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 Semester In London Best Experience Ever IES Abroad: London - Theater Studies

"This was one of the best experiences of my life. I definitely want to travel again in the future. I gained a better understanding of British culture and society. I also gained more acceptance of cultural diversity in general. I feel like a much more capable person now, I know that I can live in a big city on my own, I can ma..."

University of Tulsa
Past Review Happiest 3.5 Months In My Life IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics

"I absolutely loved my time in the EU program. I had the happiest four months in my life. -TRAVEL Traveling is what first attracted me to the EU program. The program itself took us to 3 different trips and 8 different cities over 3.5 weeks. The trips were very well organized with different activities/lectures to learn about th..."

Pomona College
Past Review Simply Delightful, And Amazing! A Semester As An American In Paris! IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"I learned so much during my semester abroad! I come from a purely college town and have never ever lived in a city, nor had I ever been away from my family for more than a week before my semester abroad. This experience really showed me that I can make it in a city and that I can figure things out on my own, but that I would als..."

Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Past Review Ies Abroad Milan Music IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"It was completely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and the culture and could totally see myself now living in a european city. "

Northwestern University
Past Review An Eye Opening Experience Of Myself And The Inspiring World We Live In IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies

"I gained so many valuable skills that can be applied to my everyday life no matter where I am living. The greatest thing I learned abroad was how big the world is yet how people at the core all really are the same, even if they have lived completely different lives. After traveling and seeing how other people live and interact w..."

Purdue University
Past Review Great Experience With Ies Granada (Fall 2014) IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"I learned more about my tendency to worry about things that are out of my control, and now I am a person who is a lot less preoccupied and a lot more chill. I also realized just how much the world has its eyes on America. The Spanish news covered a lot of American news, but I hardly ever hear news about Spain covered in America...."

Whitman College
Past Review Beautiful City, Great Program IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"I improved my Spanish, made great friends, learned a lot about other cultures. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."

Kenyon College
Past Review Ies Freiburg In The Fall IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"I learned how to live independently and improved my German skills tremendously."

Trinity College
Past Review Unforgettable IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"My ability to speak Spanish definitely is much stronger now. I also learned more about global perspectives and seeing the world in a different light. Also, I learned a great deal about the Spanish culture. It definitely was worthwhile because I gained experiences and knowledge to benefit me for a lifetime. "

Wofford College
Past Review Paradise By The Beach IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - University Of New South Wales

"I was able to gain a more worldly perspective. Very worthwhile. "

Ithaca College
Past Review A Semester To Remember IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"Every I learned and gained was worthwhile. I would not change my experience for anything"

James Madison University
Past Review The Perfect Semester Abroad! IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"My time in Vienna was an incredible experience. IES helped me find a balance between academics, exploration, and travel that made my time in Vienna exactly what I wanted. Unlike some other abroad programs, IES values a rigorous academic schedule that allows you to get the most out of the city by learning about it's past while yo..."

Boston College
Past Review Well Rounded Experience In Beautiful And Exciting Locations IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Very interesting topics covered in course; great feel for local culture and experiences; very skilled and independent travel now"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review The Best Semester Of My Life IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I gained a greater appreciation for classical music, I learned a lot about Austrian culture and the German language, and I gained some wonderful friendships and experiences in a beautiful city. It was an absolutely worthwhile experience. "

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

"It was absolutely worthwhile! I gained a better appreciation for culture. I learned so much about myself and Barcelona itself. I significantly improved my language skills."

Wofford College
Past Review Great Time With Ies IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"I gained a greater understanding of the scope of the world and different cultures. It was definitely worthwhile."

Tufts University
Past Review Ies Sydney IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - University Of Sydney

"My experience abroad with IES was so amazing it’s hard to describe with just one review. IES provided me with the opportunity to study abroad in Sydney, Australia during the Spring 2014 semester. Little did I know before going, this trip would eventually change my life. IES made every transition from living to school situatio..."

Southern Methodist University
Past Review Lots Of Pomegranates IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"I learned soo much about myself and the people around me. I got to experience a different culture that seemed so very very different from my own at first and yet became familiar and comfortable by the end. I LOVED my time in Granada and would recommend it in a heartbeat!"

Wofford College
Past Review Best Semester Ever IES Abroad: London - Theater Studies

"I gained a confidence from going abroad that I never had before. I feel safe and capable in a big city and I feel like I could live and adjust to anywhere!"

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review An Excellent Semester Abroad IES Abroad: Paris - Business & International Affairs

"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned to look at things in a number of different perspectives and that understanding other people and cultures is critical to be a global person"

George Washington University
Past Review Fall In Barcelona IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I learned a lot of about both myself over the course of the semester. I was forced to challenge myself in new ways, and had to work through new and difficult situations. It was definitely worthwhile, and I have grown in many ways as a result of the experience. "

Connecticut College
Past Review Lots Of Oportunities IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"Completely worth while, if you try something new people are understanding and accommodating. "

Bates College
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life. IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I gained a lot of self-confidence, cultural sensitivity, the ability to be patient, knowledge and maturity. It was 100% worthwhile."

Ithaca College
Past Review Best Time IES Abroad: Dublin Direct Enrollment - Trinity College Dublin

"Absolutely worthwhile. Learned a lot about a new country- politics, economics, culture. Got a lot better at meeting new people and making friends. Forces you to go with the flow. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Fun In Freiburg IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"I gained usable knowledge in GIS mapping and introduction into engineering. I also got to travel to many countries I hadn't visited before. It was very worthwhile. "

Emory University