Your Journey

How Internship Abroad works

From creating your free account to your first day on the job abroad. A clear path with real support at every step.

The Process

Five steps to your internship abroad

Everything starts with a free account. From there, you decide how far you want to go.

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Free

Create your free account

Sign up in 30 seconds. You immediately get a smart preparation checklist tailored to your destination, exclusive student deals on insurance, flights and banking, a budget calculator with real cost data, and a community of students heading to the same city. No payment, no commitment. This is your home base for everything that follows.

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£8 one-time

Build your Living Profile

Replace your CV with something that actually shows who you are. Add a video introduction, portfolio, skills, and experiences. Your profile becomes visible to 300+ verified partner companies across 30+ destinations. Companies can discover you directly. Think of it as LinkedIn, but built specifically for internships abroad.

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From £649 · pay-on-success

Personal session and Full Service

Want us to handle everything? We start with a personal intake session where we get to know your goals, academic requirements, preferred destinations, budget, and timeline. This shapes your entire journey. You pay a small deposit to start, and the rest only after you are successfully placed.

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Matching with local partners

Our teams on the ground review your profile and curate a shortlist of companies that genuinely fit what you are looking for. You review the options, we arrange interviews. Once matched, we handle the logistics: visa guidance, accommodation, insurance, travel planning, and any university documentation you need.

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Arrive with real support

Your local mentor meets you when you arrive. They help you settle into your accommodation, introduce you at your workplace, and are there throughout your placement. Weekly check-ins, a community of fellow interns at your destination, and a 24/7 support line for anything urgent. You are never figuring it out alone.

Internship Abroad team on location
Our Story

Built by people who have been there

We started Internship Abroad because we went through it ourselves. The agencies were expensive, the information was all over the place, and the support disappeared the moment you landed. So we built what we wished existed: a platform where everything is transparent, every company is verified, and there are real people on the ground in every destination.

We are a small team based between the Netherlands, Bali, and Sardinia. No corporate office. We work the way our students do: internationally, flexibly, and with the kind of energy that comes from genuinely caring about the outcome.

That is why everything starts free. We want you to use the tools, explore destinations, and feel confident before you spend anything. And when you are ready for more, we are right here.

Why Us

What makes Internship Abroad different

We are not just an agency. We are a platform with local teams, verified companies, and a system that works.

Local teams, not remote agents

We have permanent staff in every major destination. They know the companies, the culture, and the city. When something comes up, there is a real person down the road.

Every company is verified

Our team personally visits and vets every partner company. We check working conditions, mentoring quality, and past intern feedback. No anonymous listings.

Free to start, fair to upgrade

Your free account gives you real tools immediately. Living Profile is just £8. Full Service starts from £649 with a pay-on-success model. You only pay in full once placed.

University-aligned placements

We work with UK universities to ensure placements meet academic requirements. Sandwich years, placement modules, Turing Scheme. We provide the documentation your institution needs.

Accommodation sorted

Safe, vetted housing close to your workplace. From shared student flats to homestays. Everything is inspected and booked before you arrive.

24/7 support line

Emergency support around the clock. Travel issues, work concerns, or homesickness. We are a call away. Your safety and wellbeing always come first.

By the Numbers

Internship Abroad at a glance

30+

Destinations worldwide

From Bali to Berlin, Cape Town to New York - opportunities on every continent.

300+

Verified partner companies

Every company personally vetted by our local teams for quality, safety, and learning value.

15+

Local support teams

Permanent staff on the ground in major destinations - not freelancers, not call centres.

Student Stories

Hear from students who have been there

★★★★★

My internship in Bali completely changed my career trajectory. The team matched me with a digital marketing agency that aligned perfectly with my uni module, and the local support was incredible.

EH
Emily H.
University of Leeds - Marketing, Bali 2025
★★★★★

The whole process was seamless. From the initial consultation to arriving in Barcelona, everything was taken care of. The company even offered me a remote role afterwards.

JT
James T.
UCL - Business Management, Barcelona 2025
★★★★★

Cape Town was extraordinary. I worked in conservation alongside the most passionate people, and the cultural immersion was something no classroom could replicate.

SR
Sophie R.
University of Edinburgh - Environmental Science, Cape Town 2025
Common Questions

How it works - FAQ

From your initial consultation to a confirmed placement typically takes 2-4 weeks. We recommend starting the process at least 3 months before your desired start date to allow time for visa applications and travel arrangements.

No prior work experience is required. Our partner companies offer positions suitable for all levels, from first-year students to final-year undergraduates. Your Living Profile helps showcase your skills, personality, and potential beyond just a traditional CV.

Your local mentor is there to resolve any workplace issues. If a placement genuinely does not work out, we will work with you and our partner network to find an alternative placement at your destination. Your wellbeing always comes first.

Absolutely. During your consultation, we discuss your preferred destinations and match you accordingly. We offer placements in over 30 countries, so there is plenty of choice. We will also suggest destinations you might not have considered based on your goals.

In most cases, yes. We work with UK universities to ensure placements meet requirements for sandwich years, placement modules, and Turing Scheme criteria. We provide formal documentation, supervisor reports, and learning agreements as needed.

Every Full Service student has a local mentor who handles onboarding, runs weekly check-ins, and resolves any issues. You also get our 24/7 emergency support line and a community of fellow interns at your destination.

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