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Founded over 50 years ago in Sweden by Bertil Hult, EF is a family-owned independent company that has grown into an industry leader with an unmatched global reach.
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WHO WE ARE
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The world leader in international education
Since 1965, EF Education First has helped millions of people discover more about the world (and themselves) through cultural immersion, educational exchange, and language learning—all driven by the belief that the world is better when people try to understand one another.
At EF Study Abroad, we partner with top colleges and universities to facilitate experiences that enhance traditional academia through multi-disciplinary learning and immersion.
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Family owned. Globally established.
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100+
Countries with
EF operations
400+
Global partners
and collaborators
600+
EF offices and
schools
52,000
EF staff, faculty,
and teachers
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Experiences rooted in education
Our study abroad experiences are designed to leave a lasting impact. By injecting intentional opportunities for the development of future-ready skills into every program element, we ensure students return home equipped to succeed—in their academics, careers, and beyond.
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Maximized student learning
From pre-departure goal setting to on-program immersion and at-home reflection, student engagement is supported in every stage of the journey.
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Intentional destinations
With an on-the-ground presence in every dynamic destination we offer, we have the insights, resources, and partnerships to create unparallelled experiences.
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Accreditations and affiliations
In addition to being 5X accredited, we work closely with our School of Record, Colorado State University (CSU), to ensure high academic standards.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
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Our vision is to make studying abroad possible for all learners regardless of gender identity, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status—creating more opportunities for students to experience educational travel.
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Our goal is to increase access to study abroad opportunities by expanding and diversifying our network of colleagues and travelers to create an intercultural experience that is educational and transformational for all learners.
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Thoughtful travel for global citizens
As we continue opening the world through education, we are committed to leaving it better than we found it. Each and every day, EF strives to positively impact our planet—and its communities—through our carbon neutrality commitment, reforestation projects, animal welfare efforts, student innovation opportunities, and so much more.