CIEE College First Year Abroad

CIEE College First Year Abroad is a semester- or full-year program that enables students to spend their first term(s) of college studying at a CIEE center in one of multiple international cities while earning transferable college credits. Participants can earn up to 14 credits, live in dorms or homestays, and access on-site support from center staff. Programs are offered in multiple destinations and include options to study one location or split time between two short blocks. Financial aid, merit- and need-based scholarships, and program discounts are available.

Earn up to 14 transferable college credits; housing in dorm or homestay; on-site center directors and support staff; scholarships, discounts and financial aid options.

Open to students beginning their college studies (first-year college students / recent high-school graduates); ages listed include 17 and older. Specific eligibility details and application requirements are provided by CIEE.

Apply through the CIEE application portal; applicants may submit materials for merit- and need-based scholarships as part of the application.