Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Semester Global Internship

Full-Time Internship

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Tentative Dates

Sep 29 - Dec 20, 2025

12 weeks

Credit

6 - 10 semester hours

9 - 15 quarter hours

Eligibility

2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

May 1, 2025

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Your CIEE Semester Global Internship program in Palma lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: a full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30 hours per week), an internship seminar, and the option to take a course taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cultural and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live, learn, and work in Palma!

Unique Experiences

Support HR, administration, and sales tasks

at a modern and stylish hotel

Conduct wine tasting and guided vineyard tours

at a Spanish winery dating back to 1856

Manage beverage-serving and plating food

at a charming boutique hotel

Your Intern Abroad Destination in Palma de Mallorca

Palma is Mallorca, Spain’s vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city, known for its lively nightlife, rich blend of Mediterranean and Spanish cultures, world-class art galleries and historic sites, charming cafés and waterfront restaurants, stylish shopping streets, and stunning beaches and natural protected areas. It is small enough to walk and bike everywhere, but with the flare of a modern and cosmopolitan European city. Whether you are majoring in business, science, technology, communications, psychology, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Palma is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

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 Palma.

Program Highlights

Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.

Elective Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.

Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Spanish business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.

Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, the offices of an international hotel chain, the Balearic Islands non-profit foundation for tourism, or an innovative startup company to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Palma.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Palma will open doors for you to explore Spain’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Bike along the bay of Palma with other Spanish students, passing in front of the Cathedral, the harbor, Palma beaches, old fisherman villages, and ending at the long sand beach of El Arenal
Visit Mallorca’s traditional family-owned winery, Macià Batle, founded in 1856, and immerse yourself in Mallorca’s rich wine tradition, which dates back to the 7th century B.C.E.
Visit Logitravel, an innovative online travel agency located at Parc Bit, to gain insights into their cutting-edge business operations and how they have revolutionized the travel industry

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

Program Blogs

From CIEE

Best Viewpoints in Mallorca (by Helin Can)

By CIEE Palma at CIEE

Mallorca, one of the gorgeous Balearic Islands, is a paradise of stunning landscapes, crystal blue waters, and picturesque villages. From dramatic cliffs and lush mountains to serene beaches and charming... keep reading

From CIEE

Discover the Magic of Mediterranean Cuisine in Palma! (by Helin Can)

By CIEE Palma at CIEE

Deciding between programs in Spain? Imagine wandering through sunlit markets, the scent of fresh herbs and citrus in the air, as you immerse yourself in the beautiful culture of Palma... keep reading

From CIEE

Spain Celebrations: Top 5 Holidays in Spain

By College Study Abroad at CIEE

Let’s talk about Spain, where the sun shines brightly, the tapas are endless, the culture is electric, and the celebrations in Spain are plentiful. Whether you’re snacking on late-night churros... keep reading

Housing & Meals

Housing

CIEE Palma offers diverse housing options to ensure you’re comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we strive for your accommodation preferences to be met.

Standard Housing: Includes a single room in a homestay – with or without another CIEE student – in the home of a Spanish family to immerse you in the local language and culture. Host families allow for a lot of student independence, have no curfew, provide kitchen access for food storage, share their living room, offer Wi-Fi access, offer weekly laundry, and share their bathroom.

Select Housing: Includes a twin room with another CIEE student in a shared apartment. Shared apartments are modest in size, featuring basic amenities with laundry facilities, Wi-Fi access, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen. Select housing requires an additional fee.

Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment. Shared apartments are modest in size, featuring basic amenities with laundry facilities, Wi-Fi access, bed linens, towels, and a kitchen. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.

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. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.

Meals

Homestays: Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families, and they are responsible for lunch. Students do not typically have access to the kitchen at the host family home.

Shared Apartments: Meals are not included in Select and Select Plus Housing. Students living in apartments share full kitchens where they can prepare their own meals. There is a wide range of restaurants and cafés located around the city and the building where classes are offered.

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Standard Housing

Homestay single bedroom

Standard Housing

Homestay living room

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Standard Housing

A student cooking with her homestay host

Select Housing

Shared apartment double room

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Select Plus Housing

Shared apartment single room

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Select/Select Plus Housing

Shared apartment living room

Meals

Ensaimada pastry

Academics

CIEE Palma: Study on the second floor of ELE USAL language academy, CIEE’s partner institution, located near shops, restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets, and two public libraries. CIEE Palma features classrooms, a student lounge, a student life office, computer labs, and a modest study space.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with optional online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria

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

All Global Semester Internship participants take the 9-credit full-time internship with the required embedded internship seminar, plus an optional ASU online course (ASU session A in spring, and ASU session B in fall) for a total of 9-13 semester credits.

