Engineering Internships Abroad
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Didn't think it was possible to go abroad with your packed engineering curriculum? Think again. With a summer engineering internship, you can gain hands-on work experience in an international workplace and an edge in recruiting with your global, professional background (while still graduating on time!). You can get a STEM or engineering internship abroad in one of several cities, but keep in mind that the placements listed below are examples of what previous interns have done. Some placement options may vary from year to year, but our staff will work to find the most suitable placement for you.
Biomedical Engineering Internship Abroad
In Rome, an intern worked with a research organization that serves biotechnology, hospital, pharmaceutical, and university clients and assisted staff in the research and development, certification, and patenting of medical devices.
Civil Engineering Internships Abroad
In Santiago, an intern worked with a global manufactured-beach company, assisting in the development of engineering plans for projects, and learning about the financial and administrative sides of the business.
Pharmaceutical Engineering Internship Abroad
In Barcelona, an intern worked with a pharmaceutical drug development firm, created algorithms to understand molecular dynamics, and developed industrial applications to optimize processes.
Software Engineering Internships Abroad
In Shanghai, an intern worked with a provider of coding, engineering, testing, and sales tools for professionals in STEM fields and trained on their focus product, an application that creates virtual instruments for companies around the world.
- Drone systems provider
- Aerospace and green-industry manufacturer in designing green energy products
- Astronomy institute focused on technological research
- Artist management and music consultancy company in London
- Music and culture agency in Berlin
- Radio station based in Vienna focusing on creating content for the African continent
- Recording company producing albums across genres in Vienna
- Vienna-based producer and publisher of alternative and indie music
- Sound production and technology at a music studio in Vienna
- Creator of a speech and language therapy tool in Vienna for stroke patients and people who suffer from dementia
- Educational technology company in Vienna creating an innovative, multi-sensory learning tool for speech therapy
- Pharmaceutical drug development firm in Barcelona
- Rehabilitation medicine research center in Rome
- Research lab in Berlin looking at new resources to advance ear, nose and throat (ENT) care
- Research organization in Rome that serves biotechnology, hospital, pharmaceutical, and university clients and assisted staff in the research and development, certification, and patenting of medical devices
- University infectious disease and pulmonology research lab in Berlin specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of rare and complex infections and lunch disease
- Consultancy materials innovation lab and product development studio in London comprising of talent across design, science and technology. Their team consists of chemists and engineers, to textile designers and commercial strategists
- Environmental studies research center in Shanghai developing solutions for water, air, and soil without chemicals
- Materials engineering company in Shanghai working on the development of new materials for construction through 3-D printing
- Pharmaceutical drug development firm in Barcelona
- Research lab in Berlin looking at new resources to advance ear, nose and throat (ENT) care
- University infectious disease and pulmonology research lab in Berlin specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of rare and complex infections and lung disease
- C-parts and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) solutions for Asia, based in Shanghai
- Global manufactured-beach company in Santiago
- German aerospace and green-industry manufacturer in Shanghai designing the future of China’s green energy products
- International NGO in Dublin specializing in homebuilding and home ownership for the underprivileged
- Materials engineering company in Shanghai working on the development of new materials for construction through 3-D printing
- Real estate company in Santiago that builds residence halls for University students
- Smart home, furniture, and hardware company based in Shanghai
- Creative technology agency in Sydney specializing in experiential marketing, virtual reality, data visualization, and augmented reality
- Database and software design for historical institute in Vienna
- Educational technology company in Vienna creating an innovative, multi-sensory learning tool for speech therapy
- Energy supply company in Dublin focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland
- Financial-technology company in Shanghai providing personal credit service and using machine learning and ‘big data’ to improve efficiency
- International engineering company in Shanghai specializing in supporting LabVIEW software
- Language-education startup in Shanghai developing and piloting a Chinese language-learning mobile application
- Materials engineering company in Shanghai working on the development of new materials for construction through 3-D printing
- RFID tag-packaging research and development company in Shanghai
- Shanghai-based STEM provider of coding, engineering, testing, and sales tools
- Small, fast-growing technology company in London focusing on developing secure and data-driven applications with a focus on data analytics
- Technology company in Dublin focusing on web design, property software, data software, CRM and mobile app development
- Technology startup in Vienna providing chatbot services for local retailers and customers
- 3-D manufacturing company in Shanghai creating vehicles, machines and other industrial products
- C-parts and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) solutions for Asia, based in Shanghai
- Energy supply company in Dublin, specifically focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland
- German aerospace and green-industry manufacturer in Shanghai designing the future of China’s green energy products
- Global manufactured-beach company in Santiago
- International engineering company in Shanghai specializing in supporting LabVIEW software
- Real estate company in Santiago that builds residence halls for University students
- RFID tag-packaging research and development company in Shanghai
- Santiago-based, global power company and one of the principal integrated operators in the world’s energy and national gas industries
- Energy supply company in Dublin, specifically focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland
- Environmental studies research center in Shanghai developing solutions for water, air, and soil without chemicals
- German aerospace and green-industry manufacturer in Shanghai designing the future of China’s green energy products
- Materials engineering company in Shanghai working on the development of new materials for construction through 3-D printing
- Santiago-based, global power company and one of the principal integrated operators in the world’s energy and national gas industries
- 3-D manufacturing company in Shanghai creating vehicles, machines and other industrial products
- C-parts and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) solutions for Asia, based in Shanghai
- Creator of a speech and language therapy tool in Vienna for stroke patients and people who suffer from dementia
- Energy supply company in Dublin, specifically focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland
- German aerospace and green-industry manufacturer in Shanghai designing the future of China’s green energy products
- Leading vehicle manufacturing and car accessory firm in Shanghai
- Materials engineering company in Shanghai working on the development of new materials for construction through 3-D printing
- Santiago-based, global power company and one of the principal integrated operators in the world’s energy and national gas industries
- Smart home, furniture, and hardware company based in Shanghai
- 3-D manufacturing company in Shanghai creating vehicles, machines and other industrial products
- C-parts and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) solutions for Asia, based in Shanghai
- German aerospace and green-industry manufacturer in Shanghai designing the future of China’s green energy products
- Global manufactured-beach company based in Santiago
- Leading vehicle manufacturing and car accessory firm in Shanghai
- Materials engineering company in Shanghai working on the development of new materials for construction through 3-D printing
- Santiago-based, global power company and one of the principal integrated operators in the world’s energy and national gas industries
- Smart home, furniture, and hardware company based in Shanghai
- Real estate company in Santiago that builds residence halls for University students
Examples of Engineering Internships Abroad by Location
Engineering internships abroad and are available in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Our staff work to find the perfect placement for you. Can you imagine yourself working at one of the following placements? Don't see your ideal internship listed? We're always adding new employers to our network of internships placements, so connect with an IES Internships representative as we're always making connections with new employer partners and placements.
Interning in Shanghai allowed me to continue living in Shanghai, experiencing the culture, and practicing my Mandarin skills, but also to...get a taste of the working environment in China.
