IES Abroad Summer Internships

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, IES Abroad is offering only virtual internships for Summer 2021.

The University partners with IES Abroad to offer international summer internships in several cities worldwide. IES is responsible for securing placements and housing assignments. Students interested in applying for an internship through IES should complete the IES application and the UR participation form.

Students from all majors are eligible to apply. The placements listed below are available, but custom placements may also be made, depending on availability. Discuss your specific internship needs with our Summer School program manager, Cheryl Genovese, at cgenoves@richmond.edu or 804-289-8134.

IES internships are open to students in all years, including first-years and those who have just graduated. Continuing UR students may be eligible for funding from the UR Summer Fellowships or Weinstein Summer Grants programs.

Application Overview

Submit IES application online
Submit UR Register Your Participation form
Contact Cheryl Genovese in the Summer School Office to submit $300 deposit
Submit IES Confirmation Form with $500 deposit

Application Deadlines

IES application: February 11, 2021
- London & Paris applications: February 4, 2021
UR Register Participation form: March 15, 2021
IES confirmation form deposit: Within 3 weeks of admission
IES balance due: Invoiced mid-April, due no later than departure

Available Locations

Barcelona, Spain
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Barcelona, Spain. Some Spanish knowledge preferred for select placements.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Education
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $8,050
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Berlin, Germany
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Berlin, Germany. Four or more semesters of German encouraged, but not required.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Engineering
- Health
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $5,900
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Cape Town, South Africa
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Cape Town, South Africa. There is no language requirement.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Education
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $5,500
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Dublin, Ireland
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Dublin, Ireland. Non-native English speakers should refer to Application Requirements for language requirements.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Education
- Engineering
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $9,230
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
London, England
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in London, England. Non-native English speakers should refer to Application Requirements for language requirements.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Education
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $10,600
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Milan, Italy
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Milan, Italy. There is no language requirement.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $8,050
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Paris, France
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Paris, France. Two semesters of college-level French required.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $7,040
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Rome, Italy
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Rome, Italy. There is no language requirement.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $7,135
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Santiago, Chile
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Santiago, Chile. Four or more semesters of college-level Spanish encouraged.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Education
- Engineering
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $6,100
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Shanghai, China
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Shanghai, China. There is no language requirement (but see Engineering below for a possible exception).
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Education
- Engineering: Prior knowledge of the local language may lead to greater internship opportunities
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $6,230
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Sydney, Australia
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Sydney, Australia. There is no language requirement.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Education
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $7,610
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500
Vienna, Austria
Available Placements
IES offers the following internship placements in Vienna, Austria. There is no language requirement.
- Arts, Fashion, and Theater
- Business & Finance
- Education
- Engineering
- Health
- Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing
- Not-For-Profit and NGO
Internship dates: Summer 2021 TBA

Program Costs
Total Fees
- Estimated cost: $6,150
These fees include the following non-refundable deposits:
- UR registration fee: $300
- IES confirmation fee: $500

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Application Details

IES Abroad Application

The application deadline for programs in London and Paris is February 4, 2021. The deadline for all other IES Abroad internship programs is February 11, 2021.

Visit the IES Abroad application and select the “Apply” button
Sign Up for MyIESAbroad Account, indicating your school as “University of Richmond”
When prompted, confirm your school, destination and desired term (Summer 2021)
Complete all required sections of the IES Abroad application
Submit completed application
If accepted into an internship, pay non-refundable $500 deposit with Confirmation Form

Register Participation with UR

Students who plan to participate in a summer internship abroad must register their participation with UR using GatewayAbroad by March 15, 2021.

Complete the application in GatewayAbroad
Click on the “Register Your Participation” button
Log into GatewayAbroad using your UR NetID and password
Complete the online registration for your program
Contact Cheryl Genovese in the Summer School Office to submit $300 deposit

To earn academic credit for your internship, you must coordinate with a Richmond faculty member and pay the standard tuition rate. Complete the Individual Instruction Course Request form and submit to the Office of the Registrar in Queally Center. Internships completed for college credit may be eligible for federal financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for details.

Summer Fellowship Funding

Summer internships abroad may be eligible for UR Summer Fellowship funding, including the Weinstein Summer Grant. Maximum awards: $4,000 UR Summer Fellowships, $3,500 for Weinstein Summer Grants. These opportunities are not available to non-UR students.

Review list of funding programs (including Weinstein Summer Grants) eligible for internships
Apply to any Fellowship programs that align with your internship goals and requirements
Weinstein Summer Grants offer an airfare supplement; complete as needed

If you plan to apply for funding, please contact Cheryl Genovese, Summer School manager, and the appropriate program contact as soon as possible to discuss options and timelines.

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