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 had amazing experiences with students from many different countries. Freiburg was also a city that is both easy to navigate but full of different opportunities and things to do. My family comes from Germany, but this experience made it feel more like home than it ever had before. "
A student Temple University
"I love the netherlands and i think everyone should go "
Leslie ferreira University of Hartford
"It was worthwhile without a doubt. I learned how to be more independent and mindful of other worlds and cultures. "
McKenzi University of Tulsa
"I definitely improved my German skills, in reading, writing, and speaking! I met new friends who shared my passion for German, which was actually super cool for me, coming from a super small school where all of my German classes had fewer than 7 students. I got to know the beautiful city of Berlin and made connections with Berli..."
Emily Cohen Bowdoin College
"I learned more about myself and how I can make a difference in my small, midwestern bubble. We are so small in the grand scheme, and, more than not, we fail to remember that. I would do it all over again. "
Isabel Lehmann Hope College
"Through my experience abroad, I learned about the rich religious history of Granada through classes like Islamic Civilizations in Spain and Memory and Identity of Sephardic Jews. This was incredibly interesting to me and gave me new learning opportunities within my major. I also gained a stronger sense of independence and a new ..."
Nellie Fagan Sewanee: The University of the South
"My studies have greatly shaped what I hope to do over the next chapter of my life. Before traveling to Freiburg, the green city of Europe, I was unsure how to convert my passion of environmental sustainability into a career. While abroad I learned about the various sectors and industries that utilize green aspects. I now feel co..."
Myiah Smith Georgetown University
"I learned lots of geography from all my travel, but most importantly I learned about the language and culture which is what I was there for. I experienced another part of the world and that is priceless."
Brian Susquehanna University
"I think I gained so much knowledge and fluency by studying in Nantes and I would 100% repeat the same experience! "
A student Gettysburg College
"I gained a new confidence in my ability to go out, try new things, and succeed. I made so many friends and connections while there. "
Hannah Strickland University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"This experience was 120% worthwhile. I gained so much confidence in my ability to speak Spanish and I gained a global viewpoint on healthcare systems. I learned how to be more independent, navigate travel to another country by myself, and connect with strangers. "
A student Case Western Reserve University
"My experience studying abroad with IES in Sydney, Australia was incredibly eye-opening. I studied at the University of New South Wales in Kensington, which is conveniently located about twenty minutes from world famous Coogee Beach. I loved studying at this university because my school back in the US is super rural, so it was a ..."
Kelly Heilman Sewanee: The University of the South
"Friendships !!!! German knowledge!!!!! Cultural awareness!!!!!! "
Jessica Purdue University
"As cheesy as it is, I learned so much about myself and gained confidence while doing so."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained a whole new group of friends across the world and got out of the "American Bubble"."
Jack Friskney Indiana University - Bloomington
"Learning to maneuver in a foreign environment is crucial experience."
A student Williams College
"great outdoor experience, great courses, really made use of the location, learned about the history of Freiburg and how it becomes so green"
A student Brandeis University
"yes it was worthwhile and i gained work experience. i made friendships and connections that will last a lifetime. "
Raisa Haque University of the Pacific
"I gained so much! I feel my time was incredibly worthwhile. I gained new friends and experiences along with practice scuba diving, knowledge from my courses, and spanish speaking skills. "
Alexandra A Brandeis University
"I learned so much about myself, my field of study, and the world during this program and I would not trade this experience for anything. "
A student Brandeis University
"that I wanted to pursue international business, YES"
Madeline H Brandeis University
"I have learned through my time abroad would be trusting and believing in myself, and realizing the possibilities for my future are limitless. I gained so much inspiration for my craft and my passion and this feeling is truly invaluable!"
Alyssa Manske
"Living in another country made me self-sufficient."
Jeremy Barovick Middlebury College
"I improved in my German language skills. I went from barely having the confidence to ask for directions to telling a Döner store owner that I wish I had discovered his shop sooner and that his shop was my favorite - all in German. "
Doan Bui Washington and Lee University
"I feel I have an advantage over other students in my home school’s business program because I was able to experience first hand how international marketing works. Also, both the professors and IES staff truly cared to get to know each of us individually. At the end of the program, I felt I had made lifelong connections with bo..."
Alissa Smith Hope College
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