“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.
As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”
– Steve JobsUMW Abroad Internships
- 8 Week Summer Internships (6 transfer credits)
- Organized through the Center for International Education
- Industry areas and internship placement options vary by program
Spend your summer honing your professional skills on this 8-week program in Dublin, Ireland including one week of orientation and a seven-week internship. From the arts to politics, business to communications, healthcare, education, media, law or NGO’s, the EUSA Dublin placement team will provide a broad spectrum of intellectually stimulating internships based on your preferred industry sector and personal goals.
Program Dates
May 24 – July 17, 2027
Program Fees & Payment Information
Program Fee: $9,200*
Registration and $500 non-refundable deposit due: February 1, 2027
Final Balance ($8,700) due: March 1, 2027*Program fee will decrease if more than one UMW student participates in the program.
Use the Make a Standard Payment button below to pay your deposit. Use the Make a Flexible Payment option to pay any amount (such as the final balance for this program, additional insurance, or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award).
Online payees have the choice of either credit card or eCheck (ACH) payment. ACH transactions will be charged a flat fee of $0.50 per transaction. All credit card payments will incur a 2.95% service fee. For credit card payments, a minimum convenience fee of $3.00 will be applied to transactions over $20.00 and under $102.00.
Students can avoid fees by paying in-person at the UMW Cashier’s office by cash or check (made out to “UMW”). The Cashier’s office is located on the 2nd floor of Lee Hall.
Courses & Academic Information
Students will earn up to 6 transfer credits for the 7-week internship. A few weeks before the program, students will have an internship consultation meeting with the placement team virtually and will be assigned a provisional placement based on skills, professional goals and interests. Most students will learn of their provisional placement prior to departure for Dublin, others will learn upon arrival. Once in Dublin, students will have an on-site interview with the placement supervisor and internships will be finalized. Each internship experience will be monitored through a mid-point review and feedback.
This course satisfies the Beyond the Classroom General Education Requirement.
Accommodations
Students will live in an apartment complex especially designed for student use. The fully furnished apartments consist of shared kitchen, living area, and bathroom, internet connections and on-site laundry facilities. Student residences are well served by public transportation.
Requirements | Prerequisites
There is no pre-requisite for this program. This program is open to students from all majors. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to participate. As per UMW credit transfer policies, a grade of C or above is required for courses taught abroad to transfer back to UMW.
Inclusions | Exclusions
Included in the program fee:
- Virtual internship consultation meetings prior to departure
- Accommodations
- Internship Placement
- Internship Coursework and grade letter
- Cultural Activities arranged by EUSA
- International health insurance
- UMW Education Abroad Fee
Excluded from the program fee:
- International airfare
- In-country transportation
- Passport and/or visa fees
- Souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Personal health costs (ex. vaccination fees, COVID-19 testing, etc.)
- Meals
- Independent site-seeing and entrance fees
Spend your summer honing your professional skills on this 8-week program in Prague, Czech Republic including one week of orientation and a seven-week internship. From the arts to politics, business to communications, healthcare, education, media, law or NGO’s, the EUSA Prague placement team will provide a broad spectrum of intellectually stimulating internships based on your preferred industry sector and personal goals.
Program Dates
May 24 – July 17, 2027
Program Fees & Payment Information
Program Fee: $8,160*
Registration and $500 non-refundable deposit due: February 1, 2027
Final Balance ($7,660) due: March 1, 2027*Program fee will decrease if more than one UMW student participates in the program.
Use the Make a Standard Payment button below to pay your deposit. Use the Make a Flexible Payment option to pay any amount (such as the final balance for this program, additional insurance, or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award).
Online payees have the choice of either credit card or eCheck (ACH) payment. ACH transactions will be charged a flat fee of $0.50 per transaction. All credit card payments will incur a 2.95% service fee. For credit card payments, a minimum convenience fee of $3.00 will be applied to transactions over $20.00 and under $102.00.
Students can avoid fees by paying in-person at the UMW Cashier’s office by cash or check (made out to “UMW”). The Cashier’s office is located on the 2nd floor of Lee Hall.
Courses & Academic Information
Students will earn up to 6 transfer credits for the 7-week internship. A few weeks before the program, students will have an internship consultation meeting with the placement team virtually and will be assigned a provisional placement based on skills, professional goals and interests. Most students will learn of their provisional placement prior to departure for Prague, others will learn upon arrival. Once in Prague, students will have an on-site interview with the placement supervisor and internships will be finalized. Each internship experience will be monitored through a mid-point review and feedback.
