About CIEE
Advancing peace since 1947
CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and international exchange organization that builds bridges of mutual respect and understanding between people, countries, and cultures.
50,000+ students live and learn in another culture each year thanks to CIEE.
U.S. College Students
U.S. High School Students
International Students
Our Mission
To help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.
Building Bridges of Mutual Understanding Since 1947
Founded in the wake of World War II, CIEE was built on a powerful idea: international exchange can foster greater understanding, mutual respect, and a more peaceful world.
That belief has guided CIEE for nearly 80 years.
Learn more about CIEE’s History.
Our Programs
CIEE College Study Abroad Programs
CIEE offers college study abroad in 49 locations, including semester, summer, and January programs, custom programs, and global internship programs.
CIEE High School Study Abroad Programs
CIEE offers high school study abroad in 45 locations, including semester and summer programs. Plus, we offer College First Year Abroad for recent graduates.
CIEE BridgeUSA Programs
CIEE places young people from 140 countries in all 50 states for BridgeUSA J-1 visa programs, including Summer Work Travel, High School, Intern, and Trainee.
Our Pillars
Expanding Access
CIEE breaks down barriers of cost, curriculum, and culture so that all students can experience the positive impact of study abroad and international exchange.
Leading Change
CIEE drives innovation of study abroad and international exchange program design and delivery in response to student needs and global challenges.
Community Impact
CIEE believes in the power of community. We build bridges of mutual understanding and peace through service to our global neighbors.
Our People
Make the world a better place!
Work for CIEE
We’re growing! And we need high-energy, highly motivated people who are committed to making a difference in our world.
Our Stories
College
High School
BridgeUSA
CIEE News
CIEE Welcomes Knowledge Without Borders Fellows to Berlin
Four U.S. college students will explore Germany’s history, democratic memory, and the role of international education in understanding today’s world Last week, CIEE welcomed four U.S. college students to Berlin... keep reading
Good Neighbor Programs Bring CIEE’s Mission to Life in Mérida
As part of the CIEE Community Impact Initiative, CIEE launched two new High School Summer Study Abroad programs: Good Neighbor Kitchen and Good Neighbor PlayLab. These ten-day study abroad experiences... keep reading
CIEE's BridgeUSA Celebration Tour: Ocean City Stop
CIEE’s BridgeUSA Celebration Tour visited beautiful Ocean City, Maryland, to thank the champions and supporters of the U.S. Department of State’s BridgeUSA Exchange Visitor program. Ocean City, known for its... keep reading
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CIEE Increases Access to College Study Abroad with New and Expanded Fellowship Programs
Fellowships designed to support first-generation and Pell-eligible students now open for the 2027 academic year. CIEE is the leader in providing opportunities for first-generation and Pell-eligible students to study abroad... keep reading
CIEE Pledge to Lead Change in Study Abroad - September Update
CIEE’s Pledge to Lead Change in Study Abroad represents a $6M, four-year commitment to help institutions transform study abroad access and impact on student success. This initiative advances institutional metrics... keep reading
CIEE's Community Impact Initiative – September Update
The CIEE Community Impact Initiative is a company-wide commitment to provide opportunities for students and staff to engage with their international neighbors through community service in every CIEE program. Since... keep reading