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
07/09/2025 Exploring South Korea's Music And History CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned more about living and functioning independently in a big city, as well as a lot about the history and culture of South Korea. It was 100% worthwhile."

Brandeis University
06/27/2025 Life Changing! CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Definitely. Gained so much independence, knowledge about a different culture, language skills greatly improved. Met so many incredible people and loved living and learning in Spain."

Brandeis University
06/27/2025 The Best Semester Of My Life!! CIEE: Seville - Psychology & Health Science

"I learned how to be independent and navigate cities by myself. I learned to enjoy exploring and putting myself in uncomfortable situations. I feel like it really changed the person I am and my confidence levels."

Brandeis University
06/10/2025 Prague Pushed Me Out Of My Comfort Zone In The Best Way! CIEE: Prague - Communications, New Media + Journalism

"New friends, skills in a new language, unforgettable memories, knowledge in my academic interests, and the ability to adapt to new culture!"

Middlebury College
06/03/2025 The Most Beautiful Place, The Most Amazing People CIEE: Seville - Psychology & Health Science

"so so worthwhile!! the ability to travel all around Europe was incredible and allowed me to grow my perspective and international awareness so much, and inspired me to want to travel so much more. also, being abroad allowed me to grow my independence and confidence in myself, meet amazing lifelong friends, and live in truly one ..."

Brandeis University
05/11/2025 Personal Clashes With Program But A Good Experience. CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I learned how important it is for me to be academically challenged and that I am able to live in a foreign country."

Wellesley College
03/24/2025 Amazing And Unforgettable Experience CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"I loved my time abroad with CIEE in Barcelona. I was able to experience so many new things and meet so many amazing people. I will always cherish the memories I made during my study abroad experience."

Wellesley College
03/04/2025 Best Semester Of My Life CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"It was 100% worthwhile. I met the best people and enjoyed my time. "

Brandeis University
01/27/2025 Yonsei CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned about Korean traditions by diving into the local activities."

Brandeis University
01/27/2025 My Interesting Time In Singapore! CIEE: Singapore - Open Campus Block

"I learned about different cultures, It was interesting to be able to travel around and visit different places."

Brandeis University
01/27/2025 Life Changing CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"It was the most worthwhile! i learned a lot about myself and had a ton of time to self reflect. learning and experiencing others cultures is so so important -- gives you a whole new perspective on life."

Brandeis University
01/23/2025 Not The Best Academic Experience CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"It was worthwhile because I was able to travel around Asia "

Brandeis University
01/05/2025 Ciee Fall Yonsei Experience CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I gained valuable insights into different cultures, improved my adaptability, and developed a broader perspective on the world. It was definitely a worthwhile experience that enriched both my personal and professional growth."

Brandeis University
01/02/2025 A Wonderful Lifechanging Experience I Will Be Back! CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained language skills, more historical and political knowledge, and became even more independent."

Wellesley College
09/18/2024 Lots Of Animals, Academically Rigorous, Studying In The Forest CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation

"I learned a lot more information about ecology and the importance of nature and connection to nature that the people of Costa Rica. "

Brandeis University
09/11/2024 8 Weeks In Gaborone CIEE: Gaborone - Community Public Health

"I gained an immense amount of knowledge about the public healthcare system. I was exposed to a foreign kind of compassion and care within clinics and medical settings, and formed invaluable relationships with both locals and other students on the program. "

Brandeis University
07/26/2024 Hard Earned (?) Wisdom From A White Boy In Seoul CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I gained a lot of independence and consequent confidence while I was abroad. The public transportation system is incredibly easy to navigate and affordable, which in turn offers a lot of freedom to explore. While I'm not looking forward to the transition back to the MBTA, I think I'll be better equipped to handle myself now that..."

Brandeis University
02/27/2024 Best Experience Of My Middlebury Career! CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I learned a lot about how to start from scratch in a new city. How important making friends and putting down roots are. "

Middlebury College
02/06/2024 Amazing CIEE: Seville - Communication, New Media, and Journalism

"I learned to adapt to other cultures"

Brandeis University
02/02/2024 K Culture Immersion CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"I learned to be more independent, expanded my professional viewpoint, and became a better student."

Texas Lutheran University
01/21/2024 Great CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"independence"

Middlebury College
01/17/2024 A Must For College CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"You gain a much wider perspective on the world, people, and about yourself. It is 100% worthwhile, I believe everyone should study abroad."

Brandeis University
01/10/2024 The Place To Be! CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I learned an incredible amount of independence a broader understanding of the world and a new culture. I loved immersing myself in the city I was in. It was absolutely worthwhile and I wish I could do it again. "

Middlebury College
01/07/2024 Exploring Korea CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about the culture and myself"

Middlebury College
01/06/2024 Beautiful City, Interesting Classes, And I Am Very Grateful For My Experience. CIEE: Prague - Business, Arts & Sciences

"I learned a lot from classes, and also appreciated being exposed to such different cultures and environments. It was very much worth it."

Middlebury College