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Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

Program Highlights

Wide diversity of programs and locations – Over 200 programs across 24 career fields with organizations in 20 destinations worldwide

Safest & most affordable way to intern abroad – Accommodation-inclusive internships abroad from $994 USD, with flexible booking options

Participate remotely from anywhere in the world – Gain international experience from home by joining one of our 71 virtual programs

Exclusive experiential learning – All interns participate in our reflection-based learning curriculum that fosters the development of transferable soft skills that employers value

Internships tailored to you – Intern for 2 to 24 weeks, with each placement customized to the intern’s academic requirements or career interests

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • Samos Island, Greece
  • Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Bali, Indonesia
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Rome, Italy
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Cusco, Peru
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Valencia, Spain
  • New York, United States
  • Multiple Countries
  • Arusha, Tanzania
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Actuarial Science
  • African Studies
  • Agriculture
  • American Studies
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Arts
  • Asian Studies
  • Astronomy & Astrophysics
  • Australian Studies
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioengineering
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Business
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language
  • Civil Engineering
  • Classical Studies
  • Communications
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Conflict Studies
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Continuing Education
  • Cosmetology
  • Counseling
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culture
  • Dance
  • Dentistry
  • Design
  • Development Studies
  • Earth Sciences
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English
  • English as a Second Language
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethnic Studies
  • European Studies
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Film
  • Filmmaking
  • Finance
  • Food Science
  • Foreign Language
  • Forestry
  • French
  • Furniture Design
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • German
  • Government
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Humanities
  • Illustration & Animation
  • Independent Study
  • Industrial Design
  • Information Systems
  • Interior Design
  • International Business
  • International Policy & Diplomacy
  • International Relations
  • Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Jewelry Design
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Latin American Studies
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Liberal Arts
  • Library & Information Science
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Marine Biology
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Massage Therapy
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Meteorology
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Midwifery
  • Music
  • Music - Vocal Performance
  • Natural Sciences
  • Neuroscience & Behavior
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Optometry & Vision Sciences
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Portuguese
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Med
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Public Management
  • Radiography
  • Refugee Studies
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian & East European Studies
  • Russian Language
  • Science
  • Screenwriting
  • Service Learning
  • Social Policy
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sports
  • Sports Science
  • Statistics
  • Sustainable Development
  • Technology
  • TESOL
  • Theater
  • Theology
  • Trade & Technical Specialties
  • Travel & Tourism
  • TV & Media Production
  • Urban & Regional Planning
  • Veterinary Medicine & Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Web Design
  • Women's Studies
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Fields:
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Sciences
  • Architecture
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Counseling
  • Dentistry
  • Development
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Geology
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Hospitality
  • Human Rights
  • Interior Design
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marine Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Media
  • Medicine
  • National Park
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Sales
  • Scuba
  • Social Work
  • Spanish
  • Sustainable Development
  • Technology
  • Tourism
  • Web Design
  • Women's Studies
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Types:
  • Internships
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Awards

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Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

4.57

Total Reviews

89

A priceless & unforgettable learning experience!

August 19, 2026by: Rosanna Kenyon
5

What an amazing internship experience! It was an unforgettable month that pushed me out of my comfort zone, gave me experiences I’d never have at home, and allowed me to learn about conservation while meeting some amazing people. I learned a great deal and the entire experience definitely exceeded my expectations! I really enjoyed game drives. It was a good way to explore the reserve, learn lots about the environment and wildlife, get to know other participants and no drive was ever the same. Seeing all the animals, sunrise and sunsets on drives and getting to know new people made the experience truly unforgettable.

A rich learning experience!

August 19, 2026by: Eliza Pioch
5

The time spent doing my GIS internship at the Gondwana Game Reserve exceeded my expectations in both the knowledge I received and the amazing views I was fortunate enough to see. I learned a great deal, saw a lot of amazing animals and it was extremely rewarding to learn so much about GIS and wildlife.

Lucky with my internship

August 06, 2026by: Sophia Mira
5

Meeting the people in my flat really changed my experiences. They were so kind. I was lucky with my internship with having people supporting me and also wanting to get to know me. I highly recommend this to someone.

