Why SAF

Shaped in Scholarly Tradition

Immerse your institution in the vanguard of global academia with the Study Abroad Foundation (SAF), a distinguished international education intermediary. SAF partners with an expansive alliance of universities, fortifying their ability to offer world-class study abroad experiences for their students.

SAF’s network, consisting of over 65 prestigious host universities and 30+ respected IES Abroad teaching centers, acts as a global launchpad for students seeking unparalleled study and internship opportunities abroad. Our dedicated team of international education specialists caters to each student’s distinct needs, crafting an academic journey that stands unrivaled in its richness and diversity.

Our extensive portfolio, boasting over 150 dynamic programs across 28 countries and 79 cities, provides students with the flexibility to embark on their international educational journey at any time of the year. We facilitate smooth credit transfer and offer incomparable student support services, ensuring that every step of their journey is seamless and rewarding. Our versatile programs empower students to tailor their home degree studies to align with their ambitious international career goals, thereby significantly enhancing their employability and postgraduate admission prospects.

As a subsidiary of IES Abroad, a certified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit study abroad organization based in Chicago, USA, SAF is steadfast in upholding the mission of its parent entity. IES Abroad is unwaveringly committed to molding students into future global leaders through its exceptional study abroad and internship programs. These programs, underscored by their experiential learning opportunities, adhere to the highest standards of academic quality, ensuring that students are bestowed with an educational experience that is nothing short of extraordinary.

SAF & IES Abroad University Network

Argentina

Universidad de Buenos Aires

Universidad Católica Argentina

Universidad Torcuato di Tella

Austria

Universität Wien

Australia

Macquarie University

University of New South Wales

University of Queensland

University of Sydney

Canada

Saint Mary’s University

University of Calgary

University of Toronto

University of Victoria

Chile

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Universidad de Chile

China

Fudan University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Ecuador

Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales

Pontificia

Galápagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences

Universidad Católica de Ecuador

Universidad San Francisco de Quito

England

Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London

Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford

Pembroke College, University of Cambridge

Queen Mary University of London

St. Anne’s College, University of Oxford

The London School of Economics

The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

UCL, University of London

University of the Arts, London

University of Bristol

University of Manchester

University of Westminster

France

Audencia Business School

École des Beaux Arts de Nantes Sant-Nazaire

École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot

Institut Catholique de Paris

Polytech Nice Sophia

SKEMA Business School

Université de Nantes

Université de Paris – Sorbonne

Université Nice Sophia Antipolis

Germany

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg

Ireland

Dublin City University

National Theatre School of Ireland – Gaity

School of Acting

Trinity College Dublin

University College Dublin

University of Limerick

Italy

Arsutoria School

Accademia di Costume e Moda

Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado

Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi

Istituto di Moda Burgo

Istituto Europeo di Design

La Verdi Symphonic Orchestra and Choir

Milano Fashion Institute

Rome University of Fine Arts

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi

Università degli Studi di Milano – Bicocca

Università degli Studi Roma Tre

Università degli Studi Siena

Università IULM

Jamaica

University of West Indies School of Nursing, Mona

Japan

Kanda University of International StudiesNanzan University

Morocco

Université Mohammed V-Agdal

Netherlands

Conservatorium van Amsterdam

Universiteit van Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

New Zealand

University of Auckland

University of Canterbury

University of Otago

Scotland

University of Edinburgh

University of Glasgow

South Africa

University of Cape Town

South Korea

Yonsei University

Spain

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Universidad de Granada

Universidad de Salamanca

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Universitat de Barcelona

Universitat de Vic

Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Universitat Ramón Llull

USA

American University

Arizona State University

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, San Marcos

Columbia University

Johns Hopkins University

Lewis & Clark

Michigan State University

San Jose State University

University of Arkansas

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of Colorado, Boulder

University of Hawaii

University of Michigan

University of Mississippi

University of Montana

University of Oregon

University of Pennsylvania

Vanderbilt University