Summer Global Internship
New for Summer 2025!
Unique Experiences
Take a ferry to Waiheke Island
and explore its beautiful beaches, vineyards, and art galleries
Participate in a guided tour of Ōrākei Marae
where you can learn about Māori traditional customs, arts, and performances
Walk on a volcano
like Rangitoto or Mount Eden, where you can see panoramic views of Auckland's cityscape
50+
ISLANDS SURROUND AUCKLAND HARBOR
4,400
PARKS IN AUCKLAND
1,600+
TECH STARTUPS IN AUCKLAND
Your Destination
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, famed for its outstandingly beautiful beaches, spectacular waterfront, lush rainforest-covered ranges, magnificent skyline, and scenic gulf islands. In addition to the city’s renowned natural beauty, Auckland is also known for its iconic landmarks, like Sky Tower, and its rich cultural scene. Museums and galleries showcase both the traditional Māori culture and contemporary arts. This multicultural city provides students with the chance to engage with people from various backgrounds, expanding their global perspective and intercultural competence.
Auckland boasts an incredible outdoor lifestyle and emphasis on sustainability, making it an ideal destination for students interested in the environment. With easy access to lush rainforests, volcanic landscapes, and pristine coastlines, students can participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, surfing, and sailing, promoting physical well-being and environmental awareness. Auckland is also home to prestigious universities and educational institutions, like the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology. When you intern abroad in Auckland during the American summers, it will be winter in New Zealand, but mild temperatures provide excellent opportunities for cultural immersion and outdoor adventures, shaping students to become well-rounded and globally-minded individuals.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Learn about New Zealand's cultural and natural history from Auckland Museum, where you will observe Māori artifacts, Pacific Island exhibits, and interactive displays
- Explore Auckland's waterfront, where you can find restaurants, cafés, shops, entertainment options, and the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Visit Piha Beach on Auckland's west coast, known for its black sand, rugged beauty, and excellent surfing conditions
- Hike in the Waitakere Ranges, just to the west of Auckland, where you can walk through lush rainforests, discover picturesque waterfalls, and enjoy panoramic views of the coastline
- Visit the Auckland Zoo, the first zoo in the world to be accredited as “carboNZeroCertTM” certified in 2013
- Shop and eat out in Ponsonby neighborhood, known for its boutique shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants
- Take a ferry to Devonport, a charming seaside village with Victorian architecture, boutique shops, cafés, and galleries; see views of Auckland from the top of Mount Victoria
- Visit Middle earth, the Lord of the Ring’s Hobbiton, where fantasy became reality on screen
Professional Development
- Maximize your potential with personalized resume tips and master the art of interviewing with guidance from our local staff for succeeding in your first contacts with your potential internship hosts
- Learn outside of the 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
- Embark on a transformative journey by joining our Academic Course, designed to equip you with the essential tools and skills needed for your exciting international work experience
Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Auckland offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. All our housing options are in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a room at a shared apartment/residence hall or homestay.
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
Shared Apartment/Residence Hall: While meals are not included, students can prepare their own meals in the fully furnished kitchen, which includes utensils and cleaning supplies. Students can also explore the myriad restaurants in the areas surrounding the residence hall.
Homestay: Students who live with homestay families receive two meals daily (usually breakfast and dinner). The other meal and/or any snacks are on the student. Students can make use of the kitchen space at the homestay and families will provide a cabinet or storage area to store their food, ingredients, etc.
Academics
As a CIEE intern in Auckland, you’ll have access to work placements from a wide variety of industries where you will be assigned an unpaid position. Extracurricular cultural activities in and around Auckland complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city and surrounding mountainous landscape.
This eight-week program includes a full-time internship and an integrated academic course.
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.
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 | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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.
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