4.6 - 2813 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
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October 3, 2025
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
Past Review Delightfully Dublin IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I gained confidence in international travel that will serve me well in the future. I traveled every weekend with friends, and I even spent a weekend by myself where I only planned my flight and hostel. When I got there I figured it out as I went, and I am so thankful for that experience. This was a summer that I will never fo..."

Illinois Wesleyan University
Past Review A Great Experience IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I got to know how Germans live and their cultures. It is worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review Great City, Perhaps Not The Best School IES Abroad: Nagoya Direct Enrollment - Nanzan University

"I learned a lot about the language and about another culture, as well as about the lives of people who group up in other parts of the world that were also doing the program."

Brandeis University
Past Review Cape Town Health Studies 2015 IES Abroad: Cape Town - Summer Health Studies

"I gained a greater sense of independence, as well as re-affirmed my desire to work in Healthcare. It was definitely worthwhile! I had one of the greatest experiences of my life. "

Miami University
Past Review Food IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"I gained confidence and various skills, including the improvement of my Spanish. It was SO worthwhile."

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

"Overall a great experiece and way to learn new thigs everyday. "

Trinity University
Past Review Spring In Berlin IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I was able to be immersed in a German-speaking environment, which alone made the experience worthwhile. Meeting many people of various backgrounds and ideas was also a valuable experience. "

Brandeis University
Past Review How Vienna Changed My Life IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I learned that I can travel independently, get lost on the subway system, and speak a foreign language all with confidence! "

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Past Review Great Experience IES Abroad: Cape Town - Summer Health Studies

"Gained a lot of first hand experience on healthcare in South Africa"

McGill University
Past Review My Favorite Semester IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities

"This past spring I was fortunate enough to study abroad in Amsterdam with the IES program. It was an experience that I will never forget and one that I am extremely grateful for. Amsterdam was an incredible city, practically a utopia -a word I and my friends/ family who visited me used to describe the city many times. Amsterdam ..."

Johns Hopkins University
Past Review Liberation IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"My Study Abroad experience was liberating because it helped me gain different perspectives on life. The field trips to Turkey and Bosnia were especially enriching. Liberation is not escapism, it is a way of reflecting on life."

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Past Review A Summer In London IES Abroad: London - UK Today Summer

"From studying aboard I gained more self confidence. Being in a foreign country on your own forces you to go out, explore the city, mature and become more assertive. I'm a shy person so being in a big city helped me to come out of my shell a little bit. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "

University of Missouri - Columbia
Past Review Great Friends, Interesting Classes IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Exposure to the local Jewish community, met interesting and amazing people, made important friendships "

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

"People will tell you that when you go abroad something changes in you. I never really felt this until I went on to Spain. Coming from a small southern town to a bustling city environment was a huge change for me. Especially when my host mother spoke not one word of English. To be honest, the first night I was not so sure tha..."

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Past Review Anything Worth Having Is Worth Working For IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities

"I became much more independent and gained a new appreciation/understand for the world. I also gained a new appreciation for the US "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review It's What You Make Of It IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies

"I learned how to change my mood for the better quickly and that sometimes it's best to focus on the simple things that make me happy like a walk, great food, and trying something new. It was completely worth while. "

Ithaca College
Past Review Berlin The City That Actually Never Sleeps IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I gained a sense of independence, freedom, as well as a love for travel and new experiences, such as opera, classical concerts, electronic dance music, etc. "

Emory University
Past Review Explore Japan, Live In Tokyo! IES Abroad: Tokyo - Tokyo Summer

"I learned a massive amount about what it's like to live and grow up in another culture. It was absolutely worth it, Japan is a great country to study abroad in because it is so safe and unique. There are so many cool things there, I only wish I had time to see them all!"

Brandeis University
Past Review A New Experience IES Abroad: London - UK Today Summer

"I gained new insight into the world around me. Yes."

Trinity University