CIEE First Year Abroad

With CIEE's First Year Abroad programs, you can make your first year of college an unforgettable adventure. Take courses with CIEE local instructors and enjoy amazing cultural excursions. Best-in-class student safety, secure and high-quality housing, and hands-on onsite support all ensure that your first year of college is the most incredible experience abroad. Earn 12-13 college credits from our academic home and school of record, Dean College. Then, use your international experience to impress the admissions team at the dream school of your choice.

For more than 75 years, CIEE has demonstrated a proven track record for helping high school and college students explore new cultures, learn new skills, and achieve their academic goals within a diverse portfolio of high-quality programs. It's why we have a network of 300+ college and university partners.

You put your international education first. We put you first.