Global Internship Opportunities
Completing an internship abroad sets your resume apart from others by gaining the ability to understand how cultures function in a global workplace!
Select a 4 or 8-week program consisting of an internship, attending an academic program for credit, and experiencing unique sights and culture during your abroad experience.
Quinnipiac partners with several organizations to offer opportunities in:
Barcelona, Spain
Spain’s second-largest city offers an ideal blend of the historic and modern, including the chance to interact within an innovative technology start-up community. The Study + Internship program in Barcelona allows you to make steady progress toward your academic degree while developing practical skills in fields such as business, design, marketing, tourism, urban planning, and more.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Boasting the 13th-largest economy among the world’s cities, Buenos Aires is a major industrial and commercial center and an ideal place to complete a CEA Internship Abroad. The Study + Internship program in Buenos Aires allows you to make steady progress toward your academic degree while developing practical skills in fields such as Business, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Tourism and more.
Dublin, Ireland
Today’s global economy demands graduates with a global perspective. Our Summer Internship Programme for international students enables you to fine-tune your communication skills and develop practical professional skills within a business environment. Part of the thrill of an internship abroad will be discovering the cultural differences that lie between you and your co-workers, and how you relate to each other.
Florence, Italy
From fashion houses to design companies to major wine labels, Florence hosts world-renowned brands, small and family businesses, and traditional artisan workshops. The Study + Internship program in Florence allows you to make steady progress toward your academic degree while developing practical skills in fields such as museum studies, marketing, culinary arts, public relations, design, tourism, and more.
Paris, France
Designed for students of all language levels who want to distinguish themselves in an evolving global marketplace, the Study + Internship program in Paris allows you to make steady progress toward your academic degree while developing practical skills in fields such as business, communication, hospitality, marketing, international relations, the arts and more.
Prague, Czech Republic
Why choose when you can have both? Make steady progress toward your academic degree AND gain valuable hands-on skills in an international internship in one of Central Europe’s economic and cultural capitals. Incorporate a professional internship placement into your summer study program and give your future career a boost. Internships in Prague encourage you to immerse into local culture while developing practical skills in fields such as marketing, management, journalism, communication, international relations, and more.
Shanghai & Beijing, China
Here’s a smart career move: intern in China, where business is booming and life is humming. We’ll tailor your internship to match your career goals, interests, and skills. You’ll live and work in the modern, jaw-dropping cities of Shanghai or Beijing, where opportunities are endless. Gain practical experience that will help shape your future.
Sydney, Australia
International work experience is more important than ever and one of the best ways to make the leap into working abroad is by completing an internship in Australia – a longtime leader in the health, aviation and technology industries. Offering a range of internship opportunities throughout the country, TEAN works tirelessly to connect students with highly relevant placements in every trade from finance, to environmental conservation, to even sports medicine. While Sydney is a popular destination as an international business hub, other cities throughout the country also provide a variety of internships suited to meet nearly every degree or interest.
Costa Rica
**College of Arts & Sciences students ONLY**
Choosing the right place to study (and explore) is crucial. We think you’d really enjoy our safe, sustainable, 8,340-acre University in the heart of the tropical Costa Rican rainforest.
At EARTH University, you can learn or improve your Spanish while also figuring out how to advance the sostenibilidad (sustainability) of our world. We’re not talking about sitting in a stuffy classroom all day, either. Here, we focus on active, hands-on, experiential learning to strengthen your education and propel social change. We offer a variety of programs, from language studies to internships – it’s easy to find the right one for you.
FAQ’s
Internships: Most global internships are not paid, they are for academic credit only.
Fees: Costs vary between $4,695 and $8,500, which includes the cost of 3 QU credits). Please check the information linked above for each program’s specific costs. Most costs do NOT include: airfare, insurance, meals. The programs offered by CEA do offer a $400 grant and waive the $95 application fee.
Dates: Late May – Late July, varying by site
Eligibility: Students must be a full-time student; must have completed 57 credits; have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
ALL students MUST attend an information session before applying. Sessions are held at the beginning the spring semester. Check dates and times for the next session.
To receive CREDIT for your internship, CAS students should follow the directions for our CAR 295 course.
