Internship Services
A Division of Academic Affairs



International Internships are a way to broaden your understanding of the world while earning academic credit and maintaining  your status as a UVU student. An internship in a foreign country intertwines culture and academics to create a unique and rich  educational experience.

Begin by exploring various internship opportunities and narrowing down your goals.

Follow the International Internship Student Checklist (pdf) for a step by step guide to the process.

Below are some resources to begin your International Internship search. For more information and assistance, schedule an appointment with a CSSE Career Counselor at 801-863-6364.



Organization Resources
UVU International Center

The International Center supports and assists students to develop and maintain strong international relationships; support globally-focused programs of study, service and research; and create international strategic partnerships with key institutions around the world.

Internship Providers

China Horizons

Teaching through China Horizons is a highly independent experience with exciting potential. As a respected teacher in an authorized Chinese school, you possess the freedom to explore this vast and ever-changing nation at your own pace.

Summer Internship Program
Volunteer Program Overview

International Language Programs

ILP is a private, non-profit service organization founded in 1992 and based in Provo, Utah. Thousands of ILP volunteers have had the experience of a lifetime in a foreign country while contributing to the children by sharing the valuable gift of the English language.

Internship Program Information

AustraLearn Internships

AustraLearn provides college students with opportunities to participate in high quality internships in Australia or New Zealand or a January term or summer abroad program.

Internship Programs
Housing Options

Cultural Embrace

Cultural Embrace offers a wide range of unique experiential and educational programs for individuals and groups of all ages. If you are in college we have a program for you!

Internship Programs

UCI International

 

 
Cross-Cultural Solutions

 

 
CDS International

CDS International is a nonprofit organization that supports intercultural understanding through professional development programs in Argentina, Germany, Russia, Spain, and the United States.

Internship Programs

Internships International

 

 
Working Abroad

 

Scholarships & Grants

Quint Careers

 

 
DAAD

Research Internships in Science & Engineering (RISE)

 
US-China Education & Culture Exchange Center

 

 
Cultural Embrace

 

2010 Cultural Embrace Programs

CIS Abroad

CIS offers you the chance to work overseas for a month to a year. We customize each internship to your personal and professional goals: you can work in tropical rainforests, market products in fashion design, or guide tourists through museums. Enhance your resume with us; the sky is the limit.

Internship Programs

Mami Camilla

The internship cooking courses are taught in English and in a small bit of Italian. During month #2 and #3 student is placed in restaurant or hotel kitchen in Italy, where it is not guaranteed that anyone will speak English. They offer Italian language courses along with the cooking class during the first month. More information available on their website. The UVU students who have attend this school for their internship have absolutely loved it!

 


Students attaining an international internship must schedule an appointment to meet with the Office of International Affairs (801-863-8897) to discuss safety and cultural issues while traveling abroad.

Students with international internships must also complete an International Memorandum of Understanding form. You may print this document from the “Forms” section or contact the Director of Internship Services for more information.
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