IES Abroad
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IES Abroad is a program provider offering 128 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, and Online Program abroad programs in 19 countries such as Australia, Austria, Chile, and France.
IES Abroad provides opportunities for students to thrive abroad with program options that fit majors and interests—backed by a high-quality, immersive experience, on-site support, impactful financial aid, and an inclusive community.
IES Abroad experiences are:
- Priced for quality: The program fee includes tuition, housing, and health insurance, along with high-quality predeparture and on-site support, small class sizes, and the opportunity for field trips and immersive experiences.
- Fully supported 24/7: Time-saving visa support and trusted local staff to help with health, housing, and safety, no matter what comes up—or when!
- Designed to count toward graduation while offering a global perspective: Hands-on learning and excursions, led by respected experts in their fields, take your experience beyond the classroom to gain international exposure. We work with university partners to ensure program approval and credit transfer.
- Impactful with real career benefits: 65% of IES Abroad alumni say study abroad was very/extremely influential on their career path and 64% say it contributed to career advancement.
- Generously supported by $7.9 million in financial aid awarded annually: Need-based aid awarded to students applying from consortium member institutions expands access to study abroad.
Study Abroad with IES Abroad
"I learned that I can be successfully independent from my study abroad experience. Outside of trips with IES, I traveled to Paris, Brussels, Oxford, Windsor, Wimbledon, and Dover. Each of these trips taught me that I have the capability of "choosing my own adventure." Similarly, a lot of my exploration of London was done on my ow..."
Anna Guse Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned how passionate I am to be a doctor and I learned so much about the South African culture. It was definitely worthwhile because I feel like I am a more well-rounded person. "
Simmy Vig University of Mississippi
"I studied abroad the Summer of 2017. IES Siena was amazing - the program coordinators were wonderful, available often and always very helpful. I lived in an apartment with one US roommate and one IES Resident Assistant (we were the only apartment with a live-in RA). The RA was amazing, gave great advice - from the best restauran..."
Alex University of Washington
"I gained an appreciation for healthcare professionals of all kind. I also learned a greater sense of compassion for people who are not as fortunate as I am. It was very worthwhile as it changed my outlook on the healthcare field for the better. "
A student University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"Before this program, I had never thought about visiting Austria, I didn’t speak German, and had no idea what to expect. Once I arrived, I was shocked by how much I loved the culture, people, food, and atmosphere. You can spend hours uninterrupted in a coffee shop, or stroll through the stunning streets of the first district. The..."
Grace Konstantin Tufts University
"I learned so much about the culture of South Africa, their healthcare system, and myself."
Erica G University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I learned how much I love the country as a whole and their culture. I have always wanted to go there, but now I am trying to do everything I can to finish my studies there in either Biochemistry or Medicine and eventually live there."
A student University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
"I learned how to get out of my comfort zone and to be comfortable with the uncomfortable."
Emma Dorshimer Gettysburg College
"I think about my study abroad experience every day and it has given me a whole new perspective on my life and the world. I wish everyone could get the opportunity to travel, make lasting memories, and form lifetime friendships just like I did because I know it will be one of their best decisions of their life. It was definitely ..."
Samantha Bill Washington State University
"I feel I am much more independent and mature. In addition, I feel I know who I am and how to define myself. I also get to force myself practice Spanish"
Li-Jung (Emily), LEE Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"It really opened my eyes to a different world and different perspectives. I am so happy with all that I was able to learn and experience through the landscapes and unique qualities of South Africa. It was incredibly worthwhile and would do it over and over again if I could"
Sabrina Nguyen Villanova University
"The best thing that I gained from my experience abroad was the sense of personal growth that I never would have been able to cultivate by staying in the U.S., so it was certainly worthwhile. I had never lived alone before or traveled alone; I was forced to rely on myself for 6 weeks. It was one of the most fun parts of growing u..."
Tyler Benavides University of Illinois - Chicago
"I became a much more mature person. I travelled a lot, and had to plan things all on my own. I saw and did so many things. I would absolutely do it again, and regret that I do not have the opportunity to. "
Finlay McCracken Trinity University
"Besides the lifelong friendships, connections, and memories that I created, perspective is the greatest gift that I came away from this trip with. When I first started telling people that I was going to study abroad in New Zealand, the primary responses I got were “Wow, that’s so far away!” and “You’re choosing to go to the oth..."
Sabrina Westgate University of Rochester
"Gained valuable internship experience in Sydney, although 2 months is fairly short for any internship. Very worthwhile, America and Sydney are very similar so on that front a bigger cultural change may have been better facilitated by another country."
Nate Borchers Trinity University
"I gained a sense of independence that I'd never thought possible before. I can now see myself living alone in a foreign country for an extended period of time. It was definitely worthwhile."
Julia Krafcik Villanova University
"During the summer of 2017 I had the opportunity to participate in two intensive, 300 level museology / art history courses in Paris, Rome, and Madrid. I studied with European professors and experts in their respective fields. We visited the most prestigious museums and archaeological sites in Europe, along with many museums I wo..."
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"I grew as an individual on the program and learned a lot about what I am capable of whether that be traveling on my own for the first time, diving into new things, or making a whole new friend group, study abroad and Ireland was one of the greatest things I have ever done. "
Leana Young University of Illinois - Chicago
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned that there are great people everywhere, and that the people you're with can make all the difference in how much you enjoy what you're doing. My love for Latin America was increased tenfold, and my understanding of the beauty and diversity of nature as well. I was reminded of how important ..."
Isabella The College of William and Mary
"I was immersed into the culture through classes with learning the language and also taking field trips. Vienna was a very safe city, so I could go out and explore with others, but also did not feel scared to go out and explore by myself. I also got the chance to take field trips with the program to Semmering, Austria and Budapes..."
Erika Coy Indiana University - Bloomington
"Definitely worthwhile! I gained some rudimentary German, and confidence in my ability to be independent."
Julia Masur University of Puget Sound
"I learned the language and the culture of Madrid, but also so much about myself. I learned how to jump head first into situations that I was unfamiliar with and I enjoyed every second of it. "
Regina Duesler Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"This past summer I studied abroad for 6 weeks in Buenos Aires, Argentina through IES Abroad. From the moment I arrived in the airport until the day I left, I felt supported and encouraged from IES Abroad staff. At the airport, I received an alfajor, and this classic Argentinian snack became my after-lunch dessert everyday—for be..."
A student Harvard University
"Participating in the Nagoya Summer--Language and Culture program at Nanzan University for seven weeks this past summer truly transformed my Japanese language ability and increased my confidence. Initially terrified to travel alone for the first time in my life, I was incredibly nervous, but the IES facilitators provided so much ..."
Maya Best University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"It was 100% worthwhile. I learned that I do not have to be afraid to speak in a different language. Any language you speak is just another way of communicating. I learned that I am more self-sufficient than I previously thought, and that I can handle being on my own without feeling alone. By taking a political science class at t..."
Marissa Ruehl Hope College
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