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Internship Programs
Expand your professional horizons through projects with impact!
Discover career-related learning while immersing yourself in a new culture. Internship opportunities range from lab research in China, the UK, Saudi Arabia, or Singapore to working in industry in Japan or Germany, and gaining field experience in South Korea or Kenya, to name just a few.
Programs vary in length, funding, and format—some offer pay, credit, or housing. There are options for U of A undergrads, graduate students, and recent graduates.
Get hands-on training from experts in your field of work or research and access to global networking opportunities early in your career. Stand out to potential employers with an international internship on your resume!
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Common Questions
Some internship programs offer credit towards Co-op/SIP/AWE programs and some offer academic transfer credit while others are simply resume builders. Please visit the program pages linked above for more information and inquire with your program and/or academic advisor to determine if the internship you're interested in will qualify.
Some internships programs are paid, some are unpaid, some offer stipends/grants/funding, and some require a payment to participate. Please visit the individual program pages linked above for more details about fees and costs specific to each program. Students are encouraged to apply for funding even if they do not have a confirmed internship to avoid missing important deadlines.
Each program has a different application deadline and protocol which is set by the host organization. Most programs begin accepting applications 4 to 6 months in advance of the intended term abroad, but please visit the individual program pages linked above for specific details.
“I value the Go Abroad internships that I did more than my industry ones. I just learned a whole lot more, not just about technical skills, but also soft skills and non-technical skills.”
