Internships in Lisbon, Portugal

Join a team of passionate vets and veterinary nurses to support neglected, abandoned, or vulnerable animals. As a veterinary intern, you’ll spend your time caring for the animals at the sanctuary, enabling them to have happy, healthy lives. With over 100 animals across ten different species, your work will be varied, interesting, and dynamic. You’ll have a range of tasks to do, from diagnosing unwell animals, giving physical exams, administering injections, treating wounds, as well as offering guidance and advice for possible treatments. If an animal needs surgeries or has more complex problems, you may accompany and monitor it at the central clinic in Lisbon.

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.

Immerse yourself in the stunning waters of the Atlantic Coastline in Portugal and contribute to the preservation of marine life. This unique volunteer program invites you to learn scuba diving, clean up the ocean floor, and protect the rich marine ecosystem of Lisbon. Besides your volunteer work, you'll have the chance to live in a sustainable hostel in a beach town, just 25 minutes away from the city center of Lisbon. This program offers a rich blend of adventure, skill development, and environmental stewardship. We welcome participants who: - Are at least 16 years old - Have a basic level of English - Have undergone a criminal background check - Have healthy respiratory and circulatory systems to ensure safe diving - Have no serious medical issues

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.

Have you always wanted to experience what it is like to live and work in Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, or Lisbon? These global cities host many businesses from all over the world, allowing you to find the right internship—finance, communication, marketing, fashion, or other fields you’re interested in. Participate in the program for up to 6 months and possibly receive monthly or weekly compensation. Stage-Global will place you with a suitable company, providing assistance with housing and travel as well as giving useful suggestions on what you need to see and do in the city of your choice as a temporary resident! This internship program is available for candidates who are currently enrolled at university, have already obtained their degree, or have relevant work experience in the field they would like to pursue their training. All internship programs offered by Stage-Euro enable you to receive compensation, full guidance, and advice.

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.