Program Credit

Total credit: 9-13 U.S. semester/13.5-19.5 quarter credits

Course Credit

CIEE internship: 9 U.S. semester credits/13.5 quarter credits; 45 hours of in-person and asynchronous online learning activities and a minimum of 360 internship placement hours.
ASU online courses: Typically 3 - 4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits; 45-60 contact hours

Academic Culture

CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The integrated academic course, which correlates with the internship, is taught in-person and asychronously. Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by CIEE and the host organization.

ASU Courses: Most ASU online courses are asynchronous. You may find yourself in classes with students from ASU, other American universities, and students from around the world. You’ll receive direct and individualized support from faculty, 100% online.

Class Format

Students participate in a full-time in-person internship and required academic course featuring both in-person class sessions and online asynchronous work designed to help students develop professional and intercultural competencies to complement their internship experience.

ASU online courses meet in “sessions” that are 7.5 weeks long in the semester, and all work must be completed within the session dates regardless of when your other CIEE courses begin or end.

Grading

The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Students are graded on the basis of in-class and online engagement and preparation, and specific assessments such as project work, presentations, and examinations.

ASU grading follows the same format and standards as ASU courses taught in-person.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Information

Academic Projects

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Course (GI) INSH 3816 PASP: Academic Internship and Career Readiness in The Global Workplace

Language English

Semester Credit 6

CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.

CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.

Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!

Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO

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.

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Palma is a top tourist destination, ideal for internships in tourism, hospitality, and business. The city offers opportunities in innovative startups at Parc Bit and international hotel chains. Students can join dynamic, multicultural teams while enjoying the Mediterranean ethos of joy in the workplace.

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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Gain experience in agricultural markets, agribusiness companies, and NGOs to study food production and global processes.

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.

A restaurant manager reviews information on a table with a chef

Hospitality and Tourism

Polish your hospitality management skills by studying global tourism practices, customer service excellence, and more.

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Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Deepen your understanding of international trade dynamics, supply chains, and logistics in firms, agencies, and centers.

