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 Ciee Cape Town Is The Most Beatiful City In The World. CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I loved it. South Africa is awesome. I really want to go back. Going to Cape Town allowed me to explore Africa, which is probably the continent I will least likely get to travel to in the future (because everywhere else is easier and much more accessible to me). So I am glad I can check a region of the world of my list of places..."

Clark University
Past Review Que Viva La Republica Dominicana CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

"After this program, I can honestly say that I am graduating with a well-rounded Spanish language and cultural experience. "

DePauw University
Past Review Amsterdam Perfection CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"It was the best decision I have ever made in my entire life. I grew so much, and honestly believe that I am a better and happier person because of it."

Western Washington University
Past Review It Rained, It Poured, But We All Still Smiled CIEE: Monteverde - Sustainability + The Environment

"The program was worth it. personally for me the program did not push me outside my comfort zone, but this is dependent upon past international experience. The field trips were by far the best part of the program. We were able to see so much of the country and it makes me want to travel more within my home state/country. I must c..."

Pacific Lutheran University
Past Review Ciee South Africa Was Not What I Expected But I Learned A Lot. CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"Study abroad was an experience I needed, it helped me realize everything I still have to learn and I had a really great time exploring a new continent and getting to now the crazy cape townian culture."

Tulane University
Past Review A Semester In Buenos Aires Was A Semester Like No Other CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"Yes. I learned more Spanish, made new friends, experienced a world on my own, learned what it means to be completely lost and not know anything, and much much more."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Falling In Love With Argentina CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"The only standout negative aspect of the entire experience was the schooling. Otherwise, the advisors, both at my university and through the program, were extremely helpful, and the city was amazing. I feel in love with the atmosphere of Buenos Aires and want to return, come hell or high water."

University of the Pacific
Past Review Barcelona: A Home & Vacation In One City CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"extremely worthwhile, it was an amazing experience that I will treasure for a life-time"

Providence College
Past Review Sevilla: The City That Made Me The Person That I Want To Be CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

" Studying abroad was the most scary, courageous, but amazing thing I have ever done, and possibly ever will do. I grew up so much as a person and gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for the world. Studying abroad just emphasized my decision to have spanish as one of my majors and I definitely want to keep pursuing the..."

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona Is Amazing! CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"The experience was definitely worthwhile. It sparked an interest in traveling and learning about other cultures, introduced me to some amazing people, and helped me improve my language skills. I'm hoping to live abroad again sometime soon!"

Wellesley College
Past Review Spain: Studying Directly At The Universidad De Sevilla CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned how to rely on myself and be ok with being alone every now and then. I also learned that stressing about grades and school is not a worldwide phenomena and that I should take time to enjoy life, sit and eat a great meal, and have real conversations with friends. "

Trinity University
Past Review Buenos Aires Study Abroad CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"Beyond my disappointment with the program and the homestay situation, the experience itself was invaluable. If my opportunity to live in a foreign country had to be via this program, so be it. Going abroad and adapting to a different lifestyle is life changing and would choose to do it all over again the same way if I had no o..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review The City That Never Sleeps: Barcelona, Spain CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"Yes! Yes! Yes!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Studying In The Hashemite Kingdom Of Jordan CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"I feel one hundred times more aware of global happenings--especially in the Middle East. My language skills are worlds better. Not to mention, the experience will certainly help me in my future job hunt."

Trinity University
Past Review Sevillana Forever! CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I gained understanding and confidence in my Spanish-speaking skills. It has made me want to go back, and want to travel more and help as many people as I can."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Sevilla, Spain..I'll Never Be The Same CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I can't imagine what my life would be like without having done this. It was one of the best choices I've ever made. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Prague Changed My Life And Me As A Person CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"Yes, it's the best decision I have ever made. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Spain Changed My Life! Go! CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"Yes! It has made me see the world in a whole new light and has given me an inside understanding of Spain "

University of the Pacific
Past Review Sevilla A Semester To Remember CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"Absolutely."

Providence College
Past Review Ghana: An Exceptional, Challenging, Invaluable, Growing, Non Traditional Study Abroad Experience CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"My study abroad experience was most definitely worthwhile! Though many aspects of my time abroad were challenging, I gained insight into a more global perspective and learned how to relate to people of diverse cultures. The experiences I had in Ghana have fueled my desire to return to developing African nations in the future a..."

University of Rochester
Past Review South Korea Delivers The Goods And Will Make You Want To Go Back For More CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"Of course! I am still processing everything, so I don't really know what I have learned about myself through this experience yet, but I definitely now have a more in-depth understanding of Korean culture, Korean history, Korean politics, and just the psyche of the Korean people. I understand why the people do what they do or bel..."

Wellesley College
Past Review La Experiencia De Mi Vida My Time In Argentina CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"Overall it was an experience of a lifetime. I had problems with my host family, but even with that I gained a lot from living with them. By studying with CIEE, my Spanish has improved and I have gained insight into a different dialect I had no previous knowledge of. I also learned a lot about the culture and subcultures of Ar..."

Trinity University
Past Review South Africa Study Abroad: Highly Recommended CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"Yes, absolutely! I learned so much about South Africa and other walks of life, and I also learned so much about myself and matured so much."

Wellesley College
Past Review Obsessed With Sevilla CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Absolutely. It was the best thing I've ever done. I got to see so many new parts of the world and learn so much, and I got to do it all with some of the most amazing people."

Trinity University