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Intern. Explore. Succeed.

In a globalized world, living and interning abroad is a critical career maker. After completing an IES® internship, your professional experience, skills, and confidence will help you and your résumé stand out. IES Internships' full-time summer and semester internships guarantee* you a placement in the field of your choice. You'll gain 25 to 40 hours of hands-on work per week for eight to nine weeks in the summer or 12+ weeks in fall or spring semester.

Alongside your internship, you can enroll in a for-credit seminar to put your internship into professional and cultural contexts and learn from other interns' experiences. During the summer and in select locations, you can even opt into a three-credit foreign language course at no extra cost. You'll intern, explore the culture around you, and succeed in your future career. 

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Why IES Internships
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Guaranteed* Full-Time Placement

We work with you to determine your career goals and interests and guarantee* that you’ll be matched with an appropriate internship experience in your field of interest in the city and term of your choice. You can expect to intern for eight weeks, on average, over the summer or 12 to 14 weeks during fall or spring semester with hours that are typical of full-time work in your location, so you’ll make the most of the time in your new city.

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Career Preparation & Internship Expertise

IES Internships builds on IES Abroad's 70 years of study abroad and 55+ years of internship programming to bring you a high-quality, well-rounded experience from a trusted organization. Before you go, IES Internships Coordinators work with you to perfect your résumé, cover letter, and interview skills to put your best foot forward with potential employers. You’ll also begin the internship seminar (if applicable), which continues in person on site, to gain context and prepare for future professional opportunities. 

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Orientation, Cultural Events & Field Trips

Our predeparture advising, on-site orientation, internship seminar, language course, and cultural events will prepare you for and introduce you to the city and culture in which you’ll be interning. You’ll not only gain professional skills, but a new perspective, as well. What's more, during your free time, you can opt to attend field trips with IES Abroad students to explore your local area even further (and make friends while you're at it!).

Benefits of an IES Internship Abroad

How It Works | The IES Internships Process
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Learn

  • Review the locations and fields we offer to determine where and when you want to go.
  • Regardless of which location you choose, your full-time internship placement is guaranteed*.
  • If you’re unsure of which location to choose, you can connect with an IES Internships College Relations Manager to help you decide.
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Apply

  • With your assigned IES Internships Advisor available as a resource, complete the first step of the application process—the online application form.
  • Once this form is processed (1-2 days), you’ll be prompted to submit application pieces by the deadline. These may include, but are not limited to, résumé, cover letter, school approval, transcript, and placement interest form.
  • Wait one to two weeks for an admissions decision.
  • At the same time, you can also apply for scholarships and aid (summer internship programs only).
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Confirm

  • Once you are admitted, submit the Confirmation Form and $500 non-refundable deposit, which goes towards the Program Cost, or Intent to Enroll Form, depending on which school you attend, to secure your place in the program.
  • The IES Internship Coordinator based in your chosen city will then reach out to discuss your career goals and interests.
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Interview

  • Before interviewing, you will complete online modules of our Internship Seminar, which will help you tailor your materials and interview skills to your chosen location.
  • Around this time, your Internship Coordinator will arrange a phone or Skype interview(s) between you and an organization(s) in the field of your choice.
  • Though your placement is guaranteed*, you may interview with multiple organizations to ensure fit and your personal placement experience will vary from your peers’ as it’s customized to you!
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Accept

  • IES Internships consults with you and the potential employer after the interview to confirm that the placement is a match.
  • Once you’ve accepted your placement, get ready for the experience of a lifetime!
Support At Every Step
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Prepare for Departure

After you are admitted and have confirmed your spot in the program, the IES Internships team will help you develop important skills and will provide the necessary tools you’ll need to prepare for your internship. We assist with:

  • Résumé and cover letter development
  • Interview coaching and mock interviews
  • Techniques for and opportunities to practice networking
  • Visa guidance and packing advice
  • Cultural overview and preparation (we recommend checking out our IES internships blogs for this, too!)
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Meet Your New City

After you arrive in your program location, orientation will provide an introduction to the city and program, professional and cultural expectations, and commuting. Field trips, available as your work schedule allows and at an additional cost, are also a great way to get to know your city and surrounding areas.

