Unlock a Pipeline of College-Ready Students
Reach Your Enrollment Goals with CIEE College First Year Abroad
CIEE College First Year Abroad is a world-class start to a student’s college experience. This unique college pathway allows students to launch their undergraduate studies overseas in one of 13 cities, earn 12-14 credits from Tulane University and Arizona State University, then transfer back to a college of their choice.
By partnering with CIEE’s College First Year Abroad, your institution can expand its enrollment pipeline and manage campus capacity for years to come.
Benefits of Partnering with CIEE for College First Year Abroad
The Most Locations
Choose between 13 global cities for your first-year students across Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
The Most Flexible Program Model
Unique six-week block model allows students to stay in one location for immersive study or choose two locations for world-class comparative studies across two blocks.
The Best Value
CIEE College First Year Abroad pricing makes a transformative first year experience accessible to more students. To celebrate CIEE’s 80th anniversary, students pay $8,080 for the fall semester through 2027.
The Highest Quality Courses and Credits
CIEE College First Year Abroad students earn 12-14 semester credits from Tulane University and CIEE’s online course provider, Arizona State University, ensuring immediate transferability to your campus.
Globally Prepared Student Pipeline
Gain access to CIEE’s more than 30,000 high-achieving, globally minded U.S. high school study abroad applicants and 2,000 CIEE international high school student alums each year to boost your enrollment pipeline.
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College Admissions Leaders - Pick Your Best CIEE Partnership Option
CIEE will help you exceed your admissions goals while enhancing your institution’s reputation for global readiness – at no cost to you. Choose from three partnership options:
College Admissions Leaders - Pick Your Best CIEE Partnership Option
Transfer Partner
Admit CIEE College First Year Abroad students as first or second year transfer students with confidence in their transcripts and academic readiness. We’ll send you students we recruit – at no cost.
Referral Partner
Refer conditional admits to CIEE College First Year Abroad complement your recruitment strategy and manage your campus capacity. We’ll retain the funnel for you.
Custom Program Partner
Address capacity challenges by building cohort-based custom programs for first year students pre- or post-matriculation – leveraging our global network of 49 locations, faculty, and courses to deliver your curriculum in a tailored, cost-effective way. Your brand, your campus – overseas.
Admissions Access
All CIEE College First Year Abroad partners gain CIEE Admissions Access, opening the door to more than 30,000 high achieving, globally minded high school students from every state in the U.S. who apply each year to CIEE’s Global Navigator High School Study Abroad programs.
You’ll also gain access to a pipeline of more than 2,000 academically accomplished international students who have completed CIEE’s High School USA programs. These students are distinguished by strong GPAs, excellent English-language skills, and a proven track record of success in U.S. academic environments.
College First Year Abroad Programs
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Explore museums, castles, and the palace of Queen Margrethe.
- Florence, Italy
Visit iconic landmarks and world-renowned art in the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Enjoy access to eight royal parks in the heart of the city and more green space than any comparable location in the world.
Madrid, where tapas are a highlight of local café tables, soccer cheers echo from Santiago Bernabéu, and lively plazas hum with music and conversation.
- Paris, France
Explore unforgettable sites from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe.
- Prague, Czech Republic
Visit cobblestone streets, historic bridges, and a castle overlooking dozens of churches, squares, and green spaces.
- Rome, Italy
Explore the world’s most breathtaking cultural destinations like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and Saint Peter’s Basilica.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Discover the diversity of Buenos Aires, a melting pot of different cultures with immigrants from all over the globe.
- Merida, Mexico
Surrounded by Mayan ruins, colorful markets, and the warmth of Yucatán life, Mérida offers an extraordinary backdrop.
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
Live on the edge of the world-famous Costa Rican cloud forest.
Japan’s most historic city and the hub of traditional old-world culture.
- Seoul, South Korea
Combine your dreams of travel and university by spending your first year in Seoul, South Korea’s dynamic capital.
- Seville, Spain
Explore centuries-old historic sites and iconic architecture in the cultural heart of Spain.