Summer Global Internship
New for Summer 2025!
Unique Experiences
Experience Tallinn's Blend of history and innovation
on guided tours of medieval landmarks, diving into the startup scene, and visiting local tech hubs.
Immerse yourself in Tallinn's culture
through interactive workshops in Estonian crafts, exploring local cuisine, and experiencing local traditions
Connect with Tallinn's youth culture
through visits to trendy art galleries, hipster cafes, and music venues
600+
YEARS OF HISTORY IN ONE OF THE BEST-PRESERVED MEDIEVAL CITIES IN EUROPE
1,000
REGISTERED STARTUPS
50% +
FORESTED LAND, A HAVEN FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS
Your Destination
Situated on the border of Russia and just a short ferry ride away from Finland, Estonia is an incredible Baltic nation known for its membership in the European Union, Eurozone, and NATO. The country boasts a thriving democracy and is highly developed, with exceptionally advanced digital infrastructure in place.
Estonia’s cultural hub, Tallinn, serves as your backdrop while interning abroad in northeastern Europe. Historic gates, defensive towers, cobblestone streets, hilltop castles, and beautiful cathedrals all contribute to Tallinn’s reputation as the “Gem of the Baltic,” making it recognized as one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. Today, Tallinn is not only renowned for being Estonia’s capital and largest city but also as the “Silicon Valley of Europe,” with the city nearly 100% digital.
CIEE has established partnerships with many Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) alumni companies, as well as the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Estonia. Therefore, you’ll have ample opportunities to gain real-world work experience in emerging topics including cyber and energy security, environmental science, entrepreneurship, as well as Baltic languages and culture, Russian language, and international public diplomacy.
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 Tallinn.
The Culture
Excursions & Activites
- Tour major Estonian cities, such as Pärnu (the summer capital of Estonia) or Tartu (the City of Good Thoughts)
- Visit local startups and businesses associated with BAFF
- Canoe, kayak, hike, or cycle in Estonia’s pristine and unspoiled landscape
- Explore Tallinn’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of Europe's best-preserved towns from the Medieval Period
- Network with BAFF alums’ businesses and other local startups
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Tallinn offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to student residence buildings, your accommodation preferences will be met. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Homestay option includes a single room in a homestay with an Estonian and/or Russian-speaking host family to immerse you in the city’s language and culture. Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with the host family and are located within 30 minutes of the city center by public transportation.
The residence building includes a private room in a student residence building located within five minutes of the city center. All rooms boast a kitchen, private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and TV, as well as bed sheets, blankets, towels, and weekly cleaning included in the fee. Students use self-service laundry facilities with other students/guests in the building.
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: Breakfast and dinner are provided.
- Residence halls: Meals are not included.
Academics
As a global intern in Tallinn, you’ll work in a non-paying position within a wide range of opportunities across a diverse set of innovative industries. Extracurricular cultural activities in and around Tallinn complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city.
This eight-week program includes a full-time internship and an integrated academic course.
Internship Opportunities
Gain real-world work experience, grow your professional network, and bolster your resume while interning at NGOs, marketing agencies, technology agencies, IT firms, and more in Tallinn. Search here for a more detailed list of internship opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Business management & administration, business development, and STEM.
IT
Software & hardware, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
Sustainability
Air & water quality, energy consumption, and carbon offsetting.
Marketing
Social media, events, advertising, journalism, public relations, and video production.
International Relations
Diplomacy, peace, and security.
NGOs
Human rights, environmental management, and education.
Note: Please keep in mind that securing a spot in any of these opportunities is not automatically guaranteed and depends on availability and the internship host organization's decision. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The internships, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development.
Course Information
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.
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
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Evelyn Müürsepp
Center Director
Evelyn has 15 years of experience in Estonian Government and two years of experience at CIEE, where she supported the launch of the new CIEE Tallinn Center. Tallinn is Evelyn's...
Mari Prok
Student Life Manager
Mari holds a Master's degree in Social Sciences, blending a multicultural background with over four years of hands-on experience in marketing & IT project management, event planning, and client relations.
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