International Internships
An international internship is an opportunity to work internationally for academic credit. Internships are an excellent way to gain real-world work experience, develop contacts in your field and build your resume to market yourself for future career opportunities.
Internship details are as follows:
- Virtual internships are available in the fall, winter, and summer terms
- In-person internships are available in the summer term
- Internships start at six weeks in length and can be customized to fit your course schedule
- Positions are unpaid
- Students are required to enroll in the academic course as part of their internship.
- For BGInS students:
o GINS 3900 (0.5 credit/minimum 150 work hours, maximum 349 work hours)
o GINS 3901 (1 credit/minimum 350 work hours) - For non-BGInS students (students in all other undergraduate programs):
o GINS 3930 (0.5 credit/minimum 150 work hours, maximum 349 work hours)
o GINS 3931 (1.0 credit/minimum 350 work hours)
- For BGInS students:
- Winter 2025 virtual applications are open
- Summer 2025 virtual and in-person applications are open
- Fall 2024 virtual internship applications are closed
Eligibility
Note: This program is open to all undergraduate programs except for Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
In order to be eligible for the virtual program, students must:
- have a minimum 6.5 CGPA at the time of applying (must be maintained throughout the internship)
- be in undergrad and have 2nd year standing by the time they start their internship
- be registered in an undergraduate degree program at Carleton
In order to be eligible for the in-person program, students must:
- have a minimum 7.0 CGPA at the time of applying (must be maintained throughout the internship)
- be in undergrad and have 3rd year standing by the time they start their internship
- be registered in an undergraduate degree program at Carleton
Application
Applications are currently open for winter 2025 virtual internships, and summer 2025 virtual and in-person internships. The deadline to apply has been extended to December 16, 2024. Applying is the first step to taking part in an internship. Once you apply, you will be invited to a group call with the Internship team where you will get the logistical, academic, and financial details about internships to see if this program is a good fit for you.
Funding
Students may be eligible for bursaries to offset costs.
Student Experience
Wondering what the International Internship Program is like? Hear from other students about their experiences.
Questions?
Have any questions? Click here to go to our FAQ page or email us at international.internships@carleton.ca
Contact
Please contact international.internships@carleton.ca to find out more!