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Intern & Live in a Global City

Each location is staffed by a team of educators and administrators who will provide instruction, support, and lead field trips and events during your program. In addition to your full-time internship, you can enroll in a for-credit academic internship seminar with other IES interns. Here, you and your fellow interns will share on-the-job experiences and learn about:

  • Local economic climate
  • Cross-cultural communication and understanding
  • Work attitude and aptitude
  • Conflict resolution and ethics
  • Leadership skills and team building
  • Highlighting your internship on your résumé and in future interviews

Our internship programs also provide optional, for-credit language courses, where applicable.

Full-Time Summer Internships
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Barcelona Summer - Internship

Barcelona, Spain
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None (some Spanish knowledge preferred for select placements)
Estimated Cost: 
$7,350Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Internship

Berlin Summer - Internship

Berlin, Germany
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None- but 4 or more semesters of college-level German encouraged
Estimated Cost: 
$5,712Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Cape Town Summer – Internship

Cape Town, South Africa
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$5,980Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Dublin Summer - Internship

Dublin, Ireland
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
Non-native English speakers will need to refer to Application Requirements
Estimated Cost: 
$7,844Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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London Summer - Internship

London, England
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
Non-native English speakers will need to refer to Application Requirements
Estimated Cost: 
$7,950Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Milan Summer - Internship

Milan, Italy
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$8,114Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Internship

Paris Summer - Internship

Paris, France
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
2 semesters of college-level French
Estimated Cost: 
$7,395Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Rome Summer - Internship

Rome, Italy
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$7,492Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Santiago Summer - Internship

Santiago, Chile
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None- but 4 or more semesters of college-level Spanish encouraged
Estimated Cost: 
$6,222Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Shanghai Summer - Internship

Shanghai, China
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$6,049Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Internship

Shanghai Summer – Engineering Internship

Shanghai, China
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None, although prior knowledge of the local language may lead to greater internship opportunities
Estimated Cost: 
$5,750Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Sydney Summer - Internship

Sydney, Australia
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$7,456Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Vienna Summer – Internship

Vienna, Austria
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$5,967Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Virtual Internship

Length:
Semester
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
Refer to Application Requirements for English-language requirements
Estimated Cost: 
$2,295Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Full-Time Semester Internships
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Internship

Barcelona – Full-Time Semester Internship

Barcelona, Spain
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$8,230Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Internship

Dublin – Full-Time Semester Internship

Dublin, Ireland
Length:
Semester
Language prerequisites: 
Non-native English speakers will need to refer to Application Requirements
Estimated Cost: 
$9,569Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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London – Full-Time Semester Internship

London, England
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
Non-native English speakers will need to refer to Application Requirements
Estimated Cost: 
$11,038Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Milan Aerial City View
Internship

Milan – Full-Time Semester Internship

Milan, Italy
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$9,827Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Internship

Rome - Full-Time Semester Internship

Rome, Italy
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$8,230Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Virtual Internship

Length:
Semester
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
Refer to Application Requirements for English-language requirements
Estimated Cost: 
$2,295Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Talk It Out!

Our College Relations Managers and Advisors are there for you every step of the way! From how many credits you can earn on a specific program to if Barcelona has marketing internships (they do), our team can answer these questions and more. 

If you want to hear from someone who's done this, check out blog posts from IES Internships Correspondents or ask a past participant—we call them Ambassadors. Whether you have a specific question, aren’t sure which location to choose, or just want to hear about their experience, our past part- and full-time interns have so much wisdom to impart.

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*OUR GUARANTEE

IES Internships guarantees you a placement in your field of choice, as indicated on your internship application. If we are unable to offer you an internship placement in the expressed field of choice at least two weeks before the program start date, despite your participation in the process and satisfaction of all program requirements, then you have the option to receive a refund of the full amount that you paid IES Internships or the chance to transfer to an IES Abroad program of comparable length and value in the same location (subject to satisfying applicable visa requirements and IES Internships’ academic program requirements).

"My internship was the most rewarding experience of my life.”

Abigail U. | London Summer Internship | Indiana University

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