To review your housing options, log into the IES Abroad Moodle platform using the same username and password as your MyIESabroad account and navigate to "My Courses." Please note that the housing page may not be available in your Moodle account yet. After choosing your housing preferences on Moodle or Airtable, your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. Please note that...

IES Abroad Scholarships & Aid As far as we're concerned, financial limitations shouldn't prevent you from studying abroad with us. That's why we offer more than $7 million in scholarships and aid. Plus, with our High-Impact Aid Commitment, we make sure that the most aid goes to students with the highest need. Remember how easy it was to apply for multiple colleges using the Common App? We took the same approach for our scholarship and aid application, because time is precious! We're all about helping you focus on the adventure you'll have, not just how you'll pay for it. Here’s what you need...

If you have not already done so, please apply though your country's official passport agency or government website immediately! Processing times vary by country, but in many cases it can take up to 3-4 months (10-12 weeks) to receive your passport. If your country offers expedited processing, you may be able to receive your passport sooner for an additional fee. You must have a valid passport before you can apply for any other required travel documents. Your passport must be signed and valid for at least six months and up to one year (in some locations) beyond the end date of your program. If...

Detailed information related to our housing policy is available on our website. Please take time to review our IES Global Housing Policy At IES Abroad, we’re known for setting the standard in student health and safety, and that goes for student housing as well. In your host city, we have vetted housing options for our students. Housing might be one of the parts of studying abroad that you and your family are most anxious about. We understand that this experience involves a lot of unknowns and want to help you be comfortable with what living like a local will look like. That also means that you...

All students must bring a laptop computer to access the Internet and to complete coursework. Don’t forget to insure it! Technical Requirements System requirements: internet connection (broadband wired or wireless, 4G/LTE or 5G) Speakers and a microphone; webcam or HD webcam Supported operating systems: macOS X with macOS 10.10 or later, Windows 10 (Home, Pro, or Enterprise), Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP1 or later, Windows XP with SP3 or later Supported tablet and mobile devices: Surface PRO 2 or higher running Win 8.1 or higher; iPadOS 13 or later Android 5.0x or later...

At the end of the program, IES Abroad will issue a transcript in order to transfer your study abroad credit back to your college or university. The transcript will indicate each course you took, the institution where it was taken, the grade awarded and the number of credits earned. The transcript is normally issued four to six weeks after the program end date for IES Abroad courses. (Please allow an additional 3 weeks processing time for School of Record transcripts). Partner university grades are typically reported to IES Abroad at a much later date, and so transcripts including any courses...

Important Initial Steps You’ll Need to Take to Be Prepared Confirm your Place in the Program Submit the Confirmation Form in your MyIESabroad account. . Check, Renew, or Apply for your Passport This is even more important than your plane ticket! If you do not have a valid passport, renew or apply for one immediately. Note that your passport must be valid for at least six months (in some cases up to one year) beyond the end date of your program Read your Predeparture Information and Student Handbook This Predeparture Guide is filled with nearly all the information you need to know to be...

Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown, and your new neighbors while having lots of fun! The principle is simple: expand your cultural learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Field trips merge the fun of traveling and the challenge of learning about and adapting to a new culture with an academic focus on the place you are visiting. We have a wide range of activities available to everyone and catering to a wide cross-section of interests. We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available during your semester abroad. Specific...

Resources for Being You Abroad At IES Abroad, we honor and respect the differences among our students, alumni, staff, faculty and partners. Our staff is aware of and sensitive to the range of issues students experience while adapting to their new international setting and are available to discuss how you are adapting to your host environment and support you in connecting to local resources that can help you find a sense of community and belonging abroad. Our support resources are created for students from a wide range of identities, and we are here to help you have the most enriching study...

With 70 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter what time zone you’re in. How We Support Your Health & Safety International Health Insurance: Your program fee includes international health insurance for the duration of your program. The policy is specially designed for students traveling internationally, and it includes...