Introducing Our New Programs for 2026-27!

IES Abroad
September 2, 2025
26-27 New Programs

Discover our Latest and Greatest Programs—The World Awaits!

At IES Abroad, we take pride in delivering cultural and academic experiences of the highest standards. We carefully consider the needs of our school partners and students, using that feedback to design our new programs. And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for...explore our exciting new programs and enhancements for 2026-27!

For even more details on each of the below programs, check out our 2026-27 digital catalogs, which feature 90% student-generated photos (that’s right!) and plenty of additional fun content.

☀️Our New Summer 2026 Programs Are Heating Up!

Cape Town 26-27

1. Cape Town Summer – Sustainability & Innovation

This program provides students with the unique opportunity to explore urban sustainability and innovation through Cape Town’s rich historical and socio-economic context. With hands-on learning and an extended field trip, the program offers an immersive, in-depth experience to understand both global and local challenges. 

Take me to Cape Town

Nantes 26-27

2. Nantes Summer – Internship  

Nantes full-time summer internships will be offered in both English and French (no prior French-language study required) with placements in a wide range of fields such as teaching, IT, and tourism, complemented by professional seminars and cultural activities for a fully immersive experience. This program offers students meaningful international work experience while deepening their cultural understanding and global perspective, plus an optional 3-credit French-language course.

Take me to Nantes

Rabat 26-27

3. Rabat Summer – Internship

Our new summer internship in Rabat offers students the chance to experience Morocco’s evolving economic and cultural landscape while receiving professional development support, an optional language course, and guaranteed placement in a variety of fields, including agriculture, government, technology, and sustainability.

Take me to Rabat

🍂Turn Over a New Leaf with our New Fall 2026 Programs

1. Berlin - Business, Sustainability & Innovation (Fall only)

This semester program takes full advantage of our existing Winter Quarter program and Berlin’s entrepreneurial spirit, as well as Germany's position as an economic powerhouse and global leader in sustainability. Students will use local startups and corporations as case studies in coursework over the semester. 

Take me to Berlin
 

2. Milan - Psychological & Behavioral Sciences  

We're offering a new academic focus out of our existing Milan programming and Center, which will cater to students who are concentrating their studies on psychological sciences, from the research and academic or the behavior and treatment perspectives.

Take me to Milan
 

3. Multi-Location - Seoul & Tokyo: Influence & Innovation

Students can explore the rich culture and way of life in two dynamic and historically linked cities through this new multi-location program, during which they’ll start by taking 6 credits in Seoul (roughly six weeks) followed by 9 credits in Tokyo (roughly nine weeks). Students will enjoy a range of courses from while immersing themselves in the trends and traditions and connecting with locals in the two cities. 

Take me to Seoul & Tokyo

🌼Spring into Adventure with our New Spring 2027 Programs

1. Milan - Engineering & Science (Spring only)

As another effort to serve STEM students who wish to study abroad, we're offering them the opportunity to take IES Abroad Milan courses while also taking courses at local institutions, namely the Politecnico di Milano, a prestigious engineering university that offers English-taught classes. PLEASE NOTE: Spring 2026 Milan – Italy Today students interested in STEM may take courses at Politecnico di Milano as a partner university option, even though the program doesn’t officially launch until Spring 2027.

Are you a study abroad office or college/university staff member who oversees program approvals? Jump over to our New Programs Instant Approval form to add these options to your offerings for your students.

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