Santiago, Chile

Summer Global Internship

Study Program Full-Time Internship

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Dates

Jun 16 - Aug 9, 2025

8 weeks

Costs

$4,995 See Full Breakdown

Credit

6 semester hours

9 quarter hours

Eligibility

2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

February 15, 2025

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Dates

Jun 17 - Aug 10, 2024

8 weeks

Costs

$7,450 See Full Breakdown

Credit

6 semester hours

9 quarter hours

Eligibility

2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

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Spend your summer gaining real-world work experience in Santiago, where you'll immerse yourself in a new culture, develop new professional skills, and expand your intercultural competence. Whether you intern at a local Chilean company, an NGO, a startup, or a small or medium international company with headquarters in Santiago, you'll find yourself networking with a wide range of contacts throughout Chile as a result of the country's political and economic significance in Latin America.

CIEE Santiago allows students to choose between English-speaking or Spanish-speaking internship placements. Industries vary from human rights, political science, business, engineering, astronomy, sciences, education, arts, marketing, design, and more.

Unique Experiences

Work in one of the largest cities in the Americas

Home to many global corporations and international companies that choose Chile as their regional headquarters, Santiago has become a start-up and entrepreneurship hub of southern hemisphere countries.

Learn from a "smart city"

at the forefront of the most innovative and developed renewable energy initiatives in Latin America.

Live in a modern metropolis

with the second largest railway in South America, Santiago’s subway is working to become the first in the world to run mostly on solar energy.

984 FT

see the Andes from Santiago's Tower in the financial district

2 M

daily passengers on Santiago's subway

148

miles of urban cycling paths

Your Destination

With over 7 million residents, Santiago is the most populated city in Chile, with a rich cultural identity mixed with other Latin American and European cultures. Santiago is considered one of the "smartest” cities in Latin America due to its achievements in sustainable development, leading in renewable energies and innovation investments in the region.

Santiago, the capital of Chile, is a 40-minute drive away from international ski resorts in the Andes mountains, one hour away from vineyards in Maipo and Central valley, with large parks, natural reserves, and a two-hour drive to the beaches of the central Pacific coast extending to Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, and Algarrobo where surfing and other water sports can be practiced.

Learn more about Santiago and see past internship examples »

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Santiago.

The Culture

Excursions & Activities

Attend weekly lectures and guided tours of important companies to better understand the works of both entrepreneurs and big international companies from different business areas.
Experience the beauty of the Andes Mountains with optional trekking activities in Cajón del Maipo and other places within the city.
Explore the history and the arts of Chile with cultural activities including a tour of the city's landmarks and visits to museums.
Visit green vineyards and learn about Chile’s wine exportation industry and why it is one of the great economic engines of the country.

santiago ch student intern on balcony overlooking water

Professional Development

Further develop your multicultural skills, highly valued in today’s professional environment, being an international intern in the regional business hub of South America and the most vibrant economy of Latin America in Santiago, Chile..
Prepare yourself and learn outside of classroom and work through site visits to corporations and small companies, participating in industry networking events, and expanding your knowledge through lectures by expert guest speakers.
Participate in workshops that will help you make the most of your internship in a guided environment to reflect on the professional and cultural exposure.

Program Blogs

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Housing & Meals

Housing

CIEE Santiago offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to residence halls, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. Homestays are ideal for students who wish to experience living with local families in apartments or houses within a 45-minute commute from CIEE Santiago de Chile center. Residence halls are located within a 40-minute commute to CIEE Santiago de Chile center.

Standard Housing: Includes a private room (single or double placement with another CIEE student) in the residence of a host family. Homestays feature weekly laundry, Wi-Fi, and two meals per day. Homestays are nearby subway stations and public transportation, coffee shops, convenience stores, ATMs available in metro stations, restaurants, and other amenities.

Non-homestay standard housing: Includes a triple room or double in a shared apartment in a residence hall located within 40 minutes to CIEE Santiago de Chile Center. Students can prepare their meals in the facility and access study areas and other amenities. There is a monthly fee for utilities associated to this option paid locally.

Select Housing: Includes a single room in a residence hall. Residence halls are located roughly five minutes (on foot) from a subway station that connects with the rest of Santiago (a 40-minute commute to local university campuses). Select housing requires an additional fee and a monthly fee for utilities.

A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.

Meals

Homestays include two meals per day. Host families and students arrange their own meal schedules. Students are responsible for the remaining meal, either preparing it at home or eating in one of many restaurants and cafés throughout the city. Students who are staying for a full year are responsible for their meals during breaks between semesters.

Transportation

Commute time from housing location to internship will vary depending on the location of the internship provider.  

Homestay

A student with her host family.

Homestay room

Homestay room

santiago ch merken, a seasoning used in mapuce cooking

Meals

Merken, a seasoning used in Chilean cuisine.

