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 A Needed Change From The Same. IES Abroad: Quito - IES Abroad in Quito

"I learned a lot about many things, and it was definitely interesting. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Becoming A Local In Barcelona IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"There is not enough space in this box to describe what I learned from studying abroad, but it was definitely worthwhile!"

University of Tulsa
Past Review Best Choice For My Junior Summer By Far. IES Abroad: Tokyo - Tokyo Summer

"A great intro to the language, an amazing time exploring Tokyo and a lot of friendships along the way. "

Brandeis University
Past Review An Unforgettable Experience IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I learned about living in a huge city. It was definitely worthwhile."

Trinity University
Past Review The Best Summer Of My Life IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities

"I LOVED Amsterdam. It's such a different environment from what we experience in the US, and also very unique in the social context of Europe in general. The other program participants came from all over the US, and came from very diverse backgrounds. If you have the chance to go, do it. I had the most amazing summer of my entire..."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review An Unexpected Love: My Summer In Vienna IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"This summer I had the privilege to study Music Performance in Vienna Austria through IES Abroad. Originally I was not excited to study abroad, but my experience in Austria changed my entire opinion of study abroad curriculum and opportunity. The IES Music Performance program in Vienna is an exquisite program filled with teac..."

Bryn Mawr College
Past Review Amazing Siena IES Abroad: Siena - IES Abroad Center

"Living in Siena was everything I wanted studying abroad to be about and more! Since Siena is a smaller city than others in Italy, it created a quaint, home-like feeling to it. By the time I left, I felt comfortable in the city and felt like one of the locals, and I always felt safe, even walking at night. I found it very fasc..."

California Lutheran University
Past Review New Home Away From Home IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I learned to be able to trust in yourself and to try to understand the culture you are living in before you act or speak."

Benedictine University
Past Review A Second Home IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - University Of Sydney

"I learned my sense of adventure"

Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
Past Review Paris: City Of Beauty, Truth & Tiny Air Conditoners IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"I learned how to navigate a new city on my own: transportation, food, attractions. I gained friends I wouldn't have met anywhere else. It was totally outside my comfort zone, and I'm so glad I pushed myself."

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Past Review Studying Outside The Classroom IES Abroad: Quito - IES Abroad in Quito

"I gained new experiences and memories which really matured me to take on more responsibility. Now I feel like I can plan more adventures because the whole experience was all just one spontaneous moment after another."

Tufts University
Past Review Paris Is Always A Good Idea IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"I learned a lot from inside the classroom, but I learned even more from the course-related excursions I attended, which allowed me to see more areas and neighborhoods of the city than I would have seen on my own. My French language and comprehension skills were challenged daily, as I communicated with my host family, my profess..."

Ohio State University - Columbus
Past Review Best Summer Ever! IES Abroad: London - UK Today Summer

"I travelled abroad to London for 8 weeks as a part of IES Abroad's 2015 UK Today program. I had the time of my life, with so many amazing new friends! I had the experience of fully immersing myself in a different culture and meeting people from all over the world. I got to take in an incredible amount of beautiful art, and try n..."

Wagner College
Past Review Best Decision Of My Undergrad IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I attended community college for 4 years part time before finally transferring to the University of Pittsburgh for my junior year. Since I only had 2 years left at my new school, I wanted to make the best of it and take advantage of every opportunity that presented itself. I chose IES Abroad Berlin because I wanted to practice m..."

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review Unforgettable Summer Abroad IES Abroad: Freiburg Summer - European Union: Politics & Economics

"The opportunity to study abroad is one that every student should take. Not only do you meet great people from around the world, you make great friends, experience cultures that you may have never considered exploring and you expose yourself to different situations that you could not get from your University. My time abroad was u..."

University of Rochester
Past Review Getting Lost And Having Fun Doing It. IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I'm more outgoing and independent. I learned a lot academically, and made sure to pick up a lot of the local literature, but I also learned to take care of myself and make plans for my own adventures. I am more confident after this experience, too, and a much better storyteller!"

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Life Changing Experience IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"This program is unbelievably worth while. I learned so much about Irish culture, it's history, and about myself. It was a wholesome abroad experience that gave me the opportunity to grow, learn, and gain a better understanding of the world we live in. "

Texas Christian University
Past Review Planting A Seed IES Abroad: Santiago Summer - Health Studies

"I learned Spanish, learned how to travel, and gained a sense of adventure that will last me a lifetime. It was definitely worthwile."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review A Future Chilean Surgeon IES Abroad: Santiago Summer - Health Studies

"I gained a better understanding of what it means to live as a minority as well as adapting to living in a large city. I learned how to be a more independent person that is capable of succeeding as an individual outside of my comfort zone. In general, I learned how to be a more easy going and relaxed person that can adapt to situ..."

Hope College
Past Review A Teasing Glimpse Of What Ecuador Has To Offer IES Abroad: Quito - IES Abroad in Quito

"I would definitely recommend this program to anyone who is interested in Environmental Studies or Biology; I believe those specifically interested in Ecology or the Galapagos would benefit immensely from this program. It is also a good program for those who do not want to miss a semester at their home institution by studying abr..."

Tufts University
Past Review Life Changing Trip IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"My experience abroad changed the course of my life entirely, no exaggeration. I feel like I have found more of a purpose in my life because of this trip and Berlin is an incredibly adequate place to do so."

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Past Review Psychology & Society In Vienna Yes!! IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I had the distinct and singular pleasure of studying abroad this past summer in Vienna. I found this experience to be profoundly thought provoking, and having been a part of the IES Study Abroad program was unquestionably one of the highlights of my academic career so far. During my time abroad, I participated in a Novice Ger..."

Smith College
Past Review Amazing Women In Amsterdam IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities

"I gained an amazing experience with some wonderful women. This summer was all about spending time with some incredibly intelligent women. This includes both the girls on the trip with me (we were in a unique group, there were about 25 girls and no boys), and the instructor of the art history course that I took, Anja Novak, and t..."

Connecticut College
Past Review Amazing North African Experience IES Abroad: Rabat - Study in Rabat

"I learned a lot about Islam and the relationship that the United States has with predominantly Muslim countries. As a political science major, that experience was invaluable"

Claremont McKenna College
Past Review Amazing Experience With Ies Vienna Summer Music History And Performance IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

" In just six weeks, I grew tremendously as a performer and a student. The instructors were wonderful, and with plenty of performing experience, they were able to give us great advice on how to perfect our skills. I also enjoyed taking voice lessons with a woman who had a long career in opera. I was amazed at how much I improved ..."

Vanderbilt University