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If You Need a Sign to Study Abroad, This Is it.
After over a couple years of changed plans, and first-time experiences, it’s time to plan for a new experience. That’s why we’re so excited to be welcoming students like you abroad and supporting you with things like our students-first philosophy, and rigorous health and safety policies. Plus, with no application fee and a refund policy designed to have your back, you—and your budget—are supported along the way.
How will study abroad redefine you? We can’t wait to find out.
"Choosing to study abroad is how I am taking just a little bit of control over my life and my future back."
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.
Pro-Tip: Apply For Your Passport Today
Getting your passport is a crucial step for studying abroad and the reality is that COVID-19 has delayed processing times. The U.S. State Department has announced that it can up to 18 weeks—aka 4.5 months!—to process a passport. Learn more about getting your passport as soon as you can, and hop to it.
Join Us for a Virtual Info Session
Looking to study abroad in the future, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for our Zoom Around the World series of virtual info sessions! Explore the Zoom Around the World upcoming events and recordings.
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.
Bring a global lens to your favorite subject through one of our study abroad programs or internship opportunities which allow you to explore and specialize in a wide range of academic disciplines.
From Sydney to Santiago to Salamanca, explore our programs by destination—whether that's a country or a specific city.
Whether you’re looking for where you can get the most bang for your buck or you’re searching the world’s best foodie cities, we’ve got you covered. Check out the best places to study abroad based on your hobbies and interests.
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 $6 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, and in their Film Festival submissions. 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 identity 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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