Open Campus Block Programs
What is Open Campus?
Open Campus is where you, the student, get to control the design of your study abroad experience - from courses, to length, to destination! These unique, flexible study abroad programs set you up for the ultimate dream trip.
You Choose
Courses
Follow in academic tracks that range from Art and Architecture to STEM. With courses in English, foreign languages, internships, research projects, and service learning options, you get to choose what works just for you.
Program Length
Our Open Campus blocks are flexible for all school calendars with six, 12, or 18-week blocks.
Destination
Stick to one spot, or say hello to up to three of these amazing CIEE Open Campus Block locations around the world – Amsterdam (Hallo), Berlin (Hallo), Buenos Aires (Hola), Cape Town (Molo), Copenhagen (Hej), Dublin (Dia dhuit), Kyoto (Kon'nichiwa), London (Hi), Madrid (Buenos Dias), Milan (Ciao), Monteverde (Qué onda), Paris (Bonjour), Prague (Ahoj), Rome (Ciao), Santiago (Buenos Días), Seoul (안녕하세요), Singapore (Helo), Shanghai (Nǐ hǎo), Sydney (G’day) and Yucatan (Yutsil ja'atskab).
How does Open Campus Work?
Design Your Own Now
Semester Blocks
Spin the globe if you’re feeling adventurous, or mix and match thousands of locations options for an amazing study abroad experience. Stay in London the entire semester or spend other blocks in cities from Berlin to Sydney!
Quarter Blocks
You can design an epic quarter abroad with CIEE! Select the quarter that works best for you by combining our open campus program blocks and summer program sessions. You can spend the entire quarter in one location or travel to another after one block or session.
Summer Blocks
Spend six weeks (or up to 12) of your summer studying abroad in your choice of 16 incredible locations around the world. From Rome to Singapore to Yucatan and more, you can customize an adventurous summer abroad with federal aid never beyond reach.
Semester Abroad Open Campus
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Study Program
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
During this Open Campus Block program you’ll learn about the liberal and progressive policies of the Netherlands in CIEE catered course
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Berlin, Germany
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Berlin, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Buenos Aires, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Cape Town, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Copenhagen, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Dublin, Ireland
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Dublin has become the city of choice for some of the world’s most respected companies.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Kyoto, Japan
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Study abroad in Kyoto – one of Japan’s most traditional cities – in CIEE’s Open Campus Block program.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- London, England
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in London, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Madrid, Spain
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Madrid, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Study Program
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
CIEE Milan offers a wide selection of courses that attract students from all academic disciplines, from liberal arts and science majors to engineering, pre-med, and business school students.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Monteverde, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Paris, France
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Paris, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Study Program
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Make the stunning architecture of this modern yet historic European capital the backdrop of your study abroad adventure!
- ASU Courses
- Host Institution
- Small City
Programs
- Rome, Italy
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Rome, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Santiago, Chile
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Santiago, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Seoul, South Korea
- Study Program
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Get to know Seoul on your terms by customizing your study abroad experience through the Open Campus Block program.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Shanghai, China
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Explore strategic management in Shanghai this January.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Singapore, Singapore
- Study Program
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Experience all that Singapore has to offer and customize a study abroad program that fits your academic goals, schedule, and budget.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Sydney, then study in two other countries in one term
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Yucatan, Mexico
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Yucatán, then study in two other countries in one term.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
Summer Abroad Open Campus
- Berlin, Germany
- Study Program
Pack your bags and immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of Europe's most dynamic cities
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Spend your summer in Buenos Aires - the Paris of South America – and immerse yourself in its rich heritage while studying contemporary culture at our Global Institute.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Study Program
Study abroad next summer in Cape Town, South Africa, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of Africa's most dynamic cities with CIEE.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Study Program
Spend your summer in the world’s first “bike city” choosing from courses across humanities and environmental studies while immersing yourself in Danish culture.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Dublin, Ireland
- Study Program
Spend your summer learning about Irish history and culture.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Kyoto, Japan
- Study Program
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, further your studies in humanities and social sciences, and experience all that Kyoto has to offer.
- Small City
- London, England
- Study Program
Explore Great Britain’s role on the world stage
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Madrid, Spain
- Study Program
Study and live in Spain’s vibrant capital city of Madrid this summer!
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Study Program
Dig into today’s pressing environmental issues while living on the edge of the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
- Paris, France
- Study Program
Explore a wealth of fascinating courses
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Rome, Italy
- Study Program
Immerse yourself in Rome’s rich culture
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Santiago, Chile
- Study Program
Spend your summer in Santiago and explore the heritage of this Latin American nation while studying contemporary culture at our Global Institute.
- Big City
- Shanghai, China
- Study Program
There’s no better place to study global business than the financial and cultural hub of Shanghai.
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Singapore, Singapore
- Study Program
The island-state of Singapore lies one degree north of the equator in Southeast Asia and is a melting pot of Malay, Chinese, Arabic, and Indian cultures and religions.
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
Take in the urban beat of the Southern Hemisphere’s hub of business and industry during study abroad this summer
- ASU Courses
- Big City
- Volunteering
- Yucatan, Mexico
- Study Program
Against the backdrop of Mexico’s rich culture, biodiversity, and history – students explore science and society with interdisciplinary courses in the natural sciences.
- ASU Courses
- Small City
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