Internships Abroad | Projects Abroad US

Do an overseas internship with Projects Abroad and learn from experienced local professionals in developing countries.

Through our work abroad programs, you can expect to:

Get first-hand practical knowledge in your field of interest, like Medicine or Law
Immerse yourself in experiential education and learn by doing
Network with local and international professionals
Drive your career forward with real professional development

Our Project Experts can help you find work opportunities abroad that match your requirements and level of experience. Our programs run throughout the year, so we offer a variety of long and short-term internships that you can join at any time.

Options for Internships Overseas

View specific types of internships using the links below:

Journalism Internships Abroad

Work on a newspaper, magazine, radio, or TV show on an overseas placement

Interns examine a boy during a health screening outreach on one of our medical placements abroad.

Medical Internships Abroad

Get first-hand medical experience interning in disadvantaged communities.

Students at a school in Africa listen to a talk about basic rights given by a student doing a Human Rights internship abroad.

Law and Human Rights Internships Abroad

Learn about legal services, human rights, and social justice in challenging environments

A local social worker discusses an ongoing case with a student doing her Social Work internship abroad.

Social Work Internships Abroad

Work with local professionals to bring support to disadvantaged communities

An intern works with a horse on one of our Animal Care internships abroad.

Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Internships Abroad

Put your passion for animals to practical use in the developing world

A Senegalese beneficiary discusses his business with a student doing a Micro-finance internship abroad.

Micro-finance Internships Abroad

Help people realise their potential by setting up new businesses through interest-free micro loans

International Development Internships Abroad

Learn about practical solutions to the challenges faced by disadvantaged communities

International Business Internships

Gain business skills while experiencing life overseas

What are the best internship abroad programs for me?

With us, you don’t need to worry about how to get an internship abroad. Our international work programs are open to people of all ages and occupations. They’re especially popular for:

High School Graduates
College Students
Recent Graduates

By interning abroad, you’ll gain practical work experience and skills that will help set you apart with university admission panels and future employers. In addition, we can easily organize research opportunities at your project if you need to collect data for a thesis.

Is an internship not quite what you're looking for? Take a look at our volunteer programs abroad. You can work in Childcare, Conservation and more.

How to Intern Abroad

Interested in getting international experience as an intern? We recommend Flexi Trips for anyone aged 18 and older. You’ll be independent while still having the support of our in-country staff when you need it.

If you’re between the ages of 15-18, our High School Special programs are for you. You’ll work in a safe, supportive environment, and our staff will be by your side throughout your trip.

To learn more about the types of trips we offer, go to our trip formats page.

To join an international internship program, follow these easy steps. You can also speak directly to one of our Project Experts for guidance.

Projects Abroad interns edit a spreadsheet as part of their internship work overseas.

What are the benefits of an internship abroad?

This is what you can gain from an internship abroad:

Add practical work experience to your resume
Work alongside professionals and learn from their experience
Get an insight into global issues and challenges
Improve global competencies like communication, time management, and planning

With our flexibility, we can organize certificates of hours and accommodate any other requirements you have.

Our internship abroad programs are also ethical, and we have guidelines in place for those working with children or animals, or in medical settings. Read more about our approach to ethical programs.

Summer Internships Abroad

If you want to work abroad for the summer, our global internships are a great fit. You can travel with us at any point over June, July, or August, from as little as one week.

Our Medicine & Healthcare, Law & Human Rights, and Conservation Internships fill up very quickly for the summer. If you want work opportunities abroad in one of these fields, we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible!

Organizing a summer internship abroad at the last minute? We can arrange a program for you on short notice. Read our page about last-minute internships and volunteering abroad.