Information for term Global Internship
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenGain real-world international internship experience in London, where you'll have the unique opportunity to blend practical professional work experience at a British company with relevant academic courses that will prepare you for your future career. The diverse cultural sites of London will surround you as you explore one of the world's most entrepreneurial, connected, and influential cities.
When you apply to become a CIEE intern, our staff will work directly with you to match you with an internship opportunity that suits your unique interests, skills, and professional goals. While internships are competitive, CIEE will help you navigate the internship interview process to set you up for success. Our staff will offer you constructive resume revisions and provide you with the tools to succeed in your interview to ensure you are placed with the right opportunity. Learn more about our personalized placement process.
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Unique Experiences
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WORK IN THE CENTER OF GLOBAL BUSINESS, FINANCE, AND CREATIVITY
and a major international hub for nearly every industry.
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LEARN FROM THE LARGEST CITY IN EUROPE
with a thriving student population and a multi-cultural environment where over 300 languages are spoken
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LIVE IN CENTRAL LONDON
near the British Museum and the British Library, and take advantage of London’s museums, theatres, restaurants, and cultural events
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museums, art galleries, and libraries
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Its history may date back to Roman times, but London is a modern, innovative and creative city as well as a major financial center. It has a strong flow of venture capital. It is also a leading hub for the arts. There are endless opportunities to find your perfect placement here and there are plenty of eclectic neighborhoods to explore during your time off. Home to nearly nine million people from all over the globe, you can hear 250 languages spoken here. You will live and work in a busy, multicultural society.
Learn more about London and see past internship examples »
CIEE London is within walking distance of all the tourist highlights of the city but it is also tucked away in the University district. Located in a beautiful Georgian square just moments from the British Museum and 10 minutes from Trafalgar Square and its art galleries, CIEE London has a lounge, cafe, and study areas - perfect for meeting up with fellow students outside of class. It is right at the heart of central London and the perfect place for exploring the city. In the Center, you are a 10-minute walk from the British Library, a 15-minute walk from seeing the free-ranging pelicans in St. James’s Park, and a 20-minute walk to the London Eye.
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 London.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Visit local organizations and learn from industry experts to gain insights into work culture and a better understanding of your industry on a global scale.
- London and the UK will be your classroom, with day trips and excursions to museums, London neighborhoods, and nearby towns and villages providing a cultural context.
- Grow your professional network by attending networking events and free lectures and connect with professionals in your field.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Take advantage of resume help and interviewing skills based on local business culture
- Explore your own career path through workshops on personal branding, networking skills, and making the most of out your internship
- Examine and develop your transferable skills through guidance and feedback from your supervisor and instructor
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HOUSING
London is home to 18 universities and competition for housing is fierce. We place our students in shared apartments, dorms, or hotels. Students share twin rooms, a bathroom, and basic kitchen facilities. We are regularly impressed with the meals our students manage to achieve in their kitchen areas. We supply you with bedding and a kitchen pack and we will offer more information in due time Please remember – as space in London is limited, Londoners are used to compact living spaces.
All of our housing is within a 30-minute commute of CIEE London either by walking, bus, or underground. We will get you started with a travel card when you arrive, but you should budget for travel expenses while you are in London. Don’t worry - you will feel like a local in no time!
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MEALS
Meals are not provided - students will have the facilities to prepare basic meals. This may not be a full kitchen, but will students can make their own food.
Students can also take advantage of a rich variety of cafes and restaurants within walking distance.
London, England Where You'll Study
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CIEE London
Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, one of the most vibrant and student-populated neighborhoods of central London. CIEE’s new London campus, located on Russell Square, features Georgian-style architecture, 10 classrooms, a café, garden terrace, and tech zone, located near a wealth of cultural and educational opportunities.
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Getting Around
Students will commute mostly via public transportation. We provide an introduction to the system during orientation, and students are responsible for securing their own public transportation pass.
Academics
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As a global intern in London, you’ll work in a non-paying position within a wide range of opportunities across a diverse set of industries. Extracurricular excursions and cultural activities in and around London complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city.
This semester-long program includes 6 weeks of academic coursework and a 12-week internship and academic seminar. Class environment varies depending on the course and is designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Additional Requirements
Students participating in the London Semester Global Internship program must maintain full-time student status at their home university while participating in the CIEE program and must have matriculated full-time at their home university at least three months prior to application. Students should be prepared to obtain a signed letter from their home university confirming student matriculation details.
