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
"It was the best experience of my life. I learned all and more than I wanted to learn about the culture, language, and people, and I cannot wait to return in the future."
A student Cornell University
"I learned that I want to live in France. I loved my time there so much that I decided to make it my goal to have a career in France."
Laura Froggatt Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"I learned that I can live in a big city, if it is one so populated with history and culture as Paris is. I also learned how to be more spontaneous, to not worry so much about what plan I had for my day, week, or life in general. My trip was absolutely worthwhile. "
Alaina Jacobsen Whitman College
"My experience in Buenos Aires was truly unforgettable. That is a cliche thing to say, I know, as it is said by virtually each and every student who studies abroad. But I truly believe that my time not only in Buenos Aires, but specifically with IES was a special one to say the least. Buenos Aires is a magical city. You have the ..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I always thought that living and working abroad could be in my future and my time in Milan only confirmed that. I am even looking at moving Europe after graduation for my first job. Living abroad forces you interact with people that hold beliefs that differ from your own. I always tried to make friends with people from different..."
Kevin Shue Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned a huge amount of Spanish as well as cultural competency. I learned a lot about myself and what was important to me, and I became much more independent and confident. "
Isabel C Smith Brandeis University
"I grew as a person and student. i learned more Spanish and a lot about the Spanish culture. "
Sydni University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I loved Vienna! It is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve been in. Vienna offers you everything a big city has with a small-town vibe. There was something happening almost every night whether it be an opera, a jazz bar showcase, or a ball. The music program was amazing. All the music staff I interacted with were performing in ..."
A student Loyola University Chicago
"I learned about the South African culture and about myself "
A student Xavier University of Louisiana
"I definitely learned to relax a little bit and really take in where you are. Being able to travel opened me up to so many different cultures and lifestyles."
Renee Duffy Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I gained a new confidence in myself and a vast knowledge about a timeless city. It was absolutely a worthwhile experience."
Kati Spellerberg Ithaca College
"IES Abroad Madrid was AMAZING! I learned so much while I was in Madrid and wouldn't trade that experience for anything. Because Madrid is so centralized, I was able to travel to a plethora of cities within Spain and experience other countries outside of Spain as well. There is a wide variety of classes offered and lots of activi..."
A student Bradley University
"I learned so much about myself with becoming more independent, I learned different fieldwork techniques and was able to apply all the information i learned at my home university about marine science to a new ecosystem"
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I gained a more global mindset and a new sense of independence. These skills aren't easy to make, and going abroad fosters them. "
Caitlin Muller DePauw University
"I gained complete confidence in my ability to take risks and go out on my own and explore. I've gained a new sense of adventure, and I have IES to thank for that."
Tovah Klein The College of William and Mary
"I learned a lot about myself and how I react in situations where I feel uncomfortable. Abroad helped me grow a lot and deepened my appreciation for my support network."
Sarah Curtis Bates College
"SO worthwhile. I gained the knowledge on how the world works, how to understand other people and cultures, and how to navigate through the unknown."
Kyle Dandrea Anonymous University
"I learned how to be fully independent. Living abroad certainly tested my maturity and budgeting, but I came out on top."
A student Amherst College
"It was so worthwhile. I was challenged in many ways throughout my time there, as there were so many experiences I had never had before. I matured so much during my stay in Barcelona, and I couldn't have asked for a better college semester."
Sophia Burroughs University of Wisconsin - Madison
"My goals when going abroad were to really improve my Spanish fluency and confidence. This is something I definitely accomplished, even if I wasn’t speaking Spanish with my program friends. I also wanted to learn more about the Spanish people and culture. There’s no doubt that I was able to learn a lot, but what I didn’t anticipa..."
Lina Purtscher Scripps College
"I gained a lot of language skills that you cannot learn in the classroom setting. I also gained new friends and a lot of independence. "
A student Seton Hall University
"I developed confidence in myself and who I am as a person. I am not the same girl that boarded that plane a year ago. I am so grateful for this experience and all that it shaped me into! "
Kathleen Blehl Villanova University
"This is impossible to sum up briefly; but I gained a lot of knowledge specifically about Catalan culture, but also independence and a more open mind to other cultures. "
Kiaran Hartnett University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"The adventures, friends, and memories I made through IES will be with me for my entire life! It was absolutely worthwhile."
Thomas J Marszewski University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I can't put into words what this program meant to me. It truly was the best 4 months of my life and I was able to make so many amazing friends and travel to so many incredible places. It's a once in a life time experience and I wouldn't change a single second of my time abroad. "
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
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