International internships and volunteering
Gain professional experience and build an international network in your field with one of our many international internship and volunteering opportunities.
In addition to enhancing your career prospects, you’ll become more independent and build confidence and cultural awareness as you adapt to a new country.
Volunteering starts from one week, internships are usually at least four weeks in duration. Talk to your academic chair, the MSP201 Academic Lead and the Work-Integrated Learning team about whether volunteering or interning can count as credit towards your degree.
If you are eligible for credit, you may be able to fund your overseas program through an OS-HELP loan.
Internship opportunities
| Program | Location | Time of year | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACICIS professional practicum | Indonesia | Summer | 6 weeks |
| Challenges Abroad Internships and volunteering | Cambodia and Thailand | Flexible | 6–12 weeks |
| CISaustralia Internships abroad Volunteer abroad | Asia: China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam Africa: South Africa Europe: London, Dublin, Spain North America: New York South Pacific: New Zealand | Summer and winter | 3–12 weeks |
| Pagoda Projects internships | Asia: China, Taipei, Vietnam Central America: Mexico | Year-round | 1–12 months |
| Projects Abroad Internships Abroad & Work Experience Volunteer overseas | Africa: Botswana, Ghana. Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania Asia: Cambodia, China, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam Europe: Romania South/Central America & the Caribbean: Argentina, Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru South Pacific: Fiji, Samoa | Summer | 6 weeks |
| The Intern Group global internships | Europe: Barcelona, Dublin, London, Madrid North America: California, New York City, Toronto South America: Chile, Colombo Asia: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Bangkok Africa: South Africa | Year-round | 6–24 weeks |
Make the most of these chances, say yes to as much as possible, network and make friends. Daniel – internships in China, Tonga and Mongolia