4.4 - 1714 Reviews

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
Past Review The Best Experience In My College Years!! CIEE: Prague - Summer Psychology

"I learned way more than I thought I would while experiencing two other cultures. "

University of Tulsa
Past Review Good Reason To Go Back CIEE: Barcelona - Summer Language and Culture

"It was, i found a good graduate program that I will be applying to once I finish school here"

University of Tulsa
Past Review Incredible CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"I gained so much confidence in my abilities within my language, as a part of the business world, and as a global citizen. I was able to travel across two continents, five countries, and over 25 cities while making lifelong friends and having incomparable experiences. I found a part of myself that I didn't know existed; that is u..."

University of Tulsa
Past Review Berlin CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"Yes"

Trinity University
Past Review Absolutely Amazing! Made Great Friends And Experienced New Things! CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned more about another culture and a whole new life style. I made a lot of new friends from all over the world (some were native Japanese, some were Americans and some were international students). I got to try new and delicious foods and travel all over Japan. Most importantly, I became more independent and learned that ..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Sevilla Es Increíble CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"I gained confidence in my Spanish and created great friendships with my host family."

University of Tulsa
Past Review Paris 2015: The Summer I'll Never Forget CIEE: Paris - Summer Contemporary Music Creation + Critique

"Absolutely worthwhile! I learned so much about French culture, other than what one can read simply from a guidebook. I have a thorough understanding of the culture now, and it sincerely helped my language skills!"

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Summer In Botswana CIEE: Gaborone - Summer Community Public Health

"Because the program was very poorly directed and run, my peers and I had to figure out how to make the experience worthwhile on our own. We planned our own trips and excursions and had the most amazing time with things we planned ourselves. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Jam Packed, And A Great Experience CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"I learned how to make time for the things I really wanted to do in Japan and in Tokyo. I was there to study, but I didn't want that to take about from exploring the country."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Positive Summer Experience Reinvigorating Public Health CIEE: Gaborone - Summer Community Public Health

"I gained a lot of perspective, and learned I am in the right major for me. It was definitely worthwhile."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Beautiful Semester In The Paris Of South America! CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"I gained advanced language skills, while was my primary goal in studying abroad. I also found that I felt much more independent after living abroad for five months."

Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Past Review Am I Ready? No? Let's Do It Anyway. CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I learned that racism presents itself in all sorts of ways and that feminism transfers into cultures differently. Also, that the Spanish language is not queer inclusive. I would not have learned that and challenged my thoughts about social justice issues had I not lived in Spain. The progressive movements are incredibly problema..."

Wartburg College
Past Review Unique Culture, Lots Of Options CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"I became much more comfortable with speaking Spanish and confident in my ability to live in another country. It was an incomparable opportunity to study Latin American Studies (my major) from a Latin American academic perspective, as well as try to integrate myself into a Latin American culture and experience it firsthand. I lov..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Once In A Lifetime Experience! CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Gained better fluency and cultural understanding. Definitely worthwhile."

Vanderbilt University
Past Review Nice Semester In Seoul CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I gained an experience in Korean society and people; and it was the most worthful gain that I earn from this program"

Brandeis University
Past Review How To Survive Racist Vapid Sorority Girls CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I learned that I shouldn't feel bad about not liking awful people. It was worthwhile though, I met a couple nice people and got to travel all over"

Brandeis University
Past Review A Glimpse Of Andalusian Spanish Culture CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"I learned about the different cultures/traditions that exist among the autonomous regions of Spain; the economic & political problems it was facing at the time; an understanding of what it feels to be a foreigner; and how to adapt to change."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review La Ciudad Con Mi Corazón CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts

"I learned so many things about myself, and I have a new sense of adventure! I gained confidence, Spanish skills, joy, and appreciation for the differences in not only cultures, but also individuals. It was completely worthwhile- everyone should study abroad if you have the slightest interest or opportunity."

Hope College
Past Review Sevilla Is Awesome! CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I gained a lot of confidence in my Spanish. I also learned how to navigate in a foreign country on my own. It was definitely worthwhile!"

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Force Yourself To Use The Language If You're Serious About Learning It. CIEE: Shanghai - Business, Language, and Culture

"Although I gained internship experience while on the program, the experience in itself was not what I had expected it to be. I worked for a startup whose mission was very compelling to me, but because my boss was not very receptive of what I wanted to gain out of the internship, I was left doing busy work most of the time. I fee..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Barcelona made me even more independent and aware of the world around me. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Incredible, Beautiful, Life Changing CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"i learnt a lot about myself and gained much international experience "

Brandeis University
Past Review An Incredible And Unique Experience With Many Lessons Learned CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts

"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. It was hard at times. I have been away from home a lot before, but none of my experiences were like this one. I was thrown completely out of my comfort zone, was miserable for bits of the time, but I wouldn't change a single day. I learned to silence my mind and just observe and learn; I ..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Once I Was There, I Didn't Want To Leave CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"People talk about how spending time abroad completely changes you and your perspective. For me, this was very untrue. Perhaps it is because I had the opportunity to live in multiple countries abroad growing up, but I am not sure. I found that being abroad gives you a better understanding of who you are by challenging and questio..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Total Moroccan Cultural Immersion CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"It was definitely worthwhile. I had no previous experience with Arabic, and was able to learn some basics. "

Wellesley College