Ie3 Global

What Ie3 Global does

IE3 Global is a non-profit international education consortium headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, and operated under Oregon State University since 2016. The organization facilitates study abroad, international internships, and reciprocal exchange programs for undergraduate and graduate students primarily from 17+ partner universities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Its portfolio spans programs in 50+ countries, with 130+ internship host organizations across 40+ countries, anchored by the long-standing Oregon-Baden-Württemberg state-to-state exchange dating to 1968.

The core product lines are Study Abroad Programs (semester/year-long enrollment at partner universities abroad, including named programs in Lyon, Poitiers, and Heidelberg), International Internships (full-time placements spanning wildlife research in Paraguay, winery operations in South Africa, veterinary clinics in Australia, and pre-health rotations via CFHI), and Incoming Exchange Student coordination. The organization runs on the Terradotta platform for applications and program management, and operates resident-director outposts in Lyon, France and Tübingen, Germany.

Revenue is generated primarily through program fees charged to participating students ($3,535 for Oregon residents, $4,535 for non-residents, plus host site and university admin fees), supplemented by scholarship administration (over $300,000 awarded to date) and incoming exchange coordination under reciprocal agreements. Distribution is exclusively through partner university international offices, making this a channel-partner-led GTM model with no direct consumer sales motion. The organization has served 12,000+ alumni cumulatively since 1968 and is structurally dependent on Oregon State University for resources, staff, and institutional backing.

Name

Ie3 Global

Legal name

IE3 Global

Website

https://ie3global.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IE3 Global is a non-profit international education consortium, powered by Oregon State University, that facilitates study abroad, internships, and exchange programs for students from 17+ Pacific Northwest partner universities across 50+ countries. It manages 130+ internship placements and has served 12,000+ alumni since 1968.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Provider Networks, Consortia & Membership Organizations (EDAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB), Private Pathway & Foundation Providers (EDAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Study abroad programs
• International internships
• Student exchange programs
• International education services
• Reciprocal academic exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvallis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Study Abroad Program Fees: IE3 Global charges program fees to students participating in study abroad programs. Fees include IE3 Program Fee (Oregon Resident: $3,535; Non-Resident: $4,535), Host Site Fees, University Admin Fees ($500-$1,000), and other associated costs. Financial aid can typically be applied to program costs.
2. International Internship Programs: Full-time international internships offered for more than 20 years, with program fees that include placement services, housing coordination, and support services. Students pay program fees which can be partially covered through financial aid and scholarships.
3. Scholarship Administration: The organization administers over $300,000 in scholarships to date, including the IE1 Global Scholarship ($500-$1,500 program fee reduction), acting as a scholarship provider to reduce financial barriers for students.
4. Incoming Exchange Student Coordination: Facilitates international students to study at partner Oregon institutions; students pay tuition to home institution while taking classes in Oregon under reciprocal exchange agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IE3 Global facilitates study abroad, international internships, research, and exchange programs for students from 17+ partner universities in the Pacific Northwest. The organization connects students with over 130 host organizations across 40+ countries, providing cultural immersion combined with academic coursework, professional experience, and academic credit. Powered by Oregon State University resources, IE3 Global administers more than $300,000 in scholarships and offers comprehensive support including pre-departure preparation, on-site coordination, and 24/7 emergency assistance.

