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 Amazement CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Definitely worthwhile!! Learned not to trust anyone."

University of Hartford
Past Review Barcelona, Going Abroad And Growing Up CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I vastly improved my knowledge and practical application of the Spanish language. "

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona: The Nyc Of Europe! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"The best 4 months of my entire life, and I am going to strongly recommend it to other possible students considering it."

Providence College
Past Review Take Me Back To Barcelona! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"YES. It helped me become more independent. I made friends from different parts of the US that I actually plan to go visit this summer. Study abroad in general brings students out of their 'American Bubble' and helps view the world from a wider perspective. It has made me seriously consider working overseas for an international c..."

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona: Learning Through Culture CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I gained so much from studying in Barcelona. I was able to apply all that I have learned, as well as what I continued to learn in Barcelona in my day to day activities. Through traveling I was able to experience things I have learned about in the past and see things I never would have. I am much more culturally aware, more indep..."

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona: Couldn't Have Asked For More! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"Open-mindedness and a love for travel."

Providence College
Past Review Learning How To Live The Spanish Life In Sevilla CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Totally worthwhile; I have learned so much and have been exposed to so much I never knew about. I am planning on declaring a double major in Spanish and Political Science thanks to my experience. "

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona: Challenging Academics Combined With Amazing Cultural And Social Experiences CIEE: Barcelona - Liberal Arts

"Taking 5 Spanish classes was challenging, but worth it in the end. The entire study abroad experience in Barcelona was so wonderful including social, cultural, and academic areas. Living in a completely new place was scary at first but in the end I absolutely loved it and already wish I could go back. It certainly increased my c..."

Providence College
Past Review Ciee Study Abroad Was Awesome, But Barcelona Was The Wrong City CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I know how to travel, got to see the greatest things I've ever seen, but none of the best things for me were in BCN. I only learned the language through taking class in spanish and traveling to places within spain. "

Providence College
Past Review Barcelona Was The Best 4 Months Of My Life! CIEE: Barcelona - Business & Culture

"I have become a lot more independent and outgoing. I also enjoyed my classes and realized that my majors are right for me. "

Providence College
Past Review Spain, De Puta Madre CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"yes. I am coming back. There is still a bit i need to do here. and who knows, maybe i will end up living in europe. "

Providence College
Past Review Cape Town: Another Chapter Of An Amazing Four Years CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I have become more aware of my own strengths and weaknesses. I never realized how independent I was. "

Providence College
Past Review Nope CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"great change"

Providence College
Past Review China: Best Four Months Of My Life CIEE: Shanghai - Business, Language, and Culture

"The Chinese culture is completely opposite of the American culture so it was great to see the differences and adapt to those differences to try to locally fit in. I learned so much about Chinese people and their traditions it was an amazing experience that made me apply for a summer program in Shanghai this summer so I can expe..."

Bryant University
Past Review Ciee Cape Town South Africa The Best Decision Of My Life. CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"My time in South Africa was undoubtedly the best experience of my life. I gained a new perspective not only on South Africa, but on how the rest of the world views my own country. If students enter their study abroad with an open mind and curiosity they will definitely have a similar experience. While abroad I was surrounded by ..."

Tulane University
Past Review Barcelona: Challenging Yet Rewarding CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I learned that traveling and meeting new people is one of the most valuable experiences in life because it forces you to accept and appreciate things that are different from what you know which ultimately makes you a more accepting person. I am now more tolerant of people who come from different backgrounds because I realize tha..."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review China: Like Living On Another Planet CIEE: Shanghai - China in a Global Context

"How different life is played out in different cultures. To see the extremely wealthy and the extremely poor on the same street with their wealth visible in terms of fancy cars or torn clothes. America is a melting pot of different cultures but it is still somewhat segregated in town, but in Shanghai and the rest of the Chinese c..."

Bryant University
Past Review Life At Alicante CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"absolutely"

Bryant University
Past Review Sevilla: The Perfect City CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Yes. I wish daily I could still be in Spain. I learned that the world has more to offer that my brain can possibly comprehend. I am going back to Spain this summer! My experience taught me that although we are all different, we are still very much the same. However, when you open your eyes past your personal world, there is so m..."

Trinity University
Past Review Ghana: The 5 Best Months Of My Life CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

"This was the best decision I've made in my life. It turned my world view upside-down, shook my roots in the best way possible, improved my musicianship, broadened my horizon in every sense, and set the course of my future straight."

Tulane University
Past Review Seville: The City Of Beauty And Siestas CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture

"It was absolutely worthwhile! Mostly because I not only learned more about the world and different cultures but also more about myself and where I fit into the big picture."

Trinity University
Past Review São Paulo: The Ugliest City You Will Ever Love! CIEE: Sao Paulo - Liberal Arts

"I am very interested in Latin America and Brazil is the richest and largest country of Latin America. It goes without saying that if you are interested in doing business in Latin America you must know Brazil and this study abroad program is a great way to do it. I might be moving back to São Paulo after graduation to experience ..."

Trinity University
Past Review Alicante: An Authentic Spanish Experience CIEE: Alicante - Liberal Arts

"Absolutely. It changed me and my outlook on life and the world. I benefited so much from my experience and I miss it a lot. I want to go back to Alicante and Spain and work there because I loved it so much. "

Trinity University
Past Review Sevilla In A Flash. CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"studying abroad is something that everyone should do in my opinion. "

Trinity University
Past Review Spain: Learn To Live CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

"My experience really shifted my perspective on future plans. Going abroad helped me gain independence and realize the context in which I can thrive. I think that the study abroad experience allows people to learn more about themselves which is why I would recommend that students go abroad if they have the opportunity to do so. "

Trinity University