Amazing support for internship & academic credits

August 03, 2026by: Matea Shizuru
5

Karen and Kristal at Intern Abroad HQ were wonderful at assisting me and my study abroad counselor throughout the whole process (esp. with the academic credits). Thank you to them! What I enjoyed most about the Public Health internship in Cape Town was being able to work closely and connect with such qualified, educated, and passionate professionals in my field. Being exposed to the work that they do gave me a clearer idea of what I want to do in my own professional career and gave me insight into what it takes to get there. Furthermore, I enjoyed being mentored by my internship supervisor and being able to take charge of my own internship project.

My opportunity to intern was one of the best things I've been blessed enough to be a part of.

July 29, 2026by: Molly Mitchell
5

My opportunity to intern was one of the best things I've been blessed enough to be a part of. It taught me so much about the world, the field of International Policy, culture, and working with people from other cultures. It contributed so much to how I developed as a person, how I travel, and how I live life, and the whole experience was incredibly eye-opening, both professionally and personally. I am incredibly glad that I decided to take part in this internship, it was one of the most amazing things I've gotten to be a part of.

It was a great program

July 29, 2026by: Isabel Asumendi
5

I think Intern Abroad HQ was a great program because it provided and coordinated all that I needed. It was encouraging to not have to have every bit of my internship figured out and to know everything that was included would be reliable.

Unmatched and unforgettable internship experience of a lifetime

July 25, 2026by: Nick Van Steenhuyse
5

I want to thank you and your team for helping me get to my GIS & Reserve Management internship in South Africa and fulfill a lifelong dream. I loved every second of my time in the Gondwana Game Reserve and it applied directly to my career goals.Everything exceeded my expectations. The people are fantastic, the wildlife incredible, and the experience gained unmatched.

A priceless learning experience!

July 22, 2026by: Eliza Pioch
5

My GIS & Reserve Management internship at the Gondwana Game Reserve in South Africa exceeded my expectations in both the knowledge I gained and the amazing views & animals I was fortunate enough to see. It was extremely an rewarding experience as I learned lots and my supervisors taught me so much about GIS and the wildlife here.

An enriching learning experience where every day was a new and exciting adventure that has made lifelong memories.

July 20, 2026by: Isabelle Papadopoulos
5

The internship absolutely met and exceeded my expectations. The experience itself was once in a lifetime and the people, food and general vibe of the camp was always amazing. Everything about this program felt so rewarding! I’ve made so many new friends from different countries around the world and gotten to experience little bits of their cultures. Being able to stay on a game reserve has been a spectacular experience, every day is different but seeing the wildlife everyday never gets boring. Being able to contribute to the research here and learn how different types of fieldwork and observations are done is really cool.

Advanced local conservation through GIS projects, achieving key professional milestones.

July 09, 2026by: Casey Bainbridge
5

My stay in South Africa greatly exceeded my expectations. I expected my experience at Gondwana to be exciting and educational, but I never imagined it would be as impactful and enriching as it turned out to be. I'm leaving with a deep appreciation for the incredible wildlife, plants, and landscapes I experienced, as well as the connections and bonds I made with the people around me. I learned far more than I expected and gained an even greater love for the beauty and uniqueness of the region. The most rewarding part of my stay was the unexpected friendships and social bonds I formed with the people around me. I also found it rewarding to complete a GIS which gave me a sense of accomplishment. Working on conservation in such a beautiful and biodiverse region was a privilege, and every day I learned something new about the area's unique wildlife, plants, and ecology. The highlight of my stay was the friendships I formed with the people around me, as well as the privilege of seeing incredible wildlife in its natural habitat every day. Experiencing such a unique environment and becoming so familiar with the animals, plants, and landscapes was something very few people ever have the opportunity to do.

A Transcendent Journey of Deep Connections, Professional Growth, and Wildlife Conservation in South Africa

June 08, 2026by: Casey Bainbridge
5

My stay in South Africa greatly exceeded my expectations. I expected my experience at Gondwana to be exciting and educational, but I never imagined it would be as impactful and enriching as it turned out to be. I'm leaving with a deep appreciation for the incredible wildlife, plants, and landscapes I experienced, as well as the connections and bonds I made with the people around me. I learned far more than I expected and gained an even greater love for the beauty and uniqueness of the region. The most rewarding part of my stay was the unexpected friendships and social bonds I formed with the people around me. I also found it rewarding to complete a GIS which gave me a sense of accomplishment. Working on conservation in such a beautiful and biodiverse region was a privilege, and every day I learned something new about the area's unique wildlife, plants, and ecology. The highlight of my stay was the friendships I formed with the people around me, as well as the privilege of seeing incredible wildlife in its natural habitat every day. Experiencing such a unique environment and becoming so familiar with the animals, plants, and landscapes was something very few people ever have the opportunity to do. It was an unforgettable experience of living and working closely with South Africa’s wildlife, where I was constantly learning, pushed outside my comfort zone in the best ways, and grew personally and professionally while contributing to conservation work.

