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 Four Months In Europe CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I think my experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned that even though many situations do not go your way, especially dealing with people in foreign languages, it is not hard to still have an amazing time. "

Providence College
Past Review Enjoying The City Of Rennes, The French Culture, And Visiting Friends In Europe CIEE: Rennes - Liberal Arts

"I learned a lot about being independent and figuring out travel and language and living with a random family on my own. I also learned how to rely better on the support system that was provided through the program."

Trinity University
Past Review It Was An Experience That Changed My Life. CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

"I learned more spanish and a completely new culture. It was definitely worth while. "

Trinity University
Past Review T The Best Of My Life. CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"I learned to be strong. It was worthwhile"

Trinity University
Past Review Great And Eye Opening But Challenging CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"I learned to appreciate Spain, but also to appreciate my own culture. It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself."

Trinity University
Past Review Vacation In Alicante CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"I had never been out of the US, so it was eye-opening and educational. I could only take Spanish classes because of the program, and so not having all of the rigorous business classes made me very relaxed. I really appreciated a semester of "Spanish time"."

Trinity University
Past Review Exploring Ghanaian Culture CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"The most important thing that you can learn from CIEE Ghana is the culture of Ghana. Come in ready to experience and be part of something completely different than what you are used to. You will be eating different food, talking to people with really different perspectives and experiences, traveling to really different places ..."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Go To Amsterdam! CIEE: Amsterdam - Summer Contemporary Netherlands Studies

"Yes--I would go back in a second. Amsterdam is a great city and I definitely want to visit again!"

Middlebury College
Past Review Ba For The Fall CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

"United States isn't the only country in the world. "

Villanova University
Past Review Bachata, Marangue, Sun, And Fun In Santiago De Los Caballeros CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts

"so much about dominican culture and living and learning in a foreign culture. Independence and the dominican lifestyle of valueing friends and loved ones. Great and very worthwhile."

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Amazing CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"A better global perspective. Definitely worthwhile."

Villanova University
Past Review Great CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"independence"

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Time I Have Ever Had In My Life With The Best People I've Ever Met. CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

"I learned things about myself that would not have been possible without this program, and I gained the best friends anyone could ask for. It was worthwhile times 10. Sublime is the only word suitable to describe my experience. "

Northeastern University
Past Review A Great Experience CIEE: Barcelona - Language and Culture

"Language and Culture. You cant get that anywhere else"

Villanova University
Past Review Speaking Arabic Always CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"Proficiency in Arabic, new friends, knowledge of the religion of Islam"

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Time Of My Life CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"It was amazing. I grew up so much, as you are required to do going to a different place with a different culture. Cape Town is amazing and so beautiful. I made amazing friends and had the best time."

Middlebury College
Past Review Very Necessary CIEE: Gaborone - Arts + Sciences

"A different cultural perspective, that is exactly what I asked for and what I got. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Studying In Amsterdam Was An Amazing And Educational Experience!! CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"I learned a lot about living independently and living every day fully in order to take advantage of such an amazing city!! From my classes I learned so much about Dutch culture and their interesting policies- it really helped me think critically about American policies and culture. I also loved taking a new language while I was ..."

Middlebury College
Past Review My Seoul Searching Success CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"Personal growth, friendships from around the world, cultural experience, everything. You can't put enough words to describe this experience. It was definitely worthwhile. I wish Bentley made an effort to promote these non-traditional programs to the student body because it really is more rewarding than I ever thought it would be..."

Bentley University
Past Review The Best Three And A Half Months Of My Life! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I learned about my living habits and what I want to do in life."

Brandeis University
Past Review Incredible! CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Independence and ability to learn and appreciate other cultures"

Fordham University
Past Review Sevilla Es Una Maravilla CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I improved my Spanish, met wonderful new people, had new adventures and powerful memories, and proved to myself that I'm capable of being independent and taking the leap to have a new and different experience. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime. CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"Beyond worthwhile. Learning about other cultures and getting outside of the American bubble is indispensable. All of the friends I made, the amazing sites I was lucky enough to observe and the beautiful Barcelona which became my home will forever be ingrained in my memory. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Great Program, But Health Issues Ruined The Overall Experience CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

"Gained language skills-it was worthwhile. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Surreal CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I gained a deeper understanding about a country that I would have never necessarily known or cared about otherwise. It was definitely worthwhile."

Middlebury College