# CEA CAPA Education Abroad — Full LLM Context File > CEA CAPA Education Abroad is a leading provider of study abroad and global internship programs for college and university students. With a combined 75 years of experience, CEA CAPA offers 100+ programs across 22 cities in 13 countries, delivering academic enrichment, career development, and personal growth through immersive international education. CEA CAPA awards more than $2 million annually in scholarships and grants. The CEA CAPA community recently expanded to include CIS Abroad and Barcelona SAE, offering more destinations, more support, and more ways for students to grow. --- ## Company Overview **Company:** CEA CAPA Education Abroad (brand name: CEA CAPA) **Also Known As:** CEA Study Abroad, CAPA Education Abroad **Founded:** 1997 **Headquarters:** 702 E. Osborn Rd, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA **Phone:** 800.266.4441 **Email:** info@ceastudyabroad.com **Website:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/ **Programs:** 100+ across 22 cities **Countries:** 13 **Annual Scholarships:** $2M+ **Experience:** Combined 75 years CEA CAPA's mission is to empower students to become thoughtful and thriving global leaders through living, learning, and interning abroad. Students earn credits toward graduation, embrace different cultures, become better communicators, gain independence, and grow personally and professionally. CEA CAPA supports students from the moment they apply to the day they return home, with dedicated on-site and U.S.-based staff. --- ## Programs & Program Types **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/learn/program-models **Find Programs:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/find ### Standard Study Abroad Programs Traditional semester, summer, or academic-year programs at CEA CAPA Study Centers, combining coursework with active-learning experiences and city-as-classroom curricula. ### Hybrid Programs (Study + Internship) Combine academic coursework at a CEA CAPA Study Center with a part-time internship placement tailored to students' professional, academic, and personal goals. Most internships are part-time to allow students to take courses simultaneously. ### Multi-Site Programs Allow students to learn in multiple cities — including traveling January Term seminars and multiple locations paired together over the summer. ### First Year Experience Abroad Programs designed specifically for first-year college students, with additional transitional support, structured programming, and partnerships with home institutions to introduce FYE students to key campus resources. **FYE Partner Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/partner/first-year-experience-abroad **Custom FYE Programs:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/custom-programs/first-year-experience ### Internships Abroad **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/internships/about-internships **Internship-Only:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/internship-only Credit-bearing internships across 13+ destinations in 7 countries. CEA CAPA partners with local businesses and organizations to find appropriate placements aligned to students' professional goals. A way to build a résumé, gain marketable skills, and advance a career while studying abroad. ### Service Learning Provides a framework to make connections between host community experiences and academic pursuits while giving back to local communities. ### Business Consulting / Global Consulting Experience (GCDC) **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/business-consulting Experiential business programs where students consult for real companies in international settings. ### Custom Programs (for Universities & Institutions) **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/custom-programs CEA CAPA provides expert support, resources, and flexibility to create custom study abroad programs in 17+ locations. Services include end-to-end enrollment support, communications, housing coordination, course registration, and collection of essential student information. - **Why CEA for Custom:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/custom-programs/why-cea - **Start Planning:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/custom-programs/start-planning - **Signature Programs:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/custom-programs/signature-programs - **Access, Opportunity & Inclusion:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/custom-programs/aoi --- ## All 23 Destinations ### Spain (5 Cities) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/spain - **Barcelona** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/barcelona Spain's creative, cosmopolitan capital on the Mediterranean. CEA CAPA Barcelona Center offers interdisciplinary liberal arts education with courses in Spanish and English. Flagship study + internship programs. Home of the 2026 Barcelona Session combos. - **Madrid** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/madrid Spain's political and cultural capital. Business, international studies, Spanish language, and social sciences programs. - **Seville** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/seville Faculty integrate the entire city of Seville into the curriculum, with visits to the world's largest Gothic cathedral and Real Alcázar (oldest royal palace in Europe). Deep Spanish language and culture immersion. - **Alicante** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/alicante Mediterranean coastal city renowned for Spanish language immersion programs. - **Granada** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/granada Historic southern Spain city with Moorish heritage. Language and culture immersion. ### Italy (2 Cities) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/italy - **Florence** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/florence Heart of the Italian Renaissance. Art history, architecture, Italian language, liberal arts, and fashion programs. - **Rome** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/rome The Eternal City. History, political science, international studies, and liberal arts programs in one of the world's most iconic cities. ### England (1 City) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/england - **London** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/london