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CIEE

https://www.ciee.org/

CIEE is a program provider offering 415 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, Gap Year, and Online Program abroad programs in 32 countries such as France, Japan, Ireland, and Czech Republic.

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations by sponsoring a wide variety of opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences. CIEE helps people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, and contributes to a more peaceful global community by humanizing international relations.

CIEE partners with overseas universities to provide direct matriculation options, creates CIEE courses to add to the offerings, and staffs each Study Center with CIEE-employed Resident Staff who provide co-curricular activities and around-the-clock student services. We offer quality academics with opportunities for cultural engagement such as excursions, homestays, volunteer opportunities, and internships to provide the highest quality study abroad experiences.

For more information, visit our website.

Study Abroad with CIEE

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 1714 Reviews
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November 6, 2026
09/29/2026 When In Portugal CIEE: Lisbon - Business + Culture

"I gained comfort in navigating a country on my own. I took the most pride when I had visitors and I was able to show them around the country like a local. "

Brandeis University
09/09/2026 A Challenging But Exciting Semester Abroad CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I made great friends who I will stay in touch with in the future. I learned about Korean culture and history, and most importantly food which is so delicious. I was able to travel to other countries in the region and engage in their cultures. I was able to gain perspective and appreciate taking classes in my home country, where ..."

Brandeis University
09/09/2026 Delicious Journey Through Korean History And Culture CIEE: Seoul - Arts + Sciences (Yonsei University)

"I learned about myself and I learned a lot about Korean history and culture. It was the most worthwhile thing I could have done with my time. "

Brandeis University
07/09/2026 재미있어요 CIEE: Seoul - Arts + Sciences (Yonsei University)

"Gained new friendships/connections, improved my Korean, furthered my studies towards my majors, experienced a new culture, etc. Definitely worthwhile."

Brandeis University
07/01/2026 Studying Abroad Was Enriching And Confidence Boosting! CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"This experience was very worthwhile! I gained confidence navigating a difference country on my own, improved my language skills, and did so many things that I would never have been able to if I hadn't studied abroad. I had a great time making new friends and having fun exploring a new place, but I also found learning to manage f..."

Wellesley College
06/29/2026 Amazing And Memorable CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"Yes it was 100% worthwhile. I gained so much independence and confidence navigating a new country. I also got to witness other forms of living and careers in Spain that are very appealing to me. "

Wellesley College
05/24/2026 The Semester I Learned About My Heritage CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

"I learned how to travel solo, I booked many flights and coordinated many things on my own. "

Brandeis University
03/09/2026 Loved The City But Would Choose Another Program CIEE: Madrid - Liberal Arts

"I learned to budget, travel, make new friends (maminly americans), and it helped my spanish skills. "

Wellesley College
02/09/2026 Best City In The World: Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I loved my experience in Barcelona, I wish I could be there right now! I learned so much and met so many amazing people"

Wellesley College
01/27/2026 Loved Barcelona, But I Think The Program Could Be Tweaked CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I gained a more global mindset, definitely worth the experience "

Wellesley College
01/25/2026 Time Of Our Life (Song By Day6) CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned that your time and life are all up to you. No matter where you are and what resources you have, there is always a choice to make the most out of them. Not holding a job there, I had so much free time, but also not much. "

Brandeis University
12/16/2025 Perspective Shifting Experience At Singapore CIEE: Singapore - Arts + Sciences

"Definitely learned a lot about myself. To not be so afraid of being my true self, or care about the judgements of others. I felt like I was finally doing my own thing and that felt liberating. "

Brandeis University
09/17/2025 Great CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation

"I learned about tropical ecology. "

Brandeis University
09/02/2025 Ciee Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"Love learning about the history of the city. "

Wellesley College
08/28/2025 A Summer To Remember, For Sure CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation

"I learned a lot about my own ability to work with and get along with other people that I may not have much in common with, as well as how to be more independent. "

Brandeis University
08/27/2025 I Loved It! CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I improved my spanish a lot and gained new perspectives "

Brandeis University
08/27/2025 Ciee Monteverde CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation

"It was nice, not lots of gain"

Brandeis University
08/16/2025 Ke Rata Botswana (I Love Botswana) CIEE: Gaborone - Summer Community Public Health

"This experience taught me to live life more in the moment and take things one day at a time. It was a great learning experience. "

Brandeis University
08/11/2025 Beautiful City, Delicious Food, Unending Fun, And Awesome Trips With Friends! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I made new friends, and met so many people who go to other schools all around the U.S. I was able to experience a more worry-free, fun, and socially complete college experience than I did at Wellesley. I felt a strong sense of freedom, and was able to understand new cultures. I also gained a renewed appreciation for the quality ..."

Wellesley College
08/07/2025 An Accessible Glimpse Into The Real Africa CIEE: Gaborone - Arts + Sciences

"I learned that a country does not need to be huge or extremely wealthy to be truly successful."

Brandeis University
07/28/2025 Culture, Travel, Excitement CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I gained conversational spanish and cultural emersion by meeting spanish friends, and the ability to live in one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world"

Wellesley College
07/25/2025 Eye Opening, Overwhelming, Pleasant CIEE: Semester in Seoul

"I gained a lot of knowledge on what it is like to navigate a new country entirely on your own without depending on others. It was my first time leaving the country, and I felt lost at first, exploring a new land I could only fantasize about before going. I didn't know how I would survive, especially with knowing very little of t..."

Brandeis University
07/24/2025 Beautiful Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I learned a lot about the culture and customs "

Wellesley College
07/23/2025 Fun Filled Days With New Encounters And A Time Of Growing Into Myself! CIEE: Seoul - Arts + Sciences (Yonsei University)

"I learned what it was like to live in a society and culture so different from my own and what I had always known. It was worthwhile to gain new perspectives and prove to myself that I could live so independently."

Brandeis University
07/18/2025 When In Rome... CIEE: Semester in Rome

"I learned so much about responsibility, the importance of planning, prioritizing myself, and knowing how to balance school, fun, and rest. "

Wellesley College