Summer Abroad Internships 2021
- Animal and Veterinary Science
- Business and Communication
- Education
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Global Health
- Global Policy
- Psychology
- Virtual Summer Internships (NEW)
ANIMAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCE
Australia—Wildlife, Conservation, and Veterinary Medicine
Sydney and Wildlife Park, Australia
Animal and Veterinary Science
Gain first-hand experience working in wildlife handling and care at a wildlife conservation center and zoo internship at a zoo.
Belize—Animal Science in the Tropics (NEW)
Belize
Intern with a variety of animals in this tropical paradise while gaining animal and veterinary experience hours.
Thailand—Wildlife, Conservation, and Veterinary Medicine
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Animal and Veterinary Science
Live in both city and rural settings and explore Thai culture while learning hands-on veterinary, conservation, and animal science skills.
BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION
Japan—Business and Communication
Tokyo, Japan
Business and Communication
Intern in Japan’s vibrant and bustling capital, where traditional blends with ultramodern.
Singapore—Business and Communication (NEW)
Singapore
Business and Communication
Intern in one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the world, where English is the language of business.
EDUCATION
Thailand—Education in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Education
Spend five weeks as an intern in a traditional Thai temple school in Chiang Mai, a beloved destination in the north of Thailand, the “Land of the Smiles."
USA—Education in Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Education
Spend the summer in the spirited Polynesian capital of Honolulu on the island of Oahu, working as an education intern.
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Argentina—Engineering & Computer Science
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Engineering and Computer Science
Spend the summer in bustling Buenos Aires, the “Paris of the South,” as an engineering or computer science intern.
Australia—Engineering & Computer Science
Sydney, Australia
Engineering and Computer Science
Spend the summer in beautiful Sydney as an engineering intern. Placements are at large and small companies in a variety of industries.
Japan—Engineering & Computer Science (NEW)
Tokyo, Japan
Engineering and Computer Science
Spend the summer in beautiful Tokyo as an computer science or engineering intern.
Spain—Engineering & Computer Science
Barcelona, Spain
Engineering and Computer Science
Spend the summer on the coast of the Mediterranean in dynamic Barcelona as an engineering intern.
GLOBAL HEALTH
Bolivia—Pediatric Health
La Paz, Bolivia
Global Health
Experience the challenges of providing pediatric care to diverse, low-income populations, including indigenous groups.
Bolivia—Primary Care and Rural Medicine
Tarija, Bolivia
Global Health
Join healthcare teams in urban hospitals and rural clinics in the picturesque city of Tarija.
Ghana—Pediatric Care and Reproductive Health
Accra, Ghana
Global Health
Join local medical professionals in the historic Children’s Hospital and see how these professionals provide care in a resource-scarce environment.
India—Public Health and Rural/Urban Medicine
New Delhi and Himalayas, India
Global Health
Learn about urban and rural healthcare systems through NGO site visits in Delhi and clinical rotations in the Himalayan foothills.
Philippines—Remote Island Medicine
Manila, Quezon and Romblon, Philippines
Global Health
Learn about healthcare challenges villages encounter and the importance of preventative medicine.
South Africa—Healthcare Challenges
Cape Town, South Africa
Global Health
Work alongside local healthcare professionals in Cape Town’s public hospitals providing care for the underserved.
South Africa—Hospital Medicine & Infectious Disease
Durban, South Africa
Global Health
Learn about local hospital medicine and infectious disease treatment in the heartland of Zulu culture.
GLOBAL POLICY
USA—Global Policy in Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C., USA
Global Policy
Students interested in global policy have the opportunity to engage with policy makers in Washington, DC, while being immersed in this vibrant city for 10 weeks.
PSYCHOLOGY
Ireland—Psychology in Galway and Limerick
Galway and Limerick, Ireland
Psychology
Intern in Galway or Limerick with placements focusing on community partnerships in two of Ireland’s most populous cities.
New Zealand—Psychology in Auckland and Wellington
Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand
Psychology
Intern in Auckland or Wellington gaining experience in the fields of psychology and social work in a rich multicultural environment.
Spain—Psychology in Valencia (NEW)
Valencia, Spain
Psychology
Intern in the Mediterranean gem of Valencia with an individually tailored placement to work toward your career goals in psychology and social services.
UK—Psychology in London
London, United Kingdom
Psychology
Intern in the global metropolis of London with an individually tailored placement to work toward your career goals in psychology and social services.
VIRTUAL SUMMER INTERNSHIPS (NEW)
Work remotely while earning UC Davis credit and connecting with professionals around the globe with our new UC Davis virtual summer internships. Visit our Virtual Summer Internships program page to learn more. Placements are available in many of the same fields listed above, and in additional areas of focus, such as:
- Counseling and Humanitarian Aid
- Food Security and Nutrition
- Design and Fashion
- Green Technology and Sustainability
- Non-profits and Charities, and more.