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AIFS Abroad Internships in Madrid, Spain

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As the capital of Spain, Madrid is a city where business, government, and culture come together to offer unique opportunities for interns to experience the vibrant heart of the nation. Madrid has exciting internship placements in Business, Marketing, PR, Communications, Graphic Design, Non-Profit, Fashion, and much more. You'll be guaranteed a full-time, unpaid internship in an exciting organization that matches your goals and career aspirations. Academic credit is also available. See program highlights below for more info. Elevate your résumé, strengthen your professional skills, and expand your global perspective with an internship abroad in Madrid through AIFS Abroad.

Program Highlights

Guarantee an internship tailored to your professional and personal goals—following interviews and getting to know you and your background.

Prepare for employer interviews through our award-winning career development, including a coaching call and improving your cover letter and résumé.

Live in safe, centrally located housing—close to public transportation and shops, with other interns.

Enjoy planned social events and cultural excursions to experience everything Madrid has to offer.

Have access to health and travel insurance, 24/7 support from on-site staff, and necessary resources to have a great time interning in Spain!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Madrid, Spain
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Fall
Age Requirement: 18-35
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Development
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fashion Business
  • Fashion Design
  • Finance
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • History
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Human Rights
  • Humanities
  • Information Systems
  • Interior Design
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Library & Information Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mathematics
  • Media
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration & Government
  • Sales
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Web Design
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jun 02, 2026

Awards

2025 Finalist - Innovation in Community College ProgrammingNotable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Study Abroad Providers 2024Top Rated Provider 2023 - Study AbroadInnovation in Diversity Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

4.56

Total Reviews

18

Summer internship in Madrid

July 26, 2024by: Ela Celik - United States
4

I absolutely loved my internship! Fantastic place to study fashion. Lourdes is an amazing coordinator and made all of us feel super welcome and safe. My internship supervisor Edith was so incredible and I learned so much. Highly highly recommend the Madrid summer internship program.

AIFS interns

Internship abroad in Spain

July 29, 2023by: Samantha Kaut - United States
4

I had a great experience with AIFS abroad! I believe that my internship placement suited me well and I was able to learn a lot about myself and Spain. I recommend AIFS to anyone who is looking to experience having an internship abroad!

I never want to leave!

July 20, 2023by: Carolyn Parmer - United States
4

I learned so much about my professional skills, personal plans, and the world during my internship at a digital marketing agency in Madrid. I was nervous coming in because I didn’t know anyone else in the program and had only talked with my boss once, but everyone welcomed me with open arms the second I arrived! I got to travel around Spain and to other countries, greatly improve my Spanish skills, and explore the rich cultural life of Madrid. This experience changed my life in the best way possible and gave me the skills and confidence to pursue a career outside of the US. Madrid was a great place to improve my Spanish an

view of the Plaza Mayor from an apartment

The best 2 months I’ve lived!

July 20, 2023by: Myriam Mendez - United States
5

I came here with really high expectations and I can say the program met all of them. I was able to work in a translation company with interns from all over the world and during the afternoons I would make plans for myself with my friends. I traveled some weekends and created a great relationships and contacts.

view of a plaza during the night from a veranda

Great time in Madrid !!

July 20, 2023by: Alex Luna - United States
5

I had a great time interning in Madrid ! It’s a beautiful city with great people and so much to do ! I had a great time in my internship placement meeting new people, and experiencing a different work culture. There was also always something to do !

I had an amazing experience in Madrid!

July 20, 2023by: Travis Graham - United States
5

I spent two months here in Madrid, Spain living with 9 other individuals who all are doing internships just like myself. The AFIS program helped me so much throughout the entire process and allowed me to easily transition from my life back in the States to life in Madrid. AFIS provided me a great internship at HelpHousing and I learned so much from the people who were involved! Also as someone who’s Spanish is very subpar, I felt welcomed by everyone and they were very friendly and supportive to me learning their language!

A life changing experience

July 20, 2023by: Ivy Qui - United States
4

This trip opened my eyes to a whole new culture and way of living life! The program itself was amazing with the roomate and internship placements! I got to meet so many different individuals throughout my trip and made amazing friends and memories :)

Best internship program

July 20, 2023by: Nicolas Lara-Alarcon - United States
5

This internship abroad program allowed me to learn new things about my career and life. I got to meet some great people who are close friends of mine now that I got the chance to live with in Madrid. I also got the pleasure to work a great company that taught me new things and shaped me to be a better employee.

Great program!!

March 22, 2023by: Andrea Lechin - United States
4

I loved my program, my internship had flexibility for travel plans, super convenient living situation, well matched with roommates. great experience overall. Madrid was a great location. I always had something to do and see, super rich history, great nightlife, amazing public transportation.

Fantastic internship

November 18, 2022by: Drew Oliver - United States
4

I had a great experience with the internship. I traveled all over Spain and learned alot and saw some beautiful sites. I met some very nice people. It was a great experience overall. The program did a great job organizing fun activities and trips.

Best internship program!

