Education Internships in Lisbon

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is perfectly situated on the coast and boasts great views from its hilly streets. Known for its ornate architecture, decorative ceramic tiles, and colorful buildings, it is the oldest city in Western Europe and was founded by the Phoenicians in 1200 BCE. Interns in Lisbon will have a front-row seat to observe the city's bustling social scenes and ancient influences. Internship placements are full time and available in a wide range of career fields, but some of the most popular are in fashion, international business, marketing, and international politics. While some Portuguese language skills are always useful, there are many opportunities for English speakers.

Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in Lisbon. Live and work in Europe's most creative and captivating city whilst building unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Work within your industry of choice with over 30 fields to choose from, including Entrepreneurship, IT, Business, Green Technology and Marketing/PR. Absolute Internship organises company visits, career development workshops as well as cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions to help you gain valuable industry insights and explore Portugal. This is an all-inclusive program, including high-quality central housing, cultural activities, group dinners, and 24/7 on-site support from our Program Coordinator. Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 4000+ interns at 800+ companies worldwide.

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

API offers students a wonderful opportunity to experience the Portuguese culture and way of life through study or internships abroad in Lisbon. With a spectacular Atlantic coastline, Portugal sits on the sunny southwest corner of Europe, but this tiny nation—a pioneer in maritime exploration—occupies a central place in world history. Portugal has been at the crossroads of cultures for three thousand years, reflected in the national language, food, music, and arts. Lisbon has exceptional nightlife, award-winning beaches, and great cuisine and is ranked as one of the most affordable and safest among European destinations. Whether you are into music, futbol (soccer), surfing, art museums, or history, you’ll find a warm welcome from the Portuguese who are eager to share their unique culture with you!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally—from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservation, Medical Outreach, and Environmental Sustainability. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported over 147,000 volunteers on life-changing journeys. We specialize in fully-hosted volunteer trips that are safe, affordable, and accessible—starting from just $20 per day. Your experience includes airport pick-up, accommodation, meals, and round-the-clock support from our local teams. With flexible booking options and no change fees, planning your volunteer adventure has never been easier. Our programs run year-round and are available for 1 to 24 weeks across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, South and Central America, North America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteering with IVHQ is about more than giving back—it’s about growing, learning, and building genuine global connections.

Sage Corps is an international internship program that sends students to work with startups. We are currently accepting applications for our 8-week Summer 2026 programs abroad. Choose from 8 international cities: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Sydney and Taipei. We design our programs to teach students valuable skills for trending jobs. First, they complete hard skill training modules as part of our Sage Corps Skills Academy. Next, they intern at global startups, where they gain real-world experience. Participants from all majors and years of study are eligible to apply.