Summer Global Internship
Unique Experiences
Prepare financial reports, analyze data, and maintain records
for a local business
Help a tourism organization
develop sustainable travel initiatives and experiences
Create marketing and communication campaigns
to support sales initiatives of an art museum
Your Intern Abroad Destination in Nice
Nice is France’s sun-soaked Mediterranean city, celebrated for its stunning coastal views, charming Old Town, vibrant Provençal culture, and beautiful beaches along the Promenade des Anglais. Known for its creative and cosmopolitan business scene, colorful markets, world-class art museums like the Musée Matisse, lively cafés, delicious cuisine, and nearby scenic villages, Nice offers a unique blend of relaxation and culture. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Nice is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.
Program Highlights
- Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
- Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in French 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, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Nice.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Nice will open doors for you to explore Frances’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:
- Participate in a guided tour of the Fragonard perfume factory and learn about the history, processes, and techniques used in perfume making
- Take coastal walks around Cap Ferrat peninsula or Cap d’Antibes to enjoy the stunning views of the mediterranean
- Attend a startup networking event at Europe's largest technology park, Sophia Antipolis, which hosts more than 2,500 tech companies in critical fields such as artificial intelligence
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.
Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Nice offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. All housing has convenient access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.
Standard Housing: Includes a room in a homestay or a double room in a shared apartment or residence hall, located under 45 minutes from the city center. Homestays provide you with an opportunity to fully immerse yourself in French family life and culture. Shared apartments/residence halls offer a fully furnished kitchen, shared living spaces, shared bathrooms, on-site laundry, and Wi-Fi.
Select Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment or residence hall, located under 45 minutes from the city center. The space offers a fully furnished kitchen, shared living spaces, shared bathrooms, on-site laundry, and Wi-Fi.
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
- Apartments: Meals are not included.
- Residence Halls: Meals are not included.
- Homestays: Host families provide breakfast and dinner, and students are responsible for lunch.
Academics
CIEE Nice: Study in a vibrant Mediterranean city known for its stunning coastline, rich cultural heritage, and relaxed lifestyle. Experience immersive academics combined with local arts, cuisine, and opportunities to explore the French Riviera.
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.
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
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
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 2026 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.
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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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
Luisa Caldas
Regional Director of Operations for Europe
Luísa has been a Regional Director of Operations since 2023, monitoring and supporting centers in the UK, France, Ireland, and Portugal. Before this role, she was Center Director of CIEE...
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