GoAbroad’s Top Rated Study Abroad Programs for 2026 recognizes 23 programs across 22 countries, from China and Peru to Madagascar and Indonesia, based on verified student reviews and overall ratings collected during the past 12 months.
Winners include Arcos Learning Abroad (3 programs), Loop Abroad (2 programs), Therapy Abroad Inc. (2 programs), Bethel University Global Studies (2 programs), Santa Barbara City College (2 programs), University Studies Abroad Consortium (2 programs), and 11 other organizations each recognized for one program.
To qualify, each program received at least 10 published reviews with consistently high ratings, making this list a student-verified guide to the best study abroad experiences available in 2026.
Top Rated Study Abroad Programs 2026
Congratulations to the following programs for earning a Top Rated Program Badge in the Study Abroad category:
Asia
- CHINA: Wuxi Schönberg Education Technology Co., Ltd – Schönberg Education-Language Training Institute
- SOUTH KOREA: University Studies Abroad Consortium – USAC Korea: Seoul – Korean & East Asian Studies at Yonsei
- JAPAN: Santa Barbara City College – Communication, Film Studies in Tokyo, Japan
- INDIA: Ashoka University – Spend Your Semester Studying Abroad in India | Ashoka
- INDONESIA: Santa Barbara City College – Marine Biology, Oceanography, Sociology, Anthropology – Bali
Europe
- ITALY: University Studies Abroad Consortium – USAC Italy: Verona – International Business & Italian Studies
- SPAIN: Spanishslow – Summer Edition: Live the Language, Live the Culture
- BULGARIA: Therapy Abroad Inc. – Bulgaria & Greece: Pre-Occupational & Speech Therapy Program
- TURKEY: Bethel University Global Studies – Travel to Greece, Ephesus Turkey
- ENGLAND: University of Exeter – Study Abroad at the University of Exeter
- SCOTLAND: Adelante Abroad – Equine Summer Study in Scotland
- FRANCE: MEI Academy World High School – English in the Mediterranean
- IRELAND: Bethel University Global Studies – Cliffs to Castles: A Global Studies Journey through Ireland
- GREECE: College Year in Athens – Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)
Latin America & Caribbean
- PERU: Arcos Learning Abroad – Arcos Learning Abroad in Lima, Peru
- COSTA RICA: Arcos Learning Abroad – Arcos Learning Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica
- MEXICO: Arcos Learning Abroad – Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico
- ARGENTINA: Expanish – Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina – Summer Session
- BELIZE: Therapy Abroad Inc. – CEU Workshop on Cultural & Linguistic Diversity for SLP
Africa
- SOUTH AFRICA: Loop Abroad – South Africa Zoo Medicine
- MADAGASCAR: SIT Study Abroad – Madagascar: Biodiversity & Natural Resource
Oceania
Multiple Destinations
If Your Program Made the List
Congrats! You’ve been recognized for creating outstanding international opportunities for students around the world. Here’s what to do next:
- Download your Top Rated Program Badge and display it on your website, social media, and marketing materials.
- Share the news with your students, alumni, and community. They helped make this happen!
- Keep the momentum going by continuing to gather reviews from your participants.
How Can You Earn a Top Rated Program Badge?
It’s simple! Keep gathering positive reviews and maintaining high ratings for your programs. The more engaged and satisfied your participants are, the greater your chances of earning this prestigious recognition.
Here are our best resources to help you take your review strategy to the next level:
- How Your Online Reviews Can Attract New Participants
- Everything You Need to Know About GoAbroad Reviews
- Why We Care So Much About Program Reviews
- 5 Reasons You Should Source More Reviews on GoAbroad
If you’d like personalized insights on how to maximize your GoAbroad reviews, don’t hesitate to contact our reviews team for expert guidance!
Let’s celebrate meaningful travel experiences together. Start working toward your Top Rated Program Badge today!
Selection Process: Our Annual Top Rated Programs are based on both quantity of reviews collected and overall rating. To qualify, a program must have received at least 10 reviews within the past 12 months, with all counted reviews published during that period. Additionally, Top Rated Programs must also be a specific program for a destination or multiple destinations.
What are the top rated study abroad programs in 2026? GoAbroad’s Top Rated Study Abroad Programs for 2026 include 23 programs across 22 countries. Winners span destinations from China, Peru, and Costa Rica to India, Madagascar, and Indonesia. The full list is based on verified traveler reviews and high overall ratings collected within the past 12 months on GoAbroad.com.
How does GoAbroad choose its top rated programs? GoAbroad selects Top Rated Programs based on the quantity and quality of verified student reviews. To qualify, a program must receive at least 10 reviews within the past 12 months, maintain consistently high ratings, and be a specific program tied to a destination. The selection is data-driven and based entirely on student feedback, not paid placements.
What countries have top rated study abroad programs in 2026? The 2026 list includes programs in China, Peru, Costa Rica, Italy, Mexico, Greece, Spain, South Africa, Australia, Belize, Bulgaria, Turkey, South Korea, England, Argentina, Japan, Scotland, France, India, Madagascar, Ireland, Indonesia, and a multi-country program (Semester at Sea).
Which study abroad providers earned the most Top Rated badges in 2026? Arcos Learning Abroad led with 3 Top Rated programs (Peru, Costa Rica, and Mexico). Loop Abroad, Therapy Abroad Inc., Bethel University Global Studies, Santa Barbara City College, and University Studies Abroad Consortium each earned 2 badges.
What’s the difference between GoAbroad’s Top Rated list and other study abroad rankings? Unlike editorial rankings or peer-nominated lists, GoAbroad’s Top Rated Programs are determined entirely by verified student reviews and ratings. This means the list reflects actual participant experiences rather than institutional reputation or marketing budgets.