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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:
Amy Ruhter McMillan
Senior Associate Vice President of Marketing
[email protected] | 312.261.5025
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.
OpportunitIES Become RealitIES with our 2021 Day of Giving
On May 12th, we are excited to inaugurate our first annual OpportunitIES Abroad Day of Giving, which each year will be a day to bring together our global community in celebration of each other, the study abroad experience, and IES Abroad philanthropy.
Celebrating Earth Day with IES Abroad
We couldn’t imagine only spending one day thinking about sustainability, environmentalism, and how it relates to travel and studying abroad—so we’re gonna celebrate Earth Day for an entire week.
Can I Study Abroad in 2021?
“Can I study abroad in 2021?” We know—it’s the question on everyone’s mind.
Gretchen Cook-Anderson Named IES Abroad Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism
In this new role at IES Abroad, Gretchen will continue her valuable and highly successful leadership of IES Abroad’s underrepresented student recruitment efforts with the Diversity Relations team.
3 Study Abroad Events to Brighten Up Your Week
Whether you're planning to study abroad with us this summer or fall (or even next year!), bring some study abroad awesomeness into your life this week with these upcoming virtual events.
Global Leadership SerIES - Gretchen Cook-Anderson on Being Kind, Working Hard, and Taking Chances
In this installment of the Global Leadership Series, IES Abroad College Relations Manager Virginia Gabby had a virtual coffee chat with Gretchen Cook-Anderson, IES Abroad Assistant Vice President, Diversity Recruiting & Advising. Using photos from Gretchen's life to guide their conversation, Virginia and Gretchen go deep on the life lessons, study abroad experiences, and special people who touched Gretchen's life. Gretchen also shares some of her own advice as an "International Education Celebrity".
