UC Davis Summer Abroad Internships

Tokyo (and more), Japan
Agricultural and International Development
Explore Tokyo for a week before interning for seven weeks in Japan’s agricultural sector in rural communities and islands.

Port Douglas, Australia
Animal and Veterinary Science
Gain first-hand experience working in wildlife handling and care at a wildlife conservation center and zoo in Port Douglas.

San José and Wildlife Rescue Center, Costa Rica
Animal and Veterinary Science
Learn about wildlife veterinary care in Costa Rica through hands-on work with rescued animals and rehabilitation teams.

Johannesburg and Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Animal and Veterinary Science
Gain first-hand experience in wildlife handling and care alongside zoo staff at two South African wildlife facilities.

Chiang Mai and Elephant Nature Park, Thailand
Animal and Veterinary Science
Study animal care in urban and rural settings in Thailand alongside veterinarians at a clinic, elephant sanctuary, and zoo.

Dublin, Ireland
Business and Communication
Intern in Dublin, a dynamic, multicultural, high-tech hub, rich in culture and history.

Tokyo, Japan
Business and Communication
Gain hands-on, global experience through a customized internship in Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant, fast-paced capital.

Barcelona, Spain
Business and Communication
Build a global perspective and practical skills in Barcelona’s thriving business and innovation community.

Florence, Italy
Fashion and Design Practice
Intern in Florence’s fashion industry and build career skills through hands-on work in a global creative hub.

Tokyo, Japan
Fashion and Design Practice
Gain global career experience through a professional internship in Tokyo’s fashion, design, and innovation sectors.

Chiang Mai, Thailand
Education
Gain teaching experience in traditional Thai temple schools in Chiang Mai while immersing yourself in the Land of the Smiles.

Singapore
Engineering
Build your engineering career in Singapore’s fast-paced crossroads of commerce, technology, and culture.

Tokyo, Japan
Engineering and Computer Science
Step into Tokyo’s high-energy tech scene and build real-world experience in fields like AI, robotics, VR or game development.

Barcelona, Spain
Engineering and Computer Science
Build engineering experience in Barcelona, where tailored internships connect you with local companies and innovators.

Seoul, South Korea
Computer Science
Develop real-world tech skills through a personalized computer science internship in dynamic Seoul.

Auckland or Wellington, New Zealand
Environment, Green Tech, Sustainability
Learn from New Zealand’s land, communities, and green industries through a career-building summer internship.

Barcelona, Spain
Environment, Green Tech, Sustainability
Build real world experience through a sustainability-focused internship in the dynamic coastal city of Barcelona.

La Paz, Bolivia
Global Health
Examine health equity in Bolivia while learning from local clinicians across pediatric and maternal care settings.

Accra, Ghana
Global Health
Explore pediatric and maternal health in Accra through clinical shadowing at Ghana’s Children’s Hospital and local clinics.

Manila, Quezon and Romblon, Philippines
Global Health
Learn about rural medicine alongside Philippine health leaders serving remote communities across the archipelago.

Cape Town, South Africa
Global Health
Engage in clinical rotations in Cape Town and explore the diverse factors shaping access, care, and community health.

Dublin, Ireland
Psychology
Build psychology and social services experience through a tailored internship in Dublin’s dynamic social sector.

Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand
Psychology
Explore mental health, advocacy, and community support through a career-focused internship in New Zealand.

Barcelona, Spain
Psychology
Gain global psychology-related experience through a career-focused internship in the Mediterranean port city of Barcelona.