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Study Abroad with IES Abroad

There's a reason University of Iowa is among the 275 U.S. colleges and universities that partner with IES Abroad.

You might hear that it's our 75+ years of study abroad expertise. Or that we've been named a Top Study Abroad Organization based on student reviews. Or even that we offer 140+ programs in 30 locations around the world and $7.9+ million in aid. All of which would be true. But there's one thing that shines through everything we do, and that's our unwavering commitment to you. 

At IES Abroad, everything we do is about our students—from one-on-one predeparture advising to programming that is designed with your academic and personal goals in mind. Plus, as an University of Iowa student, you're automatically eligible for our $1,000 Public University Grant and can apply for additional scholarships and aid. 

As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing. 

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Our Partnership

University of Iowa partners with IES Abroad on several semester, summer, and summer internship programs. These programs have been selected and are sponsored by UI so that students can incorporate a study abroad experience into their degree progress. We encourage you to discuss your interest in education abroad with your academic advisor(s) and an education abroad advisor.

UI Sponsored IES Abroad Programs
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Getting Started

UI students interested in an IES Abroad program will apply through both the UI application and through IES Abroad. The UI application for Fall, Summer, and Academic year terms open on Jan. 1. UI Spring applications open in August (with the exception of Spain programs which open July 1). You should apply to IES Abroad after you speak with your UI study abroad adviser and submit the UI application.

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Scholarships & Aid

As a UI student, you automatically receive a $1,000 Public University Grant for a semester IES Abroad program. You can also apply to receive up to $6,000 in additional funding for a semester abroad and up to $3,000 for a summer program. The application takes 10 minutes and you will receive an award decision within five business days.

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London Part-Time Summer Internship Program

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IES Abroad London

Intern and study in London this summer with IES Internships and the University of Iowa.

What’s included?

Program details at a glance:

*Course registration dependent upon on availability

For details about how to apply, please contact IES Internships representative Mary Parsons: internships@IESabroad.org

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Contact Your IES Abroad College Relations Manager

Because every campus is different, your College Relations Manager knows the policies and procedures at University of Iowa and will provide assistance based on your individual, unique needs.  

Curious about a specific program? Have questions about the application? Don't hesitate to reach out! 

Once you apply to a program, your College Relations Manager will connect you with your personal Advisor who can assist with all things predeparture: understanding your visa process, preregistering for classes, learning about your housing options, and more. 

Starting now until you return home, we're here to support you every step of the way. 

“Overall, I’ve found these field trips planned by IES Abroad have been a really amazing (and rather convenient) way of seeing parts of the country I never would’ve thought to travel to before.”

Gabriella Risk • University of Iowa • London Direct Enrollment, University College London

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See what it's like to study abroad in real time. Follow @IESabroad on all your favorite social media platforms for the latest videos, photos, blog posts, and updates from our students and staff around the world.

 
“Study abroad is much more than a physical journey; it is a personal exploration of who we are compared to the people we are so capable of becoming.”

Robert W. • University of Iowa • Paris

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