GlobalWorks International Internships
Connecting Academic Study with Real-World Experiences
GlobalWorks bridges academic study and practical experience by offering full-time international internships to UO students across diverse career fields.
Partnering with professional internship providers worldwide, GlobalWorks arranges tailored placements for UO students. These internships allow students to earn UO credits while gaining invaluable work experience in different cultural settings.
Who Should Participate in a GlobalWorks Intern Abroad Program?
A GlobalWorks Internship is well-suited for students who are:
- Flexible
- Eager to work
- Comfortable with a certain amount of ambiguity
- Interested in learning about a new culture
Locations
Career Fields
Career fields are where students work. Students are usually at smaller organizations or start-ups and gain valuable experiences.
Featured Programs
Location Overview:
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, Australia and is home to two-thirds of the country’s population. Sydney is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, boasting 2.5 million acres of parks and nature reserves, unique wildlife species, and world-renowned ocean ecosystems. Sydney offers…
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Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is an important economic and cultural hub on the west coast of the country. Known as the Gateway to India, it is one of the most populated cities in the world and is the host to a variety of thriving industries including finance, commerce and trade, and…
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Ho Chi Minh City, sometimes still called Saigon, is a flourishing modern metropolis intertwined with historical landmarks, street food, and market stalls. Alongside hip coffee bars selling locally-grown coffee and high-fashion boutiques, students will find family-run food stalls selling authentic,…
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Jutting out of the western coast of Senegal into the Atlantic ocean, the capital city of Dakar is edged with beautiful beaches, filled with bustling open-air markets, and enlivened by mbolox music once the sun sets. Dakar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in West Africa for…
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Stockholm is the capital and largest city in Sweden, built among 14 islands and connected with over 50 bridges in a Baltic sea archipelago. With abundant green spaces, waterways, and pedestrian-friendly roads, Stockholm is an easy place to live and explore. Some of the most avid coffee drinkers in…
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Located along the western edge of Spain along the Atlantic ocean, Portugal’s capital city is known for its glorious weather, great food, Port wine, and vibrant nightlife. Lisbon (or, Lisboa as it’s called in Portuguese) is built among seven hills, with breathtaking viewpoints, or …Scholarships and Financial Aid
Using Financial Aid
Most forms of financial aid can be used for all GlobalWorks International Internships. As part of financial planning, make sure that you have reviewed all the different funding sources that are available to you. Visit the UO Financial Aid page to learn how to apply financial aid to study abroad.
Freeman Fellowship
Fellowships of up to $6,500 are available for students applying to the GlobalWorks International Internship Program who meet the below criteria. To be considered, submit a copy of your Financial Aid Award Offer and provide the name and email of a reference for a letter of recommendation.
Eligibility:
- US citizen or permanent resident
- Enrolled at the UO as a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student
- In good academic standing (GPA 2.75 or greater)
- Accepted to an internship program in East or Southeast Asia
Other GEO Scholarships
GEO offers additional scholarships with varying requirements. Visit the scholarships page to learn more and find the right scholarship for you. Additionally, your academic department might offer their own scholarship for international education and internship programs.
Application Deadlines + Process
To start an application, visit a GlobalWorks program page and apply directly through the application link provided.
Applying for a GlobalWorks International Internship is pretty simple if you follow these steps. Once you are accepted, GlobalWorks typically guarantees placement in your preferred location and career field(s). The approval and interview process takes roughly 3-4 months from when you apply to when you are notified of your internship placement.
Hear From GlobalWorks Alumni
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Contact Us
Yifang Zhang
Director of GlobalWorks
Email: yzhang1@uoregon.edu
Phone: +1 541-346-5088
Summer appointments: Please contact Yifang directly to schedule a meeting.
Standard office hours will resume in the fall.
Ryan Loughrey
Global Engagement Program Coordinator
Email: rloughre@uoregon.edu
Phone: +1 541-346-4392
Summer appointments: Please contact Ryan directly to schedule a meeting.
Standard office hours will resume in the fall.
Peer Advising Summer Hours
Meet with former program participants!
Program alumni may be working during the summer. To connect with a student advisor contact us at GlobalWorks@uoregon.edu
Standard drop-in peer advising will resume in the fall.