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International Internships in Engineering & Technology

Engineering and technology internships abroad provide aspiring engineers and tech enthusiasts with a transformative opportunity to gain practical experience in a global context. These internships offer hands-on involvement in innovative projects, technological advancements, and engineering challenges within diverse cultural environments. Interns collaborate with international teams, contributing to areas such as software development, hardware design, infrastructure projects, renewable energy solutions, and more. By working on real-world problems in different parts of the world, participants enhance their technical skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities, while also gaining a broader perspective on how engineering and technology shape societies and industries on a global scale.

Throughout these internships, individuals may engage in tasks such as prototyping, data analysis, system testing, and project management, all of which contribute to their professional growth and expertise. The exposure to various engineering practices and technological landscapes fosters an open-minded approach to innovation, encouraging interns to explore new methodologies and collaborate across cultural boundaries. Ultimately, engineering and technology internships abroad empower participants to become well-rounded, globally aware engineers and technology professionals, equipped to drive positive change and contribute to the advancement of technology and infrastructure around the world.

Every World Endeavors Internship Program Includes

Our internships are as unique as the countries that host them, but there are program features that unify all of our internship experiences.

YOUR INTERNSHIP

  • Professional customized internship placement
  • Year-round program availability
  • Flexible durations from 2 to 6 months

CAREER READINESS PROGRAM

  • Resume clinic and interview skills workshop
  • One-on-one coaching
  • Professional competencies development

ACCOMMODATION

  • Variety of options available – host family, shared apartment, student residence
  • Vetted and selected with quality, safety and proximity to your placement in mind

CAREER AND ACADEMIC INTEGRATION

  • Re-entry handbook and support
  • Academic credit facilitation
  • Post-program assistance with resume updates and completion certificate
  • World Endeavors Alumni Network

TEAM OF EXPERTS

  • Dedicated one-on-one advisor
  • Local on-site coordinator
  • Internship placement supervisor

PEACE OF MIND

  • Comprehensive travel medical insurance
  • Mental Health First Aid-certified staff
  • 24/7 emergency travel assistance
  • Professional liability insurance

Our Top Intern Abroad Destinations

World Endeavors volunteers support communities in several destinations in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania. Our programs are located in a variety of sites, including urban and rural, economically developed and developing, and English-speaking and non-English speaking.

How to choose the best Internship program

Choosing your internship program is easy when you evaluate your priorities. Follow these steps to guide you toward your ideal program.

Explore a New Career

Interning abroad offers a great opportunity to explore your professional and personal interests, and help define your career path. Peruse our internship fields and past examples to find the best fit.

Choose Your Dream Destination

Finding a meaningful way to combine interning and travel to your dream location is a big incentive. Carefully consider which destinations suit your interests and international internship goals.

Improve Language Skills

Immersing yourself in a language-rich environment is the ultimate method for developing fluency. If language-learning is your goal, favor destinations that use your language of choice.

Fit your budget

Explore scholarships and financial aid to determine if these may impact your destination options. Consider the overall cost of the program and cost of living in-country to identify the optimal match.

Try our program finder to filter based on your choices.

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All our Engineering & Technology Internships

Explore our diverse range of internships and embark on a transformative journey that will propel your career forward in the ever-evolving realm of engineering and technology. If you would like to refine your search further then please use our Program Finder tool.

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Argentina

Information Technology Internship with Consulting Agency in Argentina

Put your IT skills to the test with a consulting firm that develops, operates and advises on software and IT services with a focus on simplifying its clients' access to emerging technologies.

Information Technology Internship with Consulting Agency in Argentina

Put your IT skills to the test with a consulting firm that develops, operates and advises on software and IT services with a focus on simplifying its clients’ access to emerging technologies. They offer technological services aimed at increasing the productivity of their clients and guaranteeing them investment in technology.

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Argentina

Information Technology Internship with ERP Software, Argentina

Intern with a company with over 20 years of experience developing ERP (enterprise resource planning) software for organizations and companies around the globe.

