4.6 - 2832 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 2832 Reviews
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March 10, 2026
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
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"yes! yes!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review It Was Alright. IES Abroad: Paris - Business & International Affairs

"I've learned so many things about Europe and traveled a lot. It totally worth it. "

Trinity University
Past Review An Amazing And Eye Opening Experience IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"Learned more Spanish, learned more about myself and what I enjoy, got to travel a lot, got to experience new cultures and try new things, became more adventurous, definitely worthwhile "

Trinity University
Past Review C’était Très Bien! IES Abroad: Paris - Business & International Affairs

"I gained a love for a new culture that I had never experienced before. I already loved the French food I had tried before, but I was able to try so much more, much of it home-cooked by my host mom. Living with a host family allowed me to experience the culture more than I otherwise would have. It was great to meet French and ..."

University of Hartford
Past Review Breaking Into London IES Abroad: London Direct Enrollment - University College London

"As stated above, I learned so many things that I never even knew I had to leearn about. I learned to view the world through a completely different lens than the traditional American perspectiv, I was able to break into the business sector in London (which I would argue is one of the hardest one's to get a foot in in the world), ..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Japan IES Abroad: Tokyo - Language & Culture

"Language, a lot of language. Yes twas' quite worthwhile."

University of Hartford
Past Review Te Amo, Granada IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"IES Abroad Granada allowed me to become a more confident, worldly individual. Going abroad put me outside of my comfort zone, and I'm very grateful for that. In Granada, I became familiar with a new and beautiful culture, fell in love with art and architecture and dance, made some amazing new friends, and learned how to cook exc..."

Kenyon College
Past Review The Greatest Time Of My Life! IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Learned a lot about Berlin's rapid gentrification, architecture, social issues, and history. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Saturated With Experiences, Mind And World View Expanded, Incredibly Grateful. IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I gained independence, experience, expansion of my worldview, perspective, confidence, a network of people all over the world, a new appreciation for people and places. I also gained a new incentive to learn a language that I never thought I'd have. It was an invaluable experience."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review No Pasa Nada IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"I gained an innumerable amount of self-love and self-awareness, as well as many friends and experiences that I can never recreate in their entirety because they are so precious to my time here. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Rome Was Great, Ies Was Sub Par IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies

"Language, open-mindedness, saw Europe. Yes"

Brandeis University
Past Review Amsterdam Is The City To Study Abroad! IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities

"Studying in Amsterdam with IES wasn't just a life changing experience, it was preparation for life after graduation and acceptance of a new life style and culture. Looking back on it, I wouldn’t have chosen another program or location. I met tons of other study abroad students from various countries who said they loved their pro..."

The University of Texas at Austin