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:
- Summer 2024 virtual applications are currently open
- Fall 2023 virtual internship applications, Winter 2024 virtual internship applications, and Summer 2024 in-person applications are closed
Eligibility
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 Summer 2024 internships (applications for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 are now closed). 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 enrolled in this program may be eligible for additional bursary funds to support their international experience.
Read the International Internship Bursary FAQ.
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!