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IES Abroad - Study Abroad in Ecuador

$5,224Program Costs
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4.9 / 5Overall Rating
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Program Overview

Study abroad in Ecuador and experience one of the most culturally and geographically diverse countries in the world.

Roughly the size of Colorado, Ecuador has the environmental megadiversity of a much larger country. Four eco-regions—the Amazon basin, the high Andes, the coastal plain, and the Galápagos Islands—offer a wealth of flora and fauna that attracts biologists, botanists, and environmen...

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Program Highlights

Explore a Biologically Diverse Location: The rich biodiversity of Ecuador is at your fingertips.
Follow Your Academic Interests: Students with almost any academic interest can find options in Ecuador.
Live in a Homestay: You’ll have a private room in the home of a family or a señora in Quito.
On-Site Staff: On-site staff in Quito will work with you to answer any questions.
Improve Your Spanish Language Skills: Immerse yourself in the language of Ecuador.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Wifi Costs
Some Program Activity Costs
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Advising
Financial Aid Counseling
Academic Credit
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
  • Quito, Ecuador

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Anthropology
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Communications

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Starts At

  • 3 weeks: $5,224

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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Community
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Health & Safety
4.4
Academics
4.3
Program Administration
4.3
Cultural Immersion
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IES Abroad offers a range of Semester, Summer, and January Term programs in Quito and Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Program types also span a variety of disciplines allowing each student to find a program that fits their needs. 

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

People’s Choice Award 2023 Finalist
Innovative Student Video 2023 Winner
Innovative Student Video Finalist 2022
Innovative Student Video 2021 Winner
Innovation in Alumni Engagement 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020 Notable Mentions
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
GoAbroad Top Study Abroad Organization 2017
GoAbroad Top Study Abroad Organization 2016
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Forum on Education Abroad
GoAbroad Top Study Abroad Organizations 2018
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Student Video
Innovative Student Video 2020 Finalist

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