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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
Senior Communications Manager
[email protected] | 312.264.5197
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.
Future-Focused Friday: Things That Reminded Us That It's Not All Burnt Turkey
This Thanksgiving we're thankful for the time this year gave us to reflect on what's important, be grateful for travel and the many cultures that make up our world, and to find a renewed sense of wanderlust and passion for study abroad. We can’t wait to help you see the world, hopefully someday soon. In the meantime, check out some of these Thanksgiving-inspired pieces from across the web and give yourself a little global escape today.
Future-Focused Friday: Things That Reminded Us That Kindness Makes Us Stronger
It's World Kindness Day! 💕
The last few weeks have felt stressful, right? There has been a lot of divisiveness and hatred around us, so now is a better time than ever to practice kindness and healing while staying true to ourselves.
Future-Focused Friday: As If We Needed More Spooky Things In Our Lives These Days!
Look, we don't know who needs to hear this, but it's more than okay to make Halloween pretty darn awesome this year. 🎃👹🍬 As far as we're concerned, this is the year to go big and go home. So let's trade in the goosebumps and nightmares for all the fun stuff...
Future-Focused Friday: Things That Reminded Us That Nothing's Im-pasta-ble
We’re feeling saucy this week. You know, marinara, carbonara, puttanesca, pesto. When we realized Sunday is #WorldPastaDay, we just couldn’t help ourselves (or wait to help ourselves to a steaming bowl of noods)! 🍝 So get ready for this week’s Future-Focused Friday—a day all about looking ahead—with a plateful of pasta-inspired blogs, articles, videos and more to fill your plate!
2020 Film Festival Grand Prize Winner Discovers The Beauty of Friendship Through Food
IES Abroad rolled out the virtual red carpet for the Film Festival hosted on YouTube Live. It was announced that the Grand Prize Winner of the 2020 Study Abroad Film Festival was If I Could Put Into Words by Kiubon Kokko, a Senior at Claremont McKenna College who studied abroad with IES Abroad in Nantes, France (Spring 2019).