Additional visa restrictions may apply and CIEE will advise students as part of the early application process.
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.
Program Requirements
Upon completing the two electives during the first 6-week block, students participate in an integrated academic seminar taught alongside the 12-week internship. The two 6-week elective courses, seminar and internship are required components of the program.
Explore literature, history, religion, and more with our course offerings. Students will enroll in:
- Two Block I CIEE courses offered on a 6-week academic block system.
- 12-week internship with an integrated online academic course.
- Optional additional CIEE elective course in Block II and/or Block III. All students are required by British law to take at least TWO courses (in any Block) with instruction from London. No exceptions. Due to the demands of the internship in Blocks II & III, we strongly recommend you fulfill this requirement in Block I.
PROGRAM CREDIT
Total credit: 12-18 U.S. semester/18-27 quarter credits
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
- CIEE Internship: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits; 45 academic course hours, 225-270 internship placement hours
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.
Academic Culture
CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment for elective courses typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion. The integrated academic course which correlates with the 12-week internship is taught primarily in an online learning environment to complement the internship experience. 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.
Class Format
Students begin by taking two Block I CIEE courses offered on a 6-week academic block system. All courses are customized for and open only to CIEE students. Elective classes include a combination of lectures, group work, presentations, and discussions. The second part of the program includes a12-week CIEE internship and academic seminar and one optional CIEE elective course in Block II and/or Block III.
Except for the required Internship course, all courses are offered with the CIEE Open Campus program, and will therefore be shared with students on the program, and many are available in multiple CIEE locations. To help ensure you are able to enroll in the courses you need, some courses may be facilitated as a Hybrid course by an instructor from a location that is separate from your own. In a Hybrid course, you will learn either face-to-face or online, depending on your location. However, regardless of your location, you will apply what you learn from the instructor and course materials in your location.
Grading
The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Final grades are based on class participation, homework, individual project work, presentations, and midterm and final exams. In the integrated academic course which correlates with the 12-week internship, students should expect to be assessed via assignments as outlined in the syllabus. Internship supervisors provide a written evaluation of progress towards internship goals at the conclusion of the placement.
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.
Language of Instruction
English
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.
Courses
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Course Notes
- All internships are offered in English.
- Students should expect to spend 19-25 hours per week engaged in internship work
- Block I courses are chosen from any of the courses offered through the Open Campus Block program in Block I. Courses are listed as “Fall Block I” and “Spring Block I” respectively.
- The optional courses for Weeks 7-18 available for Block II and Block III are listed below. Students can only add one optional course per block (Block II and Block III).
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Hybrid Courses
Some CIEE courses are offered in hybrid format to make them available at multiple program locations and increase your course choices. A hybrid class is taught synchronously in a classroom in one location, and students in the program at other CIEE locations join live online. All students have the same instructor and meet as one class. Co-curricular activities are tailored to each student’s location to promote local, experiential and intercultural learning for all. The syllabi show the location of instruction for all hybrid classes and from what program locations the course can be taken. Hybrid courses can be identified as those whose course codes end in “CIEE”.
Fall 2023 CIEE Courses
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Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Criminal Justice
Health Professions and Related Programs
History, Philosophy, Religion
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
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.
Scholarships
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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
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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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.
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| Fall 2023 18 weeks | Deadline Passed | Aug 14, 2023 | Dec 16, 2023 |
$19,950
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 Educational Costs = $15,703 Housing = $3,750 Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $19,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,600 International Airfare = $1,250 † Local Transportation = $600 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $1,200 Personal expenses = $3,000 Other = $161 †† Total Estimated Costs = $8,911Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† Covid test fees for entry to the US, if required |
| Spring 2024 18 weeks | Nov 1, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | May 4, 2024 |
$20,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 Educational Costs = $14,356 Housing = $6,000 Insurance = $194 Total Fees = $20,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $4,140 Personal expenses = $220 Total Estimated Costs = $4,360Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. |
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.
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Our Staff
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Mark Simmons
Center Director
Mark Simmons has an MA in History from the University of Aberdeen and a postgraduate degree in Administrative and Information Management from Napier University Edinburgh
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Dr. Miriam Handley
Associate Director
Miriam studied at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and at the world-famous drama school the Royal Academy of Dramatic...
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