Gain hands-on experience and expand your engineering skills in a global setting.
An international internship provides the opportunity to enhance your resume, apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, and immerse yourself in another culture.
At the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, there are several pathways to intern abroad depending on your goals, financial aid needs, and whether you want to earn academic credit. These options include UF-Sponsored Programs (for Academic Credit), Non-UF Programs (for Academic Credit), and Non-UF Programs (No Academic Credit)
If you’re looking for professional networking or mentorship to help you get started, the Gator Network, powered by the UF Career Connections Center, is a great place to connect with alumni and professionals worldwide. And if you’re an industry partner or UF Engineering alum interested in supporting global internships, we invite you to partner with us.
UF-Sponsored Programs (for Academic Credit)
Led by UF faculty, these internships are integrated into academic programs and offer course credit. While the internships are typically unpaid, financial aid can often be applied.
Examples include:
- UF in Cape Town: Software Engineering and UX Design
- UF in Ireland: Internship and Global Culture
- UF in Singapore: Internship and Global Culture
Non UF-Sponsored Programs (for Academic Credit)
Organized by external institutions or providers, these programs require students to apply through UF’s Non-UF application process to earn credit and access financial aid. Most are unpaid, but some may offer stipends.
Non-UF Programs (No Academic Credit)
These internships are coordinated by companies, NGOs, or placement organizations. While academic credit is not awarded, many opportunities offer a stipend or salary.
Examples include:
- IAESTE – Paid technical internships worldwide
Matches engineering students with paid positions in industry, research, and consulting across the globe.
- RISE Germany – Research Internships in Science & Engineering
RISE Germany offers funded summer research internships for undergraduate students in the science and engineering fields. Work with top research groups at universities and institutes across Germany.