If you’re itching for a study abroad adventure, but not interested in a semester or year-long commitment, don’t worry. You have tons of options! Read on as we detail everything you need to know about a short-term study abroad experience with CIEE.
A short-term study abroad program is just as it sounds – a briefer, but impactful study abroad option!
When most students think of study abroad programs, they likely think of taking classes as they would at their institution, lasting an entire semester or year. But with CIEE’s flexible study abroad options, you can choose from short-term programs lasting anywhere from three to 12 weeks. Most short-term study abroad programs occur in between semesters too, usually during summer and winter breaks.
Short-term study abroad programs have lots of benefits. We’ve listed a few top ones here:
The length of a short-term study abroad program depends on the CIEE program you choose. And we offer quite a few different short-term options! These include:
The best way to choose a short-term study abroad program is by aligning it with your personal and academic goals. If you’re pursuing a business degree, seek out short-term programs with fascinating business courses. If you’ve been dying to go to Australia , search our short-term options in the country! Deciding on program location and courses will help you narrow down your options.
The next first step is deciding which short-term study abroad duration makes the most sense for your schedule. From there, explore our scholarship and grant options and check out our H ow to A pply page to thoroughly prepare for the application process. And we promise the application is simple! These are just some straightforward resources to help guide you.
From there, you’re all set to get started on your application. We’re always available for questions, too. Just contact us !
As we’ve mentioned, CIEE has many short-term study abroad programs to choose from. Check out some of our top programs here to help you with this exciting decision!
Our summer study abroad programs are a lot of fun, so get ready for the summer of your dreams with CIEE. You’ll get to choose from 40+ study abroad locations , explore dozens of courses , and most importantly, dive deep into the history of so many intriguing cultures.
Plus, with a short-term summer study abroad program , you won’t miss out on any on-campus semester activities or events.
We currently offer three different summer study abroad programs:
Explore some of our summer programs that span the world:
