Study Abroad Internships
Why intern abroad?
Eighty-six percent of companies reported a need for managers and employees with greater international knowledge in the decade ahead. Corporate leaders say that graduates must demonstrate that they can work in diverse teams internationally (American Council of Education).
An international internship is a unique way to gain professional experience in an exciting global setting. Much more than sorting files and making copies, these internships allow students to make a meaningful contribution to their company or organization. The benefits include, but are not limited to:
Meaningful and challenging practical work experience with an international focus
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Developing close working relationships with business professionals who can serve as contacts for job opportunities, provide references, and write strong letters of recommendation needed for future academic and professional opportunities
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The development of cross-cultural skills and cultural intelligence needed by a growing number of employers
Great preparation for behavioral and situational interview questions
What is an international internship?
An international internship is a work experience combined with coursework for academic credit. International internships provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in the field, determine if they have an interest in a particular career, and create a network of contacts. Check current opportunities through International Internship Programs
What internships are available
IAP offers internships abroad that combine a work experience with coursework for UW academic credit. The following types of experiences are available:
International Internships:
Intensive internship experience for credit.
Australia and New Zealand - AustraLearn Internship (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Australia - TEAN Internship(Fall, Spring, Summer)
China, Hong Kong - Global Internship Program(Summer)
Costa Rica, San Juan - Global Internship Program(Summer)
Germany- Steuben-Schurz-Gesellschaft e.V. (Summer)
Ireland, Dublin - University College Dublin(Summer)
Japan, Tokyo - Central Japan Railway(Summer)
Spain, Barcelona - Global Internship Program(Summer)
Worldwide - International Internship Program Opportunities(Fall, Spring, Summer)
International Internship and Additional Course(s):
The internship is the primary focus; however, students also take other classes in addition to their internship placement.
Australia, Sydney - Arcadia Internship (Fall, Spring, Summer)
China, Beijing - Alliance (Fall, Spring, Summer)
China, Shanghai - CET (Fall, Spring, Summer)
England, London - Arcadia Internship (Fall, Spring, Summer)
England, London FIE (Summer)
England, London - Hansard Parliamentary Internship (Summer)
India, Pune - Alliance Internship (Summer)
Ireland, Dublin - Arcadia Parliamentary Internship (Fall, Spring)
Kenya, Nairobi (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
Scotland, Edinburgh - Arcadia Parliamentary Internship (Fall, Spring)
Spain, Toledo (Summer)
Study Abroad Program with an Internship Option:
Argentina, Buenos Aires (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
Australia, University of Sydney (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
Australia, Perth (Fall)
Belgium, Brussels (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
China: History & Modern Development of Environmental Health Internship (Summer)
Czech Republic, Prague CIEE (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
Ecuador, Quito - Tropical Conservation (Spring)
England, London-University of Westminster (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
France, Angers (Summer)
France, Montpellier (Spring)
France, Paris (Spring)
Germany, Bonn (Spring)
Germany, Freiburg (Academic Year)
Ghana, Legon (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
Hungary, Budapest - CIEE (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Israel, Haifa (Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer)
Israel, Jerusalem (Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer)
Italy, Bologna (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
Italy, Rome - John Cabot University (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
Jordan, Amman - CIEE (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
Russia, Moscow (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
Russia, St. Petersburg (Academic Year, Fall, Spring)
What type of credit and course equivalent is earned?
Students participating in an internship will receive credit for the academic work that is completed over the course of the internship. The number of credits vary depending on the program. More information about internship credit and course equivalents can be found on the program’s webpage.