Information Technology Internship with ERP Software, Argentina

Intern with a company with over 20 years of experience developing ERP (enterprise resource planning) software for organizations and companies around the globe. Their management software provides full coverage of business processes while being flexible and adaptable to each client, offering the most successful ERP software in the region.

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Spain

Information Technology Internship in Spain

As information technology interns in Spain, individuals get to work on diverse projects and initiatives, ranging from network management and hardware and software support to systems management and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, both in technology companies and corporate IT departments.

Information Technology Internship in Spain

As information technology interns in Spain, individuals get to work on diverse projects and initiatives, ranging from network management and hardware and software support to systems management and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, both in technology companies and corporate IT departments.

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England

Information Technology Internship in England

Within the realm of Information Technology internships in England, interns collaborate with technology companies and corporate IT departments.

Information Technology Internship in England

Within the realm of Information Technology internships in England, interns collaborate with technology companies and corporate IT departments. They contribute to a plethora of projects and initiatives, encompassing network management, offering hardware and software support, managing systems, and spearheading the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies.

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Argentina

Information Technology Internship in Argentina

In Argentina, Information Technology interns find themselves working in technology companies as well as within the IT departments of corporations.

Information Technology Internship in Argentina

In Argentina, Information Technology interns find themselves working in technology companies as well as within the IT departments of corporations. Their responsibilities encompass a diverse array of projects and initiatives, which include network management, hardware and software support, systems management, and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies.

Intern Abroad FAQs

Where will I intern?

While some organizations have a list of open internships and place applicants in those positions, we work in the opposite direction. We first learn about you, your interests, goals and experience, and then actively pursue the internship that provides you with experience directly relevant to your future career. 

What will I be doing at my internship?

Our internships are customized to fit each individual’s goals, interests, and skill level. We consider all of these things and then make a placement accordingly. Therefore, we don’t have specific internships “set aside” waiting for people to fill them. We have placed interns in both small and large companies, but due to confidentiality of our host companies and organizations we are not able to provide a list of companies.

If I am accepted into the program, am I guaranteed an internship?

We are confident in our ability to find impactful,  skill-building internships. If you are accepted into our program, we guarantee that we will find you a placement in your first or second choice field.

Do I need to have experience?

We arrange rewarding internship placements for people with all levels of experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert in your field, a successful experience requires a positive approach and a mind open to learning, growing and strengthening your skills.

Are the internships paid?

We really wish we could offer paid internships, but all of the internships we coordinate are unpaid placements. Paid internships abroad are few and far-between, as they require a different type of visa that is difficult to attain, and they also require sponsorship by the host company, which is quite costly for them. The goal of our program is to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in your specific profession or field of study that will give you a competitive edge in the job market and make you valuable to employers who are globally minded. If you are seeking a placement to help you gain international experience, improve your skills in your field and enhance your resume, our program provides the perfect opportunity.

What companies do you work with?

Our internships are customized to fit each individual’s goals, interests, and skill level. We consider all of these things and then make a placement accordingly. Therefore, we don’t have specific internships “set aside” waiting for people to fill them. We have placed interns in both small and large companies, but due to confidentiality of our host companies and organizations we are not able to provide a list of companies.

Is there a cost to particiate?

We strive to provide immersive, life changing, and professionally rewarding programs for our interns. Our programs are designed as a comprehensive “program” instead of just the internship so that we can provide a full experience for our participants. The program fees we charge include the in-country expenses (housing, insurance, orientation, etc.) and also the dedicated work that goes behind finding a customized, one-of-a-kind, international internship placement.

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How to apply for an Internship Abroad

You’ve decided to intern abroad – congratulations! Applying for your World Endeavors program is easy and stress-free. Get ready to PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE!

STEP 1
EXPLORE & ASK

Research and compare. If you can’t decide on a program, we can guide you toward the best fit.

STEP 2
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Fill out our online application form to share all your relevant details with our team.

STEP 3
ENROLL & PREPARE

Receive your official acceptance and enroll. We’ll give you all the info you need to get ready!

STEP 4
START YOUR ADVENTURE!

You’ve researched, planned and saved. Now you’re ready to gain skills and grow your network abroad!