International Internships

If you have thought of doing an internship overseas, we are here to help. There are three types of internships:

  1. Programs through the Kennedy Center that you pay to participate in, and the Kennedy Center helps you find the position. During these programs you will also take classes and earn credit.
  2. Find your own experiences. These may be found through your network or job boards online. These can be harder to find, but you may be able to find paying or supplemented positions.
  3. Third-party providers are also available. However, we do not partner with any of those programs and cannot recommend any one provider.

No matter which version you opt for there are opportunities out there.

Available Internships Through The Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center does offer a series of internships through several programs seen below. The internships are somewhat flexible according to your desired work and education preferences. However, you can ask that your internship be business in nature.

If you have questions about the international internship programs through the Kennedy Center, please reach out to Professor Tony Brown.

Click on a program below to be redirected to the program information page.

Eurasia: Baltic States and Central Asia Internships
Berlin Internships
London Internships
Central Europe Internships
Scandinavia Interships
United Kingdom Internships

Expense vs Income

Securing paid internships abroad can be challenging due to visa regulations of the country you will be visiting. While it is possible, most students are not paid or they receive help covering their living costs by the employer in lieu of payment. The programs listed above are not paid and do have a cost associated with them.

If your internship is truly business in nature, whether one you find on your own or one of the above, the Whitmore Center can help with covering the costs of your flights to and from your destination.

If you are doing a business internship, it will qualify to help you earn the Global Business Certificate. If we help you with funding, we must complete an online version of MSB 430: Introduction to International Business, which is the fundamental and required class for the Global Business Certificate.

You can visit the Whitmore Global Business Center to learn more.