
Customized & Faculty-Led Study Abroad
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For 65 years, IES Abroad Customized & Faculty-Led Programs has been collaborating on customized and faculty-led study abroad around the world and is reknowned for setting the standard for health, safety, and crisis management, as well as for academic programming.
From short-term summer courses to semester-long and academic-year experiences and from your campus to our overseas Centers, our staff is here to work with you on each step of the planning process. Whether you need high-level support or simply a framework and access to our network, we'll work with you to create tailored study abroad programs for your students.
Check out what's included with our suite of services, learn how our process works, and let us know if you'd like to consult with one of our Customized Programs Managers to discuss your ideas via the short interest form at the bottom of the page.

Academics how and where you want them—you teach, we teach, our international partners teach, or all of the above

Expertise in health, safety, and crisis management—your students’ and your safety is our highest priority

Flexible support that’s available if and when you need it, from predeparture preparation before you go to on-site assistance available at every turn

An extensive network of internship, service learning, and research partners to give your students a well-rounded experience abroad

Dedicated Customized & Faculty-Led Programs team members connect with your institution to learn about your needs and develop your program with a proactive, systematic approach.

Customized Program Managers meet with you and your students, on-campus or virtually, and then work with IES Abroad Centers to fulfill your pedagogical and logistical goals.

Once your students are on-site, our experienced Center Directors and staff work hard so your program runs smoothly. Whether helping coordinate a trip or introducing students to a new culture, our staff is always there when you need them.