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 had the best four 1/2 months of my entire life in Sydney. I went to the University of Sydney and L O V E D it. It's the perfect location between being close to the city and the beaches. The program really tries to get you adjusted to the life. The two program directors at the centre in the city, Matt and Kristen, really made a..."
Ellie H Ithaca College
"I learnt a lot about not only the french culture during my time in Paris but also about myself. It was an incredible experience that has inspired me to move back to Europe to attend graduate school. "
Harriet L Indiana University - Bloomington
"Studying abroad through IES Granada allowed me to receive the quintessential Spanish student experience. They managed to pull some amazing professors from the local universities which permitted a great exchange of perspective. Most of the classes were taught in Spanish which enhanced my language capacity. In addition, they provi..."
Peter D Loyola University Chicago
"Through my experience abroad I gained a better understanding of the world, of Italy, and of the U.S. It made me reflect on our customs and traditions and especially the differences in our cultures. It has made me a better person and broadened my view of the world. It was 100% worth it."
A student Simmons College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned to be independent, how to manage my money and travels, and how to live a different cultural lifestyle."
Joanne J Muhlenberg College
"It's hard to believe now, a few months out, that I actually lived in Nantes, France for four months. While I was anxious to see the world, improve my french, and make new friends, I accomplished everything I could have imagined. This experience opened my eyes to new cultures and allowed me to understand that relationships can ..."
A student Wofford College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a new perspective on the freedoms I experience at home, learned to look at the world a little differently through the lens of a North African, Islamic perspective."
Alexandra K University of Iowa
"I learned that if I could try new things then I definitely should try new things. "
A student Rhodes College
"I am so much stronger in Spanish so it was 100% worthwhile."
Shenice M University of Rochester
"This program was definitely worth while. I met some of the best friends of my life here. I learned so much about myself. I thought I was going to learn more about the host country, but instead I learned more about my own country. I think my intercultural communication skills increased drastically. I now know that I want to live ..."
Nelly P University of Iowa
"I learned a lot about myself through traveling, and how similar and different people from different countries can be."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"The experience I had through IES is incomparable to anything I have previously done. I learned so much through not only classes but also personal development. I gained more self confidence, drive, lifelong friends, and a love for travel. I am extremely grateful for IES and IES staff for assisting me when meeting but allowing ..."
Jaclyn M Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned how to be an independent adult. I can now manage a budget and feel more confident to do things by myself. This is by far one of the most worthwhile experiences anyone can have!"
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"Studying abroad experience with IES was an opportunity for me to gain French language skill, be independent, and learn cultures. Going to Paris all by myself when I am not confident with the language was a huge challenge, yet I knew that I would have life time experience and lesson from studying abroad. Indeed, this study abroad..."
Clara L Saint Olaf College
"I gained a sense of myself that I didn't know was there. There is something so raw about being practically on your own in a foreign country and having the freedom to basically do whatever you want. I met people and experienced things that have forever shaped me into the person I am today. "
Alexandra Z Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned an immense amount about the Italian culture - cuisine, language, history, politics. It was a beautiful experience! I also learned a lot about myself - what my strongest interests and passions are, and what I am capable of. "
Sergio F Haverford College
"My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. My French improved immensely during my time in Nantes. I also gained a much better picture of French society, history, and politics. I had the ability to travel not only around France, but around Europe as well and really try new things and get outside my comfort zone. My exp..."
A student The College of Wooster
"It was very interesting to see how Christchurch was recovering from recent earthquakes. It was also worthwhile to see how University life is on the other side of the globe"
A student Gustavus Adolphus College
"I learned so much about French culture, my language improved immensely, and I grew as an individual. I became more independent, educated, and open minded. "
Becca S Pacific Lutheran University
"I am definitely more fluent in Spanish after my semester there, and I have a much better understanding of Spanish history and how they interact with the world. "
Sarah H Villanova University
"I learned so much from my time abroad that it is hard to condense the experience into words. I learned about myself and my ability to adjust to new and challenging situations. I discovered how rewarding it can be to completely leave your preconceptions of yourself and others behind so that you can find common ground and interest..."
Jordan R Indiana University - Bloomington
"I dove into my study abroad experience with little to no expectations. I wasn’t much of a traveler before studying with IES Abroad in Rome – I had been to Canada and Italy with my family before but can’t remember much about my experiences. I was too young to appreciate my surroundings, and, to be totally candid, family vacations..."
Adrienne P Mount Holyoke College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I gained cultural awareness and knowledge, diverse opinions and perspectives, language skills, travel experience, independence, and lifelong friends."
A student Fordham University
"I learned a lot about myself while I was abroad. I'm very much a planner and discovered that it was okay to do things spontaneously, like go to another country for a day trip during the weekend or not worry about staying up too late. My biggest takeaway from my experience abroad was knowing that I could move anywhere in the U...."
Frances J Ithaca College
"The most important things I took away from my experience were a number of friends from different countries and a new appreciation for a different pace of living. I gained the first by joining an Ultimate Frisbee team and by being active in the social scene, and the second simply by walking around Salamanca and enjoying its beaut..."
Alex P Kenyon College
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