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.

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OVERALL RATING 4.6
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March 10, 2026
Past Review When Learning Is Not Confined To Classrooms IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics

"German culture, EU situation and problems, specific country's challenges…I feel like I have learn a lot. At the same time, I learned a lot about myself and developed a set of skills that only studying abroad can give me."

Franklin & Marshall College
Past Review Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone. IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"I learned to step out of my comfort zone. You won't be able to experience anything if you don't challenge yourself to. This particular study abroad experience is exactly what you make it. If you dive in, you will get even more back."

Georgetown College
Past Review Branching Out IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I gained a new perspective on life from the experience. I believe wholeheartedly that it was worth my while. It taught me how to expand beyond my own little bubble and look at life from the lens of an Irishman. Life over there is calmer, more accepting of life (as opposed to always trying to change everything for our own benefit..."

Anonymous University
Past Review I Could Not Ask For A Better Way To Spend My Time In Europe. IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Studying abroad was such an incredible and eye-opening experience. I could not ask for a better way to spend my time in Europe. "

Wofford College
Past Review Amazing Semester In Sydney IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - University Of New South Wales

"Studying abroad in Sydney was one of the best decisions I have made. It's impossible to describe my five month experience in a review, but upon my return to the states, I have recommended studying abroad to everyone. I arrived back in the US a different person than when I left, and the changes I went through while abroad shaped ..."

Seattle University
Past Review A Transformative And Well Rounded Experience. IES Abroad: London - Study London

"Without a doubt this experience was worthwhile and life changing. Through IES abroad, I was able to gain sense of perspective about the world. I learned a lot about myself and independence. IES facilitated an environment in which their students could thrive and find success."

Loyola University Chicago
Past Review Granada, Te Amo! IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"Granada was an incredible environment for studying abroad; it offers the best of so many worlds. The Andalusians and other Spaniards I met in Granada were kind and open people, the popularity of UGR brought international students from all around the world to the city, the night culture is very lively while also very safe, the ci..."

Scripps College
Past Review Ich Liebe Wien IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I grew as a person and really got to know about the world. "

Wake Forest University
Past Review My Semester In The Country Of Mountains And The City Of Music IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"It was definitely worth while. I learned how to navigate and live in a large city. I learned so much about the history of Vienna and created my own favorite places and memories in that city. I gained confidence in my language abilities and my ability to travel on my own and take care of myself. "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Ies Abroad: Dublin, Irish Studies IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I gained an understanding of Irish culture, economy, and politics I did not have before. It was my first time being exposed to a different pace and views of the world that I now get to incorporate with my perspective. My time in Dublin was completely worthwhile and has inspired me to continue to travel and to see things from m..."

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Past Review A Colorful Time By The Black Forest IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"I learned so much about myself, how good I could become at German if I only pushed myself to take the chance. I became more self-sufficient, matured thoroughly, and had my eyes opened to the unendingly various ways in which people could live. It was awareness-widening and character-depeening. Absolutely worthwhile. "

Georgetown University
Past Review Freiburg Is Amazing IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"I became a much more confident German speaker, and I also became more culturally aware. The program was definitely worthwhile. "

Wofford College
Past Review ¡Que Divertido! IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"I really enjoyed my experience abroad with IES. I think that not only did I gain Spanish language skills but I also gained confidence in myself. Furthermore, for the first time I lived in a large metropolitan city and I learned a lot about city life. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "

Kenyon College
Past Review One Experience With A Life Time Impact IES Abroad: London - Study London

"I gained confidence, self-reliance, independence, professional skills, and an enhanced perspective"

Knox College
Past Review Living The London Life And Loving It! IES Abroad: London - Theater Studies

"I chose IES Abroad because it offered a flexible program that could work with my majors. I am currently pursuing a double-degree in theatre and business marketing at my home university and wanted a program in which I was able to study both of these subjects. IES Abroad London – Theatre Studies program allowed me to focus on my t..."

Seattle University
Past Review Ready To Go Back Now... IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"My experience in Granada, Spain was much more transformative than I had ever expected. I grew more, learned more spanish, made more mistakes, and made many, many more lifelong, remarkable relationships and experiences than I had ever expected. Going to Spain, I knew that living in a completely new country would change me in som..."

Claremont McKenna College
Past Review Study London IES Abroad: London - Study London

"I think I am much more capable to fending for myself while traveling or acclimating to new cultures. It was definitely worth the experience."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Sampling Europe IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"Absolutely. I increased my confidence in my independence and became more understanding of the ntion that no matter what culture we come from ,our similarities are greater than our differences."

University of Redlands
Past Review The Best City In Spain IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"I am more independent, have a global perspective and improved my language skills. I was definitely immersed in a different culture and loved every second of it. "

University of Redlands
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