Susie W. • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Why study with IES Abroad?
As a leading not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, we set the highest standards of academic quality. To us, academic quality is about prioritizing the student experience. From offering 140+ programs to fit a wide range of academic needs, to rigorous health and safety policies that keep student wellbeing at the forefront, our mission is all about putting students first.
“A large and highly deserved thank you to IES Abroad, and all of the incredible people that are a part of it, for making my experience in South Africa memorable, transformative, and just all around incredible.”
Mary E. • Villanova University • Cape Town - University Of Cape Town
Start by notifying your study abroad office of your interest in IES Abroad and ask if there's an internal application process at your school. Next, check the application deadline and review the application requirements for your program of interest. Finally, submit the online application and submit the supplemental requirements from your MyIESabroad account after your application is processed.
With just one (yes, one!) single application, you can apply for all our scholarship and aid opportunities at once. That's millions of dollars! Better yet, after you submit our Scholarships & Aid Application, we’ll tell you all of the aid you’re eligible for. It’s that easy!
Housing varies by destination and program. Look under the Housing section on the program you’re interested in to find more information about housing options available to you.
Additionally, after you’ve applied, detailed housing information will be made available to you in your Predeparture Guide.
Once you arrive on-site, our Center staff are there to help. The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad.
Each destination has a Center. You can learn more about our global Centers – including highlights and the surrounding area – on the About the IES Abroad Center section on a program’s webpage.
After we've accepted your application, you’ll gain access to your Predeparture Guide, which provides detailed information about everything you need to know before you go abroad. From visa requirements and academics to local culture and packing information, our Predeparture Guides help make your study abroad transition as seamless as possible.
Start by notifying your study abroad office of your interest in IES Abroad and ask if there's an internal application process at your school. Next, check the application deadline and review the application requirements for your program of interest. Finally, submit the online application and submit the supplemental requirements from your MyIESabroad account after your application is processed.
With just one (yes, one!) single application, you can apply for all our scholarship and aid opportunities at once. That's millions of dollars! Better yet, after you submit our Scholarships & Aid Application, we’ll tell you all of the aid you’re eligible for. It’s that easy!
Once you arrive on-site, our Center staff are there to help. The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad.
Each destination has a Center. You can learn more about our global Centers – including highlights and the surrounding area – on the About the IES Abroad Center section on a program’s webpage.
Housing varies by destination and program. Look under the Housing section on the program you’re interested in to find more information about housing options available to you.
Additionally, after you’ve applied, detailed housing information will be made available to you in your Predeparture Guide.
After we've accepted your application, you’ll gain access to your Predeparture Guide, which provides detailed information about everything you need to know before you go abroad. From visa requirements and academics to local culture and packing information, our Predeparture Guides help make your study abroad transition as seamless as possible.
Launched in 2014, the Study Abroad Film Festival asks students to capture the spirit of study abroad. From poignant music videos to compelling documentaries to humorous reenactments, our students stop short of nothing to creatively depict their experiences from abroad.
We strive along a continuum of deepening and expanding inclusion and student access at IES Abroad. Our work fosters an inclusive environment for both students learning and living abroad as well as staff and faculty in the organization.
Traveling to another country means you need a passport, and it also means you might need something called a visa (or a residence permit!). It's important to do your research early and thoroughly. Along the way, we have a group of savvy visa specialists ready to assist.
We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from studying abroad. This is why we commit millions of dollars to our study abroad scholarships and aid.
We’ve been known for our health and safety standards since long before the pandemic. In fact, we wrote the book on it.
From providing international health insurance to being trained in crisis response to an unwavering commitment to your mental health, we have staff around the globe thinking about you and your wellbeing abroad.
“I am eternally grateful for my abroad experience and for the IES Abroad staff that helped along the way. Everything was well organized and I felt safe with my program.”
Autumn P. • Lafayette College • Madrid - Engineering, Math & Science
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“A large and highly deserved thank you to IES Abroad, and all of the incredible people that are a part of it, for making my experience in South Africa memorable, transformative, and just all around incredible.”
“I am eternally grateful for my abroad experience and for the IES Abroad staff that helped along the way. Everything was well organized and I felt safe with my program.”
