IES Abroad
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IES Abroad is a program provider offering 119 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, and Online Program abroad programs in 18 countries such as Netherlands, South Africa, The United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
IES Abroad provides opportunities for students to thrive abroad with program options that fit majors and interests—backed by a high-quality, immersive experience, on-site support, impactful financial aid, and an inclusive community.
IES Abroad experiences are:
- Priced for quality: The program fee includes tuition, housing, and health insurance, along with high-quality predeparture and on-site support, small class sizes, and the opportunity for field trips and immersive experiences.
- Fully supported 24/7: Time-saving visa support and trusted local staff to help with health, housing, and safety, no matter what comes up—or when!
- Designed to count toward graduation while offering a global perspective: Hands-on learning and excursions, led by respected experts in their fields, take your experience beyond the classroom to gain international exposure. We work with university partners to ensure program approval and credit transfer.
- Impactful with real career benefits: 65% of IES Abroad alumni say study abroad was very/extremely influential on their career path and 64% say it contributed to career advancement.
- Generously supported by $7.9 million in financial aid awarded annually: Need-based aid awarded to students applying from consortium member institutions expands access to study abroad.
Study Abroad with IES Abroad
"I gained more confidence and became more out-going."
Lauren E Barnard College
"I enjoyed studying abroad, but it did not change me or my future plans. I had lived abroad before and had had many of the experiences of learning to travel and be self-sufficient in a foreign country already. Barcelona was very touristy and very Americanized feeling and though there were a lot of places to seek culture, I did no..."
Claire G The University of Texas at Austin
"My German improved a lot (although not as much as it could have) and I had a chance to take classes in my major from a new perspective. It was my first time in Europe and I can't complain about that. I just wish I had had more time to travel and soak up everything. "
Shmillip S Tulane University
"This was my first time truly on my own and in a country with such a truly different culture. It was eye-opening and great fun. It has made me consider working or studying abroad again for a short time."
Chloe W The University of Texas at Austin
"I loved studying in Nantes. My host family was wonderful and I met some interesting people both in the city and in the program itself. My speaking ability improved greatly, which was my main purpose in studying abroad."
Ima O Trinity University
"YES. I am now a huge study abroad advocate. I think that everyone should live in a different culture, because you learn a lot about yourself, about your relationships, about your goals, and about other people. I am looking for a way to move back to Europe after college, and would love to live there permanently. Living in Par..."
Sarah S The University of Texas at Austin
"I defintely have seen a different way of life in London. The way in which people interact in such a diverse cosmopolitan city was really inspiring and fun to see. "
Alexandra D Trinity University
"Yes! I learned so much about the Spanish people and culture and my Spanish also improved to near fluency. I now want to return to work in Spain or a Latin American nation."
Sarah L Trinity University
"My study abroad experience was fabulous! I could not have asked for a better time or city to live in. My eyes were opened to another culture that began to feel like my own, despite the differences from my culture. I grew an even deeper appreciation for the Spanish language and have gained the confidence to use it much more of..."
Madeline E The University of Texas at Austin
"It was worthwhile and definitely once in a lifetime. I grew in different ways than I thought I would. I didn't learn as much Spanish as I was hoping but I grew as a person and have a better world outlook. "
Margaret B
"I had the time of my life in Italy. I learned to appreciate my heritage, while also gaining perspective on my life in America. The confidence I gained from being able to survive on my own in a foreign culture made a great impact on my future plans and decisions. I chose to travel abroad again and again, at every opportunity, ..."
Danielle C Ithaca College
"This trip was MORE than I could have wanted and expected. I met some amazing students from all over the nation, while also gaining the opportunity to immerse myself in the amazing Spanish culture and society. "
Sammie H The University of Texas at Austin
"The city was incredible and overall it was an unforgettable experience that I think made me much more independent and certainly broadened my horizons greatly. "
Mary W The University of Texas at Austin
"My experience was worth more than I expected it to be. I learned the world is bigger, better, and more mysterious than you could ever learn from a book."
Elizabeth W The Catholic University of America
"It was definitely worthwhile. I loved it, and I want to go back. I only wish my program had had other international students instead of just Americans."
Chelsea C The University of Texas at Austin
"I thoroughly enjoyed my study abroad experience in Barcelona. I would not trade the experiences I had for anything. I feel that I returned from Barcelona with a greater knowledge of the Spanish culture and with another glimpse at the outside world. The time I spent abroad influenced me to want to spend more time abroad in the fu..."
Elizabeth C The Catholic University of America
"The study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. Absolutely everyone should study abroad if they can. It expands your horizons, helps you grow up, and shows you things you never thought you would see. "
Philip S Trinity University
"I honestly learned a lot about myself while being in Japan. I learned what part of me I felt was truly defining and what part existed in the context of American culture. I also learned a lot about the American mindset by being surrounded by a completely different. I would say more, but that would spoil it for those of you hop..."
Nauder N The University of Texas at Austin
"I really enjoyed my experience. I learned a great deal about other cultures and people and that the world is a lot bigger than I previously thought but that people are not so different despite cultural and geographically difference."
Meredith V Trinity University
"Yes it was worthwile, made me more adaptable"
Ashley S The University of Texas at Austin
"Definitely worth while and I would definitely choose it again, simply because it was the only Japan program offered at UT for the summer. My experience was amazing only because of when I went out and explored the city; not because of all the little things the program itself did for me. But, the program gave me an excuse to g..."
Ashley S The University of Texas at Austin
"After living in Buenos Aires I feel like I can do anything. I am much happier and much more confident. I want to see the world now, and I am completely confident that I can handle and adjust to anything."
Katie H The University of Texas at Austin
"You are not held back by your past or perceptions. Interesting to see what you can change and what is constant. Jump into the culture and do your research"
GIl P Trinity University
"My experience has made me much more culturally aware and made me realize not to make generalizations or stereotypes and people of different culture. I was able to travel to different countries and see beautiful museums which I would not have been able to do unless abroad, that contributed to my experience greatly. My art history..."
Laura Z Austin College
"Americans are very money driven. In Spain they balance work and play much better. They live less extravagantly, but spend less time at work. My study Abroad experience was extremely worth while, and that's really an understatement. I loved seeing that their are other ways to live than the way we do at home. It's amazing how diff..."
Emily B The University of Texas at Austin
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