Thrive in 2025 with CIEE Study Abroad’s New Programs

If you’re seeking an enriching study abroad or international internship experience in 2025, look no further than CIEE Study Abroad! With 40+ brand-new programs coming to our portfolio – bringing our total program count to 220+ unique options – we’re giving you more ways to get on your way so you can thrive in 2025. 

In this guide, we invite you to learn more about our different program models and a snapshot of our new programs so you can find the best match for your academic goals, personal interests, skills, and more. Let’s dig in! 

Thrive in 2025 with CIEE Study Abroad 

Studying and interning abroad are important experiences for college students for a variety of reasons, including: 

• Fostering personal growth 
• Cultivating invaluable cross-cultural skills 
• Broadening global perspectives 
• Enhancing academic pursuits 
• Growing a global network 

For all these reasons – and many more – taking your studies global is more critical now than ever to stand out in today’s competitive workforce, gain experiential learning, and get hands-on experience bringing your studies to life. Whether you embark on a short-term summer study abroad program or a traditional semester-long program, you’ll have a life-changing journey of earning academic credit, developing your skills, and changing your life along the way. 

Read More: Is Studying Abroad Worth It? 10 Outcomes of Studying Abroad 

To help find the right program – whether you opt for one of our brand-new options below or choose from our long-standing selection that students rave about year after year – let’s unpack each CIEE program model: 

1. Semester In Programs 
2. Open Campus Block Programs 
3. Traditional Study Abroad Programs 
4. Summer In Programs 
5. Summer Global Internship Programs 
6. January In Programs 

Semester In Programs 

Semester In programs are a favorite among students and U.S. institutions alike, valued for their: 

• Flexibility: You’ll earn 15 academic credits in courses delivered in English that align with the U.S. academic calendar and do not have any language requirements 
• Real-World Experience: Throughout your program, you’ll enjoy experiential learning during optional hands-on internships, volunteer work, and study tours that impart transferable hard and soft skills (think problem-solving, self-leadership, and intercultural communication) 
• Cultural Immersion: During your time abroad, you’ll dive deep into your host city’s customs and norms to gain a nuanced understanding of your host country, foster meaningful connections with locals, and participate in co-curricular activities to bring your studies to life 

Read More: Your Guide to CIEE Semester In Programs: Everything You Need to Know 

New Semester In Programs for 2025 

Originally offered in 14 incredible locations around the world, the Semester In program model has expanded to 20+ additional cities, giving you more places to choose from. Take a look at what’s new in 2025: 

*Coming soon

Open Campus Block Programs 

One of our most popular and exciting programs, Open Campus Block allows you to flexibly customize and design your own study broad experience. You can spend six, 12, or up to 18 weeks in your choice of 20+ incredible locations. The best part? Open Campus Blocks align with the traditional U.S. calendar and the quarter school system calendar, so you can fit study abroad into your year no matter which calendar your school follows. 

Choose from: 

• Semester Blocks: You’ll spend part of (or all of) your semester earning six credits per six-week block in London, Sydney, Cape Town, or another Open Campus Block Network location 
• Quarter Blocks: If you’re part of the quarter school system, you can earn up to 21 credits in up to 12 weeks across all major areas of study, from business to STEM 
• Summer Blocks: If summer study abroad is more your style, spend six- or 12-week blocks of your summer break learning in Dublin, Santiago, Shanghai, and more 

Read More: The Ultimate Guide to CIEE Open Campus Block 

New Open Campus Block Location for 2025 

We’re excited that a brand-new city has joined our existing Open Campus Block Network: Amsterdam! This addition has expanded the Open Campus Block portfolio, giving you even more ways to design your own study abroad program unique to YOU. 

Traditional Study Abroad Programs 

Traditional study abroad programs are anything but boring. These are our tried-and-true programs that students love year after year that nicely align with the traditional semester-long U.S. calendar – though there are certain exceptions to this, and quarter students should still explore these options to see if one fits. 

Some of the perks of a traditional study abroad program include: 

• Having a single home base: Staying in one location for your entire term fully immerses you in your host country so you can settle into your home abroad, establish deep connections with locals, expose yourself to the local language, and really immerse yourself in the local culture 
• Taking semester-long courses: On a traditional program, you’ll take a semester’s worth of courses just like your home university; you may even be able to direct enroll at a local university to experience traditional campus life abroad, depending on your program 
• Experiencing lots of co-curricular activities: Much like our other program models, traditional programs are loaded with frequent co-curricular activities, day trips, overnight excursions, and comparative learning opportunities to bring your coursework to life 

New Traditional Study Abroad Programs for 2025 

With 200+ programs to choose from, there isn’t enough time in the day to get into the nitty-gritty about each of our traditional study abroad programs. But we certainly have the means to highlight what’s new for 2025. Take a look at the brand-new traditional study abroad programs coming to Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, and Seoul: 

*Coming soon

Summer In Programs 

If a short-term study abroad program during your summer break is more your speed, consider one of our academically rigorous and incredibly exciting summer study abroad programs. You can choose between summer blocks (which run six weeks in one location or 12 weeks in one to two locations), summer sessions (which run four to 12 weeks long), or long-term summer programs (which run for eight weeks).  

The benefits of short-term study abroad programs, like summer programs, are: 

• They’re budget friendly: There’s a lot packed into a short-term program for a fraction of the cost of a semester-long program 
• You’ll earn extra credits: Take interesting courses and earn credits toward your degree without missing time during the school year 
• You won’t miss campus events: During a summer program, you can have the best of both words – an exciting summer abroad and a school year full of campus events and activities 

Read More: Short-Term Study Abroad: Everything You Need to Know 

New Summer In Programs for 2025 

With 80+ summer programs available, you have tons to choose from. Consider these new ones for 2025 in select locations: 

*Coming soon

Summer Global Internship Programs 

Unlike our study abroad programs, our international internships are specifically designed for you to advance your unique skill set to stand out in today’s competitive global job market. On our Summer Global Internship programs, you’ll spend eight weeks: 

• Gaining hands-on work experience in practically any industry, from international relations to engineering 
• Bolstering your resume with hard and soft skills (think cross-cultural communication, problem-solving, research writing, etc.) 
• Working alongside experienced professionals to contextualize real-world experiences 
• Learning about the local business culture of your host city 
• Studying local and global industry trends 
• Growing your network with professionals and peers from around the world 

Read More: What are International Internships? Everything You Need to Know 

New Summer Global Internship Programs for 2025 

Now offered in 30+ locations, we’re giving you more places than ever before to advance your professional skills and build your global network. Say hello to: 

January In Programs 

Much like summer study abroad programs, January programs (fondly nicknamed J-Term programs) are another short-term study abroad options our busiest students favor year after year. Think of J-Term programs as a fast-paced three-and-a-half-week bite-sized taste of study abroad.  

Held during most university winter breaks, J-Term programs are ideal for students who: 

• Have busy school years (think sports commitments, Greek life events, etc.) 
• Have a summer job (that interferes with the ability to spend the summer abroad) 
• Have a strict budget to stick to (J-Term programs are under $10K!) 
• Need to earn credits toward their degree in a flexible, quick manner 

New J-Term for 2025 

We offer 30+ J-Term programs across the globe, so we won’t go into each one in detail. However, get excited because J-Term is now available in the following locations throughout Europe and the Asia-Pacific! 

Get on Your Way 

Now that you’re familiar with all the ways you can study or intern abroad with CIEE, it’s time to take the next step: Selecting your program! Search our catalog of 220+ incredible programs in 40+ amazing cities around the world to discover where YOU should take your studies global. 

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