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Intern Abroad: Get international work experience

Develop your skills with an international internship

Join one of our international internships for a strategic academic or career launch. You’ll get a safe, professionally relevant placement that immediately becomes the defining feature of your university application or pre-career portfolio.

On one of our internship opportunities abroad, you can expect:

practical experience in your field to help your professional and academic development
a learning opportunity you cannot get at home
cultural immersion to expand your world view and build your confidence
24-hour support from our staff in-destination and over the phone
a totally safe, unforgettable, and career-defining adventure

We’re here to help you find an overseas internship programme that matches your requirements and level of experience. We offer a wide variety of international placements, perfect for students and those interested in high-impact summer internships abroad.

Our most popular international internship opportunities are in highly competitive fields, like:

medicine
law
business
journalism
and more.

Not quite what you’re looking for? Check out our volunteer abroad projects for skill-building alternatives.

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Why do an internship abroad?

Completing an international internship is an excellent opportunity to:

Get international work experience: throw yourself into the world of work in your chosen field, a great experience to discuss on your university application or CV.
Uncover your passion: find out whether a specific course or career is really for you through shadowing experts.
Develop your skills: boost your personal and professional skills, helping you in all aspects of your life.
Make a difference: Contribute to meaningful projects that address health, social, environmental, or economic challenges.

What will I do on your internship abroad programmes?

The specific activities you’ll get up to on your international internship will depend on your chosen field, but some things are true for all our programmes.

Firstly, you will get the chance to learn new skills and see the world. You’ll be able to add new skills and experience to your university application or CV, immerse in a new culture, and make new friends from around the world.

You will work alongside and learn directly from experienced professionals in your field, so you can ask questions and learn from their expert knowledge. This will also give you exposure to the kind of work you will do in your career and help you decide if it’s right for you.

You’ll also contribute towards local initiatives designed to aid the long term development of the community you work in. These initiatives are shaped and guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

As champions of Responsible Volunteer Travel, all our overseas internship opportunities have 24-hour volunteer support and meet strict ethical standards. This has helped us to build exceptional levels of trust since 1992.

How do I intern abroad?

It might appear stressful, but joining our internship abroad programmes is actually really simple. All you need to do is:

Find your dream international internship, or speak with a Project Expert to talk through your options
Pay your deposit to secure your place, which is taken off the final cost of the project
Start getting ready for your adventure, with comprehensive support from our pre-departure team
Pay the final balance in a way that suits you at least three months before you travel
Enjoy your life-changing experience with 24-hour support from our staff in destination

Where can I do an international internship?

Projects Abroad operate in more than 20 destinations around the world, each offering their own short-term internships programmes.

Every international internship has unique features that can differentiate it from another. For example, our Medical Internship in Mongolia allows you to go out with ambulance crews, whereas our Medical Internship in Ghana will introduce you to tropical diseases.

So think about what you want to do or where you want to go, then reach out to our Project Experts who can walk you through all your options in detail!

Can I do a summer internship abroad?

If you’re planning on working abroad for the summer to give your CV an extra edge, our projects are a great fit. Most run throughout the year and have flexible dates, so you can start whenever suits you.

Our most popular projects are our internships abroad for students, operated exclusively for teenagers through school holidays. These summer internships for high school students, called High School Programmes, have 24/7 supervision, a fully curated itinerary, and group social activities.

These projects also run in limited numbers around Christmas and Easter, so you can travel during the breaks in your studies.

Can I arrange a group volunteer trip based around a particular project you offer?

Yes. We regularly run international internships for groups of five or more, including medical projects. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Ready to start building your future?

Join the thousands of people who have travelled abroad for their internships, developing their skills and contributing to community goals through Projects Abroad. Get in touch with a Project Expert to discuss your options!