Semester Internship Programs
Complete an international semester internship with CIEE!
Complete a spring or fall semester internship abroad and advance your professional skills
Semester international internship programs help you gain real-world work experience, advance your skills, and make your resume stand out in today’s competitive global job market. With CIEE Semester Global Internship programs, CIEE Semester Intern + Study Abroad programs, and CIEE Semester Study Abroad programs with optional internships, you can travel the world and grow your professional network, all while earning academic credits to stay on track for graduation.
From business administration and engineering to marketing and fashion, CIEE semester internship programs are designed to align with your academic calendar and develop your skills in today’s most popular industries to help you meet your future career goals. Whether you dream of interning abroad in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, or the Middle East, spend your semester enhancing your cross-cultural skills with an international internship!
Semester Internship Program Options
CIEE Semester Global Internship Programs
CIEE Semester Global Internship programs feature three key components: A full-time internship (approx. 30 hours/week), an integrated internship seminar (15 hours), and a three-credit academic course taught online through CIEE’s global partner, ASU. During this 12-week program, you’ll learn to contextualize real-world experiences while learning about local business culture, intercultural communication, professional development, and linkages between local and global industry trends.
CIEE Semester Intern + Study Abroad Programs
CIEE Intern + Study Abroad programs feature three key components: A part-time internship placement (approx. 20 hours/week), an integrated internship seminar (15 hours), and two academic courses (six-to-eight credits) taught either in-person by CIEE faculty or online through CIEE’s global partner, ASU. During this 12-week program, you’ll gain exposure to work-based learning opportunities, international work culture, and the global professional landscape while developing the skills necessary to increase your post-grad employability.
Program Differences
| CIEE Semester Global Internship | CIEE Semester Intern + Study Abroad | Semester Study Abroad with Optional Internships | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | 6-18 weeks (varies by program) |
| Total Academic Credits | 9-13 credits | 12-14 credits | Varies by program |
| Type of Internship Experience | Full time Approx. 30 hours/week Minimum 360 hours | Part time Approx. 20 hours/week Minimum 225 hours | Part-time Approx. 6-20 hours/week Minimum varies by program |
| Number of locations | 30 | 31 | 40+ cities |
| Internship Seminar | Yes, 15 contact hours | Yes, 15 contact hours | Yes, 15 contact hours |
| Additional Academic Coursework | Optional one course online through ASU | Yes - Required two courses in person through CIEE and/or online through ASU | Varies by program |
Benefits of International Internships
International internships take you places ... literally! Work abroad so you can:
- Gain transferable on-the-job training in your desired industry and host country
- Expand your professional network and increase future job prospects
- Strengthen your resume with skills like problem-solving, cultural intelligence, collaboration, and more
- Develop a nuanced global perspective and cross-cultural understanding
- Attend a CIEE internship seminar to develop interviewing, negotiating, career networking, and cross-cultural skills
Apply for a Semester Internship Abroad
Get started in five simple steps:
- Explore CIEE semester internship programs to find the program that best aligns with your academic, professional, and personal goals
- Use the Internship Search Tool to discover internships available in your desired host city and industry
- Begin the CIEE personal placement process to receive dedicated CIEE support
- Consult your home institution's study abroad office
- Start your CIEE application!
Semester Global Internship Programs
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Africa & The Middle East
Semester Intern + Study Abroad Programs
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Africa & The Middle East
Frequently Asked Questions About Semester Internships
During a semester internship with CIEE, you expand your skills across a variety of subject. Take the following, for example:
- Architecture -- Help develop a company's Google Analytics page with their website.
- Marketing -- Work on a variety of marketing projects for a biotech company, from helping with consumer awareness of products, to researching and presenting on results.
- Communications -- Organize events, prepare press releases, and create marketing materials.
- Finance -- Assist the operations department with commission payments.
- Healthcare -- Complete market research on clinical trials in the U.S. and target pre-clinical trials that are ready to move into clinical trial.
- Law -- Learn about cultural nuances, international law, and the legal system of your host country while improving your foreign language skills and professional development.
- Real Estate -- Do market research to compare the industries of the U.S. and host country.
- Technology -- Translate important presentation decks describing the company's business model for English speakers.
- Video Game Design -- Write narration for a new video game.
When it comes to what you can study during a semester internship, the opportunities are virtually limitless!
If you’re wondering how to do an internship during the semester, follow these 4 simple steps to apply with CIEE:
- Search CIEE’s semester global internships
- Pick the global internship that best suits your academic and personal goals
- Consult your study abroad office
- Start your application!
Consider the following 4 benefits of completing an internship abroad if you’re unsure of whether or not an internship during the semester is right for you.
- You’ll gain valuable work experience
- You’ll expand your global professional network
- You’ll gain confidence and independence
- You’ll enhance your resume
What are your goals for studying abroad? Are you looking to develop your skills? Do you want to gain global work experience? These are important questions to consider when making your decision.
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