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 Don't Fear Debt. Being In Debt Means That You Bettered Something In Your Life. CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

"It was the most experiential, and beneficial semester of my life. I highly recommend this program, especially in the Fall semester because you get to show up and go to the beach everyday after class."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Place Was Magical And The People Were Phenomenal. CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I learned to be open minded, how to be independent and how to deal with people of different backgrounds than myself. It was absolutely worthwhile. "

Fairfield University
Past Review Rough Start But Fell In Love With Cape Town! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned that even though it might take a while to get used to a completely new place, it really is in your best interest to go out and explore and make new friends. Studying in Cape Town was definitely worthwhile and I only wish I had stepped out of my comfort zone and started exploring earlier."

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Semester Of My College Career! CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

"Learned a lot about Dominican and Haitian Culture. Improved my Spanish x100 while exploring a beautiful island. Learned a lot about my own culture and how it differed from others. Absolutely worthwhile!"

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Eye Opening CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"aside from all the fun I had while in Amsterdam, my experience living there taught me I can adapt to different cultures easily and live independently"

Wellesley College
Past Review Most Beautiful And Inspiring Two Months Of My Life! CIEE: Prague - Summer Psychology

"I learned so much I don't even know where to begin! It was one of the best opportunities and experiences of my life. It helped me grow to be more independent and confident in myself."

Trinity University
Past Review An Experience I Won't Forget! CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies

"This program is definitely a worthwhile experience! Through CIEE, I got to experience a lot of South Korea's culture and history, as well as learn a bit more about myself. From studying abroad, some things I think I've learned were 1) how to adapt to fit my needs/wants 2) how to look at things from a different perspective 3) h..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Summer Experience Of My Life! CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"I learned about the effects of French and Spanish colonialism on the every day life of Moroccans."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review My Moroccan Summer CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"I definitely learned more outside of the classroom than inside of it, but I believe that is part of the study abroad experience. This was a really valuable experience to me."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Summer Of My Life! CIEE: Seville - Summer Language and Culture

"I learned so much about how to be independent and also how to accept and appreciate other cultures."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Life Changing Experience CIEE: Seville - Summer Language and Culture

"So many memories, so much knowledge and it was definitely worthwhile"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Great Country, Pretty Good Experience CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"Learned quite a bit about my privilege as an American who attends a liberal arts school in a safe town--it is amazing that as a female I can walk outside after dark and feel safe (not true for so many women in Cape Town). Also opened my eyes to several aspects of white privilege that I had never considered before. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Sao Paolo Through Ciee CIEE: Sao Paulo - Liberal Arts

"I learned that I loved portuguese as a language but also just how to make connections through cultural barriers. It was definitely worthwhile "

Brandeis University
Past Review Amsterdam Is Like The Las Vegas Of Europe CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I gained a real perspective on living abroad and living independently, and got the chance to travel around Europe from a storybook locale as home base. I'll never "

Middlebury College
Past Review A Great Study Abroad Experience In Tokyo CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned how to appreciate a totally different culture and how to integrate with the local people. It was totally worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review I Fell In Love With Cape Town. CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"South Africa is beautiful."

Middlebury College
Past Review Increible!! CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I leaned how to get out of my comfort zone and try new things"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review A Journey Into Independence CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"Independence, ability to navigate foreign cities"

Brandeis University
Past Review Wonderful CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"it live and travel by self"

Brandeis University
Past Review Great Experience Abroad CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I became more aware of international politics beyond the United States. Often times we limit ourselves to domestic affairs. But the events within the international community, such as South Africa, are also important."

Wellesley College
Past Review My Home In Cape Town CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"It was worthwhile "

Wellesley College
Past Review Beyond Amazing CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"being very independent"

Brandeis University
Past Review A Unique Experience That Took Me Out Of My Comfort Zone. CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"Amsterdam provided me with great adventure. It was not only a beautiful city but it was also very manageable, the people were friendly, I learned a lot, I made amazing friends, ate good food, and was able to explore a good portion of Europe. I would recommend Amsterdam to anyone!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review I Explored Japan Every Moment I Could. CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned that I loved exploring Japan and will definitely return."

Brandeis University