Intern & Study by the Sea in Málaga, Spain : Semester Abroad
by Expanish
Program Overview
Combine professional experience with life on Spain’s Mediterranean coast through the Expanish Semester Internship in Málaga. This program allows students to earn academic credit while gaining hands-on experience in a part-time internship placement aligned with their field of study.
Students typically intern around 15 hours per week with local organizations in areas such as tourism, marketing, business, or nonprofit work. Alongside their internship, students participate in courses and a seminar focused on career development, intercultural communication, and navigating global workplaces.
Málaga is one of Spain’s fastest-growing cultural and business destinations. Located on the Costa del Sol, the city offers an incredible lifestyle with sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and a historic city center filled with museums, markets, and cafés.
With personalized internship placements, supportive staff, and housing options available, this program offers the perfect balance of professional development, academic learning, and Mediterranean living.
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What's Included
Quick Details
- Spring
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Business
- Communications
- Culture
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Ethnic Studies
- European Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Foreign Language
- Geography
- Geology
- Government
- History
- International Business
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Liberal Arts
- Public Management
- Religious Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Au Pair
- Aviation
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Call Center
- Camp Counselor & Trip Leader
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts & Cooking
- Dentistry
- Development
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion Business
- Fashion Design
- Finance
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Forestry
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Journalism
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Law
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Linguistics
- Marine Science
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Museum Studies
- Music
- National Park
- Nursing
- Parks & Recreation
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Administration & Government
- Ranch
- Real Estate
- Religious Work
- Resort
- Sales
- Scuba
- Ski Resort
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Theater, Drama, & Dance
- Theology
- Tourism
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- American
Updated Jun 24, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Malaga, Spain
Fields & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Communications
- Ecology
- Geology
- History
- International Relations
- Liberal Arts
- Languages & Linguistics
- Religious Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Geography
- Culture
- International Business
- Ethnic Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Foreign Language
- Government
- Earth Sciences
- European Studies
- Public Management
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Business
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Throughout the Year
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- Armenian
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Some college credit, no degree
- Associate degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- Spring
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
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