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 to love being in new and uncomfortable situations. I learned that people are generally very similar, but there are inherent differences in the ways we choose to live our lives. I learned how to do my part in forming incredible relationships, and I'm excited to see how they continue in the future. "
Jimmy D Bowdoin College
"The semester that I spent in Buenos Aires, Argentina was by far the most memorable and valuable experiences I have ever had. I lived in Argentina from July to December of 2014 with an Argentine host family who were spectacular. Along with my host family I was assisted by IES with getting accustomed to the city and learning h..."
Cody K University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"German culture, EU situation and problems, specific country's challenges…I feel like I have learn a lot. At the same time, I learned a lot about myself and developed a set of skills that only studying abroad can give me."
chauvu C Franklin & Marshall College
"I learned to step out of my comfort zone. You won't be able to experience anything if you don't challenge yourself to. This particular study abroad experience is exactly what you make it. If you dive in, you will get even more back."
A student Georgetown College
"I gained a new perspective on life from the experience. I believe wholeheartedly that it was worth my while. It taught me how to expand beyond my own little bubble and look at life from the lens of an Irishman. Life over there is calmer, more accepting of life (as opposed to always trying to change everything for our own benefit..."
A student Anonymous University
"Studying abroad was such an incredible and eye-opening experience. I could not ask for a better way to spend my time in Europe. "
Ben O Wofford College
"Studying abroad in Sydney was one of the best decisions I have made. It's impossible to describe my five month experience in a review, but upon my return to the states, I have recommended studying abroad to everyone. I arrived back in the US a different person than when I left, and the changes I went through while abroad shaped ..."
lolebov Seattle University
"Without a doubt this experience was worthwhile and life changing. Through IES abroad, I was able to gain sense of perspective about the world. I learned a lot about myself and independence. IES facilitated an environment in which their students could thrive and find success."
RUBY L Loyola University Chicago
"Granada was an incredible environment for studying abroad; it offers the best of so many worlds. The Andalusians and other Spaniards I met in Granada were kind and open people, the popularity of UGR brought international students from all around the world to the city, the night culture is very lively while also very safe, the ci..."
maya.suzukijones Scripps College
"I grew as a person and really got to know about the world. "
Robert M Wake Forest University
"It was definitely worth while. I learned how to navigate and live in a large city. I learned so much about the history of Vienna and created my own favorite places and memories in that city. I gained confidence in my language abilities and my ability to travel on my own and take care of myself. "
Bridget K Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained an understanding of Irish culture, economy, and politics I did not have before. It was my first time being exposed to a different pace and views of the world that I now get to incorporate with my perspective. My time in Dublin was completely worthwhile and has inspired me to continue to travel and to see things from m..."
Margaret M University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
"I learned so much about myself, how good I could become at German if I only pushed myself to take the chance. I became more self-sufficient, matured thoroughly, and had my eyes opened to the unendingly various ways in which people could live. It was awareness-widening and character-depeening. Absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Georgetown University
"I became a much more confident German speaker, and I also became more culturally aware. The program was definitely worthwhile. "
Michael M Wofford College
"I really enjoyed my experience abroad with IES. I think that not only did I gain Spanish language skills but I also gained confidence in myself. Furthermore, for the first time I lived in a large metropolitan city and I learned a lot about city life. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Kenyon College
"I gained confidence, self-reliance, independence, professional skills, and an enhanced perspective"
Clarissa O Knox College
"I chose IES Abroad because it offered a flexible program that could work with my majors. I am currently pursuing a double-degree in theatre and business marketing at my home university and wanted a program in which I was able to study both of these subjects. IES Abroad London – Theatre Studies program allowed me to focus on my t..."
A student Seattle University
"My experience in Granada, Spain was much more transformative than I had ever expected. I grew more, learned more spanish, made more mistakes, and made many, many more lifelong, remarkable relationships and experiences than I had ever expected. Going to Spain, I knew that living in a completely new country would change me in som..."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"I think I am much more capable to fending for myself while traveling or acclimating to new cultures. It was definitely worth the experience."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"Absolutely. I increased my confidence in my independence and became more understanding of the ntion that no matter what culture we come from ,our similarities are greater than our differences."
Emmilea O University of Redlands
"I am more independent, have a global perspective and improved my language skills. I was definitely immersed in a different culture and loved every second of it. "
Lauren V University of Redlands
"This was one of the best experiences of my life. I definitely want to travel again in the future. I gained a better understanding of British culture and society. I also gained more acceptance of cultural diversity in general. I feel like a much more capable person now, I know that I can live in a big city on my own, I can ma..."
kaylin.rogers.77 University of Tulsa
"I absolutely loved my time in the EU program. I had the happiest four months in my life. -TRAVEL Traveling is what first attracted me to the EU program. The program itself took us to 3 different trips and 8 different cities over 3.5 weeks. The trips were very well organized with different activities/lectures to learn about th..."
Yi L Pomona College
"I learned so much during my semester abroad! I come from a purely college town and have never ever lived in a city, nor had I ever been away from my family for more than a week before my semester abroad. This experience really showed me that I can make it in a city and that I can figure things out on my own, but that I would als..."
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park
"It was completely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and the culture and could totally see myself now living in a european city. "
Alyssa G Northwestern University
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