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Summer Internship Programs

Complete an international summer internship with CIEE!

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Complete a summer internship abroad and advance your professional skills.

Study abroad summer internship programs advance your unique skill set to make your resume stand out in today’s competitive global job market. With CIEE Summer Global Internships and CIEE Intern + Study Abroad programs, you can explore your professional interests all while earning academic credits toward your degree, expanding your global network, and making the kinds of memories that last a lifetime. 

Whether you’re interested in STEM, finance, business, marketing, or another industry, CIEE offers some of the best summer internship programs designed to align with your academic goals and career aspirations as you immerse yourself in the international city that best suits you abroad. 

Now more than ever, it is critical to enhance your future-of-work and cross-cultural skills for the global job market by completing an international internship during the summer. Travel the world, network with international professionals, and gain practical real-world work experience abroad to enhance your employability and promote future career success! 

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Summer Internship Program Options

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CIEE Summer Global Internship Programs

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

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CIEE Intern + Study Abroad Programs

CIEE Intern + Study Abroad programs combine a part-time internship placement with an internship seminar and an academic course. For the academic course, interns can choose between either taking an Open Campus Block course (6 weeks) or a CIEE | ASU online course (5 weeks). During this six-week program, you’ll gain exposure to work-based learning opportunities, international work culture, and the global professional landscape while staying on track for graduation and developing the job skills necessary to enhance your post-grad employability. 

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CIEE’s Intern + Study Abroad Program vs. Summer Global Internship Program

 Summer Global InternshipIntern + Study Abroad
Duration8 weeks6 weeks
Credits66-7
Internship PlacementFull time (225-300 hours)Part time (100-120 hours)
Academic ComponentEmbedded 15 contact hour internship seminar
  • Embedded 15 contact hour internship seminar
  • Elective academic course (in-person or online)
Locations33 cities28 cities
IndustriesPlacements available across a wide variety of industriesPlacements available across a wide variety of industries
Application DeadlineSpecific application deadlines per locationSpecific application deadlines per location
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How to Apply for a Summer Internship Abroad

Students can apply for a CIEE summer internship program in five simple steps: 

  1. Explore the CIEE Study Abroad internship portfolio 
  2. Use our Internship Search Tool to discover internships available in your desired city and industry 
  3. Select the CIEE summer internship program that best aligns with your academic, professional, and personal goals and begin the CIEE personal placement process 
  4. Consult your home institution's study abroad office 
  5. Start your CIEE application! 
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Explore thousands of international internships available right now. The sooner you apply, the sooner you'll get placed! 

New Intern + Study Abroad Programs Coming Summer 2025!

Europe

  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • London, England
  • Tallinn, Estonia
  • Paris, France
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Florence, Italy
  • Milan, Italy
  • Rome, Italy
  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Palma de Mallorca, Spain
  • Seville, Spain

Asia-Pacific & Latin America

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Taipei, Greater China
  • Kyoto, Japan*
  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Seoul, South Korea
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Santiago, Chile
  • Monteverde, Costa Rica
  • Yucatan, Mexico

Africa & The Middle East

  • Legon, Ghana
  • Amman, Jordan
  • Cape Town, South Africa

*Coming summer 2026

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

Spend your summer working with leading organizations.

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

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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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  • Copenhagen, Denmark
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  • 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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  • 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
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  • 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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  • 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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  • Glasgow, Scotland
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Spend your summer gaining real-world work experience.

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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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  • Small City
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  • Full-Time Internship

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

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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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  • Full-Time Internship

Experience international business firsthand in Asia’s largest metropolis.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Melbourne, Australia
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  • 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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  • 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
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  • Full-Time Internship

Explore markets and museums of this modern metropolis.

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  • Monteverde, Costa Rica
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  • Full-Time Internship

Gain new skills and abilities while living in a rare example of a Tropical Cloud Forest ecosystem.

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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. 

 
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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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