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 Irish Studies IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"My time spent in Dublin holds a very special place in my heart and I owe this incredible experience to the wonderful IES administration and students. Living and learning in a different country is one of the best experiences you can give yourself and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to expand their horizons and grow. I l..."

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review Take Me Back!!! IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I learned how to be more independent and accepting of other cultures. I feel more open minded and less scared of venturing out of my comfort zone and throwing myself into a new culture. "

Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Past Review Best 4 Months Of My Life IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"The world is awesome"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Study London Ies Fall 2014 IES Abroad: London Direct Enrollment – City St. George's, University of London

"I loved being in London, it's an amazing city that you can't help but fall in love. It was 100% worthwhile and one of the best experiences of my life."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review An Unforgettable And Unique Experience! IES Abroad: Rabat - Study in Rabat

"I learned about a new culture, started learning two new languages and made many friends, local and American, that I will always remember. "

Seattle University
Past Review "Once In A Lifetime Experience" IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"Many people have told me that studying abroad is a "once-in-a-lifetime experience." After completing my program in Paris, France, I realized just how true that statement was. I had so many adventures while I was abroad, and I also had the opportunity to make life-long relationships. All this was possible through my program! IES..."

Lehigh University
Past Review An Amazing Opportunity IES Abroad: Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies

"Nantes is the perfect city if you want to improve your french skills. Most people don't speak English so you are forced to speak in french. It's big enough so there's always something to do but small enough so that it's not overwhelming. IES does a great job of immersing you in the culture and the program is very organized and t..."

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review I Chose To Change My Life... Now I'll Never Have To Wonder "What If..." IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I went into the IES Vienna program to learn more about myself, my own artistic identity as a composer and my personal needs as a human being. I learned that so much of what I value in life stems beyond just my career goals, and that there is an entire world of people, places, and things to be explored. My joy came from the const..."

University of Hartford
Past Review Unforgettable And Beautiful IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"Very much worthwhile, I gained way more than I expected. Each passing day was like a treat; an opportunity to learn something new and see something I've never seen before. I fell in love with every small quality about being abroad. Meeting new people from different backgrounds never bored me and learning about a new tradition or..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Amazing. IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"I learned about the vibrant Spanish culture and people. It was extremely worthwhile. "

Occidental College
Past Review An Adventure I Will Never Forget IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I learned that most young people in the United States are very unaware of the world around us and the international and intranational events taking place. I think that I have become much more invested in understanding events outside of the bubble I have created for myself. I definitely believe that it was worthwhile. "

Wofford College
Past Review Time Of My Life IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"Study abroad affected almost every aspect of my life. Academically, being abroad allowed me to learn in more ways than just in the classroom. In fact, I would claim that I learned more outside of the classroom. Because of this, I think the concept of learning, rather than just going through my classes to get good grades, was r..."

Claremont McKenna College
Past Review Getting To Experience The Wonders Of Madrid IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"Living in Madrid taught me how much I love living in a city and allowed me to reflect on what I want to do going forward toward graduation. I gained a lot of self confidence as I traveled and learned to navigate the city. I also made wonderful friends that I know I will be close with for years to come. Studying abroad in Madrid ..."

Williams College
Past Review A Great Semester In Vienna IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Going abroad enabled me to become a more independent person and enabled me to experience and immerse myself in a new culture. I am so happy that I studied abroad in Vienna because it was an amazing city and had many different cultural offerings. "

Boston College
Past Review Everything A Musician Could Ask For IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I gained a solid group of girlfriends that I believe I will be friends with for the rest of my life. I also improved greatly as a musician, and received invaluable career advice from my private lesson teacher that has encouraged me to consider pursuing a Master's in music performance. The experience helped me become more indepen..."

Boston College
Past Review You Need To Study Abroad. Future You Will Thank You. IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I gained a new outlook on life. It's so hard to explain, but basically after seeing how different things are in Europe, I've acquired somewhat of a distaste for certain things about America. I won't delve into those because you'll certainly form your own opinions after your experience, but I will dwell on how different I do feel..."

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review Across The Pond And At The Beach IES Abroad: London & Oxford - Health Practice & Policy

"My study abroad experience in the Health Practice and Policy program was great. All of my professors were very qualified and experienced in the subjects that they taught me. I had a Study London course that was taught by an Oxford lecturer who regularly explored European politics in his research. For my three HPP courses, I felt..."

American University
Past Review Far Exceeded My Expectations IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture

"cultural awareness, spanish fluency, independence, cultural immersion "

Santa Clara University
Past Review London At Its Finest IES Abroad: London Direct Enrollment - Queen Mary

"I gained a much better understanding of diversity and of how much a culture can benefit from being such an internationally-integrated city. I learned how to live and thrive on my own and how to make the best out of a short amount of time living in a city that was so wonderful. "

University of Colorado - Denver
Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I learned that there might be a wrong way to do things but there is most definitely more than one right way of doing things. Different ways of life give you different cultural insights that will help you learn more about yourself and the world that you live in. "

Elmhurst University
Past Review A Semester In Freiburg IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"Going abroad to Freiburg gave me not only practical, concrete knowledge of issues in current Germany as well as locally and a broader cultural appreciation, but also taught me how to live independently on my own for the first time."

Wake Forest University
Past Review Ies Vienna IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"The IES program in Vienna was incredible. The staff is a wonderful community, all of whom are willing to help with anything and everything. The classes are interesting with professors from varied backgrounds. One of my professors was a curator at the Art History Museum which allowed us to have class in the museum once a week. Vi..."

Colgate University
Past Review New York To Paris IES Abroad: Paris - Business & International Affairs

"Leaving home for the Paris BIA program was my first experience of Europe. I was nervous, but I certainly couldn't keep my excitement at bay. I had never taken French a day in my life. Luckily, I had amazing professors who taught me just what I needed to further my exploration. I simply needed is a bit of confidence and courage t..."

University of Rochester
Past Review Music In Vienna IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I learned music through classes, lessons, and culture and gained life-long friendships. I gained more confidence as a person and learned to really appreciate how amazing traveling with friends can be. It was definitely worthwhile."

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained world experience, lifelong friends, and a deep love and knowledge of a new city. "

Johns Hopkins University