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IES Abroad is a leading not-for-profit academic consortium of 270 top-tier American Colleges and universities, with more than 240 additional partner universities worldwide. IES Abroad provides premier study abroad and internship programs around the world through IES Abroad, IES Internships, IES Abroad Customized & Faculty-Led Programs, and The Study Abroad Foundation.
With more than 400 study abroad programs in 85 global locations worldwide, the organization creates authentic global education opportunities for more than 10,000 students annually. IES Abroad has more than 140,000 alumni who have benefited from studying on IES Abroad programs since its inception
We educate students to be global leaders through experiential learning opportunities that meet the highest standards of academic excellence. Integral in fulfilling our mission is a commitment to the representation and integration of diverse perspectives, cultures, and ideas—from accessibility and inclusiveness of a diverse student body to the learning environment and courses offered. And we make study abroad a reality through our scholarship & aid opportunities.
Our staff and faculty members from around the world are committed to creating quality experiences for our students each and every day. We also set the standard for health and safety in study abroad, and continue to develop best practices for all areas of study abroad.
If you’re interested in learning more about IES Abroad, or would like to set up an interview with one of our many thought leaders, please get in touch.
Contact Us
For more information about IES Abroad, our programs, or to arrange an interview with our study abroad experts, please contact:
Abby Baric
Director of Communications & Outreach
[email protected] | 312.261.5032
Entreprenuer.com: How to Get a Master's Degree Without Going into Debt
IES Abroad's research on the benefits of study abroad, such as increased hireability and higher starting salaries, are presented in this thoughtful piece about pursuing graduate school abroad.
The Pie News: How Amanda Gorman exemplifies the poetry and power of study abroad
Senior Associate Vice President of Marketing Amy Ruhter McMillan discusses how 2021 U.S. Inaugural Speaker (not to mention, the first National Youth Poet Laureate) Amanda Gorman—who studied abroad with IES Abroad Madrid in Spring 2019—illustrates characteristics of the global leaders we seek to educate through IES Abroad programs.
The Jam | WCIU: International Education Week 2019
Senior Communications Manager and IES Abroad London alum, Abby Baric, discusses career benefits, scholarship and aid, and more.
Conde Nast Traveler:For Gen Z, Study Abroad Is About Way More Than Drinking Through Europe
Conde Nast Traveler talks with Senior Associate Vice President, Amy Ruhter McMillan about what Generation Z is looking for in their study abroad experience.
The Wall Street Journal: Junior Year Abroad, With Help From Your Therapist
William P. Hoye, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at IES Abroad provides information to WSJ on how IES Abroad is supporting students who study abroad with mental health needs.
US News & World Report: Weigh Direct Enrollment vs. Affiliate Programs for Study Abroad
Senior Associate Vice President of Marketing, Amy Ruhter McMillan, discusses the difference between provider and direct enrolment programs and what international students should know if they plan on studying abroad.
The Jen Weigel Show | WLS-AM 890: International Education Week & IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival 2019
Talking all-things study abroad, Senior Communications Manager and IES Abroad London alum, Abby Baric, discusses career benefits, scholarship and aid, and the 2019 IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival.
The Pie News: Profile on Dr. Mary M. Dwyer, President & CEO of IES Abroad
After being honored with the 2018 Outstanding Contribution to the industry award by PIE News, she sat down with them to discuss leadership, collaboration, and research, and the evolution of women in leadership positions.
The Steve Cochran Show | WGN Radio 720 AM: 2019 IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival
Richard Roeper, 2019 IES Abroad Study Abroad Film Festival Host, and 2019 Film Festival Winners, Chase Devens and David Smith, chat to WGN Radio about their red carpet experience.
CEO Spotlight on The Opening Bell with Steve Grzanich Show | WGN Radio 720: CEO Spotlight on Dr. Mary M. Dwyer
Dr. Mary M Dwyer discusses the benefits of study abroad–touching on the way students shift their understanding of the world, to how many alumni have said the experience has helped them later on in their careers.
Frequently Requested Resources
In addition to our award-winning study abroad programs, internship placements, and $6 million in scholarships, there are many expert resources you may consider sharing. Here are a few of the top requested resources for which we are known.
MAP for Student Health, Safety & Crisis Management
Published in October 2013, the IES Abroad MAP for Student Health, Safety & Crisis Management offers a detailed set of guidelines for addressing student safety and crisis management in study abroad programs. It is the third publication in IES Abroad's Model Assessment Practice series.
Career Benefits of Study Abroad
From a ground-breaking 50-year longitudinal study (2002) to a timely study of economic recession/post-recession outcomes (2012), IES Abroad has a rich history of leading the field of international education in quantitative research on the practical outcomes of studying abroad.
Initiative to Diversify Education Abroad
In 2008, we launched our Initiative to Diversify Education Abroad (IDEA) to creatively address the relatively low participation of underrepresented students in study abroad. Since launching the Initiative, we have increased enrollment of ethnically-diverse students across all our platforms by 77%.
Study Abroad Film Festival
In 2014, we launched our Study Abroad Film Festival (the first in the industry of its kind!), which asks students to capture the spirit of study abroad—both what it meant to them, and how it redefined their world. Their work continues to be recognized by the media, and has received multiple prestigious awards.
Global Citizen of the Year Award
Featuring the impact our students are having on the world through study abroad, our Global Citizen of the Year Awardees and their stories have been highlighted across multiple networks.
Social Media
See what it's like to study abroad in real time. Follow @IESabroad on across platforms for the latest videos, photos, blog posts, and updates from our students and staff around the world.
2022 Holiday Video | The Gifts of Study Abroad
This holiday season, we're celebrating the gifts that you don't need to wrap: the gifts of study abroad! From a simple sunset, to a newfound passion, to a friendship that lasts a lifetime, these kinds of gifts will stay with you forever. We've added them all to our wishlists, and after watching our holiday video, we know you will too.
Our Ambassadors Share Their Fave Study Abroad Gifts and Wishlists
We asked our IES Abroad Ambassadors to share their favorite things they brought, bought, and wish they would have had during their international experiences.
IES Abroad a Finalist for Forum's 2022 Award for Advancing the SDGs through Education Abroad
We’re excited to announce that we have been selected as a 2022 finalist of The Forum on Education Abroad’s Award for Advancing the SDGs through Education Abroad!
IES Abroad Attends Amazon Web Services re:Invent Conference
IES Abroad is one of three nonprofits invited to participate in the Amazon Web Services re:Invent Conference Impact Lounge where attendees can learn about our mission to educate effective global leaders.
Winners of the 2023 IES Abroad Faculty-Led Program Awards
This fall, IES Abroad Customized & Faculty-Led Programs held the Faculty-Led Program Awards, which offer up to $15,000 towards a faculty-led study abroad program at select IES Abroad Centers during the 2023 spring/summer term.
Our Ambassadors Unpack Their Biggest Study Abroad Fears
Our Ambassadors debunk their top study abroad scaries: study abroad fears that aren't so frightening after all.
