IES Abroad
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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 Netherlands, South Africa, The United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
IES Abroad provides opportunities for students to thrive abroad with program options that fit majors and interests—backed by a high-quality, immersive experience, on-site support, impactful financial aid, and an inclusive community.
IES Abroad experiences are:
- Priced for quality: The program fee includes tuition, housing, and health insurance, along with high-quality predeparture and on-site support, small class sizes, and the opportunity for field trips and immersive experiences.
- Fully supported 24/7: Time-saving visa support and trusted local staff to help with health, housing, and safety, no matter what comes up—or when!
- Designed to count toward graduation while offering a global perspective: Hands-on learning and excursions, led by respected experts in their fields, take your experience beyond the classroom to gain international exposure. We work with university partners to ensure program approval and credit transfer.
- Impactful with real career benefits: 65% of IES Abroad alumni say study abroad was very/extremely influential on their career path and 64% say it contributed to career advancement.
- Generously supported by $7.9 million in financial aid awarded annually: Need-based aid awarded to students applying from consortium member institutions expands access to study abroad.
Study Abroad with IES Abroad
"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..."
A student Seattle University
"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..."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"I think I am much more capable to fending for myself while traveling or acclimating to new cultures. It was definitely worth the experience."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"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."
Emmilea O University of Redlands
"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. "
Lauren V University of Redlands
"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..."
kaylin.rogers.77 University of Tulsa
"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..."
Yi L Pomona College
"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..."
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park
"It was completely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and the culture and could totally see myself now living in a european city. "
Alyssa G Northwestern University
"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..."
Julia M Purdue University
"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...."
Jenna S Whitman College
"I improved my Spanish, made great friends, learned a lot about other cultures. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Maggie S Kenyon College
"I learned how to live independently and improved my German skills tremendously."
Jessica E Trinity College
"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. "
A student Wofford College
"I was able to gain a more worldly perspective. Very worthwhile. "
Jon Y Ithaca College
"Every I learned and gained was worthwhile. I would not change my experience for anything"
lauren.hagestad James Madison University
"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..."
A student Boston College
"Very interesting topics covered in course; great feel for local culture and experiences; very skilled and independent travel now"
Annabel R The University of Texas at Austin
"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. "
A student University of Rochester
"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."
katie.duncan.505 Wofford College
"I gained a greater understanding of the scope of the world and different cultures. It was definitely worthwhile."
Andy P Tufts University
"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..."
ciera t Southern Methodist University
"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!"
SavyMack Wofford College
"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!"
Chelsea K Indiana University - Bloomington
"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"
Ryan B George Washington University
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