Globalize your resume. Gain workplace experience. Explore the world.
Get hands-on experience in an international workplace with an internship that is customized to your professional interest. Global interning will equip you with the skills and background that today’s employers want.
Where can I go?
Our locations offer internships in a robust number of interests including: finance, accounting, marketing, HR, event planning, IT, and many more. Tippie has 13 internship locations to choose from. Search for "IES Internships" in the Study Abroad program search to learn about cost, dates, and the application process.
- Barcelona, Spain
- Berlin, Germany
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Dublin, Ireland
- Hong Kong
- London, UK
- Milan, Italy
- Paris, France
- Rome, Italy
- Santiago, Chile
- Shanghai, China
- Sydney, Australia
- Vienna, Austria *NEW*
Program details
The IES Internship Program includes:
- Eight-week summer internship
- 13 locations around the world
- Guaranteed internship and personalized placement process
- Onsite housing, safety and health support, and full-time staff
- Some locations require language proficiency other than English
- Earn 3–9 semester hours, including your International and Global Issues general education requirement, and International Business Certificate Credit
Global internship preparation
All business and pre-business students enroll in a one semester hour pre-departure course—BUS:3025 Global Internship Preparation. You learn about working in different cultures, adjusting to global business practices, and exploring your new internship location. You will learn from students who have participated in the internships in the past, and ask questions about travel, safety, tips, and more. You also get to meet the other students who will be interning in your host country.
Apply
The 2019 application has closed. If you're interested in Summer 2020, applications will begin in August.
To learn more:
- Attend an information session at Tippie
- Search for "IES Internships" in the Study Abroad program search to learn about cost, dates, and the application process
- Meet with an advisor in the Study Abroad Office
- Contact Stephanie Fountain, Tippie's Assistant Director of Global Internships
Upcoming information sessions
The 2019 application has closed. Information sessions will begin in August 2019 for the summer 2020 program.
Tippie Global Internship Scholarship
Tippie has two specific Global Internship Scholarship can be combined with other Tippie, study abroad, and IES scholarships! Awards range from $300 - $1,000. Apply for general Tippie Scholarships, indicate that you are doing a Tippie Global Internship, and you will be considered for these awards. Applications will be accepted January 1 - March 1, with notification about awards mid-March.
Scholarships
There are many other scholarships available to make global internships possible. Here are some resources to get you started: