4.4 - 1702 Reviews

CIEE

https://www.ciee.org/

CIEE is a program provider offering 395 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, and Online Program abroad programs in 32 countries such as Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Botswana.

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations by sponsoring a wide variety of opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences. CIEE helps people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, and contributes to a more peaceful global community by humanizing international relations.

CIEE partners with overseas universities to provide direct matriculation options, creates CIEE courses to add to the offerings, and staffs each Study Center with CIEE-employed Resident Staff who provide co-curricular activities and around-the-clock student services. We offer quality academics with opportunities for cultural engagement such as excursions, homestays, volunteer opportunities, and internships to provide the highest quality study abroad experiences.

For more information, visit our website.

Study Abroad with CIEE

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 1702 Reviews
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December 4, 2025
Past Review The Most Incredible Experience Of My Entire Life CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"An immense amount of personal growth. It was so worthwhile"

Middlebury College
Past Review Loved It CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"It was great living in Europe for an extended period of time like this"

Brandeis University
Past Review Studying And Biking In A Liberal City CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"I learned about the cultural differences between Europe and the US. Yes, it was worthwhile!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Life Changing Experience CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

"I got to learn so much about myself, the culture, the language of Spain. While I was abroad, I also got to walk the Camino de Santiago, which was a huge part of my abroad experience. My study abroad experience was more than worthwhile. "

Berea College
Past Review I Came, I Experienced, I Learned. CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

"I learned a great deal about how history can shape people's interactions with one another. (Dominican-Haitian Relations). I felt it was worthwhile. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I gained a general sense of independence. "

Trinity University
Past Review It's Not Just Siestas And Cerveza CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I impressed myself with my ability to get in and out of uncomfortable situations and I feel empowered by the experience. Yes!"

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Berlin, Du Bist So Wunderbar! CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"I felt like I learned a lot about Berlin culture. It was so fun and energetic. It was completely worthwhile."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Not My City CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about myself just spending that much time alone and by being forced to use a second language to communicate and travel solo. I really dislike the city, the culture and the people there, but it was so valuable regardless. "

Barnard College
Past Review Beautiful Adventure CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"The experience was very fulfilling, and I am thankful to have had this opportunity. "

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Found An Outspoken Person Within Me Who I Didn't Know. CIEE: Rennes - Liberal Arts

"It definitely was, I found new ways to study and my adaptability capacity highly increased."

University of Tulsa
Past Review A Wonderful Time In A Wonderful And Enchanting City CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned all about different cultures and I got a lot better at Spanish. Very worthwhile."

Barnard College
Past Review Summer In Prague CIEE: Prague - Summer Psychology

"I had an amazing time and never wanted to come back! It opened my eyes to the world and fed my passion for travel and adventure. I never expected to love both locations I lived in as much as I did."

The College of New Jersey
Past Review A Lot Of Fun CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"Absolutely, I learned how to be more independent "

Barnard College
Past Review Good Stuff CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"CIEE admin is awesome, Amsterdam is the best city in the world, embrace your independence and thrive."

Middlebury College
Past Review Nothing Will Ever Compare To The Life, Culture, And Energy Of Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I improved my Spanish and learned how to have conversations in another language. That will ALWAYS be worthwhile. I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country and take advantage of a new environment. I learned how to live in and respect a different culture. "

Brandeis University
Past Review New CIEE: Shanghai - Business, Language, and Culture

"Allowed me to experience a new culture. Yes, it was worthwhile."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Amazing CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"yes"

The College of New Jersey
Past Review You Live And You Learn! CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

"It was worthwhile because I got to see a beautiful city. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Islam, Women, And Travel. CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"I learned so much about Islam, feminism, colonization, and education in the Moroccan context. It was a great experience. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Best 4 Months Of My Life CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"best independent experience i've ever had"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review "Mind The Gap" CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (Westminster)

"I learned so much about London and the United Kingdom and everywhere I travelled in Europe, but I also learned a lot about myself and what I'm capable of. "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Adventure CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"definitely worthwhile gained a lot of independence, learned a lot about a whole new country and continent "

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Decision Of My College Experience. CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

"It was all worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Poor Academics But Great Homestay CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

"Great exposure to Portuguese language and culture "

Brandeis University