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Teaching Intern Fall 2025 Teaching Intern Palma de Mallorca, Spain Job Type Education Company Industry Education and Training About the Role This is a smal, close-knit, Catholic school which runs from pre-school to high school (ages 3 to 16 years). It has extense experience in working with CIEE interns. Your role during your internship will be as a teacher's assistant with a focus on the English classes, while also pasticipating in the school's faculty metings, school courtyard duty and other activities related to school life. You will be a representative of the culture from the United States, encouraging the students to only speak English with you. At the end of the school year (mid June) you will focus on the Summer School where fun and cultural activities take place. As a teacher's assistant you will learn and develop pegadogical and social skills to run a successful classroom. About the Company This educational institution is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive and inclusive education. It offers a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally. The school emphasizes values such as respect, responsibility, and community involvement, fostering a supportive atmosphere for all its students. With a dedicated team of educators, it aims to inspire lifelong learning and prepare students for future challenges. The institution also boasts modern facilities and a variety of extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded experience for its attendees. 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	Education
Hotel Administration and Purchases Intern Fall 2025 Hotel Administration and Purchases Intern Palma de Mallorca, Spain Job Type Hospitality Company Industry Hospitality and Tourism About the Role This internship enjoys the enormous advantage of having a seasoned tutor who has collaborated with CIEE since 2008. By his side, students will learn tasks related to HR and administration, financial controller or sales systems. Working in a hospitality environment in direct contact with day-to-day back-office tasks and collaborating cross-departmentally inside of the hotel, gaining a comprehensive overview of the hotel’s functioning. This opportunity will help students to develop their interpersonal and soft skills. About the Company This modern and stylish hotel, located just a short walk from a beautiful beach, offers a perfect retreat for both relaxation and adventure. Guests can unwind in the spacious, well-appointed rooms, many of which feature private balconies with stunning views. The hotel boasts a range of amenities, including a large outdoor pool, a spa and wellness center, and a fitness facility. Dining options are plentiful, with a buffet restaurant serving a variety of international and local dishes, and a poolside bar for refreshing drinks and snacks. The friendly and attentive staff are dedicated to ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all visitors. With its convenient location, it provides easy access to the beach, local shops, and vibrant nightlife, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Hospitality and Tourism	Hospitality
Kitchen Intern Fall 2025 Kitchen Intern Palma de Mallorca, Spain Job Type Hospitality Company Industry Hospitality and Tourism About the Role In this role you can expect to learn in a professional kitchen, exposed to a fast-paced and stimulating work environment with good opportunities to learn and develop your skills. You can also expect to be involved in all areas of kitchen operations (hot kitchen / cold kitchen / production), from food preparation and cooking to cleaning and organizing the work environment. Interns will always be under the supervision of experienced professionals, contributing to creating delicious and creative meals for our customers. About the Company This charming boutique hotel, situated by the picturesque harbor, offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional Mediterranean style. Guests can enjoy stunning sea views from their rooms, relax by the outdoor pool, or indulge in the exquisite cuisine at the on-site restaurant. The establishment is renowned for its warm hospitality and personalized service, ensuring a memorable stay for every visitor. With its prime location, it provides easy access to local attractions, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Hospitality and Tourism	Hospitality
Receptionist Intern Fall 2025 Receptionist Intern Palma de Mallorca, Spain Job Type Hospitality Company Industry Hospitality and Tourism About the Role Working in a 4 star sea-front hotel you will plan and complete work in reception (check-in, room allocation, cash work). Learn and collaborate with marketing and gain product knowledge and sales of hotel services. Work with guest services, practicing service and reception of different client groups and their various needs in different situations, and managing the positive and negative reactions from clients. Gain a sustainable and international perspective of the professional work in a hotel. Develop your organizational skills and teamwork, and widen your social skills such as cooperativeness, sense of responsibility, power of initiative and capacity for problem solving. About the Company This charming boutique hotel, situated by the picturesque harbor, offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional Mediterranean style. Guests can enjoy stunning sea views from their rooms, relax by the outdoor pool, or indulge in the exquisite cuisine at the on-site restaurant. The establishment is renowned for its warm hospitality and personalized service, ensuring a memorable stay for every visitor. With its prime location, it provides easy access to local attractions, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Hospitality and Tourism	Hospitality
Restaurant Intern Fall 2025 Restaurant Intern Palma de Mallorca, Spain Job Type Hospitality Company Industry Hospitality and Tourism About the Role Working in the restaurant of a 4-star hotel you will plan and complete work in the bar and restaurant area (beverage-serving, serving and plating food), table settings in the dining room with special cutlery for different types of menus, trends and concepts for table setting and serving. Work with guest services (guest treatment of different guest groups and their various needs in different situations). Students will work in a team and learn about the organisation in the bar and restaurant area in a hotel. On top you will train and develop social skills such as cooperativeness, sense of responsibility, power of initiative and capacity for problem solving, while gaining a sustainable and international perspective of the professional work in a hotel in the bar and restaurant area. About the Company This charming boutique hotel, situated by the picturesque harbor, offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional Mediterranean style. Guests can enjoy stunning sea views from their rooms, relax by the outdoor pool, or indulge in the exquisite cuisine at the on-site restaurant. The establishment is renowned for its warm hospitality and personalized service, ensuring a memorable stay for every visitor. With its prime location, it provides easy access to local attractions, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Hospitality and Tourism	Hospitality
Winery Intern Fall 2025 Winery Intern Palma de Mallorca, Spain Job Type Hospitality Company Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources About the Role This winery was founded in 1856, they grow excluselivelly mallorcan vines and thive for excelling wines which have already won numerous prices. CIEE Palma collaborates with this winery since 2008, as we visit it as part of our course Mediterranean Cuisine in Spain. Your tasks at the winery will be guiding visits through the vine fields and premises of the winery, explaining the production process. Also, you will conduct wine tastings and be envolved in sales. You will be able to develop social and soft skills, in addition to gaining field related knowledge and learn first hand how a winery is managed. About the Company This winery, located in Santa María del Camí on the island of Mallorca, has a rich history dating back to 1856. It is renowned for producing high-quality wines from meticulously selected Mallorcan vines. The winery combines modern technology with traditional methods to create wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the local terroir. With 120 hectares of vineyards, it produces a variety of wines, including red, white, and rosé, many of which are exported internationally. Interested in an internship like this one? Apply to this program to have access to an internship like this. Apply on MyCIEE	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Hospitality

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:

Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
MSI Grant
Trailblazer Grant

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

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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 Fall 2025 12 weeks	May 1, 2025	Start Date September 29, 2025 ^*	End Date December 20, 2025 ^*

^*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.

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

Antonia Ferriol, PhD

Center Director

Antonia brings a great passion for teaching and a wealth of educational experience, having taught Spanish language, linguistics, literature, and culture at Pennsylvania State University, Middlebury College, Denison University, and...

Clara Copano

Program Coordinator

Clara worked as a Spanish Teacher at the Instituto Cervantes in Munich (Germany) and has over 3 years of experience teaching at university level and project management. She is passionate...

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Semester Global Internship

Tentative Dates

Credit

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Unique Experiences

Support HR, administration, and sales tasks

Conduct wine tasting and guided vineyard tours

Manage beverage-serving and plating food

Your Intern Abroad Destination in Palma de Mallorca

Program Highlights

Excursions & Activities

Program Blogs

Housing & Meals

Housing

Meals

Academics

GPA

Language Requirements

Additional Requirements

Requirements

Program Credit

Course Credit

Academic Culture

Class Format

Grading

Language of Instruction

Course Information

Academic Projects

Discover Internship Opportunities

Explore Industry Options

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Business Management and Administration

Education and Training

Finance

Hospitality and Tourism

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Browse Internship Opportunities

Scholarships & Grants

Dates & Fees

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Fees

Estimated Costs

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

Travel Protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Our Staff

Center Director

Program Coordinator

Get Started

Utilize the Internship Search Tool

Start a Program Application

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Contact CIEE

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