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Open Campus Block Programs

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What is Open Campus?

Open Campus is where you, the student, get to control the design of your study abroad experience - from courses, to length, to destination!  These unique, flexible study abroad programs set you up for the ultimate dream trip.

You Choose

Courses
Follow in academic tracks that range from Art and Architecture to STEM. With courses in English, foreign languages, internships, research projects, and service learning options, you get to choose what works just for you.

Program Length
Our Open Campus blocks are flexible for all school calendars with six, 12, or 18-week blocks.

Destination
Stick to one spot, or say hello to up to three of these amazing CIEE Open Campus Block locations around the world – Berlin (Hallo), Buenos Aires (Hola), Cape Town (Molo), Copenhagen (Hej), Dublin (Dia dhuit), Kyoto (Kon'nichiwa), London (Hi), Madrid (Buenos Dias), Milan (Ciao), Monteverde (Qué onda), Paris (Bonjour), Prague (Ahoj), Rome (Ciao), Santiago (Buenos Días), Seoul (안녕하세요), Singapore (Helo), Shanghai (Nǐ hǎo), Sydney (G’day) and Yucatan (Yutsil ja'atskab).

How does Open Campus Work?

Design Your Own Now

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Semester Blocks

Spin the globe if you’re feeling adventurous, or mix and match thousands of locations options for an amazing study abroad experience. Stay in London the entire semester or spend other blocks in cities from Berlin to Sydney!

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Quarter Blocks

You can design an epic quarter abroad with CIEE! Select the quarter that works best for you by combining our open campus program blocks and summer program sessions. You can spend the entire quarter in one location or travel to another after one block or session.

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Summer Blocks

Spend six weeks (or up to 12) of your summer studying abroad in your choice of 16 incredible locations around the world. From Rome to Singapore to Yucatan and more, you can customize an adventurous summer abroad with federal aid never beyond reach. 

Semester Abroad Open Campus

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  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
New for Spring '25
  • Study Program

During this Open Campus Block program you’ll learn about the liberal and progressive policies of the Netherlands in CIEE catered course

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Bike Friendly
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  • Berlin, Germany
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Berlin, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
  • Bike Friendly
Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Buenos Aires, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Volunteering
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  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Cape Town, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Life by the Sea
  • Mountains to Hike
copenhagen canal with red boat
  • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Copenhagen, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Bike Friendly
  • Life by the Sea
  • Small City
  • Volunteering
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  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Dublin has become the city of choice for some of the world’s most respected companies.

Program Interests
  • Small City
yellow temple kyoto japan
  • Kyoto, Japan
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Study abroad in Kyoto – one of Japan’s most traditional cities – in CIEE’s Open Campus Block program.

Program Interests
  • Ancient City
  • Mountains to Hike
  • Small City
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  • London, England
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in London, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
madrid fountains at night
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Madrid, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
  • Mountains to Hike
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  • Milan, Italy
New for Fall '24
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering

CIEE Milan offers a wide selection of courses that attract students from all academic disciplines, from liberal arts and science majors to engineering, pre-med, and business school students.

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Small City
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  • Monteverde, Costa Rica
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Monteverde, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Mountains to Hike
  • Small City
paris eiffel tower aerial view
  • Paris, France
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Paris, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
  • Bike Friendly
  • Host Institution
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  • Prague, Czech Republic
New for Fall '24
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering

Make the stunning architecture of this modern yet historic European capital the backdrop of your study abroad adventure!

Program Interests
  • Ancient City
  • Host Institution
  • Small City

Programs

Rome Piazza Navono
  • Rome, Italy
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Rome, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Ancient City
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
Santiago
  • Santiago, Chile
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Santiago, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Mountains to Hike
  • Volunteering
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  • Seoul, South Korea
New for Fall '24
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering

Get to know Seoul on your terms by customizing your study abroad experience through the Open Campus Block program.

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
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  • Shanghai, China
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Explore strategic management in Shanghai this January.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Life by the Sea
  • Volunteering
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  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering

Experience all that Singapore has to offer and customize a study abroad program that fits your academic goals, schedule, and budget.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Life by the Sea
  • Volunteering
Sy
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Sydney, then study in two other countries in one term

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Life by the Sea
  • Volunteering
yucatan historic building
  • Yucatan, Mexico
  • Study Program
  • Multi-Location Offering
  • Part-Time Internship

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Yucatán, then study in two other countries in one term.

Program Interests
  • Life by the Sea
  • Small City

Summer Abroad Open Campus

Berlin
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Study Program

Pack your bags and immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of Europe's most dynamic cities

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
  • Bike Friendly
Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Study Program

Spend your summer in Buenos Aires - the Paris of South America – and immerse yourself in its rich heritage while studying contemporary culture at our Global Institute.

Program Interests
  • Big City
cape town aerial view coastline
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Study Program

Study abroad next summer in Cape Town, South Africa, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of Africa's most dynamic cities with CIEE.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Life by the Sea
  • Mountains to Hike
Copenhagen
  • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Study Program

Spend your summer in the world’s first “bike city” choosing from courses across humanities and environmental studies while immersing yourself in Danish culture.

Program Interests
  • Bike Friendly
  • Life by the Sea
  • Small City
Dulbin
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Study Program

Spend your summer learning about Irish history and culture.

Program Interests
  • Small City
bamboo forest walkway kyoto japan
  • Study Program

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, further your studies in humanities and social sciences, and experience all that Kyoto has to offer.

Program Interests
  • Ancient City
  • Mountains to Hike
  • Small City
London Big Ben treet
  • London, England
  • Study Program

Explore Great Britain’s role on the world stage

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
Madrid old city street view
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Study Program

Study and live in Spain’s vibrant capital city of Madrid this summer!

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  • Study Program

Dig into today’s pressing environmental issues while living on the edge of the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Program Interests
  • Mountains to Hike
  • Small City
Paris
  • Paris, France
  • Study Program

Explore a wealth of fascinating courses

Program Interests
  • Art Capital
  • Big City
  • Bike Friendly
Rome
  • Rome, Italy
  • Study Program

Immerse yourself in Rome’s rich culture

Program Interests
  • Ancient City
  • Big City
santiago chile summer buildings city
  • Santiago, Chile
  • Study Program

Spend your summer in Santiago and explore the heritage of this Latin American nation while studying contemporary culture at our Global Institute.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Mountains to Hike
shanghai night aerial view
  • Shanghai, China
  • Study Program

There’s no better place to study global business than the financial and cultural hub of Shanghai.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Life by the Sea
  • Volunteering
singapore harbor at night
  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Study Program

The island-state of Singapore lies one degree north of the equator in Southeast Asia and is a melting pot of Malay, Chinese, Arabic, and Indian cultures and religions.

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Life by the Sea
  • Volunteering
Sydney
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Study Program

Take in the urban beat of the Southern Hemisphere’s hub of business and industry during study abroad this summer

Program Interests
  • Big City
  • Life by the Sea
  • Volunteering
yucatan mexico street sunset
  • Yucatan, Mexico
  • Study Program

Against the backdrop of Mexico’s rich culture, biodiversity, and history – students explore science and society with interdisciplinary courses in the natural sciences.

Program Interests
  • Life by the Sea
  • Small City