in U.S. dollars. Our program fee is also comprehensive, making it simple for you to live and study abroad and experience all that the world has to offer.

AIFS offers a wide range of unique programs in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. Most AIFS campuses offer courses in English or in foreign languages from beginner to advanced levels, so you don’t even have to know a foreign language to study abroad.

For more information, visit our website at https://www.aifsabroad.com/.

Study Abroad with AIFS

OVERALL RATING 4.6
Based on 639 Reviews
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October 3, 2025
Past Review Florence: Best Place On Earth AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program

"Definitely worthwhile! Everyone always told me going abroad would change my life, and it actually did. I found out things about myself that I would have never known otherwise had I not had this experience. "

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Aifs Limerick Is An Unforgettable Experience! AIFS: Limerick - University of Limerick

"I was put into a situation that I had never experienced before, and learned how to live on my own, 3,000 miles away from home. I learned all about the Irish government, European Union, and history of Europe, all while traveling weekend after weekend to experience my learnings first hand. I've traveled before study abroad, and wi..."

Towson University
Past Review A New Way Of Living AIFS: Stellenbosch - Study Abroad or Service Learning at Stellenbosch University

"I learned to be more open minded and to try many new things."

University of Vermont
Past Review "Je Ne Regrette Rien!" AIFS: Paris - Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

"The reason I gave the program 4 stars and not 5 is only because I was disappointed with how much the other students in my program didn't care about school. Besides that, it was the best experience of my life so far, hands down. I plan to return in 2 years to study again at the Sorbonne in order to obtain a graduate degree. I lea..."

University of Tampa
Past Review Florence: Eat, Explore, Relax, Then Eat Some More. AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program

"I learned how to be more independent. There are still people (other students or staff memberes) to aid you but in many cases you need to rely on yourself to figure out how to handle situations that may come up. I really learned how to appreciate the slower pace of Italian life. Enjoying the company of others without feeling the ..."

Wartburg College
Past Review Living In France Is Like Living In A Mirror America AIFS: Paris - Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

"absolutely, I live in France full time now so it gave me the confidence and skills I needed to fully immerse."

Illinois State University
Past Review Granada Spain: There's No Place Like Home AIFS: Granada - University of Granada and Internship Program

"Exceeded my expectations. My only regret is that I wish I would have done a year. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review The Czech Republic: More Than Good Beer AIFS: Prague - Charles University

"This study abroad program was completely worthwhile, I gained an entirely new outlook on different cultures and how they create people. I now see how differently we all act as a result of where we grew up and the history we grew up learning, but also the similarities we all have as people. I now want to return to the Czech Repub..."

Western Washington University
Past Review Aifs Stellenbosch South Africa: The Best Decision I've Ever Made!!! AIFS: Stellenbosch - Study Abroad or Service Learning at Stellenbosch University

"Yes! I've gained so much from my time abroad, for example I'm much more independent than I was when I left. I traveled across South Africa with two girlfriends and when I got back we all just looked at each other were so proud of ourselves because we successfully traveled a foreign country and that's a huge thing! I've been a..."

University of Hartford
Past Review Cannes, Tourists Galore. AIFS: Cannes - Campus International de Cannes

"Living here mostly reinforced what I had already learned about French society and culture, I didn't really find anything I wasn't expecting or experience any life-changing revelations."

Saint Anselm College
Past Review Ireland: An Experience I Wouldn't Trade For Anythig AIFS: Limerick - University of Limerick

"After spending time abroad it has really made me consider to work abroad, particularly in Europe. I wish I could re live the semester, it was so much fun, and I'm so glad I chose to come to Ireland. It was definitely on of the best decisions of my life."

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Salzburg, Austria Aifs AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg

"I loved being able to travel around Europe, and living there was surreal. "

Drake University
Past Review Florence: The Best Decision I've Ever Made. AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program

"Yes, I have gained so much from this trip. I now understand certain things, and don't take them for granted now being back in the United States."

University of Hartford
Past Review Prague: My Semester Abroad AIFS: Prague - Charles University

"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a ton about culture, myself and just living slightly out of your comfort zone. Traveling most weekends gave me the opportunity to see many places I probably would have never otherwise seen. Academically it made me much more awake of European nations, cultures and how they view Americans. "

Providence College
Past Review I Love Europe. AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program

"I can't wait to go back."

Marywood University
Past Review I Left My Heart In Salzburg AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg

"Absolutely. I understand the culture of Austria a whole lot more, and I feel like it changed me in a good, no great way!"

California Lutheran University
Past Review Aifs Granada: Not Just A Program, But A Family AIFS: Granada - University of Granada and Internship Program

"My experience opened up my eyes. I can now see beyond my university and beyond the United States to a whole world that I didn't truly realize was there. It has given me a deeper understanding of other cultures and a greater desire to treat everyone despite what background they have with respect and kindness. I have future plans ..."

Drake University
Past Review Studying In London Has Enlightened Me AIFS London - Richmond, The American International University in London

"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I now plan on finishing up my community college year, transferring to a state college next year, and going back to study for a full year once I've transferred. I'd love to live there for at least a few years. As much as I hate the cold weather, it was actually pretty bearable. All that ..."

Citrus College
Past Review Internship Richmond Italy AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program

"Yes. I am a huge advocate for studying abroad"

Austin College
Past Review Granada AIFS: Granada - University of Granada and Internship Program

"my experience was absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot of Spanish, made some really great friends, and, as with any experience abroad, I expanded my knowledge of new cultures and hopefully gained a little wisdom along the way."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Paris: Hard To Summarize In A Review AIFS: Paris - Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

"It was fun and memorable, but it did get frustrating at times. I loved it and I hated it. But the friendships I took away from my semester abroad made the experience definitely worth it."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Granada Is The Greatest Student City In The World, I Go To School In Austin. AIFS: Granada - University of Granada and Internship Program

"Well, it helped my Spanish a mountain. I think it showed me that the American way of life is in no way the only way of life."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Grenoble: A Great Place To Hike And Maybe Learn French AIFS: Grenoble - University of Grenoble - French Language and Culture and Intensive French Language

"Yes, I learned about myself a lot but the classes were completely useless to my major."

Drake University
Past Review Aifs Prague: Most Amazing, Rwearding And Life Changing Experience Ever! AIFS: Prague - Charles University

"Absolutely! i cant really explain what all i got form it other then i know i have grown as a person; all in positive ways. I think it is different for each person, and you just really need to experience for yourself to really understand. "

Drake University