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 A Lot Of Fun CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"Absolutely, I learned how to be more independent "

Barnard College
Past Review Good Stuff CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"CIEE admin is awesome, Amsterdam is the best city in the world, embrace your independence and thrive."

Middlebury College
Past Review Nothing Will Ever Compare To The Life, Culture, And Energy Of Barcelona CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I improved my Spanish and learned how to have conversations in another language. That will ALWAYS be worthwhile. I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country and take advantage of a new environment. I learned how to live in and respect a different culture. "

Brandeis University
Past Review New CIEE: Shanghai - Business, Language, and Culture

"Allowed me to experience a new culture. Yes, it was worthwhile."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Amazing CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

"yes"

The College of New Jersey
Past Review You Live And You Learn! CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

"It was worthwhile because I got to see a beautiful city. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Islam, Women, And Travel. CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"I learned so much about Islam, feminism, colonization, and education in the Moroccan context. It was a great experience. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Best 4 Months Of My Life CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"best independent experience i've ever had"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review "Mind The Gap" CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (Westminster)

"I learned so much about London and the United Kingdom and everywhere I travelled in Europe, but I also learned a lot about myself and what I'm capable of. "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Adventure CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"definitely worthwhile gained a lot of independence, learned a lot about a whole new country and continent "

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Decision Of My College Experience. CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

"It was all worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Poor Academics But Great Homestay CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

"Great exposure to Portuguese language and culture "

Brandeis University
Past Review Don't Fear Debt. Being In Debt Means That You Bettered Something In Your Life. CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

"It was the most experiential, and beneficial semester of my life. I highly recommend this program, especially in the Fall semester because you get to show up and go to the beach everyday after class."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Place Was Magical And The People Were Phenomenal. CIEE: Prague - Central European Studies

"I learned to be open minded, how to be independent and how to deal with people of different backgrounds than myself. It was absolutely worthwhile. "

Fairfield University
Past Review Rough Start But Fell In Love With Cape Town! CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned that even though it might take a while to get used to a completely new place, it really is in your best interest to go out and explore and make new friends. Studying in Cape Town was definitely worthwhile and I only wish I had stepped out of my comfort zone and started exploring earlier."

Brandeis University
Past Review Best Semester Of My College Career! CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

"Learned a lot about Dominican and Haitian Culture. Improved my Spanish x100 while exploring a beautiful island. Learned a lot about my own culture and how it differed from others. Absolutely worthwhile!"

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Eye Opening CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"aside from all the fun I had while in Amsterdam, my experience living there taught me I can adapt to different cultures easily and live independently"

Wellesley College
Past Review Most Beautiful And Inspiring Two Months Of My Life! CIEE: Prague - Summer Psychology

"I learned so much I don't even know where to begin! It was one of the best opportunities and experiences of my life. It helped me grow to be more independent and confident in myself."

Trinity University
Past Review An Experience I Won't Forget! CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies

"This program is definitely a worthwhile experience! Through CIEE, I got to experience a lot of South Korea's culture and history, as well as learn a bit more about myself. From studying abroad, some things I think I've learned were 1) how to adapt to fit my needs/wants 2) how to look at things from a different perspective 3) h..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Summer Experience Of My Life! CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"I learned about the effects of French and Spanish colonialism on the every day life of Moroccans."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review My Moroccan Summer CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"I definitely learned more outside of the classroom than inside of it, but I believe that is part of the study abroad experience. This was a really valuable experience to me."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Summer Of My Life! CIEE: Seville - Summer Language and Culture

"I learned so much about how to be independent and also how to accept and appreciate other cultures."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Life Changing Experience CIEE: Seville - Summer Language and Culture

"So many memories, so much knowledge and it was definitely worthwhile"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Great Country, Pretty Good Experience CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"Learned quite a bit about my privilege as an American who attends a liberal arts school in a safe town--it is amazing that as a female I can walk outside after dark and feel safe (not true for so many women in Cape Town). Also opened my eyes to several aspects of white privilege that I had never considered before. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Sao Paolo Through Ciee CIEE: Sao Paulo - Liberal Arts

"I learned that I loved portuguese as a language but also just how to make connections through cultural barriers. It was definitely worthwhile "

Brandeis University