4.6 - 2820 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
Based on 2820 Reviews
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January 19, 2026
Past Review Barcelona, Fun Fun Fun IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"absolutely it was the best experience of my life. It makes me want to travel the world now."

Ithaca College
Past Review When In Rome IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies

"If I could repeat those four months and more, I absolutely would, as my time abroad proved to be one of the best- if not the best- time of my life, especially personally and culturally. It has certainly instilled in me a desire to return and live abroad again for a longer period of time, which I am already planning to do. It was..."

Johns Hopkins University
Past Review Argentina IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture

"Yes, I loved it. I would do it again in a heartbeat."

Ithaca College
Past Review Grinnell Really Needs To Let Students Study Abroad And Not Study Like They're At Grinnell Abroad. IES Abroad: Cape Town - University of Cape Town

"If Grinnell wasn't such a bully with classes it would have been better. But the rest of it was grand. "

Grinnell College
Past Review Nantes: Learning About Living Abroad IES Abroad: Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies

"I learned a lot about myself and what makes me happy; i also learned to adapt quickly and well and not be intimidated by daunting tasks like moving to a new city where you don't know a soul!"

Grinnell College
Past Review Spain: Learning Spanish, Experiencing The Culture, And Living In A Vacation Spot IES Abroad: Madrid Summer - Language & Cultural Studies

"It was fun, but academically speaking, my Spanish would have improved a lot more if the program was more structured and rigorous. "

Harvard University
Past Review Ies Netherlands: A Safe City For Research And Student Life IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities

"This experience was amazing. Especially through the classes I was able to take with Dutch students, I was able to learn the ways in which my studies of race, ethnicity, class, and gender relate to larger contemporary issues throughout Europe. I now plan to study Dutch constructions of the "failure of multiculturalism" for my gra..."

Grinnell College
Past Review Barcelona What A Vibrant And Beautiful City! IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I loved every second of it. Of course there were drawbacks, but the good far outweighed the bad."

University of New Haven
Past Review Ecuador: Andes, Amazon, Galapagos. What Are You Waiting For? IES Abroad: Quito - IES Abroad in Quito

"Yes. This program only expanded my wisdom of Hispanic Culture and my love of people and the environment. "

Trinity University
Past Review France Is Beautiful IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"My personal goal was to be more familiar with the french culture and spending time in france allowed me to do just that. I met many great people (unfortunately not French people in the mots part)."

Trinity University
Past Review Berlin: The City Of Stories Your Friends At Home Will Never Believe IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"It was inspiring and an incredible push toward independence, especially coming from a small liberal arts university where guidance is always provided/available."

Trinity University
Past Review Paris: Inspiring And Beautiful IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"It was incredibly worthwhile. I had never been overseas and realized that people in Europe have such a different way of living than we do in the west. I would love to go back and pursue my masters there or possibly look for work. It truly is a life changing experience! "

Trinity University
Past Review I Fell In Love With Siena And I Would Totally Go Back Every Year If I Could. IES Abroad: Siena - IES Abroad Center

"Studying abroad has not only given me a great traveling experience as well as a bit of Italian skill, but it has also taught me to be really independent and fearless when it comes to new situations, a new confidence in asking for help from strangers, and money management. "

Trinity University
Past Review Super Fun! IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"Yes it completely was. I can now say I lived in Paris. I experience some awesome things and made some awesome friendships. I really had a great time!"

Trinity University
Past Review Italy: Wine, Dine, And Have A Great Time IES Abroad: Rome Summer - Language & Culture

"I have always wanted to live abroad and this has made my goal even more achievable in hopes to one day live abroad. "

Trinity University
Past Review Vienna Is The Greatest Place On Earth. IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Yes, best decision I ever made was to go to Vienna."

Ithaca College
Past Review Granada, Spain: Amazing, Memorable, Indispensible IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"Put simply, I changed my major and changed my career plan. I hope to return to Spain next year as a cultural ambassador. "

Trinity University
Past Review London: The Most Expensive And Most Rewarding Summer Of My Life IES Abroad: London - Study London

"The UK may seem very similar to the US but there are so many cultural differences that I never predicted. I was exposed to so many new things and it opened my eyes in so many ways. "

Trinity University