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 Great Experience CIEE: Seoul - Summer Korean Studies

"Yes it was worth. I've learned many new stuffs and met cool international students. Even though many students from US, it was great to have time spent in Seoul with them. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Wonderful! CIEE: Paris - Summer Contemporary Music Creation + Critique

"It was worthwhile. I learned to be patient and more understanding. I learned about the French culture and the way Americans are perceived by a different culture."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Life Changing And Unforgettable CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts

"GAINED WISDOM AND LIFE EXPERIENCE AND INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENCE! "

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Paris Was Great CIEE: Paris - Summer Contemporary Music Creation + Critique

"very worthwhile"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review I Was Shanghaied By Shanghai CIEE: Shanghai - China in a Global Context

"I wide number of skills, such as cross-cultural communication and adapting to new situations, quickly and sensitively. I feel like I'm able to see the world with a little more multiplicity. It was absolutely worthwhile. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Embracing Humanity Through Cultural Exchange CIEE: Gaborone - Arts + Sciences

"Independence and a new look at human relationships"

Fordham University
Past Review Fun Speaking The Language In Real Life. CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Language, communication skills and how to be independent. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Eye Opening CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned about a new culture, gained friends, had amazing adventures and did some really fun things (travel around Africa, went bunjee jumping, wine tasting, mountain hiking, ect) and most importantly, learned more about the world and about myself. "

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Thing I Could Have Done With My College Life CIEE: Rabat - Language and Culture

"It was the most worthwhile thing I have done since I started college. I will never forget my time abroad, and I have made many friends who I intend to keep in touch with for the rest of my life. "

Wellesley College
Past Review Extremely Amazing, Definitely Worth It, I Can't Wait To Go Back To Japan! CIEE: Tokyo - Summer Japanese Studies

"I learned/gained so many things while abroad. Language, culture, new discoveries/growth of myself that I discovered, the list goes on. Yes, it was worthwhile."

Western Washington University
Past Review Go To Ghana! CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"This trip was 10000% worth while. I loved every bit of it from the new friends, the nights spent dancing, classes, joining sports teams, meeting international students. It was a great experience. I learned to appreciate a different way of life, a slower pace which was very relaxing."

Cornell University
Past Review Life Changing Experience CIEE: Tokyo - Summer Japanese Studies

"I was an incredible experience. I learned a lot about myself, through making new friends and trying new things. I was also able to improve my language skills, which was one of my goals. I would recommend studying abroad to everyone, it was an eye-opening experience that has changed my life for the better!"

Western Washington University
Past Review An Unforgetable Experience CIEE: Barcelona - Language and Culture

"I learned to never have expectations, to be much more flexible, learned how to be much more independent, and gained a greater and richer acceptance for multiple types of cultures. It was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile."

Providence College
Past Review It Is Cliche But It Honestly Had A Huge Impact On My Life. CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I learned a lot about myself, and became much more independent. And I am currently dating a Catalan girl, she came to visit this summer, and I plan to go back in december."

Providence College
Past Review Great Times As A European Traveler CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"I learned about many other cultures and it helped me to grow as a person. "

Providence College
Past Review Eye Opening CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"yes "

Brandeis University
Past Review The Most Amazing 4 Months Of My Life! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I made so many friends studying abroad, learned so much about myself, Spain, and Europe, and had an experience that I will remember for a lifetime. I enhanced my Spanish greatly, made a bond with a family that I will always have, and even made new best friends with students at PC and other schools across the US. This was one of ..."

Providence College
Past Review White Girl Adventuring In The Arab World CIEE: Amman - Arabic Language

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned what life is."

Brandeis University
Past Review A Fantastic Taste Of Barcelona And Europe CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"It was amazing. I really learned how to meet new people and to experience a new culture, and I got to travel a lot."

Fordham University
Past Review Turns Our You're Provincial, Kid. CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"New perspective on Japanese life. Absolutely worthwhile. "

Fordham University
Past Review Go To Berlin CIEE: Berlin - Open Campus Program

"i learned how to meet people from other cultures more easily"

Clark University - Worcester
Past Review Greatest Place To Study In The Wordl CIEE: Seoul - Arts and Sciences

"It was an amazing experience. If anyone has questions about Korea, I will be willing to help."

Fordham University
Past Review Amman, Jordan: My First Trip Outside The States CIEE: Amman - Summer Arabic Language

"My Arabic greatly improved and dealing with people of a vastly different culture was an indispensable experience. The trip was amazing."

Brandeis University
Past Review I'm Really Not Sure. I Just Wasn't As Satisfied As I Hoped To Be. CIEE: Rennes - Liberal Arts

"I gained more self confidence in my linguistic abilities as well as travelling alone."

Clark University - Worcester