Internships Abroad

See the world, discover yourself, build your resume, meet adventure

Why participate in an internship abroad?

Elevate your educational experience and explore the world! Our internship programs abroad offer hands-on learning with experts in various fields, global networking opportunities, and a chance to immerse yourself in diverse cultures—all while advancing your career. Dive into a world of possibilities and make your resume shine!

Discover Internships by Area of Study:

Health Sciences
Kinesiology, Sport, + Recreation: Medicine + Dentistry: Nursing: School of Public Health: Rehabilitation Medicine:
Natural and Applied Sciences
Agricultural, Life + Environmental Sciences (ALES)
Engineering:

* Indicates the program CAN qualify as an engineering co-op work term. Please ensure you speak with an engineering co-op advisor to ensure that this will satisy the co-op requirements.  

Science:

* Indicates the program CAN qualify as a Science Internship Program work term. Please ensure you speak with an advisor to ensure that this will satisy the work term requirements.  

Social Sciences + Humanities

Alberta School of Business:

* Indicates the program CAN qualify as a Business Co-op work term. Please ensure you speak with an advisor to ensure that this will satisy the work term requirements. 

Arts:

* Indicates the program CAN qualify as an Arts Work Experience work term. Please ensure you speak with an advisor to ensure that this will satisy the work term requirements. 

Education:

Law:

Can I receive credits towards my degree?

Some internship programs offer credit towards Co-op/SIP/AWE programs and some offer academic transfer credit while others are simply resume builders. Please visit the program pages linked above for more information and inquire with your program and/or academic advisor to determine if the internship you're interested in will qualify. 

Are internships paid or unpaid? How can I secure funding?

Some internships programs are paid, some are unpaid, some offer stipends/grants/funding, and some require a payment to participate. Please visit the individual program pages linked above for more details about fees and costs specific to each program. Students are encouraged to apply for funding even if they do not have a confirmed internship to avoid missing important deadlines. 

How and when should I apply?

Each program has a different application deadline and protocol which is set by the host organization. Most programs begin accepting applications 4 to 6 months in advance of the intended term abroad, but please visit the individual program pages linked above for specific details. 

Program Information + Contact

For all questions, email goabroad@ualberta.ca indicating you'd like to speak about our internship offerings or connect with the International Outbound Internships Coordinator through in-person or virtual advising on Thursdays.