Academics

As a global intern in Santiago, you’ll be assigned in a non-paying position within a wide range of business aligned with your interests to help you boost your employability and future job performance. Co-curricular and cultural activities in and around Santiago complement your coursework and will immerse you in the history and culture of the Chilean people.

This eight-week program includes a full-time internship and an integrated online academic course.

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Rising sophomore standing and above required at time of participation.
*Additional visa restrictions may apply and CIEE will advise students as part of the early application process.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

Students participate in an academic course taught in a hybrid learning environment alongside the eight-week, full-time internship. Participation in the integrated academic course and internship are mandatory for all participants.

Program Credit

Total credit: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits

Course Credit

Internship: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits; 15 integrated academic course hours, 225-300 internship placement hours

Academic Culture

Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship project and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by CIEE and the host companies and organizations. The academic course is designed to prepare students for leadership in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse workforce.

Class Format

Students participate in an eight-week CIEE full-time internship and academic course taught in an online learning environment. Class and/or work hours may be scheduled Monday-Friday, and attendance is strictly enforced for all. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel away from the city when classes are in session.

Grading

Students will be assessed via assignments and activities related to the academic course, including but not limited to, online discussion forums, reflective papers, individual or group presentations, analysis of readings, an internship work plan, and feedback from internship supervisor. Internship supervisors and students each provide written evaluations of progress towards goals.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Information

Summer Session II 2025

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Course INSH 3826 HYBR: Academic Internship in the Global Workplace

Language English

Semester Credit 6

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Discover Internship Opportunities

We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with CIEE Study Abroad.

Explore Industry Options

Santiago's fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative work scene focuses on innovation, teamwork, and adapting to global trends. Key sectors include finance, tech, startups, mining, and agriculture. The city emphasizes sustainability and work-life balance within a modern, rapidly growing urban environment.

Business Management and Administration

Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics in Scotland, China, and more.

A intern teacher works with her students in the classroom

Education and Training

Experience international teaching methodologies and curriculum development in classrooms around Jordan, Spain, and more.

Finance

Study global markets, financial systems, and cross-border investment strategies in international firms, banks, and companies.

Interns wearing hardhats at a community development site

Human Services

Deepen your knowledge of human services through social welfare work, community development, and international advocacy.

Marketing interns pose at a Loki premiere event

Marketing, Sales and Service

Explore global market dynamics, cross-cultural consumer engagement, and sales techniques in firms, agencies, and companies.

Two female interns work on an engineering project

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Gain hands-on skills in sustainable technologies, research projects, and scientific studies in Costa Rica, Mexico, and more.

Browse Internship Opportunities

Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.


Kinesiology Clinic Intern Summer 2025 Kinesiology Clinic Intern Santiago, Chile Job Type Healthcare Company Industry Education and Training About the Role As a kinesiology intern, students will shadow licensed kinesiologists when they provide individual and/or group treatments as well as the planning of these treatments. Interns will also work together with other interns at the clinic. They may also be requested to complete forms, communicate with patients, help in the collection of data for research and other research-related tasks, etc. Interns will need excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong interest in working with people. About the Company This psychology clinic was founded in 1997 as part of a prestigious local university. Its aim is providing mental health care to the community and clinical training to psychology students. The clinic offers a variety of services, such as individual psychotherapy, neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation, psychiatric evaluation and intervention, and social work. The clinic also has a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, who supervise the students and ensure quality care for the clients. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Education and Training	Healthcare
Human Resources Administrative Intern Summer 2025 Human Resources Administrative Intern Santiago, Chile Job Type Human Resources Company Industry Transportation, Distribution and Logistics About the Role A Human Resources intern supports the HR team at the company with various administrative and operational tasks. Students will assist with any tasks related to recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee engagement activities. To be successful in this role, students should have good communication, organizational, computer skills, and flexibility. About the Company This company is a leader in the development and implementation of smart solutions for mobility and transportation. It offers a range of products and services, such as tolling systems, traffic management systems, urban mobility solutions, and connected vehicle solutions. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics	Human Resources
Advocacy and Archive Intern Summer 2025 Advocacy and Archive Intern Santiago, Chile Job Type Human Rights Company Industry Government and Public Administration About the Role As an advocacy and archive intern, students will assist in the preservation and dissemination of human rights documentation, such as testimonies, evidence, and audiovisual materials. Students will also support the museum’s public outreach and education efforts, such as organizing events, workshops, and campaigns. Students will need excellent research, writing, and communication skills. About the Company This company is a cultural institution that seeks to raise awareness and educate about the history and consequences of the dictatorship that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. It honors the memory of those who suffered and resisted human rights violations, and promotes the values of democracy and human dignity through educational and artistic initiatives. It has a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions, a documentation center, and a public program of events and workshops. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Government and Public Administration	Human Rights
Children's Rights Activism Internship Summer 2025 Children's Rights Activism Internship Santiago, Chile Job Type Human Rights Company Industry Human Services About the Role Support the tasks of the children's advocacy team. Depending on the background, the intern will be assigned different tasks. One task is to help on reaching out to international partners to help with the projects of the NGO. Translate documents different types of documents. Help out on-site activities at children's schools and/or other institutions where they are found. About the Company This organization is an international NGO with 20 years of experience, no political or religious affiliation, working for the rights of children and adolescents in the Americas. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Human Services	Human Rights
Tech Rights Assistant Intern Summer 2025 Tech Rights Assistant Intern Santiago, Chile Job Type Law Company Industry Information Technology About the Role This internship would take place at the Public Policy department of an NGO. This internship is mostly online. Functions include: regional legislative monitoring, analysis and preliminary research on issues that intersect human rights and technologies with a Latin American approach. About the Company This is an independent, non-profit organization with a Latin American scope, founded in 2005, whose main objective is the development, defense and promotion of human rights in the digital environment. The organization's work is focused on three main areas: Freedom of expression.Privacy and personal data.Copyright and access to knowledge. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Information Technology	Law
Psychology Clinic Intern Summer 2025 Psychology Clinic Intern Santiago, Chile Job Type Psychology Company Industry Education and Training About the Role As a psychology intern, students will shadow licensed psychologists when they provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach services to patients. Interns may be requested to complete forms, communicate with patients, help in the collection of data for research and other research-related tasks, etc. Interns will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong interest in working with diverse populations. About the Company This psychology clinic was founded in 1997 as part of a prestigious local university. Its aim is providing mental health care to the community and clinical training to psychology students. The clinic offers a variety of services, such as individual psychotherapy, neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation, psychiatric evaluation and intervention, and social work. The clinic also has a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, who supervise the students and ensure quality care for the clients. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Education and Training	Psychology

Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
MSI Grant
CIEE STEM Scholarship

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program	Application Due	Start Date	End Date	Fees & Housing
Program Summer 2025 8 weeks	February 15, 2025	Start Date June 16, 2025	End Date August 9, 2025	Fees & Housing $4,995
Program Summer 2024 8 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date June 17, 2024	End Date August 10, 2024	Fees & Housing $7,450

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300

Educational Costs = $1,995^*

Housing = $2,500^**

Insurance = $200

Total Fees = $4,995

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $448^†

International Airfare = $1,300^††

Local Transportation = $100^†††

Books & Supplies = $10

Personal expenses = $160^††††

Other = $100

Total Costs = $2,118

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

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^*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $272 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

^††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††Public transportation costs $800 CLP (around 0.85 USD) per trip. For each trip you can transfer between subway and in-city busses (called micro).

^††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation = $300

Educational Costs = $4,453

Housing = $2,500

Insurance = $197

Total Fees = $7,450

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $448^†

International Airfare = $1,300^††

Local Transportation = $50

Books & Supplies = $10

Personal expenses = $160

Other = $100

Total Costs = $2,068

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee = $400^{^}

Financial Aid

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^††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^{^}first-come, first serve, based on availability

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

24/7 emergency on-site support

Our Staff

Alejandra Herrera

Regional Director of Operations for Latin America, Interim Center Director, Santiago Chile

Alejandra is a passionate and experienced educator in higher education in Chile with more than 10 years in the field of International Education.

Victor Muñoz

Programs and Finance Manager

Víctor is passionate about studies. He graduated in Business and Economy, has a master's degree on Strategic Management and Project Evaluation, and certifications on Data Science in Python. He also...

Camila Soto

Program Coordinator

Camila Soto has a BA in Literature with experience in independent publishing, language teaching and international education. At CIEE she has worked at the Teach in Chile program and as...

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Summer Global Internship

Dates

Costs

Credit

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Dates

Costs

Credit

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Unique Experiences

Work in one of the largest cities in the Americas

Learn from a "smart city"

Live in a modern metropolis

984 FT

2 M

148

Your Destination

The Culture

Excursions & Activities

Professional Development

Program Blogs

Housing & Meals

Housing

Meals

Transportation

Academics

GPA

Language Requirements

Additional Requirements

Requirements

Program Credit

Course Credit

Academic Culture

Class Format

Grading

Language of Instruction

Course Information

Summer Session II 2025

Discover Internship Opportunities

Explore Industry Options

Business Management and Administration

Education and Training

Finance

Human Services

Marketing, Sales and Service

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Browse Internship Opportunities

Scholarships & Grants

Dates & Fees

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Fees

Estimated Costs

Financial Aid

Program Fees

Estimated Costs

Optional Housing

Financial Aid

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

On-site Staff

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

24/7 emergency on-site support

Our Staff

Regional Director of Operations for Latin America, Interim Center Director, Santiago Chile

Programs and Finance Manager

Program Coordinator

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