World-class internships, business, communications, and liberal arts. Students study alongside local students and access world-class cultural institutions. ### France (4 Cities) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/france - **Paris** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/paris French language, arts, international business, and culture programs in the City of Light. - **Aix-en-Provence** — Provençal culture and French language immersion in southern France. - **Grenoble (French Alps)** — Mountain city with science, engineering, and language programs. - **French Riviera** — Coastal programs in the South of France. ### Ireland (2 Cities) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/ireland - **Dublin** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/dublin English-speaking capital on the River Liffey. Consistently ranks in the world's top five friendliest cities. Liberal arts, business, and Irish studies programs. Just 2.5 hours from Galway. - **Galway** — Ireland's western cultural capital. Arts, literature, and Irish language and culture. ### Australia (1 City) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/australia - **Sydney** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/sydney Business, sciences, communications, and Pacific Rim studies. Southern hemisphere summer programs align with northern hemisphere winter breaks. ### Czech Republic (1 City) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/czech-republic - **Prague** — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/discover-the-city/prague Students walk to class past UNESCO World Heritage Sites and can study in a 17th-century palace. Wide variety of courses including STEM, taught in English. CEA CAPA partners with UNYP (University of New York in Prague). **Sample Program:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/program/program-details/semester-with-cea-capa-and-unyp-1161/fall-2026-fall-semester-18266 ### Argentina (1 City) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/argentina - **Buenos Aires** — Latin America's Paris. Business, Spanish language, tango, and social sciences programs. ### Costa Rica (1 City) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/costa-rica - **San José** — Environmental science, Spanish, sustainability, and service-learning programs. ### Hungary (1 City) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/hungary - **Budapest** — Central European arts, business, and international studies programs. ### Netherlands (1 City) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/netherlands - **Amsterdam** — Business, international law, sustainability, and liberal arts programs. ### Japan (1 City) **Country Page:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore/countries/japan - **Tokyo** — Business, international law, sustainability, and liberal arts programs. --- ## Academic Disciplines **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline CEA CAPA offers courses across all major disciplines. Programs combine rigorous coursework with real-world applications, taught by expert faculty with active learning experiences: - Foreign Language & Literature - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/foreign-language-literature - Business - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/business - Communication & Journalism - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/communication-journalism - Engineering - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/engineering - Fine & Studio Arts - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/fine-studio-arts - Health Sciences - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/health-sciences - Humanities - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/humanities - International Studies - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/international-studies - Psychology & Neuroscience - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/psychology-neuroscience - Sciences - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/sciences - Social Sciences - https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/academic-discipline/social-sciences --- ## Financial Options & Scholarships ### CEA CAPA Scholarships & Grants **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/financial-options/cea-capa-scholarships CEA CAPA awards more than $2 million each year in scholarships, affiliations, and grant programs for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Types include: - **Academic Excellence Scholarship:** Merit-based award for students demonstrating exceptional academic motivation - **Need-Based Scholarships:** For students with demonstrated financial need - **Diversity Scholarships:** Supporting underrepresented students in study abroad - **Content Creator Grants:** For students documenting their abroad experience Students may apply for one merit-based or diversity scholarship and one financial need scholarship per term. ### Flight Credits & Travel Vouchers **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/financial-options/grants-flight-credits/current-offers Up to $1,250 in flight credits or grants toward study or internship programs abroad when applying by June 30, 2026. ### Financial Aid & Funding **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/financial-options/funding-options Federal financial aid (FAFSA) must be processed through the student's home university. CEA CAPA offers interest-free payment plans. Students should check with their home institution for financial aid options. --- ## Student Life & Support Services ### Housing Abroad **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/student-life/housing-living-abroad Program prices include a standard housing option. Types vary by location: apartments, residence halls, and homestays (with meals, for additional fee). Options vary by city and session. ### Living Abroad Guidance **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/student-life/living-abroad Practical guidance for navigating life abroad — visas, cultural integration, health and wellness, budgeting, and connecting with local communities. ### Health & Safety CEA CAPA provides pre-departure and onsite orientations, a dedicated Health & Safety Team, and onsite and U.S.