July 26, 2022by: Alison Nowatkoski - United States
5

This experience was one I will never forget. I have learned so much through my internship that will prepare me for the future. I have also been immersed in the Spanish culture and traveled to many places in and around Spain. I have loved meeting so many new people not only at work but also in the program. Highly recommend this program to everyone!

Absolutely worth it

July 25, 2022by: Katherine Horn - United States
5

To anyone considering applying to this opportunity, I’d say definitely go for it! The Global Experiences team is so receptive, hard-working, and experienced, and works with each intern closely to figure out the best internship abroad possible. I has an incredible experience with the company I was matched with; the work was engaging and my coworkers were so welcoming. I am so happy I chose Global Experiences this summer and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking an experience abroad!

A fantastic experience!

July 25, 2022by: Gabrielle Brown - United States
4

When I got to Spain originally, I had a sinus infection and was miserable. My program advisor and Location coordinator were so thoughtful and understanding during this whole time! They made sure I got back on my feet and was ready to work and explore. Everything in Madrid is so accessible, the people are kind, and the food is so good! If you love trying new things this is the place for you!! p.s. Lourdes is the BEST!!

Gabrielle Brown

Unforgettable experience!

July 25, 2022by: Samuel López Villalobos - United States
5

First time traveling to Europe was unforgettable! I am so grateful that I chose to do an internship in Madrid, Spain and got paired with an amazing, supportive, and attentive coordinator like Lourdes! I have always felt comfortable living here and with any questions or concerns that I had Lourdes was always there when I needed her. I will forever be grateful for this experience and everyone I have met along the way! I would highly recommend Global Experience to anyone, I recommend enough that I will be studying abroad with the same founder program of GE (AIFS) in Spring 2023 in Madrid, Spain! I am looking forward to coming back and create a stronger relationship with the locals I have met, my internship co-workers, and my GE coordinator. Muchas gracias por todo Lourdes, estoy muy agradecido <3! Espero verte en unos meses :)!

Day trip to Segovia

Madrid changed my life!

July 22, 2022by: Edith Gonzalez Brizuela - United States
4

I was beyond excited to finally get to spend time abroad, and I am so glad I had my location coordinator to make this transition that much easier. I got settled in to this great location near commercial places, with a good number of people to meet and interact with, as well as learn from. I got to meet the the people from the company I would be working with and they were so welcoming and inclusive! They introduced me to their culture and always helped fill in any gaps I had. I have gained professional connections as well as lifelong friendships through this experience, and the best part is that I got to do it while doing the thing I love most: traveling, immersing myself in culture, art, music, and wonder.

Eye-opening

July 22, 2022by: Lillian Gonzalez - United States
5

This is an experience that I am never going to forget and will forever treasure. The people I met and what they taught me about life will stay in my heart. I know now what I want to do regarding my professional field and my future.

Having the time of my life

July 22, 2022by: Merritt Mundorff - United States
5

The internship was everything I imagined and more. I met so many people, immersed my self in Spanish culture, and had the opportunity to travel around Europe. I would highly recommend this program to anyone.

This experience is a must do!!

July 22, 2022by: Madelyn Liddell - United States
5

I am so glad I chose to do this program and have had the time of my life in Madrid! I have learned so much about my self and am so glad I chose to do this. I learned so much through my internship and loved my boss! Definitely recommend going on this program! I have traveled all over Spain and have made so many great memories and great friends!! I loved living right in the city of Madrid and walking everywhere and exploring was super fun -and interesting!!

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Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Madrid, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Development
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fashion Business
  • Fashion Design
  • Finance
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • History
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Human Rights
  • Humanities
  • Information Systems
  • Interior Design
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Library & Information Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mathematics
  • Media
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration & Government
  • Sales
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Web Design

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Fall

Age Requirement

18-35

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Internship Placement
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Emergency Support
  • Academic Advising
  • Assistance Booking Travel
  • Alumni / Networking Membership

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Some college credit, no degree

    Application Procedures

    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Resume
    • Online Application

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Madrid internship program?

    It provides opportunities for students to gain international work experience in their field of interest while building their professional network and immersing themselves in Spanish culture.

    What is not included in the program fee?

    The program fee does not cover airfare, visa fees, personal expenses, meals, and local transportation.

    Will students receive academic credit for the internship?

    Students may get academic credit for their internship. However, this will be subject to the guidelines and criteria of their home university.

    What type of accommodation is available for students?

    Interns will live in an apartment and share a bedroom with other participants. The flats will have a communal kitchen and other necessary facilities such as Wi-Fi.

    What kind of cultural activities are included in the program?

    Cultural activities and excursions include flamenco lessons, visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid, and a weekend trip to Toledo for students to explore and fully immerse themselves in Spanish culture.

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    As the capital of Spain, Madrid is a city where business, government, and culture come together to offer unique opportunities for interns to experience the vibrant heart of the nation. Madrid has exciting internship placements in Business, Marketing, PR, Communications, Graphic Design, Non-Profit, Fashion, and much more. You'll be guaranteed a full-time, unpaid internship in an exciting organization that matches your goals and career aspirations. Academic credit is also available. See program highlights below for more info. Elevate your résumé, strengthen your professional skills, and expand your global perspective with an internship abroad in Madrid through AIFS Abroad.

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