Frequently asked questions

During the 20-30 minute call with our friendly admissions team, we will first ask you to introduce yourself. After, we will discuss why you want to do an internship, your chosen destinations and career fields, and any other details, such as, how long you wish to do your internship for and whether you require accommodation. It's also a great opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have about the program.

Applicants are accepted into our programs on a rolling basis. That being said, we recommend applying no later than 3 months before your desired start date for visa purposes. We do offer programs starting every month of the year, but keep in mind that starting dates do fill up far in advance. If your schedule isn't flexible, apply as early as possible! Speak with your admissions consultant about the best start date for you. All of our start dates are available on our destination pages and our program fees page.

In some markets, we’ve experienced a high rate of interview no-shows. To address this, we’ve introduced a small application fee, which is fully refunded if your application is unsuccessful. If accepted, the fee is deducted from your overall program cost.

We want to find the very best participants for our program, which is why we personally interview every candidate. Our expert teams evaluate each applicant to decide whether they are the right fit for our program. While academic performance is taken into account, we also value open-mindedness, a global outlook and a desire to realize your potential.

We know that students and professionals alike have busy schedules and lives, so we try to get you the results of your application as soon as possible. Most applicants will hear from the admissions team within 2 to 3 business days following their interview.

Our international internship programs are competitive. Each career field and destination has a limited number of spots, and many have long waiting lists. For these reasons, there is a deadline to confirm your place within 7 days.

We have more applicants for our internship programs than places available, receiving over 30,000 applications every year. As a result of high competition, first-time applicants are given priority in our admissions process. Applicants that are reapplying must demonstrate a continued commitment to their professional development, demonstrated on their CV/resume through additional academic, workplace or voluntary experience.

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in our in-person internship program, and at least 16 years old to participate in our remote internship program. There is no maximum age limit and we regularly welcome experienced career changers.

Our internship program is an investment in your future and will give you a substantial advantage in the professional world. International experience will significantly help you when searching for long-term employment. You will have demonstrated the ability to thrive in new and fast-paced environments, to work well with people from all backgrounds, and to challenge yourself. Previous interns have also received full-time offers of employment from their host companies on completion of the internship. This, however, cannot be guaranteed.

Check out some of our interns' alumni stories to find out how the program could benefit you.

We accept applicants from every country in the world. We'll consider you for any destination where you qualify for the visa. For specific visa information, please refer to the visa information provided on each destination's page, or speak with an international admissions consultant.

Our international internships span 25 career fields, from finance to fashion. We place interns from every academic background imaginable! Speak with an international admissions officer about the best career field for you based on your background and interests.

The summer program includes start dates in June and July. These are extremely popular start dates, and fill up far in advance. Speak with an admissions consultant about the unique aspects of our summer program.

If you're looking to secure your professional future at home, we offer valuable domestic internships. Take advantage of our library of professional training resources, CV review + interview prep, DDI assessment, a data-driven placement process in one of your preferred fields, 2 professional development workshops, and a personalized one-on-one career coaching session. Not to mention that our networking events & cultural excursions will have you meeting other international interns on our program, giving you more access to international networks and connections.

We are committed to ensuring our participants' satisfaction at every stage of their journey with us. If there’s any feedback regarding your experience with The Intern Group you’d like to discuss, please reach out to us at info@theinterngroup.com. We take all comments seriously and will thoroughly investigate your concerns. We will respond as within 5 working days to bring you a swift and satisfactory resolution.

Because we partner with thousands of leading organizations around the world, we do not have a static list of partner companies.

We have dedicated outreach teams working on our participants’ profiles in all program destinations, meaning that our list of host organizations is constantly growing and evolving. We often partner with new companies if we feel that they would be a better match for a participant.

If you are accepted into our program, you are guaranteed a leading role in your primary or secondary career field. However, due to the factors listed above a specific company cannot be guaranteed. Speak with an Admissions consultant about the types of roles and organizations available in your chosen destination!

Our placement team will engage in a collaborative internship placement process with you. We guarantee an internship offer within your chosen career fields before the placement deadline, which is 21 days before your internship start date for in-person programs and 7 days before your start date for virtual programs. This is subject to our terms and conditions.

Most of our participants are successful with their very first interview, due to our experienced Placement team putting in a lot of time and energy into ensuring that the best match is found.

Successful applicants are guaranteed a professional internship in their primary or secondary career fields. We are highly experienced in internship placement and pride ourselves on successful matches between our participants and our host organizations. All organizations that we work with are extensively vetted to make sure they provide a rewarding internship experience for our participants.

Our confidence in our program is demonstrated by our full money back guarantee - if you are not placed in your primary or secondary career fields, we will refund you in full – giving you peace of mind that you will have a fantastic internship experience abroad.

Due to the high volume of applications, our specialized program teams can only work with applicants who have formally confirmed their spot on the program.

Although some Spanish knowledge is preferred, due to our extremely strong business links and partner firms, we are able to offer a variety of leading roles that do not have any Spanish language requirement.

After making your deposit, you will speak with the placement team to start building your professional profile based on your previous work experience, academic history, and career goals. We take each participant’s feedback into consideration as well, as this is a collaborative placement process.

After creating your professional profile, the placement team will then reach out to our extensive network of host organizations to find a role that best matches your profile. You will then be set up on an interview with the host organization to ensure that it is the best match on both ends. Most of our participants are successful with their very first interview because our placement team puts a lot of time and energy into ensuring that the best match is found.

In-person internships are generally full-time, intensive placements, between 35-40 hours per week. Your host organization will set your daily hours, but the majority of internships will take place between 9am and 5pm.

We offer virtual internships for 10, 20, 30 or 40 hours per week. You choose how many hours you can commit to depending on your schedule.

We work with universities around the world to assist their students with academic credit requirements. Please speak with your admissions officer about how to apply for credit.

You can learn more about attaining academic credit here.

All of the events and activities that we organize are optional. However, they are designed to help you get the very most out of your experience, both personally and professionally, so we always recommend attending!