This course satisfies the Beyond the Classroom General Education Requirement.
Accommodations
Students will live in an apartment complex especially designed for student use. The fully furnished apartments consist of shared kitchen, living area, and bathroom, internet connections and on-site laundry facilities. Student residences are well served by public transportation.
Requirements | Prerequisites
There is no pre-requisite for this program. This program is open to students from all majors. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to participate. As per UMW credit transfer policies, a grade of C or above is required for courses taught abroad to transfer back to UMW.
Inclusions | Exclusions
Included in the program fee:
- Virtual internship consultation meetings prior to departure
- Accommodations
- Internship Placement
- Internship Coursework and grade letter
- Cultural Activities arranged by EUSA
- International health insurance
- UMW Education Abroad Fee
Excluded from the program fee:
- International airfare
- In-country transportation
- Passport and/or visa fees
- Souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Personal health costs (ex. vaccination fees, COVID-19 testing, etc.)
- Meals
- Independent site-seeing and entrance fees
UMW Approved Internships
UMW students have a wide variety of options for internships abroad. The programs listed below have been selected because they offer summer international internship experiences with options to earn transfer credits.
All Other International Internships
At UMW, we encourage students to explore international internships that align with their personal and professional goals—even if they find opportunities outside of our listed programs. If you secure an international internship through your own connections, you’ll need to decide if and how you want your experience to count toward your academic progress at UMW.
You have four options for how your internship can be recognized:
Students who secure an international internship through a university or study abroad provider may be eligible to receive transfer credit. Like traditional study abroad courses, internships can count toward your academic progress, provided they meet specific criteria. The internship must be graded (not pass/fail), and credits must be assigned by the host institution or program. The final grade will appear on the official transcript from the international university or provider, but it will not affect your UMW GPA. However, only credits will transfer if you earn a C or better.
For students already planning to study abroad for a summer, semester, or year, completing an internship during that time can be a great way to gain professional experience while earning transfer credit. To receive credit, students must complete the standard Study Abroad Course Approval Form before starting their internship.
Students who wish to receive UMW credit for an international internship can do so by working directly with the Center for Career and Professional Development. Unlike transfer credit, internships approved for UMW credit will have the grade included in your UMW GPA. To begin the process, students should download the Academic Internship Contract and determine their eligibility for academic credit. This option allows students to integrate professional experience abroad into their academic journey while earning credit that directly impacts their UMW transcript.
Students can use their international internship to fulfill the Beyond the Classroom (BTC) or Diverse and Global Perspectives (DGP) (Experiential Learning) general education requirement without earning UMW credit. To do so, students must select a faculty sponsor and submit a completed BTC/DGP General Education Contract to the Center for International Education PRIOR to departure for the international internship. Upon returning to UMW, students will need to complete a reflective component focused on their experience abroad, and a Satisfactory (SA) or Unsatisfactory (UN) grade will be awarded. A satisfactory grade will result in the course SAGE 000 being added to the student’s record, officially fulfilling the requirement. However, this contract cannot be used during a student’s final term at UMW, so students should plan accordingly.
Students can gain valuable international experience through an internship abroad without pursuing academic credit. Even without credit, an internship can enhance a resume and showcase global professional experience. The Center for Career and Professional Development offers support in creating or updating resumes to highlight international internships effectively.
Students choosing this option must still register with the Center for International Education (CIE) and meet with an advisor to ensure all required documentation is on file with the university before departing.
Once you have selected your internship program:
- Register for an International Internship during your selected term. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration.
- Apply to the internship provider or international company for whom you’d like to intern.
- Enroll in comprehensive international medical insurance through the CIE if your internship does not provide insurance coverage. Send us your dates of travel and the cities/countries on your itinerary and we’ll get you signed up and charge the expense to your student account.
- Submit your emergency contact information.
- Attend a Pre-Departure Orientation and complete all required documents for international travel. Contact CIE to arrange the orientation or if you have further questions or concerns.
- Pay your Education Abroad Fee. $20/week or $300/semester will be billed to your student account.
For more information, please visit the Center for International Education or email cie@umw.edu