Community Choice Awards 2023: Study Abroad

For the annual Go Overseas Community Choice Awards for Study Abroad providers, we looked at those providers who truly excel at offering students an unforgettable study abroad experience.

When Go Overseas was founded, some of the first resources we ever provided were for students interested in studying abroad. We believe that studying abroad is a critical component in higher education, and we work daily to increase the opportunities for students to study abroad through scholarships and the best information available to help them choose a program.

Reviews of all study abroad programs on Go Overseas are an important part of how students choose which program to study abroad; especially if they're planning to study abroad independently, or are working to convince parents or family that it's the right choice for them. Our study abroad reviewers help future students make life-changing decisions!

For the annual Go Overseas Community Choice Awards for Study Abroad providers, we looked at those providers who truly excel at offering students an unforgettable study abroad experience. We also considered the five categories we ask students to rate each program on: Academics, Support, Fun, Housing, and Safety. We've crunched the numbers, and here are the top study abroad providers from 2023 here on Go Overseas.

Learn more about how we scored programs for this year's awards by clicking here.

Overall Top Study Abroad Providers

In the Overall category, we looked for those study abroad providers whose scores across all factors was highest. The following providers offer a variety of programs in destinations around the world – and alumni are consistently positive in reviewing their experiences:

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  1. University Studies Abroad

    USAC is a non-profit consortium of U.S. universities that collaborates to offer affordable, academic...

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  2. CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange

    A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the world leader in international study and...

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  3. Teal stacked CEA CAPA logo with bar on right side

    With 22 destinations across 13 countries, CEA CAPA Education Abroad offers an ideal balance of...

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Top Study Abroad Providers: Academics

Study abroad is an opportunity for many things: freedom and independence, travel, exploring the world, and expanding one's worldview... but it's also a time to learn. Academics are an important part of studying abroad, and we ask all study abroad alumni to rate their academic experience abroad. The following providers had the top scores in the Academics category:

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  1. Study Abroad in Rome at John Cabot University

    Study abroad in English at an American liberal arts university in the fascinating city of Rome...

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    Bushwise Field Guides is the exclusive International Field Guide Association (IFGA) training...

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  3. Mente Argentina logo

    Based in Buenos Aires, Mente Argentina is an organization founded to provide international education...

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Top Study Abroad Providers: Support

While study abroad is an opportunity for students to experience freedom and independence they might never have before, it's also critically important that the study abroad program they choose is available for any support students do need. We ask alumni to consider how much support the study abroad program staff provide; the following providers had the top scores in the Support category:

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  1. International Studies Abroad Logo

    As a leader in international education for over thirty years, ISA is dedicated to providing...

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  2. Mente Argentina logo

    Based in Buenos Aires, Mente Argentina is an organization founded to provide international education...

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  3. SAI Study Abroad - Inspiring Creativity

    Since 1995, SAI has provided students with exceptional cultural and educational experiences abroad...

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Top Study Abroad Providers: Fun

We obviously think that studying abroad should be a fun experience -- in fact, we ask every reviewer to tell us how much fun they had overseas, for almost every program they rate on our site. For study abroad programs, we ask alumni to share what they rate the social scene for their study abroad program. This could include extracurriculars, weekend trips, or daily activities arranged by the study abroad provider. The following providers had the top scores in the Fun category:

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  1. TA Logo

    Therapy Abroad offers short-term study abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students in...

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  2. International Studies Abroad Logo

    As a leader in international education for over thirty years, ISA is dedicated to providing...

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  3. CISabroad logo

    We provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global...

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Top Study Abroad Providers: Housing

Housing is an important part of the student experience abroad. Good, safe housing options -- be it a dorm room, an apartment with fellow students, or a homestay -- have a huge impact on student perceptions of studying abroad. As many study abroad providers are responsible for arranging or suggesting housing options for students, we ask study abroad alumni to rate this for each program. The following providers had the top scores in the Housing category:

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  1. SAI Study Abroad - Inspiring Creativity

    Since 1995, SAI has provided students with exceptional cultural and educational experiences abroad...

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  2. SIT: School for International Training Study Abroad

    SIT has been providing immersive, field-based study abroad programs for undergraduates for more than...

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  3. Atlantis logo

    As the #1 and largest pre-health study abroad program, Atlantis is dedicated to creating the best...

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Top Study Abroad Providers: Safety

Safety is one of the most important factors we ask reviewers to rate; almost every program on Go Overseas (even those that aren't in the study abroad category) is rated on safety. In particular, we want to know how students felt about the safety of their school and the local community. The following providers had the top scores in the Safety category:

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  1. TA Logo

    Therapy Abroad offers short-term study abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students in...

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    The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) is a full-service international education provider specializing...

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    CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization that has been developing and delivering...

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