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Summer Global Internships

Complete an internship abroad this summer!

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Complete a summer internship abroad and advance your professional skills.

The CIEE Summer Global Internship program advances your unique skill set to make your resume stand out in today's competitive global job market. With international summer internships in 30+ locations around the world, you can explore your professional interests, all while making new memories and lifelong friends.  

Whether you're interested in finance, technology, business, marketing, or environmental science, CIEE’s summer internships are designed to align with your academic goals and career aspirations, all while making unforgettable memories abroad.

Now more than ever, it is critical to enhance your cross-cultural skills for the global job market by completing an international internship during the summer. You can travel the world, grow your global network, and gain real-life work experience abroad! 

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Summer Internships Abroad Fast Facts

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How Do Summer Internships Abroad Work?

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CIEE's Internship Placement Process

Our CIEE Summer Global Internship programs combine a full-time internship with an integrated academic seminar to provide professional exploration and specific skills development. You’ll learn to contextualize real-world experience while learning about local business culture, intercultural communication, professional development, and linkages between local and global industry trends.

When you apply for a summer internship abroad, we do the work to match you with the internship opportunity that meets your needs. 

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How to Apply for a Summer Internship Abroad

Students can apply for a CIEE Summer Global Internship program in five simple steps:

  1. Explore the CIEE Summer Global Internship program portfolio
  2. Use our Internship Search Tool to discover internships available in your desired city and industry
  3. Select the CIEE Summer Global Internship program that best aligns with your academic, professional, and personal goals
  4. Consult your institution's study abroad office
  5. Start your application! 
Discover Internship Opportunities

Explore thousands of international internships available right now. The sooner you apply, the sooner you'll get placed!

Europe

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  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders on this fully-sponsored program.

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  • 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.

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  • Big City
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  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

A summer internship in Rome offers a unique professional opportunity in the city of the seven hills.

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  • Big City
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  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Spend your summer working with leading organizations.

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  • 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.

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  • Small City
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  • London, England
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

As a Global Intern in London, and expand your professional portfolio.

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  • Big City
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  • 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.

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  • Small City
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  • Berlin, Germany
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Looking for an insider’s perspective on Europe’s largest economy?

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  • Big City
Paris
  • 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.

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  • Big City
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  • Madrid, Spain
New for Summer '25
  • Full-Time Internship

As a global intern, you’ll spend eight weeks of your summer gaining practical, real-world work experience in Madrid.

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  • Big City
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  • Glasgow, Scotland
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Spend your summer gaining real-world work experience.

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  • Host Institution
  • Small City
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  • Palma de Mallorca, Spain
New for Summer '25
  • 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.

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  • Small City
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  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Expand your business portfolio and broaden your life experience.

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  • Small City
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  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Lisbon is a major spot for tourism and Portuguese traditions.

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  • Big City
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  • Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Intern abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital and thriving business sector.

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  • Host Institution
  • Small City
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  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Visit the capital of business, finance, fashion, design, media, and publishing.

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  • Small City
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  • Florence, Italy
New for Summer '25
  • 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.

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  • Small City
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  • Tallinn, Estonia
New for Summer '25
  • 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!

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  • Small City

Africa and the Middle East

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  • Legon, Ghana
New for Summer '25
  • 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!

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  • Small City
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  • Amman, Jordan
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Gain real-world work experience in Jordan's ancient capital city, Amman!

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  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

In Cape Town, opportunities abound in a variety of sectors.

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  • Big City

Asia-Pacific

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  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Experience international business firsthand in Asia’s largest metropolis.

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  • Big City
Sydney
  • 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.

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  • Big City
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  • Seoul, South Korea
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Diversifying your resume with international experience in a city that never sleeps.

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  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Singapore has a wonderland of lush green spaces.

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  • Big City
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  • Taipei, Taiwan
New for Summer '25
  • 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!

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  • Big City
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  • 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.

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  • Big City
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  • Melbourne, Australia
New for Summer '25
  • 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.

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  • Big City
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  • Auckland, New Zealand
New for Summer '25
  • 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.

Latin America

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  • Santiago, Chile
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Explore markets and museums of this modern metropolis.

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  • Big City
Monteverde
  • 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.

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  • Small City
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  • Yucatan, Mexico
New for Summer '25
  • 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.

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  • Small City
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  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
New for Summer '25
  • 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

If you’re wondering how to find a summer internship abroad, simply search CIEE’s summer global internship offerings. From Singapore and Seoul to Barcelona, London, Berlin, and more, CIEE offers a diverse range of summer internships all around the world.  

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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Any time is a great time, but typically our student interns have completed their sophomore or junior year when they embark on a summer global internship. 

 
Live Like a Local on Your Internship

Interested in what it's like to intern abroad? Check out our Global Internship City Guides to get a glimpse of life in your new city!

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