4.6 - 2843 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 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.

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OVERALL RATING 4.6
Based on 2843 Reviews
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June 25, 2026
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
Past Review Granada, Spain: Pros And Cons IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"yes, my volunteer position made everything so much more worthwhile. I also learned that I am capable of finding my own activities and exploring a place on my own."

Tufts University
Past Review Barcelona: More Than Just A City. IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"Absolutely. I think of Barcelona everyday - in fact, I may want to live there one day. The city nourished my passion for people, language, and culture...and now I know I want to study Sociology. "

Harvard University