Summer Internship Programs
Complete an international summer internship with CIEE!
Complete a summer internship abroad and advance your professional skills.
Study abroad summer internship programs advance your unique skill set to make your resume stand out in today’s competitive global job market. With CIEE Summer Global Internships and CIEE Intern + Study Abroad programs, you can explore your professional interests all while earning academic credits toward your degree, expanding your global network, and making the kinds of memories that last a lifetime.
Whether you’re interested in STEM, finance, business, marketing, or another industry, CIEE offers some of the best summer internship programs designed to align with your academic goals and career aspirations as you immerse yourself in the international city that best suits you abroad.
Now more than ever, it is critical to enhance your future-of-work and cross-cultural skills for the global job market by completing an international internship during the summer. Travel the world, network with international professionals, and gain practical real-world work experience abroad to enhance your employability and promote future career success!
Summer Internship Program Options
CIEE Summer Global Internship Programs
CIEE Summer Global Internship programs combine a full-time internship with an integrated academic seminar to provide professional exploration and specific skills development. During this eight-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 Intern + Study Abroad Programs
CIEE Intern + Study Abroad programs combine a part-time internship placement with an internship seminar and an academic course. For the academic course, interns can choose between either taking an Open Campus Block course (6 weeks) or a CIEE | ASU online course (5 weeks). During this six-week program, you’ll gain exposure to work-based learning opportunities, international work culture, and the global professional landscape while staying on track for graduation and developing the job skills necessary to enhance your post-grad employability.
CIEE’s Intern + Study Abroad Program vs. Summer Global Internship Program
| Summer Global Internship | Intern + Study Abroad | |
| Duration | 8 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Credits | 6 | 6-7 |
| Internship Placement | Full time (225-300 hours) | Part time (100-120 hours) |
| Academic Component | Embedded 15 contact hour internship seminar |
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| Locations | 33 cities | 28 cities |
| Industries | Placements available across a wide variety of industries | Placements available across a wide variety of industries |
| Application Deadline | Specific application deadlines per location | Specific application deadlines per location |
How to Apply for a Summer Internship Abroad
Students can apply for a CIEE summer internship program in five simple steps:
- Explore the CIEE Study Abroad internship portfolio
- Use our Internship Search Tool to discover internships available in your desired city and industry
- Select the CIEE summer internship program that best aligns with your academic, professional, and personal goals and begin the CIEE personal placement process
- Consult your home institution's study abroad office
- Start your CIEE application!
Explore thousands of international internships available right now. The sooner you apply, the sooner you'll get placed!
New Intern + Study Abroad Programs Coming Summer 2025!
| Europe | Asia-Pacific | Latin America | Africa & Middle East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague, Czech Republic | Melbourne, Australia | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Legon, Ghana |
| London, England | Sydney, Australia | Santiago, Chile | Amman, Jordan |
| Tallinn, Estonia | Taipei, Greater China | Monteverde, Costa Rica | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Paris, France | Kyoto, Japan* | Yucatan, Mexico | |
| Berlin, Germany | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Dublin, Ireland | Singapore, Singapore | ||
| Florence, Italy | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Milan, Italy | |||
| Rome, Italy | |||
| Lisbon, Portugal | |||
| Barcelona, Spain | |||
| Madrid, Spain | |||
| Palma de Mallorca, Spain | |||
| Seville, Spain | |||
| *Coming summer 2026 | |||
Europe
- Dublin, Ireland
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders on this fully-sponsored program.
- Big City
- Barcelona, Spain
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Spend the summer honing your skills with an internship in tech, entrepreneurism, arts, communication, business, marketing, or tourism.
- Big City
- Rome, Italy
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
A summer internship in Rome offers a unique professional opportunity in the city of the seven hills.
- Big City
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer working with leading organizations.
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Copenhagen has undergone a transformation in the past decade and has emerged as a “must-stop” destination in Europe.
- Small City
- London, England
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
As a Global Intern in London, and expand your professional portfolio.
- Big City
- Seville, Spain
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Spend the summer in Seville learning about business, management, education and training, IT, or STEM while interning at companies of all sizes.
- Small City
- Berlin, Germany
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Looking for an insider’s perspective on Europe’s largest economy?
- Big City
- Paris, France
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Build new skills and intercultural competencies with an internship and become an active member of the Paris professional community.
- Big City
- Full-Time Internship
As a global intern, you’ll spend eight weeks of your summer gaining practical, real-world work experience in Madrid.
- Big City
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer gaining real-world work experience.
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer interning abroad in Palma de Mallorca, a dreamy island home to stunning scenery, unique Mediterranean cuisine and traditions, near-constant sunshine, and fascinating natural protected areas.
- Small City
- Dublin, Ireland
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Expand your business portfolio and broaden your life experience.
- Small City
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Lisbon is a major spot for tourism and Portuguese traditions.
- Big City
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Intern abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital and thriving business sector.
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Milan, Italy
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Visit the capital of business, finance, fashion, design, media, and publishing.
- Small City
- Full-Time Internship
Renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant art scene, Florence serves as an unparalleled backdrop for personal growth and career advancement.
- Small City
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer bolstering your resume with real-world work experience and growing your professional network in the Gem of the Baltic!
- Small City
Africa and the Middle East
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer expanding your business portfolio, growing your global network, and gaining real-world work experience on an international internship in Legon, Ghana!
- Small City
- Amman, Jordan
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Gain real-world work experience in Jordan's ancient capital city, Amman!
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
In Cape Town, opportunities abound in a variety of sectors.
- Big City
Asia-Pacific
- Tokyo, Japan
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Experience international business firsthand in Asia’s largest metropolis.
- Big City
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Gain work experience and take in the urban beat of the Southern Hemisphere’s hub of business and industry.
- Big City
- Seoul, South Korea
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Diversifying your resume with international experience in a city that never sleeps.
- Big City
- Singapore, Singapore
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Singapore has a wonderland of lush green spaces.
- Big City
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer gaining real-world work experience, growing your global network, and developing transferable hard and soft skills during an international internship in Taipei!
- Big City
- Shanghai, China
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Learn about business ethics, corporate structure, and fiscal policies while completing a full-time internship in the largest city in China.
- Big City
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer enriching your global outlook and gaining real-world professional skills through an internship in Melbourne, the cultural heart of Australia.
- Big City
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer gaining valuable real-world work experience and broadening your global perspective with an internship in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and cultural hub.
- Big City
Latin America
- Santiago, Chile
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Explore markets and museums of this modern metropolis.
- Big City
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Gain new skills and abilities while living in a rare example of a Tropical Cloud Forest ecosystem.
- Small City
- Full-Time Internship
During this eight-week international summer internship, you’ll immerse yourself in the Merida’s rich Mayan heritage, develop in-demand professional skills, and expand your intercultural competence.
- Small City
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer expanding your global network, gaining transferable hard and soft skills, and earning real-world work experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s dynamic capital!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Internships Abroad
Due to visa constraints and the need for work visas to get paid if you work overseas, all CIEE summer internships abroad are unpaid.
Summer internships support your future career by developing practical skills, building a professional network, increasing future employability, gaining industry insights, developing soft skills, and receiving mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals.
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