International Internships
Exploring International Internship Opportunities
International internship information is available from the Smeal Office of International Programs, the Smeal Business Career Center, and Penn State Global Programs office. Students interested in interning abroad have a challenging, exhilarating cultural experience that includes a chance to build work skills in a new culture. Opportunities are available in English, and some internships require proficiency in the language of the country. Credit does not count toward Smeal graduation requirements or the International Business Minor.
Third-party International Internship Providers
- Project based semester or summer experience, unpaid
- Student pays a third party international internship provider to assist with making an internship connection, providing housing, orientation and ongoing support during the internship.
- Scholarships are available to cover part of the cost of a summer internship. Apply by the deadline to be considered.
- The grade from an internship seminar class is listed on student’s transcript as IB 199, and counts toward semester and cumulative grade point averages. Credit does not apply toward Smeal graduation requirements or the International Business Minor.
- Smeal student Johnna Hayward in Barcelona "Why an internship when you could start a REAL job?"
Internship Option in some Fall or Spring Study Abroad Programs
Fall & Spring Study Abroad Programs with International Internships as an Option
Summer Full Time Internships
Make your resume sparkle by adding an international internship this summer! Adding cultural interaction to a work experience may result in improved intercultural communication. It is also a chance to expand your view of the global business community.
| Country/City | Program Sponsor | Language Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | ||
| Melbourne | The Intern Group: Melbourne Internship (Summer) | none |
| Chile | ||
| Santiago | IES: Santiago Internship Program (Summer) | 1 semester Spanish |
| China | ||
| Hong Kong | The Intern Group: Hong Kong Internship (Summer) | none |
| Shanghai | CRCC Asia: Shanghai Internship Program (Summer) | none |
| Czech Republic | ||
| Brno | CzechMates: Brno, Internship and Summer Course (Summer) | none |
| France | ||
| Paris | IES: Paris Internship Program (Summer) | 2 semesters French |
| Germany | ||
| Berlin | IES: Berlin Internship Program (Summer) | 2 semesters German |
| Ireland | ||
| Dublin | IES: Dublin Internship (Summer) |
none |
| Israel | ||
| Tel Aviv | Tel Aviv University: Summer Internship Program | none |
| Italy | ||
| Rome | IES: Rome Internship Program (Summer) | none |
| Japan | ||
| Tokyo | CRCC Asia: Tokyo Internship (Summer) | none |
| South Africa | ||
| Cape Town | Connect 123: Cape Town Internship (Summer) | none |
| South Korea | ||
| Seoul | CRCC Asia: Seoul Internship (Summer) | none |
| United Kingdom | ||
| London | Arcadia: London Internship Program (Summer) | none |
| London | IES: London Internship (Summer) | none |
| Virtual | ||
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Virtual Internship: Connect 123 Locations: Barcelona, Spain; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cape Town, South Africa; Dublin, Ireland; Shanghai, China; Sydney, Australia |
none | |
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Locations: Beijing, China; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; London, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom; Mumbai, India; Osaka, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; Shanghai, China; Shenzhen, China; Tokyo, Japan |
none | |
| Virtual: The Intern Group Remote Internships | none | |
| Virtual Internship: IES Abroad | none |
Other Options
Service Learning Abroad and More Options
Resources: Smeal Office of International Programs; Business Career Center; Penn State Education Abroad Office; Arcadia; Connect 123; CRCC Asia; IES Abroad; The Intern Group