UC Davis Internships Abroad
UC Davis Internships Abroad provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in diverse fields at locations around the globe. There are many internship options available: UC Davis Summer Abroad Internships, UC Davis Quarter Abroad Internships, and University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) Internships. All internship programs provide a great opportunity to get a leg-up in the job market and to enhance applications to professional schools. UC Davis Study Abroad partners closely with the Internship and Career Center and supports students to apply for transcript notation for their internship abroad.
Summer Abroad Internship Tracks
- Agriculture and Veterinary Science
- Business and Communication
- Education
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Global Health
- Global Policy
- Psychology
AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCE
Wildlife, Conservation, and Veterinary Medicine in Australia
This 4-week program, in partnership with Loop Abroad, provides students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working in two unique areas: wildlife handling and care at a wildlife conservation center and zoo internship at a zoo.
Ag Science and Sustainability in Costa Rica
Gain hands-on, career-focused work experiences in multiple areas of sustainable and tropical agriculture at EARTH University, a safe, sustainable, 8,340-acre University in the heart of the tropical Costa Rican rainforest.
Wildlife, Conservation, and Veterinary Medicine in Thailand (NEW)
Students will have a chance to live in both city and rural settings and explore Thai culture while learning hands-on veterinary, conservation, and animal science skills.
BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION
Business and Communication in the Czech Republic
Intern in the dynamic economic center of the Czech Republic. Prague is renowned for its architectural beauty, fascinating history, and vibrant social scene and night life.
Business and Communication in Hong Kong (Postponed until 2021)
Intern in one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the world, where English is the language of business. Internships are available in a variety of companies ranging from small start-ups to large, global corporations.
Business and Communication in Japan
Intern in Japan’s vibrant and bustling capital, where traditional blends with ultramodern. As a global leader in technological advancements and the world’s most populous metropolis, Tokyo is a great setting for business internships.
Business and Communication in New Zealand
Intern in Auckland or Wellington in a variety of business-related fields, while exploring New Zealand’s stunning landscapes and natural beauty.
EDUCATION
Education in Thailand
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."
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Engineering & Computer Science in Argentina (NEW)
Spend the summer in bustling Buenos Aires, the “Paris of the South,” as an engineering or computer science intern. Embrace Argentina’s culture in through local excursions and traditional estancias, while working in a customized internship to challenge your engineering and computer science skills.
Engineering & Computer Science in Australia
Spend the summer in beautiful Sydney as an engineering intern. Placements are customized according to students’ experiences, career goals, interests and skills, and are available at large and small companies in a variety of industries.
Engineering & Computer Science in Spain
Spend the summer on the coast of the Mediterranean in dynamic Barcelona as an engineering intern. Students will have the opportunity to learn Spanish, create professional networks, and go on excursions inside and outside the city.
GLOBAL HEALTH
Pediatric Care and Reproductive Health in Ghana
Join local medical professionals in the historic Children’s Hospital and see how these professionals provide care in a resource-scarce environment. Rotate through a variety of wards while learning about the social and economic conditions that affect pediatric health.
Public Health and Rural/Urban Medicine in India
Learn about urban and rural healthcare systems through NGO site visits in Delhi and clinical rotations in the Himalayan foothills, which provide insight on primary care, preventative medicine, and the urban-rural divide.
Remote Island Medicine in Philippines
Learn about healthcare challenges villages encounter and the importance of preventative medicine. Rotate at community clinics and interact with healthcare providers and patients, while learning about the link between clinical medicine and public health.
Healthcare Challenges in South Africa
Work alongside local healthcare professionals in Cape Town’s public hospitals providing care for the underserved. Includes the opportunity to rotate through a variety of wards, such as emergency, outpatient, and surgery. Immerse yourself in the diverse culture of South Africa and learn about ongoing efforts to address the legacy of Apartheid.
Hospital Medicine & Infectious Disease in South Africa
Learn about local hospital medicine and infectious disease treatment in the heartland of Zulu culture. The program includes the opportunity to join healthcare teams that provide services for HIV/AIDS patients, and rotate through a variety of hospital wards, such as surgical and pediatrics.
Holistic Healing in Hawaii
Explore holistic health on the Big Island. Learn about the practice of traditional kanaka maoli lapa‘au (Hawaiian medicine) on Hawaii Island by discovering preventative medicine among vulnerable populations, and links between health and the environment.
Immigrant and Refugee Health in California
California’s Bay Area and Central Valley are a hub of diverse communities, presenting unique health and social service challenges and yielding inspiring efforts to address them.
GLOBAL POLICY
Global Policy in Washington D.C. (NEW)
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
Psychology in Ireland
Intern in Galway or Limerick with placements focusing on community partnerships in two of Ireland’s most populous cities.
Psychology in New Zealand
Intern in Auckland or Wellington gaining experience in the fields of psychology and social work in a rich multicultural environment. You will be matched with a placement that complements your academic and professional goals and interests.
Psychology in London (NEW)
Intern in the global metropolis of London with an individually tailored placement to work toward your career goals in psychology and social services.
UC Davis Quarter Abroad Internships
- United Kingdom, Internships & Culture in London
- Ireland, Internships & Writing in Dublin
- Mexico, Latinx Health Internship in Oaxaca
UCEAP Internships
The UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) offers internships for credit as part of many of its study abroad programs. There are a number of programs built around a core internship or research experience, such as working in the Irish or Scottish Parliament, engineering and science lab research in Taiwan, Tropical Biology and Conservation in Costa Rica, or Global and International Studies in Switzerland. Many more have the opportunity to add an elective internship component to a traditional study abroad program. Explore these options and more at UCEAP Internships or UCEAP Research.
Other Options
The UC Davis Internship and Career Center (ICC) partners with Study Abroad to offer the formal program above, but it is also an excellent resource for individual domestic and international internship opportunities. The ICC maintains a searchable list of internship openings through Aggie Job Link and has a team of advisors to help students evaluate their skills, determine the best type of internship for their career goals, and provide training for interviews and resume preparation.