About the Program

Ecuador it is one of the most ecologically diverse countries on the planet. Ecuador's Four ecoregions--the Amazon basin, the high Andes, the coastal plain, and the Galápagos Islands--offer a wealth of flora and fauna that attract biologists, botanists, and environmentalists from around the world.

Study issues of environmental management and preservation, while exploring Ecuador's rich ecology. Focus on Ecosystems, Conservation, and Public Policy while improving your Spanish language skills. The first four weeks of the program, you will be based in Quito, taking courses at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ). The remaining three weeks are spent in the Galápagos Islands studying at USFQ's extension campus in San Cristobal Island and enjoying extensive course-related trips.

All Environmental Studies courses are taught in English, and previous Spanish study is not required.
 

What’s Included

Personal Advising: Your IES Abroad advisor is here to help you prepare for study abroad.

Health & Safety: Your health and safety abroad is our highest priority.

On-the-Ground Staff: Our on-site staff and faculty are here to support you.

Cultural Activities: Our field trips and cultural events help you discover the culture and traditions of your host country.

Why IES Abroad

At IES Abroad, we're proud to be different. We can say that our academic standards are unmatched and our health and safety practices have set the standard for the field of study abroad. And all of that would be true.

But you know what really sets us apart? Our commitment to you.

As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.