IES Abroad

There's no one who tells the story of study abroad quite like our students do, and that's why we're excited to share this year's four student Film Festival Finalists!

Student films are reviewed by our esteemed jury of international film experts, and ranked on originality, production quality, entertainment value, and ability to capture the spirit of study abroad.

Which film will take home our $1,500 Grand Prize in our 12th Annual Film Festival? That's up to you!

Sit back and enjoy these stunning stories from abroad now through October 21, and share with a study abroad lover in your life! 🍿

2026 Film Festival Voting | IES Abroad Voting Is Now Open! Ready to help a student filmmaker win our $1,500 grand price?Vote for your favorite film now through October 21st at noon CT. How to Vote: Click the red play button on each of the four films below to watch them. If asked, please check the Captcha and answer the question at the bo...

Kinda obsessed with the fact that we have study abroad programs in all three of Time Out's coolest neighbourhoods! Can you guess what they are? 👀

The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world in 2026 Time Out’s annual ranking has landed. Did your neighbourhood make the cut?

Missing your IES Abroad experience and hoping to join us again? Now’s your chance!

Join us for a virtual information session on October 22, 2026 from 2-3 p.m. CST to learn all about IES Onwards—a unique opportunity for IES Abroad Alumni and friends to travel once more with IES Abroad.

This time we're taking you to Aotearoa New Zealand, for an adventure that goes beyond the guidebook. 🇳🇿

In this session you will:
• Receive a general overview of IES Onwards travel programs
• Hear from past IES Onwards participants and IES Abroad staff hosts as they share their experiences on the program
• Learn more about the upcoming IES Onwards program, Hikoi Poutini: An Experiential Learning Journey in New Zealand, from IES Abroad New Zealand staff
• Ask questions during a dedicated Q&A portion

Register now:

IES Onwards Virtual Information Session | IES Abroad Join us for a virtual information session October 22, 2026 to learn all things related to IES Onwards!

There’s always a reason to go!

Study abroad & see where you end up — every photo here was taken by one of our students 💭🌎

Today we’re checking in with Social Media Correspondent Luke Parks in Barcelona! 🇪🇸

Swipe to see Luke’s expert advice & highlights from his adventures interning abroad this Summer!

📍 IES Abroad Barcelona
🎓 IU Education Abroad

Why choose just one study abroad city when you could study in TWO?

Introducing our new, multi-location study abroad program — Tokyo & Seoul: Influence and Innovation 🇯🇵🇰🇷

Want to spend your Spring semester in Tokyo & Seoul? Apply by September 17th⏳

Head to the 🔗 in our bio to learn more & apply!

Introducing… our Fall 2026 Correspondents! 🤳📸👩‍💻

This Fall, 89 student Correspondents will be sharing their adventures from IES Abroad Centers around the world through photos, videos, blogs, and social media. ✈️

Representing 53 different colleges & universities, these students will be documenting their study abroad experiences in real time.

Visit the 🔗 in our bio to meet all our Correspondents — follow their socials, read their blogs, & more!

A semester spent studying abroad with IES Abroad Rabat 🇲🇦 through the lens of Photography Correspondent, Dwight M!

postcards from our Summer Correspondents across the globe 🌎 💌 📷