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 Korea: Go Big Or Go Home CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"Absolutely. I feel more confident traveling on my own and functioning as an individual in a foreign setting. I am now much more interested in Asia in general than I was before, and am left with a strong desire to learn more Korean."

Truman State University
Past Review Barcelona Was A Life Changing Experience CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I definitely became much more independent having to navigate a city by myself. I had never been outside the country before so this was a great experience overall. I definitely want to travel more in Europe now and eventually go back to Barcelona. "

Providence College
Past Review Learning More In A Semester Then I Did In 3 Years CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Yes it definitely was. I learned so much about myself and the rest of the world. "

Providence College
Past Review Sevilla: Unreal CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I am so glad I had the opportunity to go abroad. The experiences I had were incredible, and I would highly recommend it for any student that has the chance to do it. "

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona: Greatest Time Of My Life CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Studying abroad was the best thing that I have done thus far in my career. It was a great opportunity to learn about new cultures and develop an appreciation for these cultures. I became more independent and confident as a person and learned more about myself in 4 months than I ever have previously."

Providence College
Past Review Dominican Republic: A Whole New World CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

"Yes. Because of my study abroad experience I now understand human rights from a completely different perspective. My life and my perspective on the world has been totally changed."

Barnard College
Past Review Barcelona: Is It Really Time To Go? CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I learned so much from my time in Barcelona. I experienced new things and learned a lot about myself. It was my time to become more independent and confident in myself. I was able to use my Spanish and become more confident in speaking with other people. I definitely can see myself moving to Barcelona after college and working..."

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona: Don't Worry About Classes, Go Have Fun! CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"Yes. It was an incredible experience living in a different country. "

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona: Stay A While CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Yes, travel, new cultures, new food. It was all worth it. "

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"Everything"

Providence College
Past Review Sevilla: The Most Spanish City In Spain CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"My study abroad experience was unbelievable. I cannot believe I traveled where I did and met all the people that I met. Without a doubt it will be something that I never forget."

Providence College
Past Review Studying In Barcelona: The Best Thing I Ever Did CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I feel like I have changed a lot. I've become much more independent and open-minded, willing to try new things, and more sensitive and aware of different perspectives and ways of life. One of the best things about this experience is that I really got to get out and see the world, undoubtedly something I will never forget."

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona: Time Of My Life CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"It was the experience of a lifetime. I am much more interested in the world outside of America. Also, this experience has added interest in the field of international marketing. I realized how many opportunities American brands have to take their companies international."

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona Was Awesome CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I learned to be more independent and I now know I can live anywhere that my future sends me. "

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona Opened My Eyes To A New Culture, A New World, A New Me. CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"It was absolutley worthwhile. I learned so much about myself, my peers and the world around me. I have no desire to change my major but I do have an increased desire to travel more and to learn about different cultures. I learned so much about myself and I was able to see what I truly value. This experience really helped me to m..."

Providence College
Past Review The Experience Of My Lifetime CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"Although I didn't give all of above the best ratings, but the overall experience was definitely worth the 5 star. I had the time of my life, not just learning language and culture, but also making friends and spending memorable times with them. It's an unique experience that you won't have at your home country. Imagine yourself ..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Spring Abroad Was Best Time Of My Life CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"lots of history, cultural lessons. now i want to teach abroad right after college"

University of the Pacific
Past Review South Africa Study Abroad CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned to look at things from an objective point of view"

Wellesley College
Past Review Espana: No Pasa Nada. CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"Yes it was worthwhile in that it greatly improved my language skills and i was able to go to a part of a world, i wouldnt normally have."

Wellesley College
Past Review Spain Is Awesome! CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Yes."

Trinity University
Past Review I Left A Part Of My Heart In Sevilla CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I definitely expanded my range of thought and understanding. I drastically improved my Spanish and am not afraid of using it. I learned how to adapt to a different culture and when to take some of their characteristics and when to keep my own. I am more culturally aware of different perspectives on global issues. I am more cultu..."

Trinity University
Past Review Cape Town: I Cannot Imagine Having Completed My De Pauw Experience Without The 6 Months I Spent There CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"YES. As I mentioned above, I cannot imagine having completed my time at DePauw without this experience. It has changed my outlook on life and I hope to return to Africa very soon. "

DePauw University
Past Review Life In South Korea CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies

"Absolutely. I feel like I really got to see what it's like to live in Korea. I think I will go back there to teach English when I graduate. And I definitely want to work there in something more long-term."