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Since 1947, nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization CIEE has been bringing the world together, advancing peace by building bridges of mutual understanding between different people, countries, and cultures.
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High school student to lifelong learner, U.S. citizen to international traveler: No matter who you are, we have a program that’s right for you in a location that inspires.
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CIEE News
CIEE Launches 80th Anniversary Fund to Generate $10 Million for Study Abroad Scholarships
CIEE today announced the launch of its 80th Anniversary Fund for Global Engagement, a multi-year campaign to raise $5 million to expand access to international education. Through a matching initiative for gifts of $2,500 or more, the campaign has the potential to generate up to $10 million in total support, helping provide at least 1,000 new scholarships for high school and college students to study abroad or participate in global internships.
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From CIEECIEE to Open Four New Centers, Expand CIEE Business + Culture and CIEE Open Campus Portfolio
CIEE is expanding its global study abroad portfolio to increase access for students across disciplines and provide even more opportunities to study or intern in dynamic cities around the world... keep reading
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From CIEECIEE Announces Inaugural Recipients of the Rick A. Ruth BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Scholarship
Ten university students from global Muslim communities will spend the summer in the U.S. building bridges of mutual understanding between America and their home countries. CIEE today announced the inaugural... keep reading
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From CIEECIEE is Celebrating 80 Years!
On May 8, 2026, we begin our 80th year of advancing peace by building bridges of mutual respect and understanding through international educational exchange programs. To celebrate eight decades of... keep reading
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From CIEEBuilding Bridges of Peace Through CIEE’s Community Impact Initiative
CIEE was founded in 1947 to build bridges of peace through international exchange programs that help students embrace other people, cultures, and traditions. At the CIEE Annual Study Abroad Conference... keep reading
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From CIEECIEE Young Civic Leadership Summit Brought Global Changemakers to Salt Lake City
Thirty emerging leaders strengthened skills to advance peace. Earlier this month in Salt Lake City, the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) hosted the 12th Ambassador Johnny and Angie Young... keep reading
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From CIEECIEE Response to Forum Session on Private Equity in Study Abroad
At the recent Forum on Education Abroad conference in Nashville, CIEE was featured in a session titled, “Non-Profit, For-Profit, and Private Equity: Revisiting Definitions,” led by Mark Beirn, Melanie Mala... keep reading
More Scholarships to Get You There
CIEE offers more scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities than any other provider to help make your exchange experience a reality.
$8M+
in scholarships annually
1000+
recipients each year
Peace of Mind When You’re Away
Our experts are with you every step of the way – from the time you apply to your return trip home – to ensure you stay safe and get the most out of your experience.
24/7 Support
To answer questions & help in an emergency call 1-800-40-STUDY.
Onsite Expert Staff
To help you navigate your new surroundings.
Travel Protection Coverage
To cover unexpected medical expenses, lost luggage & more.