Product overview

IE3 Global operates as an international education organization providing a portfolio of study abroad, internship, and exchange programs. The core offerings include Study Abroad Programs (immersion at partner universities globally), International Internships (130+ full-time placements across 40+ countries), and Incoming Exchange Student services (reciprocal exchanges for international students). Specific named programs include the Baden-Württemberg Exchange, Lyon French Language Program, Poitiers Program, and Heidelberg Accelerated Program for German language study. Internship programs span diverse fields including wildlife research in Paraguay, winery operations in South Africa, veterinary medicine in Australia, and pre-health rotations via CFHI in multiple countries. The organization partners with universities throughout the Pacific Northwest including Oregon State University, University of Oregon, and 16+ other institutions, powered by Oregon State University's resources and staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Programs Immersive study abroad experiences where students enroll at partner universities abroad, offering cultural immersion paired with academic coursework across disciplines including language intensives, direct enrollment, and semester or year-long programs. Targeted at undergraduate and graduate students from IE3 Global's 17+ Pacific Northwest partner universities.
• International Internships Full-time international internship programs offering over 130 different placements in more than 40 countries, providing experiential learning opportunities combined with professional experience and academic credit across diverse fields including STEM, business, healthcare, education, and social services. Targeted at undergraduate and graduate students.
• Incoming Exchange Student Program Reciprocal exchange program facilitating opportunities for international students from partner institutions to study at Oregon institutions, where students pay tuition to their home institution while earning credit toward their degree. Targeted at international students from partner institutions abroad.
• Baden-Württemberg Exchange State-to-state academic exchange program between Oregon and Baden-Württemberg, Germany, offering placements at fifteen German universities with full German language or direct enrollment options. German state education ministry provides monthly stipends to participants.
• Lyon French Language Program Intensive French language immersion program in Lyon, France at Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises (ILCF) or Centre International d'Études Françaises (CIEF), with courses designed for foreign language learners at all proficiency levels.
• Poitiers Program Study abroad program at Université de Poitiers in France offering French language courses or direct enrollment in regular university courses taught entirely in French, with opportunities for studio art courses at Les Beaux Arts de Poitiers.
• Heidelberg Accelerated German Program Intensive German language program at Universität Heidelberg enabling students to earn equivalent of third-term and all of second-year German in one semester, with placement test upon arrival.
• Wildlife Research Internship (Paraguay) Field research internship in Paraguay studying wildlife ecology and conservation in the Ñeembucú Wetlands, with focus areas including primates, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, insects, fish, and birds. Host organization has hosted over 1,000 interns.
• Winery Internships in South Africa Wine industry internship in Cape Town, South Africa offering placements in marketing and business administration or viticulture and winemaking operations at a growing winery. Housing coordinated through Volunteer Adventure Corps in Observatory neighborhood.
• Pre-Health Rotations Clinical and community health rotation programs in partnership with Child and Family Health International (CFHI) offering placements in Mexico, Bolivia, India, South Africa, Ghana, Ecuador, Argentina, and Philippines. Targeted at students interested in healthcare and medical experience.
• Visual, Audio, and Digital Arts Internships (Australia) Applied arts internships in Australia facilitated through Internships Down Under, with placements in audio visual marketing, ceramic design, and visual media production in Sydney and other cities.
• Veterinary Medicine Internships (Australia) Veterinary clinic internships in Australia coordinated through Internships Down Under, providing hands-on animal care experience in clinical settings.
• Wildlife & Conservation Education Internship (Scotland) Internship at a wildlife conservation charity in Edinburgh, Scotland focused on environmental education, website development, marketing, and eco-tourism initiatives.
• Virtual Internships Remote international internship opportunities allowing alumni of international education programs to gain professional experience while working with organizations abroad, available in various fields and countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ program alumni
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oregon State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent home of IE3 Global since 2016 when the Oregon University System disbanded. Provides resources, staff, systems, and institutional backing for all IE3 Global programs.
• 17 Pacific Northwest UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of partner universities including Oregon State University, University of Oregon, University of Washington, Portland State University, and 13 others serving as primary distribution channels for programs.
• International Partner InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal exchange partners primarily in Germany (Baden-Württemberg) including University of Freiburg, Heidelberg, KIT, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Tübingen, and others. Also includes institutions in France, and other countries for incoming student exchange.
• 130+ Host Organizations WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational businesses, organizations, and agencies that serve as internship host sites in 40+ countries across diverse sectors including conservation, healthcare, business, education, and more.
• Paraguay Wildlife Research NGOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent research NGO based in Pilar, Paraguay that has hosted over 1,000 interns. Focuses on conservation of Ñeembucú Wetlands and wildlife species. Manages multiple research stations and runs environmental education programs.
• Got to Get OutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial adventure group in New Zealand that organizes hiking experiences like Mt. Taranaki for international interns, providing cross-cultural interaction opportunities.
• Volunteer Adventure Corps of Cape TowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner organization in South Africa that supports interns with housing in Observatory neighborhood, orientation, cultural activities, and 24/7 emergency support. Coordinates winery and other Cape Town internships.
• Internships Down Under (IDU)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian internship placement partner headquartered in Sydney's Bondi Junction. Facilitates personalized internships in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, and Perth. Member of Australian Internship Industry Association (AIIA).
• Child and Family Health International (CFHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization providing pre-health rotations in Mexico, Bolivia, India, South Africa, Ghana, Ecuador, Argentina, and Philippines for IE3 Global interns interested in healthcare and medical experience.
• Fulbright Educational Advising CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Bucharest, Romania. Fosters mutual cultural understanding between the US and Romania through educational exchange. Provides internships in student advising, event management, communications, and marketing.
• Oregon State University - International Travel Insurance / International SOScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIE3 Global participants are enrolled in Oregon State University's international travel insurance which includes accident/sickness coverage, 24/7 International SOS assistance, evacuation coverage, quarantine benefit, and mental health support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WorldStrides: Large educational travel provider serving K-12 and university students with international programs including study abroad. Overlaps with IE3 Global in university-level international experiential learning, though with broader student age range and scale.
• IES Abroad: Established, well-capitalized study abroad provider operating programs in more than 20 cities globally with strong university relationships. Overlapping customer base (US university students seeking international experience) but broader scale and deeper marketing reach.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): One of the largest and oldest US-based study abroad organizations, offering programs across dozens of countries with deep university partnerships. Competes in the same study abroad and internship space but at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• API (Academic Programs International): Direct study abroad competitor offering programs in multiple countries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia with academic credit and cultural immersion components. Directly comparable in product offering and target customer.
• CIS Abroad: Study abroad and internship provider serving US college students across multiple destinations worldwide, with similar mix of study and internship programs targeting partner-university students.
• ISEP Study Abroad: Network-based study abroad organization facilitating reciprocal student exchange among member institutions in the US and abroad. Closely comparable consortium model; notably, IE3 Global's Global Internship Manager Daniel Watson was previously University Relations Manager at ISEP.
• ISA (International Studies Abroad): Study abroad provider offering programs across dozens of countries with strong US university distribution. Comparable in target customer (US undergraduates) and product breadth.
• USAC (University Studies Abroad Consortium): Consortium-style study abroad provider affiliated with US public universities, offering programs in 40+ countries. Highly comparable in mission, consortium distribution, and multi-country program breadth to IE3 Global.

Emerging players

• Internships Down Under (IDU): Australian internship placement specialist coordinating internships across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and other cities; IE3 Global actively partners with IDU as a channel partner for Australia placements.
• Child and Family Health International (CFHI): Non-profit organization offering global health internship and rotation programs; IE3 Global already partners with CFHI for pre-health placements, indicating direct overlap in internship offerings for healthcare-focused students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookm.facebook.com/ie3global
• Instagraminstagram.com/ie3global
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ie3-global

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