International internships are more than just work experiences — they are life-changing opportunities to build your career while immersing yourself in a new culture. In today’s job market, employers value candidates who can think globally, adapt to diverse environments, and communicate across cultures. International internships give you all of this and more.
The School of International Studies and Languages (SISAL) connects students with hands-on international internships that provide real-world experience in business, health care, education, diplomacy, engineering, international development, and beyond. Whether you're working with a global nonprofit, a multinational company, or a research institute abroad, you'll gain:
No matter your major, an international internship can set you apart in your field. Take your learning beyond the classroom—start your global career today!
Students interested in any of SISAL's OHIO International Internship opportunities should submit the following materials by email to Dr. Haley Duschinski at duschins@ohio.edu. The deadline is October 15.
In the body of your email, please include your major, any minor(s) and certificate program(s), your current year of study (first-year, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student), and your expected graduation date. Please indicate clearly in your email which international internship you are applying for.
Applications will be reviewed based on students’ academic preparation, relevant experience, interest in the internship opportunity, and the relationship between the proposed internship and their academic and professional goals.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity gives students hands-on experience in conservation, biodiversity research, and environmental management in one of the world’s most ecologically rich regions — home to lush rainforests, towering mountains, and vibrant marine ecosystems.
OHIO Conservation Internship at Sabah National Park in Malaysia
This internship offers students the opportunity to work with Moradok Mai Theatre and Home School in Thailand, a nationally recognized arts organization that empowers youth through theatre, music, and dance while promoting cultural understanding and community engagement.
OHIO Cultural Arts Internship at Moradok Mai Theatre in Thailand
This internship offers students an immersive opportunity to gain hands-on experience in wildlife conservation while working with the Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife (LCTW) near Vientiane, Laos to protect animals, strengthen conservation efforts, and build public awareness of wildlife and environmental issues in Laos.
The OHIO Language Teaching Internship in Argentina invites students to immerse themselves in the heart of South America’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage. This six-week internship combines experiential learning, intercultural engagement, and professional development in one of Argentina’s most dynamic urban centers.
The OHIO Access to Justice Internship in South Africa offers students an extraordinary opportunity to engage directly with the pursuit of justice, human rights, and equality in one of Africa’s most dynamic societies. Based in Johannesburg, interns will work with ProBono.org, South Africa’s leading public interest law organization.
The OHIO Environmental Sustainability Internship in Nairobi offers students an immersive opportunity to engage in applied environmental and sustainability work with a Nairobi-based nonprofit organization. Interns gain hands-on professional experience while exploring how local organizations and communities are addressing challenges such as climate change, conservation, environmental education, sustainable development, and community resilience in Kenya.
The OHIO Environmental Policy Research Internship in Greece offers students a rigorous, research-focused opportunity to engage with some of the most pressing environmental, climate and socio-political challenges facing Europe and the Mediterranean region today. Interns are based on Lesvos Island, a site of profound environmental, political and humanitarian significance.
Based in Derry, this internship places students with one of Northern Ireland’s leading human rights organizations and offers students an extraordinary opportunity to gain hands-on experience in human rights research, documentation, advocacy, and post-conflict justice.
Human Rights Internship at the Pat Finucane Centre in Northern Ireland