I learned a lot more than I expected when I first started

April 01, 2026by: Jennifer Dempsey
4

What I enjoyed most about this internship was the unexpected teaching experience and the variety of work I got to do. I went into the program not expecting to teach, but I was first asked to cover one class for a week while a teacher was away. I had mentioned that I am studying to become a teacher, so they gave me the opportunity, and I am really grateful for that. After that, they asked me to cover more classes, and I ended up teaching for about two weeks in total. This was a big learning experience for me, and it helped me build confidence, improve my communication skills, and gain real classroom experience that I didn’t expect to get. Alongside this, I also did administration work for one week at the beginning and again later in the program. This gave me a better understanding of how things are organized behind the scenes in an education setting. Overall, the mix of admin work and teaching made the internship very valuable, and I learned a lot more than I expected when I first started. This really helped me develop personally and professionally. I am so grateful for the opportunity.

Professionally, this experience significantly broadened my understanding of what it means to be a nurse.

March 25, 2026by: Annabelle Mueller
5

My three-week internship in Arusha, Tanzania contributed to my personal development by challenging me in ways I had never anticipated. From the moment I arrived, I was placed in unfamiliar situations that required me to adapt and remain open-minded. Although some situations was initially stressful and unfamiliar, it showed me the strength of the Tanzanian community and the willingness of people to help one another. It helped me develop emotional resilience and a deeper appreciation for life, family, and the responsibility nurses have to remain compassionate and professional during challenging circumstances. Professionally, this experience significantly broadened my understanding of what it means to be a nurse. Seeing the effects of preventable illnesses such as sepsis and HIV/AIDS, as well as working in an environment with limited resources, showed me that nursing is not only about having the best equipment or following an ideal set of circumstances. It requires critical thinking, adaptability, resourcefulness, teamwork, and the ability to provide the best care possible with what is available. Watching the nurses continue to care for their patients despite difficult circumstances taught me a great deal about dedication and resilience. I also learned that nursing involves caring for the whole person and their family, including providing compassion and support when the outcome cannot be changed. Overall, my time in Tanzania pushed me outside of my comfort zone, strengthened my confidence and adaptability, and gave me a greater appreciation for the privilege and responsibility of being a nurse. I will carry these experiences with me as I continue developing both personally and professionally.

I would recommend it to anyone in my field.

March 16, 2026by: Sydney Garthus
4

The internship allowed me to improve my graphic design skills and my workplace confidence while creating media for an organization I cared about. It was a valuable experience and I would recommend it to anyone in my field.

If you're looking to be immersed in another culture, this is for you.

March 02, 2026by: Ella Gibbons
4

My Program Manager was always quick to reply to my questions and very clear in her answers. I thoroughly enjoyed my internship, but the working culture was very different and way more relaxed than I was anticipating. Once I got the hang of it though, I really enjoyed having the flexibility. Overall I'm glad I did it, the homestay was nice, food and family were good, I met some wonderful people and became close with a lot of them and was able to explore Costa Rica with them. I definitely incorporated the Pura Vida lifestyle into my personal growth, in the sense I am more go with the flow now and that helps me be more open to opportunities and fun adventures. I think as I want to go into international aid and development having done this internship will look good on my CV, and I was able to gain new skills and have a nicely written reference letter from them. The biggest thing I would pass onto anyone else wanting to do this, is that you get out what you put in. Because of that you need to be able to work independently. But if you're looking for an experience where you get be immersed in another culture, meet people from around the world, spend a lot of time at the beach, get some work down and contribute to the local community through beach cleans, this is for you.

I enjoyed the opportunity

February 20, 2026by: Angela Boettcher
4

I enjoyed the opportunity to live and work in a different country. I met some really great people who also share my passion for protecting the environment.

