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 Paris: C'est La Vie IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"This trip has been an incredible addition to my life, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Even almost four months after the end of my program, I am planning a return trip and aspire to teach English abroad. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review New Zealand, A Wonderful World Away! IES Abroad: Auckland Direct Enrollment - University Of Auckland

"I gained more cultural awareness and was able to experience how the different values of a culture have a large impact on how that culture functions (are they more communal or individualistic?). Not only about that of New Zealand, and the Cook Islands, but also of American culture. I had an amazing 4 months and have a greater ap..."

University of Rochester
Past Review Eu Program In Freiburg Taught And Changed Me A Lot IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics

"Yes definitely. I learned a lot in Europe, about their culture, politics and also about America and about myself."

Grinnell College
Past Review Eu Program In Freiburg Taught And Changed Me A Lot IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics

"Yes definitely. I learned a lot in Europe, about their culture, politics and also about America and about myself."

Grinnell College
Past Review Spain: Viva La Vida Y La Educacion IES Abroad: Madrid Summer - Language & Cultural Studies

"I was able to drastically improve my verbal skills in Spanish and I also learned a vast amount of grammar that I would have not been able to all learn at Harvard. Being immersed in Spain while improving my Spanish skills so greatly also made me more determined to improve my Spanish and someday use it in my profession- whether it..."

Harvard University
Past Review Viva Madrid IES Abroad: Madrid Summer - Language & Cultural Studies

"Yes. I learnt a lot through the mistakes I had made."

Harvard University
Past Review No Comment... IES Abroad: Rabat - Study in Rabat

"I loved Morocco but this program ruined it."

North Carolina State University
Past Review Amsterdam:De Lekkerste (The Best!) IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities

"I learned that traveling is a real passion of mine. i learned how to interact with people from all sorts of countries and how Americans are viewed by other types of people. I realized I can get to know a foreign city all by myself in a matter of weeks and really asserted my independence."

University of Rochester
Past Review Ies Abroad Paris IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"I improved my french, a lot. I thought that the administration was merh - could have been better. But I met a lot of really cool people, most of them from my own college that I didn't know went here, and it was life changing. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Sydney: If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home Now IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - University Of Sydney

"Absolutely. I've gained a travel bug, not to mention such a love for Australia."

Ithaca College
Past Review Barcelona Es Superbueno IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"learned about so many different cultures, especially when travelling around. became more independent as i did much traveling alone. and most importantly i saw the world and it has made me want to see more and work in it. I hope to get an internship this summer with the state department and work in a foreign embassy on policy and..."

Ithaca College
Past Review Rome: The Greatest Place On Earth IES Abroad: Rome Summer - Language & Culture

"I learned to be independent and understand another culture other than my own. Being abroad has helped to become a better person. "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Chile: The Bombdiggity IES Abroad: Santiago Summer - Health Studies

"I had traveled abroad before my experience in Chile, yet this trip opened my eyes even more to the world and was a humbling experience. I feel more confident in myself as well as stepping out into the world after college. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Italy: Pizza, Pasta, And Wine IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies

"Yes, it was the best. ... Sorry, but I've definitely filled out this same survey."

Pacific Lutheran University
Past Review Ies Buenos Aires, An Introduction To The World Outside Of My Life. IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture

"I wouldn't be who I am today if I had not gone to Argentina for four months.I see more clearly now what I want to do with my life, and what I think is important in life. I also met some amazing people that I hope to never lose contact with. Many of them were Americans, but that does't bother me in the least. It's who the person ..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Six Weeks Was Just Enough For Me IES Abroad: Madrid Summer - Language & Cultural Studies

"Yes, I did it mostly for the language aquisition and that is what I got most out of it. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Never A Dull Moment In Dublin, Ireland IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"My overall experience was fantastic. I truly enjoyed getting to immerse myself in a new culture. Not only did I get to experience Ireland, but I also gained a fresh perspective on life in the United States as a result. My abroad experience has caused me to look into enrolling in graduate school in Ireland. I loved Dublin, I ..."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review I Found My Four Leaf Clover In Dublin IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Everything changed after this trip. It was incredible. "

Anonymous University
Past Review Dublin: A Second Home IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"Yes. A new life perspective, so much happiness, a lot of knowledge about Ireland and the Troubles in Northern Ireland, lifelong friendships"

Anonymous University
Past Review Milan: A Look At Modern Italy IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"The program was worthwhile because I felt it offered the means to become integrated with the Italian people. This integration is possible in cities like Rome, Venice and Florence, but difficult without the proper guidance and timing. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Studying In Amsterdam: Better Than A Dream IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent, I was able to take my first film class and I also took my first law class. I learned how to live on my own and cook for myself. This experience taught me not to be intimidated by the difficulty or material of a class."

Duke University
Past Review Paris: Wow I Really Can Speak French! IES Abroad: Paris - French Studies

"Yes! It greatly improved my confidence in my French abilities and was a great cultural experience."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review "The Past Has Gone, What You Wait For Is Absent, The Present Is You." IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"My study abroad experience was most definitely worthwhile. I will be back there this summer. I made Spanish friends, but I also made close bonds with my fellow IES Granada classmates. Overall I created a third home and another family. "

Ithaca College
Past Review Making Madrid My Second Home IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"My Spanish improved drastically, especially on the conversational side. I got to experience many different countries in Europe and my study abroad experience made me even more interested global issues and cultures. "

University of Redlands