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The Future Is Bright, and the World Will Be Waiting
Give yourself something to look forward to and start planning your study abroad adventure today!
In our 70-year history, we have become known for our academic excellence, our student-first philosophy, and our unparalleled health and safety policies. A global pandemic only reinforced those pillars of the IES Abroad experience. As we eagerly await the day when it is safe and possible to travel internationally together again, we invite you to keep dreaming, keep planning, and keep chasing your curiosity to explore the globe. We’ll be here.
For now, let your mind wander, so that someday you can too.
Spring 2021 Refund Policy
A core philosophy of our health & safety procedures is that we plan for the what ifs so that you don't have to. That includes the development of our refund policy for Spring 2021, which allows you to still plan to study abroad or intern, knowing that if for some reason you cannot participate, your program fees and Confirmation Deposit will be fully refunded up to two weeks before the start of your program.
Study abroad is more than going from here to there. It’s an exhilarating challenge of academic and cultural immersion, plus a whole lot of fun. With programs in dozens of locations around the world and in a wide variety of disciplines, you're sure to find a program that best fits your study abroad goals.
Add global brilliance to your résumé with an internship abroad. Whether you intern abroad full-time or add a part-time internship to your study abroad experience, you'll have the opportunity to work with local professionals and gain meaningful work experience.
Your experience abroad is all about learning and exploring - so that's what we're all about. As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing. Discover more about what sets us apart.
Join Us for a Virtual Info Session This Fall!
Each week, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, you'll get the chance to meet some of the IES Abroad "village" that is here to help you on your journey as they share a 20-minute presentation on that session's topic, plus 10 minutes of live Q&A. Explore the Zoom Around the World schedule and RSVP.
We are always told that there is a whole world out there to explore, but it’s another thing to see it with your own eyes.
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How to Study Abroad
From application to airplane and back again, we're here to take the mystery out of how to study abroad.
Scholarships & Aid
We commit more than $5 million in study abroad scholarships and aid because we firmly believe financial limitations should not prevent qualified students from going on an IES Abroad program.
Benefits of Study Abroad
Studying or interning abroad is the experience that keeps giving. Learn more about the long-term benefits of study abroad not only for you personally, but also for your career.
Student Experiences
Study abroad is an incredible adventure. But don't just take our word for it! Check out what our students have to say about study abroad on IES Abroad Blogs, in their Film Festival submissions, and in their Global Citizen of the Year profiles. Better yet, contact one of our past students to chat with someone about their experience directly!
Diversity Resources
We're proud that our students are as diverse as the countries where they study abroad and intern. Explore our range of diversity resources as they connect to your race/ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, religion, dietary needs, physical ability, mental health, or other identities.
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