World Endeavors: Intern Abroad
The mission of World Endeavors is to transform lives through international educational programs. World Endeavors provides meaningful internship programs locally, abroad and virtually for participants of all ages.
Our programs are focused on immersive, hands-on learning, creating unique opportunities for cross-cultural understanding. Our passion is for providing transformative professional experiences rooted in active participation in concrete learning environments. Our goal is to be a catalyst for change in students’ lives, helping them make strong connections which lead them to a greater investment in the world as engaged and energized global citizens, equipped with the skills necessary to successfully transition from a student into the professional world.
What can I participate in?
World Endeavors offer a range of internship opportunities over a wide array of sectors across Argentina, Czech Republic, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Spain in the following fields:
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Agricultural Sciences
- Architecture and Landscape
- Coaching & Sports Management
- Communications
- Culinary Arts
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Conservation
- Event Management
- Fashion
- Finance
- Government
- Healthcare
- Hospitality Management and Tourism
- Human Resources
- Interior Design
- Information Technology
- International Business
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Law
- Media/Communications
- Marketing
- Museum and Cultural Management
- Non-profit Management
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Performing Arts
- Physical Therapy
- Public Relations
- Social Work
- Urban Planning
- Veterinary Sciences
- Visual Arts
- Web & Graphic Design
- Wine
- Youth Development
Further information can be found on the World Endeavors website.
Program start dates are flexible, starting from any Sunday from the 17 November.
Visa Information (In-person)
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact World Endeavors for visa and immigration information.
Application Instructions
All applicants must meet the UQ Internship Eligibility Criteria and any other criteria as outlined by the host organisation. Students are required to apply to both UQ and World Endeavors via the buttons below.
Students will receive access to their Internships Workflow once their application is approved by the Internships and Global Experiences Team.
Costs
Program fee is approximately AUD $4,145 - $11,248 depending on internship length, location and mode. More information regarding what is included in the program fees can be found on the host program website: Argentina (In-person), Argentina (Virtual), Czech Republic, England (In-Person), England (Virtual), France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Spain.
This cost may include:
- Accomodation (Shared Apartment, homestay or student residence dependant on location)
- 24/7 on the ground service
- Airport pick-up
- Placement service
- Comprehensive travel medical insurance
- Professional liability insurance
- 24/7 emergency travel assistance
- Language classes (applicable to location)
- Career Readiness program
- Weekly resume workshops
- Interview coaching sessions
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
Funding is not guaranteed even if all selection criteria are met. Funding should not be a factor when developing your budget and should only be considered supplementary financial support if awarded.
Applicants will be considered for only one grant per application round.
When you submit your application for an internship, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Credit for Internships
Some students may be able to receive credit towards their UQ program pending faculty approval. The Internships and Global Experiences Team is unable to provide further advice regarding internships for credit. If you are interested in seeking credit, please refer to the Credit for Internships page for more specific details
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2024
Host: 31 August 2024
Program Dates
Start: 17 November 2024
End: 23 February 2025
Program Duration
Minimum: 4 weeks
Maximum: 12 weeks
Due to Queensland legislation, students are not permitted to undertake unpaid work (not-for-credit) for more than 30 days in a calendar year. Please take this into account when planning your internship.
Fast Facts
Type: Work Experience
Mode: Internship
Location: Global (Europe) & Virtual
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in an internship program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Internship Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.