International Internships
Internships abroad provide students with the opportunity to combine experiential learning and academic theory as a means to gain professional experience and develop a new perspective on a career field. You will experience what it's like to navigate work culture in your host country and have the chance to expand your international network all while earning academic credit. Education Abroad offers several types of internship programs.
Summer Full-Time Internship Options:
| Global Internships | IES Internships | |
|---|---|---|
| Internship Placement |
Customized to the student around skills, classes, & experience |
Customized to the student around skills, classes, & experience |
| Academics | Remote class to complement the internship to your degree. Taught by a CU Professor | On-site, in-person course for one evening each week. Taught by IES faculty |
| Credits | 6 major credit hours. See Academic Equivalencies | 3 credit hours. Complete the Internship Credit Approval Form*. Optional 3 credit language courses in some locations. (*CMCI: IES internship is pre-approved for Upper-Division elective. *IAFS: Internship counts for off-campus requirement. Approval Form is not required for either.) |
| Program Cost | $$ | $$ |
| Eligibility | Only available to select majors | Open to all students & majors |
| On-Site Support | On-site provider for health, safety, & orientation |
On-site provider for health, safety, & orientation |
| Activities | Occasional weekend cultural activities and excursions around the host city | Occasional weekend cultural activities and excursions around the host city |
| Time/Week | Full Time (32-40 hours/week) | Full Time (32-40 hours/week) |
| Paid Internships? | No | No |
| Programs Available | Global Internships | IES Internships |
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Last Updated January 2024