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 2, 2025
Past Review The Best Decision/Experience Of My Life! AIFS: Limerick - University of Limerick

"I gained a new outlook on life. This experience was 100% worthwhile. "

University of Hartford
Past Review If I Could Go Back Tomorrow, I Would Do It! AIFS: Barcelona - Universitat Autònoma Barcelona

"I learned another language, I'm more outspoken and independent, I'm more open minded. My experience also opened my eyes to issues outside of the US. "

Birmingham-Southern College
Past Review Share A Smile And Receive A Smile In A New Place Not Expected To Be Like Home AIFS: San José - Universidad Veritas and Internship Program

"My way of thinking of Cultures and Diversity has grown even stronger. I love to explore other cultures, but living with a family for a week and in a different country made it grow and realize things I had not lived before. I come from Mexican parent and they tell me there stories of living and some of those I was able to experie..."

California State University - Fullerton
Past Review An Experience Like No Other AIFS: Prague - Charles University

"I gained a lot of independence and self-confidence on this trip. I was pushed out of my comfort zone and it was so worth it!"

Quinnipiac University
Past Review A True Look Into Another Perspective On Life AIFS: Berlin – Freie University

"I gained a confidence I didn't have before. Every day I was in a culture different from mine and had to overcome the obstacles of language and cultural barriers. Ultimately, I learned not only about other cultures, but about myself; in particular, my ability to take a challenge head on, and be a better person because of it. "

Texas A&M University - College Station
Past Review Amazing Travelling Program AIFS: Travel Program – European Art and Architecture

"I learned that every culture and language is beautiful. European art and architecture is spectacular and its history is fascinating. "

Washington State University
Past Review Unforgetable And Memorable AIFS: Prague - Charles University

"I learned a lot about the value of other cultures during my time abroad. "

Adelphi University
Past Review You Will Never Want To Leave Greece! AIFS: Athens - American College of Greece

"I learned so much while studying in Greece. I learned about their history and current political climate that gives me a greater appreciation of their situation that they face today. I was able to meet refugees and learn about their experiences that have pushed me towards wanting to work with NGO's that assist refugees. Going to ..."

Hawaii Pacific University
Past Review An Experience Like No Other AIFS: Galapagos Islands – Universidad San Francisco de Quito

"I learned so much about the fragility of the Galapagos and the world in general. I learned how humans have a huge impact on our environment and how scary that can be. I found this trip completely worthwhile and would recommend it to anyone interested in these topics."

Stevens Institute of Technology
Past Review Life Changing Experiences In Florence AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program

"My experience abroad was the best decision I made while in college. I gained so much from my 4 months abroad that I will keep with me for the rest of my life. Living in Florence and traveling throughout Europe opened my eyes to what else is out there in the world. I was able to not only explore the world, but also explore myself..."

University of Rhode Island
Past Review Super Amazing Fun And I Had A Blast. AIFS: Perth, Fiji - Murdoch University

"I learned a lot in independence and grew up a lot while abroad. "

Saint Michael's College
Past Review Yum AIFS: Athens - American College of Greece

"I learned a bit of the Greek language and made connections with locals. Yes it was something I could not get at my home university. "

University of Hartford
Past Review Incredible! AIFS: Galapagos Islands – Universidad San Francisco de Quito

"I gained cultural experience and knowledge on biodiversity of the galapagos"

University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
Past Review An Incredible Experience! AIFS: Salamanca - University of Salamanca

"My experience abroad was completely worthwhile. My entire perspective on life changed. Now, I want to work in an international setting and with people from different cultures and backgrounds than me. "

University of Dayton
Past Review The Best Decision Of My Life! AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program

"I gained confidence in myself. I learned to be my own person (I'm a twin and this was our first time apart) and I discovered a new passion of mine, traveling. It was definitely worthwhile and I will definitely be going back to Florence to visit in the next year. "

Ohio University
Past Review 10/10 Highly Recommend!!! Awesome Experience AIFS: Galapagos Islands – Universidad San Francisco de Quito

"I had never been to South America before so it was great to see the culture there. It was amazing and now I really want to check out more countries."

Miami University
Past Review Aifs Grenoble Is Where I Made Some Of My Best Friends. AIFS: Grenoble - University of Grenoble - French Language and Culture and Intensive French Language

"I learned to be much more independent, to really take control of my own learning, and to loosen up about life and have a good time. It was SO worthwhile."

Berea College
Past Review Different Then Anything I Would Do By Myslef. AIFS: Galapagos Islands – Universidad San Francisco de Quito

"I gained the experience that you just need to give it a chance and not just say no if it isn't comfortable"

University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
Past Review Incredible Winter Experience AIFS: Paris - Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises

"It was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself, and the class taught me a lot of history and architectural terms and movements."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Semester To Remember AIFS London - Richmond, The American International University in London

"I learned how to be more carefree. I was a massive planner before going abroad. If being abroad teaches you anything, it's that you have to go with the flow sometimes. Things aren't always going to work out how you planned them, but sometimes the way they do work out is even better. "

Florida Atlantic University
Past Review An Amazing Experience Improved By A Great Staff! AIFS: Berlin - Humboldt University

"As an international relations major, studying in another country made me far more confident that I was making the right academic choices and that I was in a career field that I belonged in. In addition, I gained a lot of confidence about being in strange situations and adapting quickly to new things--after all, handling daily ta..."

Salisbury University
Past Review The Real Aussie Experience AIFS: Perth, Fiji - Murdoch University

"I really just learned how different and what seems to be, how isolated the United States really is. It's like we are the only ones to function like we do. Everyone else seems to understand leisure, except us."

Berea College
Past Review A Semester In The Heart Of Europe! AIFS: Prague - Charles University

"I learned that there are a lot of little things we take for granted. Every culture is different, and no culture has all the answers. It is only by experiencing other cultures that we can begin to understand why we approach life the way we do."

Trinity University
Past Review A Learning Experience AIFS: Athens - American College of Greece

"I became more outgoing and more willing to meet new people which is something that I had always struggles with before."

Berea College
Past Review I Almost Couldn't Bring Myself To Leave, Incredible Experience AIFS: Cannes - Campus International de Cannes

"I learned what I wanted to do with the rest of college and afterwards, I am now going into the PeaceCorps to keep travelling and learning. It was indescribably worthwhile. "

St. Mary's College of Maryland