Internships Abroad Finding a career-related internship abroad can be challenging.  It is important to understand that paid internships abroad are rare; internships for academic credit (tuition-charging) are common.  However, careful planning and persistence can help you to find a rewarding international internship.  To begin, start by reading the overview below which outlines the range of options available for international internships through study abroad, work permit programs and international organizations directly. International Internship Overview Web Sites Internships Abroad - Extensive list of web sites, internship programs and useful articles. InterAbroad - List of internships searchable by country and internship type. StudyAbroad - Listings of international work, internship, and volunteer programs. University of Michigan’s International Internships Resources - Internship resources listed by profession and region.  International Cooperative Education - Paid internships in Europe, Australia, Asia, and South America.  Program fees.  Idealist - Search internship opportunities with non-profit organizations worldwide. Foreign Policy Association - Search the job board to find internship, job and volunteer opportunities.  Sign up for the weekly Global Jobs Newsletter.  Internships Worldwide  Featured Internships and Articles U.S. Department of State Internships - Internships with the U.S. diplomatic services in Washington, DC and overseas. Apply by November 1 for summer, March 1 for fall, July 1 for winter. European Union Internships - The Delegation of the European Commission offers a variety of paid internship positions in the European Union.  Internships in Scandinavia - Funded internships in Forestry and Life Sciences and Teaching English in Finland. Getting a U.N. Internship Internship for an Ethiopian NGO  Internship in the U.K. with Sony U.S. State Department Internships Abroad Jobs in Geneva Microfinance Internships in Africa  Featured Internship Resources by Region Israel World Zionist Organization, Hagshama Department - Study and volunteer opportunities in Israel Africa Internships in Africa - Africa South of the Sahara, African Studies Association. African Studies, University of Pennsylvania - Site offers a huge number of links for information about Africa. Look on the Bulletin Board for Job and Grant Opportunities section. Also, try searching the main page using "internship" or "volunteer" for results. Asia Association for Asian Studies - Comprehensive links to sites on all regions of Asia.  Check out grants and fellowships section. Latin America Electronic Network for Latin American Careers and Employment - The Latin American Network Information Center of the University of Texas (L.A.N.I.C.) is an excellent resource for Latin America.  Internship listings for U.S.-based and International positions.