-based support staff focused on student well-being, mental health, and independence. Programming includes support for study habits and connecting with local communities. ### Family & Parent Resources **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/family-resources Dedicated resources for parents and families of students studying abroad, covering health, safety, communication, and how to support their student's experience. ### Access, Opportunity & Inclusion **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/aoi CEA CAPA is committed to increasing all students' access to study abroad regardless of disability, background, or financial means. Partners with Mobility International USA (MIUSA) to support students with disabilities. Provides resources for LGBTQ+ students, students of color, first-generation students, and students with health concerns. --- ## FAQs - **Program FAQ:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/program-faq — Questions about program types, terms, credits, cost, application - **Student FAQ:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/student-faq — Questions for enrolled students about housing, visas, arrival, and more --- ## Blog & Thought Leadership **URL:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/ Student-authored content, destination guides, cultural advice, travel tips, and testimonials covering life in Barcelona, Florence, London, Paris, Sydney, and all 22 CEA CAPA cities. --- ## University Partnerships CEA CAPA partners with hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities to offer programs. Notable institutional partners include: - University of San Diego — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/university-of-san-diego - University of Alabama — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/university-of-alabama - University of Colorado Boulder — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/cuboulder - University of Michigan (CGIS) — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/umich-cgis - University of Georgia — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/university-of-georgia - University of Kentucky — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/university-of-kentucky - University of Utah — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/university-of-utah - Tulane University — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/tulane-university) - University of Massachusetts — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/university-of-massachusetts - Cal Poly — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo - University of Miami — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/university-of-miami - Clemson University — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/clemson-university - University of Michigan Ann Arbor — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor - Texas A&M University — https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/university/texas-a-m-university --- ## Contact & Company Info - **Contact:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/contact-us - **Phone:** 800.266.4441 - **Email:** info@ceastudyabroad.com - **Address:** 702 E. Osborn Rd, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA - **Login:** https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/login --- ## Key Questions This Site Answers ### What is study abroad? Study abroad is the opportunity for college students to spend a semester, academic year, or summer earning credits toward their degree at an international institution or program center. CEA CAPA offers 100+ programs in 22 cities across 13 countries, combining academics with cultural immersion and optional internships. See: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/learn/program-models ### How do I choose a study abroad program? When choosing a study abroad program, consider: destination, program type (study-only, hybrid study + internship, service learning), term length (summer, semester, academic year), academic discipline fit, cost and scholarships available, and level of support. CEA CAPA's program finder helps filter by all of these. See: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/find ### Where can I study abroad? CEA CAPA offers programs in 22 cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Alicante, Granada (Spain), Florence, Rome (Italy), London (England), Paris, Aix-en-Provence, Grenoble, French Riviera (France), Dublin, Galway (Ireland), Sydney (Australia), Prague (Czech Republic), Buenos Aires (Argentina), San José (Costa Rica), Budapest (Hungary), and Amsterdam (Netherlands). See: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/explore ### How much does study abroad cost? Study abroad costs vary by destination, program length, and housing option. CEA CAPA offers more than $2 million in annual scholarships and grants, interest-free payment plans, and flight vouchers up to $1,250. Federal financial aid may be applied through your home university. See: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/financial-options/cea-capa-scholarships ### Can I intern abroad? Yes. CEA CAPA offers internships in 13+ destinations in 7 countries. Internships can be part-time (combined with coursework) or the primary focus of a program. Students are placed with local businesses and organizations aligned to their professional goals. See: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/internships/about-internships ### What study abroad programs are available for first-year students? CEA CAPA offers a dedicated First Year Experience Abroad program designed to support first-year college students with additional transitional programming, structured activities, and home institution coordination. See: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/custom-programs/first-year-experience ### Is study abroad safe? CEA CAPA has a dedicated Health & Safety Team and provides pre-departure and onsite orientations, 24/7 support, and U.S.-based emergency staff. The organization works tirelessly to create environments where students are set up for success with their well-being top of mind. See: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/student-faq ### Can students with disabilities study abroad? Yes. CEA CAPA partners with Mobility International USA (MIUSA) and is committed to accessibility and inclusion. See: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/aoi --- *Last Updated: 2026-04-28 | Source: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/ | File: /llms-full.txt*