Bali itself was an amazing experience.

January 19, 2026by: Heena Wasim
4

Bali itself was an amazing experience. I received a lot of guidance from Kathleen and from Rich. Without them, I won't have had the best experience and this internship has lead me to understand more about myself and about my career aspirations

Enhanced skills for my career

June 18, 2025by: Rachel Higgins
4

The people I met and interned with at my Education internship in South Korea were the most enjoyable people to be with. I aIso improved in my ability to advance in my communication and teaching skills.

I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would definitely recommend to others

June 18, 2025by: Iqra Kauser
4

The guidance provided included details for each aspect that came in very useful. It allowed me to be prepared for everything on the internship during my time on placement and whilst exploring the city after placement. The accommodation provided was a nice riad that had a rustic vibe. What I enjoyed the most was the opportunity to meet lots of incredible people whilst working in a professional setting in a new environment. I gained new knowledge about labs through professional mentorship which has enhanced my skills in the lab. It helped me improve my time management skills and confidence in navigating new challenges. Professionally, I strengthened my career opportunities by learning how to work effectively in a workplace setting in a real world project. Furthermore, i made lots of new friends, tried new activities and put myself out there doing things i wouldn't think of doing. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would definitely recommend to others. I made meaningful friends who supported me and helped me through the journey and shared beautiful memories with them.

Grew in my personal and professional development

June 04, 2025by: Max Chidwick
4

The Media & Film Production internship contributed professionally by helping me learn the workflow of several projects and also what it is like to be in a professional workplace. Personally, being able to communicate with so many people helped build my confidence and communication skills. I enjoyed seeing and being in a new country the most; it was amazing to be able to meet new people.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • Samos Island, Greece
  • Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Bali, Indonesia
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Rome, Italy
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Cusco, Peru
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Valencia, Spain
  • New York, United States
  • Multiple Countries
  • Arusha, Tanzania

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Actuarial Science
  • African Studies
  • Agriculture
  • American Studies
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Arts
  • Asian Studies
  • Astronomy & Astrophysics
  • Australian Studies
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioengineering
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Business
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language
  • Civil Engineering
  • Classical Studies
  • Communications
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Conflict Studies
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Continuing Education
  • Cosmetology
  • Counseling
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culture
  • Dance
  • Dentistry
  • Design
  • Development Studies
  • Earth Sciences
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English
  • English as a Second Language
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethnic Studies
  • European Studies
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Film
  • Filmmaking
  • Finance
  • Food Science
  • Foreign Language
  • Forestry
  • French
  • Furniture Design
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • German
  • Government
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Humanities
  • Illustration & Animation
  • Independent Study
  • Industrial Design
  • Information Systems
  • Interior Design
  • International Business
  • International Policy & Diplomacy
  • International Relations
  • Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Jewelry Design
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Latin American Studies
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Liberal Arts
  • Library & Information Science
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Marine Biology
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Massage Therapy
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Meteorology
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Midwifery
  • Music
  • Music - Vocal Performance
  • Natural Sciences
  • Neuroscience & Behavior
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Optometry & Vision Sciences
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Portuguese
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Med
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Public Management
  • Radiography
  • Refugee Studies
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian & East European Studies
  • Russian Language
  • Science
  • Screenwriting
  • Service Learning
  • Social Policy
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sports
  • Sports Science
  • Statistics
  • Sustainable Development
  • Technology
  • TESOL
  • Theater
  • Theology
  • Trade & Technical Specialties
  • Travel & Tourism
  • TV & Media Production
  • Urban & Regional Planning
  • Veterinary Medicine & Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Web Design
  • Women's Studies
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Fields
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Sciences
  • Architecture
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Counseling
  • Dentistry
  • Development
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Geology
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Hospitality
  • Human Rights
  • Interior Design
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marine Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Media
  • Medicine
  • National Park
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Sales
  • Scuba
  • Social Work
  • Spanish
  • Sustainable Development
  • Technology
  • Tourism
  • Web Design
  • Women's Studies
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Types
  • Internships

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
Terms Available:
  • Academic Year
  • Fall
  • May Term
  • Spring
  • Spring Break
  • Summer
  • Throughout the Year
  • Trimester
  • Winter
Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • During College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Internship Placement
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Academic Credit

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
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