4.6 - 2820 Reviews

IES Abroad

https://www.iesabroad.org/

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 Australia, Austria, France, and Germany.

Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student.

Created in 1950, we believe in crafting unforgettable, life-changing educational adventures that go beyond our students' expectations. Every year about 6,500 study abroad students choose IES Abroad for their authentic study and intern abroad experience.

Our work starta in our Chicago headquarters and spreads across more than 130 study abroad programs in more than 30+ locations worldwide. With this network, we develop authentic global education and life-affirming cultural experiences. We believe that studying abroad should be a part of every student's academic life, and we aim to not only provide study abroad opportunities, but to consistently maintain a friendly, fun, and safe academic and cultural environment.

We believe so firmly in the power of our academically superior programs, that we actively recruit students from diverse populations and pledges more than $5 million in scholarships year after year. We are proud that our students are as diverse and exciting as the countries we study.

Through IES Internships, we offer a variety of full-time semester and summer internships in 15 locations around the world. For more than 40 years, we've provided opportunities to intern in some of the world's most exciting cities. With IES Internships, you'll have a guaranteed placement, more on-the-job hours, dedicated assistance with résumés and interviewing skills, and the ability to network with other students.

How will study abroad redefine you? We can't wait to find out.

For more information, visit our website.

Study Abroad with IES Abroad

OVERALL RATING 4.6
Based on 2820 Reviews
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January 19, 2026
Past Review Life In Japan IES Abroad: Nagoya Direct Enrollment - Nanzan University

"I learned a lot about what it is like to live in Japan as a resident rather than a tourist. I will use this information in the future when I am applying for jobs overseas. "

Mount Holyoke College
Past Review Competence In The Work Place! IES Abroad: Rome - Summer Internship

"I learned how to work across cultures! I worked with Italians, Indians, Americans, and Swedes! I learned how to communicate and better explain things and to adjust to new environments with people from totally different cultures! "

Wofford College
Past Review Coffee The Italian Way! IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies

"I learned how to adapt to new places, people, and cultures! I learned how to handle things going wrong in unfamiliar places and then navigating countries where I didn't speak a lick of the language! Most importantly, I learned how to communicate across cultures in social and professional environments! "

Wofford College
Past Review Parks And Culture IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"I learned so much about the language and culture. Almost as much in five months as in the previous 5 years I've studied Spanish"

University of Rochester
Past Review The Perfect Study Abroad Experience IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"Studying abroad taught me as much about myself as it did about the world. I found a new love for culture, travel, Spanish language, international cuisines, and blissful exhaustion. Saying it was "worthwhile" is an understatement. "

Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
Past Review Rocambolesco IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"It was an incredibly worthwhile experience, I learned a great deal about myself as a person and how I interacted with people from around the world."

University of Rochester
Past Review Now A Madrileña IES Abroad: Madrid - Language & Area Studies

"I learned to keep an open mind at all times. I was immersed in an entirely different culture and I had to remain open minded and take in their culture as my own. I also learned to not be afraid to make mistakes and take risks. I traveled on the weekends, and even though I was still improving my Spanish I still tried to speak it..."

Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
Past Review Ies Abroad Eu: Experiencing Europe First Hand IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics

"I feel like I have a unique perspective on life as a result of this program, as it exposed me to students from all over the states and abroad who were passionate about government and economics and were so excited about seeing the world. I feel like I came out of it with a better understanding of different perspectives and some r..."

Mount Holyoke College
Past Review Top Notch Experience IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics

"Through my experiences abroad, I have developed to overcome challenges and gained new perspective to look at the world from various point of view. "

Gustavus Adolphus College
Past Review Amazing Outdoor Experience! IES Abroad: Christchurch Direct Enrollment - University Of Canterbury

"I learned that when you're lost, a compass will make yo lost more north. But I also learned that with the right people any experience can be an adventure, no matter where you are. "

University of Rochester
Past Review Life Changing IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Very worthwhile "

Trinity University
Past Review A Forever Experience IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I gained friends I will never forget, and an experience that will go down in my personal history as one of the best experiences of my life."

Trinity University
Past Review Awesome Cultural Experience IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I learn that although we come from different places we are all alike as human beings. The experience was definitely worth it. "

Trinity University
Past Review Awesome IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I learned a lot about German history and developed a better cultural understanding. Very worthwhile. "

Trinity University
Past Review Living In Berlin A New Perspective On Education, Politics, And Personal Goals. IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"It was definitely worth while - I gained a new perspective on my own goals for education and work, learned a lot about myself, Berlin, and Germany, and improved my German."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Summer In Dublin IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Opened my eyes to the world and I see how and why people think the way they do about America/Americans "

Trinity University
Past Review Awesome IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"World knowledge. Better language skills. better people skills. totally worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Semester Of Immersion And Adventure. IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I learned a lot about the culture in other countries as well as the culture in the U.S. from an outside perspective. My classes, although extremely manageable work wise, were quite interesting. "

Trinity University
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life!! IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I learned to be independent and how to navigate situations that are out of my comfort zone. I learned to interact with people from a wide range of countries. I got to see an incredible amount of places and cultures in a short amount of time. "

Trinity University
Past Review Adventurous, Fun And Enlightening. IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I learned a lot about myself, and yes. "

Trinity University
Past Review A Worthwhile Look Into An Incredibly Unique City And Culture. IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I learned what it is like to live under the shadow of having lost two world wars, how different Europe is to the US politically and culturally speaking, and a great deal of German. I believe it was worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Summer In Madrid IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"Independence, confidence, problem solving skills. I learned a lot of things by trial and error- the metro/train systems in different countries, how to barter in the souks in Morocco, how to get around in Venice without getting lost, how to use the night búhos in Madrid... definitely worthwhile. "

Trinity University
Past Review Great Experience! IES Abroad: Paris - Business & International Affairs

"I gained a better understanding about French culture and politics. "

Trinity University
Past Review Vienna Is A Beautiful City And I Loved Living Here. IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I improved my language skills in I way that I couldn't have if I hadn't gone abroad. I also made friendships that I believe will last."

Trinity University
Past Review I Love Rome. Ies Was Pretty Okay IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies

"Confidence. Desire to travel. Inspiration to take action about my future. Desire to learn more languages. It was completely worthwhile."

Trinity University